Is the current Cubs' rebuild similar to the one that happened after a similarly horrific season in 1962?

Theo Epstein came to Boston with a plan to build a deep organization. He's trying to do the same in Chicago; if he does, perhaps the Cubs can enjoy the same success.

The Cubs have never really had a franchise first baseman. Perhaps now, they do.

In the second of our guest columns, Mike Bates from The Platoon Advantage takes a look at Josh Vitters' 2012 season and what that means for the future. (101 doesn't refer to the Cubs' losses in 2012. Although it could.)

As part of SB Nation United, you’re going to be seeing some new voices at BCB, featured site contributors writing about issues both local and national. Think of them as guests in the community. We’re beginning this week with Bill Parker.