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It seems that you need all 25 pieces working to get those 97-win type seasons. Think of Andre Dawson's monster 1987 MVP year, when the Cub's came in last place...I think we'll need good pitching, and everyone contributing.

Still, if there is a drop-off, Aramis could go a long way towards making up the slack. He seems capable of a 40 HR, 140 RBI season.
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Kb, I am not worried about our starting pitching with theee offense we are going to be running out on most days. Z, Harden, Dempster, Lilly are all going to win a lot of games. Having guys like Marshall, Gaudin, Shark, and Guzman as fall back options affords a lot of insurance.

Soriano
Fontenot
Lee
Bradley
Ramirez
Soto
Fuk/Johnson
Theriot

Far and away the best Cubs lineup I have ever seen. Using my best case/worst case 20 game swing theory I have the Cubs in the 88-108 win range.