Every season can hold different chapters for each team. The Chicago Cubs aren’t any different than any other organization. As we watch each game unfold, certain areas seem to be defined as their most significant’ weakness,’ if only for just a few games. The lack of a leadoff man. A reliable bullpen. Consistent starts from the rotation. Hitting with runners in scoring position. Every week it’s something different. Every one of these has been identified by an analyst, players, fans or other as an issue for this years team at one time or another.
The other issue with the Cubs inability to put complete games together as a team is the division is the tightest in the majors.