Where are those Chicago Cubs going this year?
338392
not far. the offense relies on Lee and Ramirez. they need more backup to get more runs and win more games. don't expect a championship anytime soon.
163048
The Tribe will be competitive but unfortunately the White Sox were a good team that just got better over the winter and so I'd be surprised if Chicago does not win the division.  \nWe still need some pitching and a good right-handed bat.  But I think Cleveland will end up around 85 to 90 wins.  I wish Dolan would pry open his wallet and keep some of these players...\nAnyway, I'm still excited to go see some spring training next week.
72239
I think they'll win in 2006, its a pattern, 1st the red sox, then the white sox, next... the cubs. woohoo
442577
The Cubs will still have a winning record with the absence of Derrick Lee.  They still have a well rounded team and one person doesn't make the team, although they do help a lot.  The Cubs will definitely miss his bat, but Mabry should help out a little on both the offensive and defensive ends.  One good thing is that Lee is only going to be out for 2-3 months which will put him back in the line-up mid-season. But as long as the Cubs can hold on without him until then, when he returns they could still be in contention for a playoff spot.  Or at least a winning record.
371344
Not this year\n\nLee and Ramirez will have good years, but who else in the lineup is productive?\n\nWood and Prior are hurt, Zambrano is the only legit pitcher on the staff, they have no closer, and Maddux is starting to lose it\n\nThey won't beat the Cardinals, but they may challenge for hte Wild Card if Wood and Prior come back healthy\n\nHowever: Compared to other lineups in the AL and the NL, the Cubs don't scare me
62715
Yes. Like the BoSox and White Sox. The Cubs are due! I say defy all logic. The Cubs will win in 2006.
160316
They won the World Series . . . so I'm going to go with no they don't.  I wish they did though!  I'm a Cubs fan :P
1161986
Get their key players back from injury. Put Kerry Wood in the bullpen. Trading for Soriano may help. I can't see that there's any pitching help on the horizon. I think the Cubs may give up on the season soon and start trading away players instead of trying to pick up help.
712019
That rotation would be good enough to make the Cubs contenders in the NL Central.\n\nZambrano is a bona fide ace, and I think Padilla-Meche is a very solid 2-3 combo.  The question marks would be those last three - Rich Hill is an enigma, Wade Miller hasn't pitched a full year since 2003, and Prior's medical problems are well-documented.\n\nEven with those question marks, I think the Cubs could contend.  I'd like to see them upgrade the leadoff spot - having Pierre leave should help - and let Soriano and Zambrano bring those first couple of hitters in the order home.
719876
all i can say is, GO CUBS!!! Kerry Wood will get in the groove and he will dominate. So will Zambrano
843657
I agree in part but they will never win until they get rid of Wood and Prior.  The Cubs can't afford to keep hoping that these two will come around.  Why they re-signed Wood I'll never know.  You're right, they need pitching or it will be just another long hot summer at Wrigley.
344590
Cardinals great hitting\nWhite Sox they won last year, the cubs might never win\nIndians they are more likely\nMarlins the have Dontrel Willis\nOrioles by defult\nYankees a team that has a better chance then any of the others win it this year. The mets can not win that division.
467747
Just enough time for the Cubs to post another losing season, nunber 100 if I'm not mistaken...\n\nBWAHAHAHAHAH!!! LOL\n\nGo White Sox!!!!
137690
They will struggle in their division. They have the defending champs and two other teams over 80 games won last season. Pudge will have another season past his prime, but Magglio Ordonez will be a solid pick up. Their starting pitchers are questionable, but I like Kenny Rogers, Jeremy Bonderman, and Nate Robinson combining for over 30 of their(here comes my prediction)78 wins this season. And 84 losses.
117541
they should have a winning record, but i think making the playoffs is a stretch.  they're not as good as the cards or the astros, and the brewers are much improved.  this could very well be the toughest division to win in baseball.\n\njuan pierre will jump start the offense, a huge improvement over corey patterson.  if aramis ramirez and derrek lee can stay healthy, holy cow... they are gonna score a lot of runs.\n\nbut the questions about kerry wood and the closer situation make me worried.  carlos zambrano will have to be the one to carry them. \n\ni'd say 85 wins for the fuzzy cubbies this year.
902359
wrigley field......home of chicago cubs...
379979
We're singing now Go Cubs go, go Cubs go\nHey Chicago what do you say?\nThe Cubs are gonna win today\nGo Cubs go, go Cubs go\nHey Chicago what do you say?\nThe Cubs are gonna win today