Cubs’ Need to Upgrade Position Deemed ‘Most Urgent’ in MLB originally appeared on Athlon Sports. For the first time since 2016, the Cubs have built a team worthy of a World Series.

It has started six different players at the position, and none of those have produced nearly as much as they need to. It's minus-0.5 Wins Above Average at the position ranks 22nd of 30 teams.

Still, spending nearly $200 million on a position that doesn't seem to be of need anymore would be tough to justify. Tansey's idea isn't the right one, as the Cubs have to find a way to add power ...

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With a 49-35 record and a two-game lead in the NL Central, the Chicago Cubs are positioning themselves as legitimate contenders, and the front office is expected to act accordingly.

There is, though, one position on the diamond that is in need of a major upgrade if the Cubs want to remain true World Series contenders in the National League.