Maddux Comes Back To The Chicago Cubs To Get Them Back On Track

While there are plenty of teams that would kill to finish second place, that will simply not do for the Chicago Cubs. They always seem to get close and then an injury or a cold streak comes around to kill the season. They are looking to break that trend in 2010 and have made some pretty big moves in order to make that happen.

One of the things to be most excited about is the addition of Greg Maddux to the front office of the team. Being one of the most dominant pitchers of his time, one can only imagine the impact that he will have on this pitching staff. He was one of the best control pitchers in recent history and should be able to improve the performance of every person on that team that takes the mound.

To not be excited about this move is crazy. The knowledge that he can impart to the staff will be priceless. Heck, even Piniella in on the record stating that he cannot wait to sit Maddux down and pick his brain. That is a pretty big compliment considering the source.

Once again, the Cubs are going to have an exciting offense on the field. Opposing pitchers will not get a break in a line-up that features Lee, Ramirez and Soriano. There is also plenty of speed throughout with Fukudome, Theriot and Byrd. They are going to give pitchers fits when they get men on base.

Homers keep them coming through the games, but pitching is needed if you are truly going to contend. If Ted Lilly comes off of his surgery and regains his form, this is going to be quite a rotation. Having Lilly and Zambrano taking their turns is enough to make any manager giddy.

The Cubbies will start out on the road, but their fans will have a chance to see them at the ballpark after their first quick road trip. The games at home will allow everyone to stand up and cheer as they should absolutely paste the Brewers and Astros. It will be a great way to spend a day at the ballpark in April.

2010 should provide quite a bit of excitement for the Chicago Cubs fans. A legend joins the front office and a great team will hit the field from top to bottom. The pitching staff should be able to shut teams down and the offense will be stealing bases and knocking the ball out of the yard. What more could you ask?

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