Starlin Castro

Cubs should be active at deadline with chance at postseason

Published Jul. 5, 2015 6:15 p.m. ET

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The Chicago Cubs weren’t supposed to contend seriously until 2016. But they’re one of five National League clubs in a playoff position as the All-Star break nears, and their front office must adjust accordingly ahead of the July 31 non-waiver trade deadline.

The Cubs need not act out of desperation or tear apart their well-conceived plan to build a perennial contender on the North Side. Yet, they should make a move or two and fortify a roster that, according to the FanGraphs.com postseason odds, has a 65.8 percent chance of reaching at least the National League Wild Card Game.

Some information and observations on the Cubs, after spending a couple of days at Wrigley Field:

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