On Thursday the CCO looked at keys for the second half for the pitching staff and backstops, today it is the rest of the position players. The Cubs figure to make at least one more move before the trading deadline at the end of the month with some thinking an addition will be made in the bullpen and to add a right handed bat to compliment Daryle Ward off the bench. Right now specific names have not been mentioned, but it could be an interesting couple of weeks....both on and off the field.

The Cubs return to work later today in Houston and according to a report on WGN Radio, Micah Hoffpauir worked out with the team on Thursday and will be activated before game time but they did not mention the corresponding roster move. The Cubs begin a difficult stretch tonight in which they play 10 of the next 14 games on the road with the only home games coming against the Florida Marlins.

While the Faithful wait for the games to resume, here is a look at the rest of the keys for the second half....