The Cubs can potentially win a World Series within the next 10 years. Here is a checklist for them.
Chicago Cubs Playoff Checklist.
- Trade Carlos Zambrano. I would trade him to the Giants for Aaron Rowand, a decent player with not as much temper and locker room issues.
- Trade Alfonso Soriano. He is a great guy and a class act, but not that good of a player any more.
- Play Some small ball, without much offensive power they can utilize this to get some runs.
- Work on Chris Carpenter, although he has had trouble in the minors, with work he can be a good pitcher.
- Get a stronger bullpen.
- Trade for some 7,8, and 9 hitters and get production out of them.
This will get them to the playoffs.
Cubs World Series Checklist.
- Make it to the playoffs to get some more players interested in years to come. Most players want to play on a winning team.
- Get Theo Epstein as a GM, The mastermind behind the Red Sox.
If the cubs do this, the have a shot. It wont happen next year, but it can happen.