What do these men have in common besides playing for the Cubs?
Well, if you are a knowledgeable Cubs fan it becomes quite obvious. These 7 players make up a good portion of the Cubs every day starting line-up during the 2008 season. However, the problem with that is that they end up digging a hole on the catcher's glove side.
Simply put...they are all right handed!
For Cubs management and fans alike it has become quite evident that the Cubs are far too right hand dominant offensively to be consistent. It has also become the main goal for the Cubs this winter.
Two Chicago papers recently spoke to Cubs GM Jim Hendry and Manager Lou Piniella concerning their off season goals.
Possible Moves I See May Happen (in no particular order)
Trade Derrek Lee and open up first base for Micah Hoffpauir or to sign Mark Teixeira.
Continue the pursuit of Brian Roberts this winter and then deal with where to put DeRosa and Fukudome as well as what to do in center.
Go after free agents Bobby Abreu and Rafael Furcal (possibly)
Surprise everyone and sign Manny (unrealistic but one can only hope right)
The core pieces are there for the Cubs to be successful, but look for them to shake things up a little this winter.
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