As the Chicago Cubs prepare their team for the playoffs next week, none of us thought the Cubs would clinch the division so early in September, with most experts saying this division will be decided in the last week.  Well, so much for predictions.  However, that is the fun part of sports, predicting an outcome, wondering if you will be right or the so called "experts" on t.v.  In the beginning of the year, I made ten predictions on what will happen during the season of 2008.  Below is a quick glance of my predictions:

 1) Zambrano will get hurt.

 2) Ted Lilly Cy Young Candidate.

 3) Soto Win Rookie of the Year as he hits 23 homers and has 90 RBI'S

 4)  Ryan Dempster or Jason Marquis traded.

 5) Pie Sent down to the minors

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The biggest debate right now in Chicago is what spot should Carlos Zambrano be pitching in for the NLDS starting next week.  Some say Zambrano should pitch in the first game of playoffs to have a chance to go up in the series.  Some say, he should pitch the third game, in case we are up 2-0 in the series, he can slam the door shut.   I say, keep your mouths shut because you both are wrong.  Besides pitching the no hitter this year, Zambrano has had an mediocre season showing Cy Young stuff and then the next day showing Kevin Tapini stuff.  I do not want a him to pitch the first game of the playoffs, which sends a message to other team.  Zambrano  has not been himself lately.   In August his ERA was 7.43 while giving up 22 runs and 7 homers.  Right now in September, Big Z has an ERA of 6.32 while giving up 11 earned runs.  Even with his 14-6 record, there is no telling of what might happen in each start for Zambrano.  One thing I'd like to know, how is that shoulder feeling?

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If your team is struggling or you are scrambling for someone after injuries to players such as Mendenhall or McGahee, you should look at this top pickups for week 5 to help your team get back on track.

• WR Lance Moore or WR Robert Meacheum of NO Saints

                With injuries to Shockey and Coltson, both of these players are now the receiving targets for Bree’s.

• RB Le'Ron McClain Baltimore Ravens

             Some are saying McGahee will be back this week, but he looked like he was really in pain after leaving the game against the Steelers.  Even the game he did start, McGahee looked like he was still hurt from the hamstring injury.  McClain has got a lot more looks lately and will get more as rookie QB Joe Flaco struggles.

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If your team is struggling or you are scrambling for someone after injuries to players such as Mendenhall or McGahee, you should look at this top pickups for week 5 to help your team get back on track.

• WR Lance Moore or WR Robert Meacheum of NO Saints

                With injuries to Shockey and Coltson, both of these players are now the receiving targets for Bree’s.

• RB Le'Ron McClain Baltimore Ravens

             Some are saying McGahee will be back this week, but he looked like he was really in pain after leaving the game against the Steelers.  Even the game he did start, McGahee looked like he was still hurt from the hamstring injury.  McClain has got a lot more looks lately and will get more as rookie QB Joe Flaco struggles.

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