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2004 Major League Baseball previews
Cubs seem to be stronger this season
 Carlos Zambrano was a respectible 13-game winner last season. |
Chicago, IL (Sports Network) -
The Cubs won their first playoff series since 1908 with a victory over the Atlanta Braves in the NLDS, but came up short to the eventual World Champion Florida Marlins in the League Championship Series after the fateful Steve Bartman fan interference incident in Game 6.
After falling five outs shy of the World Series, Dusty Baker's Cubs figure to be stronger this season. The power of Derrek Lee at first base and Aramis Ramirez at third will supplement the strength of Sammy Sosa and Moises Alou in the outfield.
Former Braves ace Greg Maddux is returning to the Windy City to finish his career where it all began. Maddux joins an already impressive, but young staff to round out one of the best starting rotations in the game. He undoubtedly will serve as a mentor to the Cubs' younger hurlers, bringing a calming influence that can help them get the team over the postseason hump.
The Cubs already have Kerry Wood and Mark Prior at the top of their staff, two young powerful righthanders who combined for 32 wins and a staggering 511 strikeouts last season. The team will also bring back Matt Clement and Carlos Zambrano, 14 and 13-game winners, respectively, last season. Prior is expected to be on the disabled list to start the season due to a sore Achilles tendon, but he may only miss one or two starts.
The Cubs' offense ranked right around the middle of the pack in runs scored last season, but they bolstered their attack with the acquisition of Lee. The Cubs will also have the luxury of centerfielder Corey Patterson, who was well on his way to a breakout year in 2003 until a torn ACL just before the All-Star break ended his season.
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Philadelphia, PA (Sports Network) -
The landscape of the division races in the majors has changed dramatically in some circles due to free agency and trades in the offseason. Every Major League Baseball team made changes in the winter, some obviously more than others.
Clubs such as the Houston Astros, Philadelphia Phillies, Anaheim Angels, New York Yankees and Boston Red Sox spent money for huge improvements, while others like the Montreal Expos and Minnesota Twins lost key parts to their squad.
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