NL Central Preview

We turn our attention to a division that should be surprisingly competitive this year. Will the Cubs lose their grip on the NL Central?

• Team to Beat: Chicago Cubs: Are the Cubs losing their grip on the NL Central? The Cubs will need Jon Lester (4.33 ERA, 1.32 WHIP, 8.97 K/9) to return to form and will need extra help in their staff.
  
• Team That Can Be Either Really Good or Bad: St. Louis Cardinals: A lot will depend on how plagued the Cardinals are by injuries. Losing Lance Lynn in the rotation won't make matters easier for the Cardinals, either. Adding Marcell Ozuna should help bolster the lineup, though.
  
• Team in Rebuilding Mode: Pittsburgh Pirates: Trading away franchise staple Andrew McCutchen and ace Gerrit Cole signals a white flag for the Pirates. Josh Harrison and Jameson Taillon should expect to be traded this season as well.