National League Central Preview
Predicted order of finish: 1) Houston Astros, 2) St. Louis Cardinals, 3) Chicago
Cubs, 4) Cinncinati Reds, 5) Pittsburgh Pirates, 6) Milwaukee Brewers
Like the rest of the National League, expect more of the same from the central
this year. The Brewers are bad - there's really nothing more to say. The Pirates
are improving and the rebuilding process is coming along, but Brian Giles
deserves better. The Reds will benefit from a healthy Ken Griffey. If they had
pitching, they could contend. The Cubs just aren't in the same class as the
Cardinals and Astros. The Cardinals are fantastic, but they'll be settling for
the wild card while the Astros win the division.