Player Profile: Chicago Cubs 1B Anthony Rizzo

Anthony Rizzo was born in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida on August 8, 1989. He actually battled Hodgkins' Lymphoma when he was younger, but has since beaten it. Rizzo was a top prospect for the Red Sox, but was traded to the Padres for Adrian Gonzalez in 2011. But, in 2012, the Padres traded Rizzo to the Cubs for pitcher Andrew Cashner. Rizzo is now an All-Star and Cashner gets injured every five weeks. It seems like a bonehead move, especially in hindsight. But if Cashner stays healthy, the trade may end up working out for both teams, especially since the Padres now have the offense to compete.