03-07-2024, 03:54 PM
It's going to sound like I'm just copying Butch, but my number prior to seeing this was 86 as well. My thinking is that this year's team will be very similar to last year's 83 win team. Belli may regress, same with Steele, but I think that we'll get more out of our corner infielders and some later season impact from the farm. If healthy, I think Suzuki will rake. But as Butch suggested, I'm putting Counsell at +3 wins. Thus, 86 wins. I think Vegas has the Cubs over/under at around 85, fwiw.
One caveat though, I think the nl central is better than people think. I believe the Cubs were 8-5 against the Cards last year, that might be trickier this season. There's lots of young talent on the Reds and even the Pirates. But I'm hoping the Brewers step back to help even it out.
One caveat though, I think the nl central is better than people think. I believe the Cubs were 8-5 against the Cards last year, that might be trickier this season. There's lots of young talent on the Reds and even the Pirates. But I'm hoping the Brewers step back to help even it out.