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FOXSports.com's Ken Rosenthal previews the Cubs 2009 season and says more rest will help the NL Central favorites in the playoffs.

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" This is Ken Rosenthal aren't what got cop. Don't develop old lady is expressing frustration with the way the -- playing in spring training. Alluded to be reminded that opening day is still a month away. He's got by far the best team in the division. Now obviously the -- had expectations on the before last year comes to mind and they didn't achieve their final goal. That this team is a little bit more about that lineup and very deep from a pitching perspective even after losing Kerry -- the back into the bullpen. -- call Marmol and Kevin Gregg compete for the coaches' poll and number of options in the bullpen. And that rotation. Carlos Zambrano Ryan Dempster has really Rich Harden purple -- that they hope. And for the fifth starter job of very spirited competition right now between Sean Marshall Aaron Heilman and hit the market. Ultimately the couple slow although -- their pitching staff will be just fine. And their lineup while it would get -- should be a little bit more effective as well. Bill Bradley a switch hitter at a lot of bound to look predominantly right handed group. The Cubs ball we'll get more left handed -- second date. My spot now and switch hitter grandma. That balance. And the -- they've built throughout the butler should enabled -- to let some of his regulars on more frequent basis. Typically the catcher Geovany Soto third baseman Aaron mr. Ramirez first baseman Derrek Lee and Alfonso Soriano in left. Palatable media David he would absolutely. Adamant about the need for his players get more of that. He did that play Chicago playing little higher expectations. Wear you down not just physically but also mentally. And he is convinced. The only way for the cut to get through the playoffs would not be the first round flop they've been the past two years. If that happens -- more mentally and physically ready going into the post season. Regard the compliment a commanding position in the week NL central there's a clear favorite to win the division."

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