They were picked to finish 3rd last year and looked what happened. ... This season might be better. With solid pitching, terrific offense and strong defense, I expect them to run away with the divisional crown.

A different looking team than the won the most games in 2004, but they still look capable of taking the NL. Mulder should give them the stopper in the rotation that they lacked last year, but they lost several starters in the field. However, Pujols and Edmonds are back to control the middle of the lineup for the Cards.

Has to be the favorite to win the NL Pennant. But as bad as they played in the World Series, maybe they should not be allowed to win the Pennant.