2022 was a mostly forgettable year for Chicago sports squads. But a new year brings new hope: a draft pick who's a game-changer, a big free-agent acquisition, perhaps a couple of deep playoff runs? Here's how our sports writers see 2023 playing out.
2022 was a mostly forgettable year for Chicago sports squads. The Bulls were the only team to make the playoffs -- but exited quickly, the White Sox fell miserably short of expectations and the Bears, Blackhawks and Cubs remained mired in rebuilds.
by signing up you agree to our terms of service Time to pass test: Justin Fields' passing numbers are fairly abysmal, but given the talent around him, this was to be expected. In 2023, we should see significant improvement from Fields in all areas. If we do, this will be the most exciting offense in the history of the franchise.
The 52-year-old Grifol is a baseball lifer and he spent the past 10 years in a variety of roles with the Royals, the past three as bench coach. Benintendi hit a combined .304 with the Royals and Yankees last season, which ranked sixth in the American League. He also made his first All-Star Game appearance won a Gold Glove in 2021.
CUBS Swanson signs: Early in the off-season, it was looking like the Cubs were going to take another pass on adding impact talent.Over a seven-day stretch in December, the Cubs signed center fielder Cody Bellinger, starting pitcher Jameson Taillon and the big prize -- Dansby Swanson. Rotation target: The No. 2 overall pick in the 2010 draft, Jameson Taillon has had two Tommy John surgeries and he's still looking to live up to his enormous potential.
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