* The Cubs and White Sox finished 73-89 this season, the first time in the city’s history that the two teams posted identical records.
* If you’re looking ahead, the Cubs will pick ninth in the June 2015 First-Year Player Draft, according to MLBTradeRumors. Here’s the order based on how teams finished 2014:
1. Diamondbacks
2. Astros (for failure to sign 2014 No. 1 overall pick Brady Aiken)
3. Rockies
4. Rangers
5. Astros
6. Twins
7. Red Sox
8. White Sox
9. Cubs
10. Phillies
11. Reds
The first 11 picks are protected, meaning that teams cannot lose those picks for signing free agents who have been extended qualifying offers.
– Carrie Muskat
