Their double-play combination is more stable and has more speed. Eric Young is a decent second baseman who'll give them offense and speed. He's better than Mickey Morandini, who had no range. Catcher Joe Girardi is a great addition. He'll hit .230 to .250, but he moves runners and his greatest value is how he handles a staff.
Pitchers rave about the guy.
The Cubs need pitching. Starters Kevin Tapani and Jon Lieber are battlers, and every once in a while they can shut someone down, but stuffwise they're both a little short. Sammy Sosa wasn't there, but fellow outfielder Henry Rodriguez was, lurking near the last row of players during morning calisthenics in a line unto himself. He won't be there tomorrow. He'll be up front.