how many good, quality SS's are going to be out on the trade market this year? Not that many, and if Castro is out there, he'll be the top of the heap because of his age and that he doesnt hit free agency until 2017.
No, KRod was not the single biggest reason for the great second half. It was their starting pitching. Their ERA was 3.08 in the second half last year. KRod threw a measly 29 of the 625 innings the team threw. With Aoki playing as well as he is, I see no reason not to go with Hart at 1B full time. absolutely agree with this.
he's only 22 though and he'd be a lock at SS for years to come, i wouldnt hold back on prospects on him, but im sure other teams have better chips to throw at the cubs