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The Cubs’ infield has been one of the stronger areas for the Chicago Cubs over the past few years.
Their corner-infielders have become stars in Chicago, and they have had lovable middle-infielders as well.
Here is a look at the expected starting line-up for the infield:
C: Geovany Soto
1B: Derek Lee
2B: Mike Fontenot
SS: Ryan Theriot
3B: Aramis Ramirez
This will likely be the strong point for the Cubs, as it has been for the past couple of years.
Lee and Ramirez had great offensive seasons last year, combining for 50 home runs and 176 RBI, despite Ramirez missing major time due to injury.
Both had averages over .300 and OBP’s near .400, and they will need to cont ...
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