If he's no better than Ruben Quevedo and Daniel Garibay, the Cubs are in trouble. 24 Enigmatic lefty almost made manager Don Baylor go gray last season. He always wants the ball and his slider is one of the game's best. The team's No. 3 starter deserved better than his 8-12 record. 23 Baylor wants him to be the ace.
Wood only wants to pitch like one.
36 Clubhouse leader started 97 games last season and hit .278. The ball-hawks on Sheffield Avenue will love him, but serious questions remain about arm accuracy and durability. 34 Chicago native looks and sounds like a superfan. Ultra-reliable first baseman will compete with Matt Stairs for playing time. Range is limited, though.