2017 Cubs Spring Training - Can They Repeat As World Series Champs

Cubs Spring Training 2017 Preview and Optimism to Repeat as Champs

As a Cubs fan the reality of their 2016 World Series Championship still hasn't settle in as of yet.  Today is Valentines Day, and also the time that the Cubs pitchers and catchers report to camp.  The off season has came and went in a blink of an eye.  It's time for me to pull out my Cub jerseys out of the closet (or perhaps grab me a 2017 Bryant or Rizzo Spring Training Jersey) and get ready to make a road trip to Arizona and catch the Cubs for some spring training games.  This offseason, they made a few changes, but for the most part the Cubs World Series Championship team will be in tact and ready to challenge for another World Series run.

New Cubs Closer in 2017

The Aroldis Chapman signing was just what the Cubs needed and he was used (perhaps too much) time and time again to shut down their opponents during the NL Playoffs and World Series matchup against the Cleveland Indians.  With Aroldis Chapman now playing for the New York Yankees again, the Cubs needed a new closer.. One with experience and success.  The Cubs traded away Jorge Soler, a very talented yet under performing right fielder to the Kansas City Royals for Wade Davis.  Despite some injury problems Wade Davis was spectacular for the Royals. The Cubs hope that Wade's arm problems are behind him and he can be the dominant Cubs closer that they desperately need.

Cubs Chances to Repeat in 2017

With the Chicago Cubs no longer being the "Lovable Losers" the Cubs will have the entire National League gunning for them.  The Cardinals have added some pieces that will make them a threat to challenge the Cubs in the division.  However, the Cubs starting lineup remains loaded from top to bottom.  The Cubs lost their leadoff hitter (who has signed with rival St. Louis) but will hopefully have a healthy Kyle Schwarber from day 1 of 2017.  While he most certainly isn't a base stealer, he is a very patient hitter and makes and intriguing possibility to lead off and get on base in front of Kris Bryant and Anthony Rizzo.

How far will the Cubs go in 2017?  That remains to be seen, but Joe Maddon always seems to bring the best out of his teams and the Cubs young team is full of players with amazing character who have a strong will to win.  Cub fans eagerly anticipate defending their World Series Championship and have the talent to give their fans a full season of excitement that stretches deep into October.

Cubs Custom Jerseys With World Series Patch

I love all Chicago Teams (except for the White Sox) but my Cub jerseys are definitely worn the most office during the season.  While my Bears jerseys and 2015 Chicago Blackhawks champs jersey is still worn in regular rotation, my Kris Bryant jersey has become my favorite.  If you have a favorite player, you can custom design the Cubs jersey shown in the photo above and have any player added from the Cubs roster.