The 2003 NL Central champions look to rebound after last year's heartbreaking playoff loss to the World Series Champion Florida Marlins. Play in this year's NL Central Division should be fierce with the arrival of New York Yankees pitching sensations Roger Clemens and Andy Pettitte to the division rival Houston Astros. The Saint Louis Cardinals look also to contend this year.
To bolster their already solid team, the Chicago Cubs have added Atlanta Braves Cy Young award winner Greg Maddux, Boston Red Sox 2 nd Baseman Todd Walker, and Derrek Lee of the Florida Marlins. Maddux, Kerry Wood, and Mark Prior are arguably the best 1-2-3 rotation in the Major Leagues.
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