The Marlins are even more of a non factor for the division. Yeah, Id rather face the Cards then the Brewers if it came down to it, but I cant see that happen. Wouldnt you rather they be far off in the rear view mirror than in a 3 way race? Who said anything about the Marlins? What do they even have to do with anything? We're not in a 3 way race. The Cardinals are dead (as far as the Cubs are concerned). Go ahead and quote me and ridicule me in two months if I'm wrong. I don't expect to be. The only locked up playoff spot belongs to the Los Angleas Angels of Annaheim. k thx for the update especially since, BP has our playoff odds above 96% in all three projections. I am with David here. I am rooting for the Cardinals so that we can have the easiest road to the World Series. We are making the playoffs. You can ridicule me as much as you want if it isn't true.