The playoff matchups are almost all set for October. The only two NL teams laying in wake of a postseason birth are Colorado and San Diego, who square in a tie-breaker for the wildcard. It's been memorable season with several high and lows for the Cubs. A week ago I didn't know if they'd survive and clinch then the champagne celebration erupted in clubhouse after finding out they won the pennant. They lost their season finale 8-4 in Cincy, but all anyone cares about is they're headed to the playoffs.
With the worst record coming into the postseason the Cubs have their work cut out for them. They'll play the D-backs in Arizona for Game 1 and 2. Zambrano and Lilly will start for these contests. Power will be a huge asset for the Cubs. They need it to win the series I think. Soriano made an impact in September with 14 homeruns. He leads the team with the most homeruns (33). He's served as a spark plug and motivator in the lead-off role. When he returned to the team late in the season his energy seemed to rub off on his teammates and effect their overall play.
Let's not forget about D. Lee and Ramirez and how steady their bats have been all year. Both have hit over .300 with at least 22 homeruns a piece. Aramis is the team leader in RBIs with 101. Run production from them is also crucial. The guys on the bench like Floyd, Ward, Cedeno, and Pie will be called upon to deliver in clutch pinch hitting roles, defensive purposes, and potential sacrifice bunt or hit and run situations. Everyone has to be on their toes especially the bullpen where holding leads could mean the difference in winning the series. Game 1 of the division series starts Wednesday night in Arizona. You'd be crazy to miss it!
With the worst record coming into the postseason the Cubs have their work cut out for them. They'll play the D-backs in Arizona for Game 1 and 2. Zambrano and Lilly will start for these contests. Power will be a huge asset for the Cubs. They need it to win the series I think. Soriano made an impact in September with 14 homeruns. He leads the team with the most homeruns (33). He's served as a spark plug and motivator in the lead-off role. When he returned to the team late in the season his energy seemed to rub off on his teammates and effect their overall play.
Let's not forget about D. Lee and Ramirez and how steady their bats have been all year. Both have hit over .300 with at least 22 homeruns a piece. Aramis is the team leader in RBIs with 101. Run production from them is also crucial. The guys on the bench like Floyd, Ward, Cedeno, and Pie will be called upon to deliver in clutch pinch hitting roles, defensive purposes, and potential sacrifice bunt or hit and run situations. Everyone has to be on their toes especially the bullpen where holding leads could mean the difference in winning the series. Game 1 of the division series starts Wednesday night in Arizona. You'd be crazy to miss it!
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