Anthony Rizzo and Starlin Castro were supposed to be the franchise cornerstones the Cubs were going to build around.
The plan for 2015 was to have those two 25-year-olds firmly implanted in the infield and the lineup and fill in young players like Kris Bryant, Jorge Soler, Addison Russell and Kyle Schwarber around them.
While Rizzo is having an MVP-type season (.938 OPS) and been a stabilizing force in the lineup and in the field, Castro has been moved to the bench after months of struggles.
Rizzo feels for Castro's situation, but he also knows the three-time All-Star can turn things around.