Daniel Descalso

2nd Base

Position:	2nd Base
Ht./Wt.:	5-10, 190 lbs
Hometown:	Redwood City, CA

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Selected by the Cardinals out of the University of California-Davis in the third round (112th overall) of the June 2007 First-Year Player Draft.

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12 Days of Christmas: Cubs version Part 2

- 4 weeks ago
In honor of the Christmas season, I thought we could countdown the Cubs offseason wish list. Full Story »

Merry Christmas, Cubs fans!

- 4 weeks ago
As you enjoy the morning with your families, I just wanted to take a moment on behalf of all of us at CubsHQ, to wish each and every one of you a very safe and Merry Christmas. Full Story »

12 Days of Christmas: Cubs version Part 1

- 4 weeks ago
In honor of the Christmas season, I thought we could countdown the Cubs offseason wish list. Full Story »

Commentary: What should Cubs do at second base?

- 1 month ago
The second base position was undoubtedly an issue for the Cubs a season ago as they used six different players in that spot, with each of them starting 15 games or more. Full Story »

What does the Hernan Perez deal do for Cubs?

- 1 month ago
The Hernan Perez signing is intriguing to me as it could help the Cubs more than people think. Full Story »

Commentary: Is Bryzzo disintegrating before our eyes?

- 1 month ago
Theo vowed change this winter, but not even I expected things to become this radical. Full Story »

Offseason Progress Report for Cubs

- 2 months ago
I couldn’t even begin to guess how the Cubs would fare if the season started today, as they’re missing a starter, a couple of position players and half the bullpen… Full Story »

Examining a MLB.com trade scenario featuring Kris Bryant

- 2 months ago
It’s that time of the year again – MLB’s website is analyzing possible trade scenarios, and they’ve suggested one for the Cubs/Angels. Before you go crazy, take a deep breath and calm down… it doesn’t include Mike Trout. Full Story »

Happy Thanksgiving Cubs fans

- 2 months ago
Beyond the obligatory “thanks” for my family and friends, my health, my wife, my kids and my home, I wanted to take a few minutes to give thanks to my Cubs family. Full Story »

Cubs Odds and Ends: The realism and lunacy surrounding the Cubs’ Hot Stove season

- 2 months ago
A player’s worth is very fluid, and it’s often a question of whether it’s worth taking a chance on a “lesser” player in trade, in order to upgrade in another area of deficiency in the team’s roster. Full Story »

CubsHQ Mailbag: Nick Castellanos is a keeper, Please not El Mago

- 2 months ago
First and foremost, I think there’s a very well documented desire (on behalf of both parties) to re-sign Nicholas Castellanos, with only Scott Boras standing in the way. Full Story »

Five questions the Cubs must answer for 2020

- 3 months ago
With tons of questions still left unanswered, including who Ross’s coaches will be, what players will be back, and what players won't and what exactly will expectations be in 2020. Full Story »

Cubs News and Notes: I’ll take Hoerner, Quintana in, Holland out, 2016, Hot Stove, more

- 3 months ago
“Hold Hoerner back in the minors, then sign either Scooter Gennett or Didi gregarious to a one-year deal, while awaiting Hoerner to mature some?” Nonsense. Full Story »

Cubs Odds and Ends: The Descalso debacle, Zo and a halo, End of innocence with Ross

- 3 months ago
I have nothing personally against Descalso, but I don’t want to see a guy who’s batting .173 with a negative 1.4 WAR donning a Cubs’ uniform, and I don’t care what the Cubs have invested in him. Full Story »

Commentary: The 2.5 million dollar question

- 3 months ago
This question revolves around Cubs second basemen Daniel Descalso and whether he should be retained for the 2020 season. Full Story »

Cubs News and Notes: Grandpa Rossy Day, Cubs Con, Gerrit Cole tidbit, MLB Hot Stove, more

- 3 months ago
For his part, Ross says accountability is a must, and he doesn’t care who he annoys in the process; he just wants to win. Full Story »

The Dawn of a new era: David Ross speaks out

- 3 months ago
It’s officially official: David Ross is the 55th manager of the Chicago Cubs. Theo Epstein, Jed Hoyer, and David Ross held a 30+ minute press conference and media session this morning, and the message couldn’t be any clearer: David Ross wants to win. Full Story »

Cubs News and Notes: Ross and Cub fans, Bryant's dispute, Gold Glove, Hot Stove, more

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Recent Stories on Daniel Descalso

12 Days of Christmas: Cubs version Part 2

Merry Christmas, Cubs fans!

12 Days of Christmas: Cubs version Part 1

Commentary: What should Cubs do at second base?

What does the Hernan Perez deal do for Cubs?

Commentary: Is Bryzzo disintegrating before our eyes?

Offseason Progress Report for Cubs

Examining a MLB.com trade scenario featuring Kris Bryant

Happy Thanksgiving Cubs fans

Cubs Odds and Ends: The realism and lunacy surrounding the Cubs’ Hot Stove season

CubsHQ Mailbag: Nick Castellanos is a keeper, Please not El Mago

Five questions the Cubs must answer for 2020

Cubs News and Notes: I’ll take Hoerner, Quintana in, Holland out, 2016, Hot Stove, more

Cubs Odds and Ends: The Descalso debacle, Zo and a halo, End of innocence with Ross

Commentary: The 2.5 million dollar question

Cubs News and Notes: Grandpa Rossy Day, Cubs Con, Gerrit Cole tidbit, MLB Hot Stove, more

The Dawn of a new era: David Ross speaks out

Cubs News and Notes: Ross and Cub fans, Bryant's dispute, Gold Glove, Hot Stove, more

Commentary: The Biggest need for Cubs this offseason

Maybe Next Year- Part-6: The Cubs’ payroll remains an obstacle

Maybe Next Year- Part 3: Resecting the Cubs Roster

Maybe Next Year- Part 2: The End of the Maddon Era

Cubs News and Notes: Epstein's Press conference, Maddon's future, offseason is here, more

Maybe Next Year- Part 1: Where the Cubs Went Wrong in 2019

Commentary: Theo Epstein is staying, better prove why

Commentary: Did the Cubs quit on themselves?

Commentary: Great leaders show you how it's done

Commentary: Speculating and Introducing the 2020 Cubs

Cubs News and Notes: Bad Baez injury news, Rizzo on El Mago, Danny Hultzen activated, more

Former 2nd overall pick Danny Hultzen finally getting his chance

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