Aramis Ramirez
He just needs to be healthy and be Ramirez—enough said here.
Projected: .308 BA 47 HR 119 RBI
Kosuke Fukodome
The Cubs do not need this fifth hitter to be Superman. They just need some good outfield production.
Expect Fukudome to struggle coming out of the gate, just as he has during the spring, but come May and June he will start turning it up a notch. However, any production is better than the revolving door out in right from last year.
Projected: .298 BA 17 HR 75 RBI
Mark DeRosa
The Cubs definitely need a solid performance from DeRosa in the six position.
Projected: .275 BA 15 HR 63 RBI.
Geovany Soto
As seventh in the lineup, he must avoid the dreaded sophomore slump and continue to be a consistent hitter for Chicago.
Projected: .270 BA 7 HR 68 RBI
Felix Pie
Lastly, the Cubs just need Pie to get on base, so the pitcher isn't leading off the next inning every time after he hits. If he gets on base, it will be a bonus. If he doesn't, then nothing new for the Cubs from the eight hole.
Projected: .250 BA 1 HR 22RBI
And as for the ninth spot in the rotation, when Marquis or Zambrano are hitting here, it might be a better spot than the eight hole!
Projection for the Cubs: Win the Central with a record of 89-73
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