MLB: Key to success for all 30 teams heading into 2015

By Robby Sabo | Mar 29, 2015

Oct 15, 2014; Kansas City, MO, USA; Kansas City Royals relief pitcher Greg Holland throws a pitch against the Baltimore Orioles during the 9th inning in game four of the 2014 ALCS playoff baseball game at Kauffman Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Denny Medley-USA TODAY Sports /

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Mar 10, 2015; Goodyear, AZ, USA; Chicago Cubs third baseman Kris Bryant against the Cleveland Indians during a spring training baseball game at Goodyear Ballpark. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports /

Chicago Cubs

2014 Finish: 73-89, 5th in NL Central
2015 Key to Success: Growing up quickly

Could it be that Las Vegas is crazy, or is it me?

Right now, the Chicago Cubs are tied for the fifth best odds in the game to win the World Series, 14/1, via Vegas Insider.

That’s a tough number for a team with so many question marks. On a positive note, these question marks all deal with prospects taking the giant leap into the big leagues.

Jon Lester instantly brings stability and talent to the top of the rotation. Aside from that acquisition, young Cubbies will make or break the 2015 season.

Young Cubbies to watch out for:

3B, Kris Bryant
RF, Jorge Soler
2B, Javier Baez
RP, Hector Rondon
SP, Kyle Hendricks
SS, Addison Russell
OF, Kyle Schwarbar
OF, Albert Almora
RHP, C.J. Edwards
RHP, Pierce Johnson

There’s only one word to describe the Cubs farm system: loaded.

It’s the reason Baseball Prospectus has the organization rated number one in all of baseball. It’s also a reason Vegas is one year ahead of schedule on Chicago.

While tremendous strides will be had, it’ll take more than a couple of breakout performances for the young Cubbies to challenge for the NL Central crown in 2015.

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