5. The Cubs Will Have Eight All-Stars
If you recall, the Cubs were represented by seven All-Stars in the 2016 mid-Summer classic which was highlighted by the entire Cubs infield being selected starters in the game. That was only the second time in history in which that occurred.
Everyone knows how Cubs fans fill the voting boxes and when you pair that with the fact that they are the defending World Series champions, Cubs fans will be ready to vote in damn near anybody they want.
Even if the Cubs struggle through the first half of the season (which they won’t), fans will still try and get as many Cubs on the NL All-Star roster. I envision a great first half for the Cubs which will fire up the fan base (like last year) which should result in a record eight Cubs getting selected to the All-Star game.
My way too early predictions for 2017 Cubs All-Stars: Bryant, Rizzo, Russell, Baez, Hendricks, Lester, Contreras, and Schwarber.
You call it crazy. I call it wishful thinking.
