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awc1230 said 12/13, 11:50 AM
No opening arguements, just state in order from best to last. Second and Third Arguments, Argue. Please only accept if you will seriously argue.

Hitting:
Cubs
Astros
Brewers
Reds
Cardinals
Pirates

Pitching:
Cubs
Cardinals
Reds
Brewers
Astros
Pirates

awc1230 said 12/13, 12:39 PM
Cardinals have 2nd best hitting? Is that a joke? Outside of Pujols they have no one! Outside of Pujols, their RBI leader has 70 RBIs, their HR leader has 21 HR followed by 14 HR and 12 HR, and their SB leader of 10 is now gone. Since Eckstein is leaving, Pujols is their ONLY .300 hitter. With no protection around him. The Crdinals are power-less, and speed-less.

The Brewers have a better offense than the Reds also. You can compare as a team and the Brewers way outscore the Reds. Sure, the Reds have a lot of power provided by Phillips and Dunn, but Id take the young cre of the Brewers over them anyday. Price lead the NL in homers last year, and Braun wasnt far behind even though he got called up two months into the season. Hardy, seen from last year, can get as hot as anybody in the league, while COrey Hart is the best RF no one has hear of. Who knew he was nearly a 30/30 guy last year, despite not starting for a good portion of last year?

How are the Astros 2nd to last in hitting? With the middle of the order being Tejada, Berkman, Carlos Lee and Pence, the astros have a much more capable lineup than the the Cards to say the least. Plus they have added much speed. Pitching Next

awc1230 said 12/13, 12:53 PM
LAST YEAR THE CARDINALS WOULD HAVE BEEN SECOND, MAYBE. But look at their offseason. They havent dont anything but get worse.

Miles just left. Eckstein has left. Rolen and Edmonds are huge question marks. That leaves Pujols and Ankiel to anchor an entire lineup. Ankiel played for about a month. The Cardinals are left with huge holes in their lineup, and they have NO speed. Thier stolen base leader without Eckstien (10) is 5.

Its not just Tejada coming that will help Huston's team. Everett and his .220 average is leaving. Ausmus and his 225 average is reduced to not played, but he is on the team to mentor JR Towles. Biggio's .240 average is leaving, and so is Scott's .250 average. In coming are Matsui's 290 average, Towels (our catching prospects 300 average, Miggy's 296 avg and Bourne's 280 avg.

The Astros have added much needed speed. A 1-2 punch at the order of Bourne Matsui (30+ steals last year) will help a lot. Anyone from Philly will tell you about Bourne's athleticism and speed.