can the cubs pull it off against the diamondbacks?
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first of all, dbacks and cubs are in different divisions.  second, even if the dbacks win the west (which is conceiveable) the cubs have to go through the cards and the astros, who will, more than likely, have clemmons for the home stretch, not to mention the brewers who look like dark horses this year.  look, i love the cubs, but if they want to win anything, the trib has to relinquish ownership so they can get baseball people in charge and worry about history and fans rather than profits.
457698
I think they do have a shot.  The AL West isn't that great this year.  If we can play the Angels tough all year, we might have a shot.  \nI like the M's line-up, but how bout giving Felix some run support, eh!  \nIf we are in it at the all-star break, I think they will need to go out and get a starter (like Zito) and a long middle reliever. \nGo M's!!!!!
245380
I am not A cubs fan but, I would be pissed off first the Red sox wins then The White sox. You still have Lee,Ramirez,Prior,and Wood(if he is not injured).\n\nSoon you guys would win (I think).
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.
286414
I would have to say probably not, due to the fact that I'm not too impressed with their lineup this year. I'm thinking that .350 - .400 would be a better guess. Hope I'm wrong though. I still root, root, root for the home team.
374682
yes. they can and they did.\nChicago is now 8-0 all-time against Miami at home during the playoffs.
1094575
Unfortunatly the Chicago Cubs will not come out of their slump once again this year. As always we will continue to be Cubs fans reguardless of weather or not they are winning or losing because thats the kind of fans that we are.
62715
Yes. Like the BoSox and White Sox. The Cubs are due! I say defy all logic. The Cubs will win in 2006.
721945
I would say that they would. Even during the horrible 17 game streak that they have just been through, they still won 3 out of the 17. Baseball is a game where it is possible for even uncompetitive teams to win games during the season when they have a very good day and the opposition has a shocker.\n\nEven the worst teams of all time such as the Cleveland Spiders of 1899 (20-134) or the 1962 Mets (40-120) managed to win some games. Given that the season will last for several months yet, the Mets will win some games.\n\nReasons for Cubs fans to retain some confidence are that they play the Washington Nationals who are playing worse than they are. They started the recent horror streak at 12-8 so they can win games if they play well. Whether they can overcome the big lead they have given rivals over this streak is another matter but take heart.
1043489
THE CUBS ARE GONNA HAVE A STRONG SECOND HALF AND MAKE THE PLAYOFFS. THEY WILL WIN IN THE PLAYOFF AND PLAY THE TIGERS FOR THE WORLD SERIES.
1070042
i agree, i think i'd want my team to be playing the cubs.
1014213
I think they'll win the div. , but the Cards. are looking the BEST in the Nat. league
616429
the diamondbacks have a better chance in the nl west than any other team.\ntheir hitting has been timely and productive.\ntheir bullpen has been great.\ntheir starting rotation has been inconsistent.  if they can get webb, vargas, and hernandez to pitch their potential, then the team certainly will win the west.\nif the starting pitching can hold, the diamondbacks can needle their way to the nlcs.\ni think they can win the pennant.
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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.
225806
yeah if Zambrano can win 30 games.  Because wood and prior.... well lets just say that i dont see 20 games pitched between the two of them this year. but lets keep are fingers crossed.
1062308
Rangers in a sweep.  The Rangers have the best hitting lineup in the majors, and are on pace to shatter the doubles record of 370 in a season.  The Diamondbacks are a decent defensive team, but the Rangers will prove to be too much.  The pitching is incredible away from Ameriquest Field, so Arizona shoulod be on the lookout for the Rangers!
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Hey Cubs Fan, Are the Cubs in heat? Do the Cubs need to get out of the kitchen?\n\nSeriously, if you're talking about the Bulls, Sequille will make them kneel. ((Neal)