Cubs: Five things to watch in the second half

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  Jesse joined ESPN Chicago in September 2009 and covers the Chicago Cubs for ESPNChicago.com and ESPN Radio 1000.
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The Cubs are in contention and that means it will be an exciting second half in Chicago. Here’s what we’ll be watching:

5. July 31 trade deadline: It makes the list only because it gets so much attention, but it’s an overrated aspect of the season each year.