Last year, we were 1 game short of pulling off a World Series championship stunner.

This year, we MIGHT be better.

Pitching Staff:

Starters: Mark Melancon, Dustin Moseley, Edwin Jackson, Bronson Arroyo, Brandon Claussen

Middle Relievers: Kris Benson, LaTroy Hawkins, Steve Andrade, Brian Meadows, Oscar Villareal, Todd Coffey

Non-pitching staff:

Catchers: Ben Molina, Jason LaRue

Infielders: Ryan Howard, Adam LaRoche, Marcus Giles, Aaron Boone, Ryan Freel, Ray Olmedo, Brandon Phillips

Outfielders: Chris Denorfia, Brad Hawpe, Eric Byrnes, Jose Guillen, Jay Gibbons

I predict this team will put up 90-92 wins and challenge for the crown again this year.