Paul Sullivan's Cubs position analysis

Paul Sullivan's Cubs position analysis
Position analysis: Pitching will be a priority

9:16 PM CDT, October 17, 2012

Position analysis: Pitching will be a priority

A pitching staff that included Ryan Dempster, Paul Maholm, Matt Garza, Jeff Samardzija and Carlos Marmol went belly up in 2012, despite prolonged stretches of dominance from those four starters and the closer.

Position analysis: LaHair in fight in right

8:22 AM CDT, October 17, 2012

Position analysis: LaHair in fight in right

It’s hard to find any major league player who went through a 2012 season quite like Bryan LaHair did with the Cubs.

Position analysis: Centering on DeJesus

10:17 PM CDT, October 15, 2012

Position analysis: Centering on DeJesus

In a perfect world, Brett Jackson would be the Cubs’ starting center fielder for 2013 and years to come.

Position analysis: Soriano retains value

8:13 AM CDT, October 15, 2012

Position analysis: Soriano retains value

Before the final game of the season, Alfonso Soriano said he's ready for the trade rumors to start this winter.

Cubs position analysis: Hole at the hot corner

11:58 PM CDT, October 11, 2012

Cubs position analysis: Hole at the hot corner

The Cubs couldn’t find a way to replace Aramis Ramirez at third base this year, and have to go back to the drawing board in 2013.

Cubs position analysis: Castro making strides

9:40 PM CDT, October 10, 2012

Cubs position analysis: Castro making strides

The Cubs wanted Starlin Castro to be a model citizen, improve his fielding, add a little power and use his speed more often this year.

Position analysis: Barney's play par for course

8:54 PM CDT, October 9, 2012

Position analysis: Barney's play par for course

After a promising rookie season, Darwin Barney really established himself as an everyday second baseman in 2012, tying the major league single season record for consecutive errorless games at his position and putting himself in consideration for a National League Gold Glove award.

Position analysis: Rizzo an anchor at first base

12:05 AM CDT, October 9, 2012

Position analysis: Rizzo an anchor at first base

Perhaps Anthony Rizzo’s best moment as a Cub wasn’t seen by fans at the ballpark or watching on TV.

Cubs position analysis: Castillo set at catcher

12:01 AM CDT, October 8, 2012

Cubs position analysis: Castillo set at catcher

The Chicago Cubs believe they have a piece of their core in place in the catcher’s spot, so there should be no need to look for one this offseason. 

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