The NL Central is tougher than most people think this season. The Cubs and Brewers are much improved, and the Astros should contend. The Reds aren't exactly terrible, either.
I don't think the season could have started any worse for the Cards :no: . The Cards' starters are not very good, except for Carpenter(now has a sore elbow) and their bats are ICE COLD. Only 3 games into the season, a lot of ball to play!Three Mets' pitchers combine to two-hit the Cards and win 10-0.
Brutal series for the Cards offensively and defensively.
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