Cubs SS WAR Since 1955

With third basemen, The dark periods began not after Santo, but after Madlock. Ramirez has taken the Cubs out of the dark.

With shortstops, the Cubs have been in a dark period since Ernie left the position. Click to enlarge.



Sorry Theriot fans, Dance Fever is the second coming of Ricky Gutierrez. Or, Gutierrez Two, Electric Boogaloo, to keep the theme.

Sources:
Baseball Reference (positional playing time leaders)
Baseball Projection (WAR)