So the Cubs clinched the NL Central this past weekend and ensured their spot in the playoffs. It's been 100 years since their last championship. I don't want to put too much pressure on them but they look awfully good. They have good starting pitching (assuming Z is healthy) and they have one of the better bullpens in the league. They also have solid offense that seems to come from different guys every night. Lou is a great manager and seems to know what buttons to push to get the team going.
The best part about the Cubs is that they have been playing great team baseball for most of the season. Again, every night it seems like a different person is coming through to win the game. Also, even when they are down big in a game, they are never out of it. There have been several come from behind victories all season long. This is a team with a lot of talent but the emphasis should be on the word "team." They all seem to know their roles and seem to enjoy being around each other and they seem to know what the end goal is.
It's great that they clinched their playoff spot but once the playoffs start it's a new season and everyone is 0-0. I like their chances and it's theirs to lose in my mind. However, I know that these are the Cubs so anything can happen. Hold on to your hats -- the playoffs are just around the corner.
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