F all the Wood talk, Nomar getting beaned(is that still a topic), Ankiel and his problems. As a new member of this forum(happy first post birthday to me), lets talk baseball. Every team has its questions( the what ifs, injuries). Lets put that crap to the side. Who will win the Central. Astros will compete but fade 3/4 in to the season. It will come down to the Cubs and your friendly neighbors in MO. Cubs have a great team. Good offense, great starting pitching, and A bullpen. Cards have a great offense, good starting pitching, and a good bullpen. The reason the Cards won last year was because of the bullpen. The lineup would put up runs and the starters would produce a QS. The bullpen provides a hold, then a save. With a different pen this year, it is up for grabs. The Cubs lost some offense, but gained some in Burnitz and a full season with Nomar. (Will Dubois get an everyday chance this year?) The Cubs still do not have a proven closer or pen after the 7th or 8th. Their starting pitching potential is by far the best in the league, but will they live up to their potential. All of this may not reflect the rest of Cardinal Nation, but it is my opinion. I may have left a lot out, but I had a couple Bud Lights, and I look forward to reading Cubs' fans responses when I log on in the morning. Worse case scenario I hope its the Cards and Cubs in the NLCS.
