There is a lot about the Chicago Cubs that's new for 2012, from the players in the clubhouse to the front office, and the team is still adjusting to those changes. After a solid 6-4 start to Cactus League play, the Cubs have lost seven of their last eight games.
The Cactus League standings as of Monday morning:
| Cactus League | |||
| Team | W | L | Pct |
| Oakland | 13 | 4 | .765 |
| San Francisco | 11 | 5 | .688 |
| Los Angeles | 8 | 4 | .667 |
| Seattle | 11 | 6 | .647 |
| Los Angeles | 9 | 6 | .600 |
| Kansas City | 9 | 7 | .562 |
| Colorado | 8 | 7 | .533 |
| San Diego | 9 | 8 | .529 |
| Arizona | 7 | 10 | .412 |
| Cincinnati | 7 | 10 | .412 |
| Milwaukee | 6 | 9 | .400 |
| Chicago | 7 | 11 | .389 |
| Chicago | 5 | 10 | .333 |
| Cleveland | 4 | 10 | .286 |
| Texas | 4 | 11 | .267 |
Related: Split Decision: Cubs Beat Rangers, But Lose To White Sox
The Cubs return to the field Monday for a game against the Seattle Mariners.
For more on the offseason, stay tuned to SB Nation Chicago. For more in-depth Cubs coverage, visit Bleed Cubbie Blue. For more from around baseball, head over to Baseball Nation. To keep track of all rumors and happenings in the game, check out MLB Daily Dish.