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Ian Happ handles lineup demotion like a pro Cubs fans can respect

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The Chicago Cubs are in the middle of the All-Star break, but there are some lingering lineup questions that will need to be solved once the season resumes on Friday. Within the last week, Craig Counsell made the decision to not only move Ian Happ down in the starting lineup against left-handed hitters, but also right-handed hitters as Michael Busch was the leadoff hitter during the Cubs' victory over the New York Yankees on Sunday.

Over the last month, Happ is slashing .170/.294/.330 with a wRC+ of 82. Happ is still getting his walks, walking at 15.