5 reasons why Chicago Cubs are poised for 2018 World Series run

Maddon is going to both enjoy and loathe having such a positive problem with depth.

You can never have too much of a good thing. Contrary to popular belief, the old saying “Too much of a good thing can be a bad thing” is dead wrong. The Cubs have a wealth of depth that will be one of the key reasons they make it back to the World Series in 2018.

If you look at the outfield first, the Cubs project to be starting Kyle Schwarber, Ian Happ and Jason Heyward, respectively. With Schwarber’s transformation over the offseason and Happ’s position at the leadoff spot on lockdown, both of those guys, particularly, should be seeing plenty of action.

Take a look at the infield starters: Anthony Rizzo, Javier Baez, Addison Russell and Kris Bryant.

Now, let’s have a peek at who the Cubs can bring in off the bench: Ben Zobrist, Albert Almora Jr. and Tommy La Stella.

Specifically, Zobrist and Almora are two immensely talented guys and offer a whole heck of a lot to Maddon if inserted into the lineup. Almora’s defense in center field was a thing of beauty to watch a season ago. Zobrist in fantastic at extending at-bats and wearing down pitchers, and can also play four different positions.

Did I mention that most of these guys can hit the ball pretty far, too?

I am most excited to see Russell’s season early on after experiencing a tough year in 2017 on and off the field. He should be in a better mindset and ready to regain form this year.

Baez, Happ, Almora and Schwarber round out the youth movement over the last few years and give Maddon a plethora of options all over the field. This year is going to be fun.