Finally, the Cubs playoff opponent is set. The Cubs will open their quest to win their first World Series since 1908 at Chase Field against the Arizona Diamondbacks. The Diamondbacks own the regular season series against the Cubs 4-2, even though the Cubs scored more runs and had a lower ERA during those six contests.
The DBacks have the best record in the National League, but I think are the ideal first round opponent. The Rockies and the Phillies are playing with so much confidence right now, I'm afraid they might be unstoppable. Thankfully, either the Rockies or Padres will have to play the red-hot Phillies and eliminate one another.
Fonzie hit very well in the World Series against the DBacks in 2003. The Cubs hitting is getting hot. The key will be Big Z. The last time the Cubs were in the playoffs he was a kid. Now, with Prior gone and Woody in the bullpen, Big Z is the man. If he can beat Brandon Webb and the Cubs steal the home field in the first game; I'm not worried about Lilly getting it done. Then its two chances to win one game at an electric Wrigley over the weekend. It is going to be bedlam on Clark and Addison next weekend. Let's hope it's to move on to the NLCS and erase the last 99 years of futility.
Bonnix Prediction: Cubs in 4.
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Cubs have best bullpen and pitching of the remaining national league teams. They have a real chance.
cubs in 4
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