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By: JM Van Horn

JM Van Horn — Wed, 08 Jul 2009 02:20:57 +0000

Oh the three teams, the Phils rank at the bottom when it comes to their pitching staff. I think their offense can carry them but what happens when the bats go dry? And I am sticking with the Cards as the team to win the NL Central.

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By: Windy City Mike

Windy City Mike — Tue, 07 Jul 2009 19:42:42 +0000

Moondog,

You won’t like this one, but Cards won’t win the division.
Cubs have their line-up in tact for the first time since early April. Ramirez back with Milton Bradley starting to swing and the pitching has been lights out. Cards can’t keep up with our starting five. Carpenter and Albert can’t do it alone.

By: MoonDog

MoonDog — Tue, 07 Jul 2009 18:39:47 +0000

The Phillies have plenty of offense, it’s their pitching that has to be a concern. And they have to start winning in their ball park too. The Reds have given up 32 runs in two games – ouch.

By: KD

KD — Tue, 07 Jul 2009 16:20:37 +0000

Hey MoonDog – I agree that’s its so hard to go back to back. It hasn’t happended in the NL since the Big Red Machine. They also had miraclous pitching last year – everything lined up and the BP all had career years (Madson, Lidge). You need luck on top of talent. They did it last year with smoke and mirrors so if they go out and get some SP help – they may make a run. Their offense is that good…i think you inspired them to WHUP on the reds last night – 22 runs!!!