Chicago Cubs: Five prospects who could help the Cubs in 2017

Apr 4, 2017; St. Louis, MO, USA; Chicago Cubs fans celebrate with W flags after the Cubs defeated the St. Louis Cardinals 2-1 at Busch Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Curry-USA TODAY Sports
Apr 4, 2017; St. Louis, MO, USA; Chicago Cubs fans celebrate with W flags after the Cubs defeated the St. Louis Cardinals 2-1 at Busch Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Curry-USA TODAY Sports
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Nov 4, 2016; Chicago, IL, USA; A general shot of the crowd during the Chicago Cubs World Series victory rally in Grant Park. Mandatory Credit: Dennis Wierzbicki-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 4, 2016; Chicago, IL, USA; A general shot of the crowd during the Chicago Cubs World Series victory rally in Grant Park. Mandatory Credit: Dennis Wierzbicki-USA TODAY Sports

Looking for help as they chase another ring

The Chicago Cubs would love nothing more than to repeat as World Series Champions in 2017. To do that, they are going to need help from a couple of the prospects listed.

Some guys on this list will make their mark on the Cubs on the field, while others will become chips to acquire young starting pitching for the future.

Whatever the situation, these five Cubs prospects have the best chance to help the Cubs during the 2017 season.

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