Top 10 Reasons Why the Chicago Cubs Will Win It All

10) Milton Bradley. The impetuous '08 AL leader in on-base percentage will not only provide the CUBS with a much needed bat from the left-side but think of the endless board games he will provide on road trips.

9) Starting Rotation. Nowhere in the NL does a\the starting pitching rotation have the potential to have FOUR 15+ game winners. Zambrano, Dempster, Lilly and Hardin have the capabilities to become the modern day version of the ATLANTA BRAVES pitching juggernaut of the 1990's.

8) Bullpen. Sad to see Kerry Wood go... but that echoes the faith that the CUBS brass has in Carlos Marmol, the CUBS new closer. Throw in the tough change of speed lefty in Sean Marshall and the dominating potential of a Samardzija—where do the late game runs come for the opposition? They won't—not even for A-Roid.

7) Lou Pinella. After a long, cold winter of second-guessing himself, Lou sought the advice of a psychic who told him, "Don't chase the regular season numbers for the postseason-PASSION pushes thru! Also, no more CHEESE in your diet!"

In other words, Carlos Zambrano is the fiery leader for the CUBS and will be the No.1 starting pitcher come playoff time, REGARDLESS of any regular season numbers. As far as his diet, Lou is now on the Aramis Ramirez diet of Mojitos and Mamacitas only!

6) The CUBS' Fans. Only the 1984 playoff exit can compare in the angst of last year's playoff meltdown (No Leon, that white line is the foul-line marker!). Yet still, with an unmatched fervor and anxiousness, CUBS' FANS remain loyal and stoked about the upcoming season. And yes, LEFT FIELD (still) SUCKS!!

5) 100 years. It is OFFICIALLY over. Yes, we have hit triple digits in our wait to return to the World Series, but this post-100 years "anniversary" will permeate a phoenix-like rebirth in the CUBS players, fans and ticket prices!

4) GOAT Gyros. Or Goat Sticks. Once FISCHERS realizes the potential of selling GOAT meat AT THE GAMES, this will not only provide the red-meat protein for youngsters but will balk the continuation of the infamous hex perpetrated upon the CUBS many moons ago.

3) Wrigley Field. The majesty of baseball's greatest field remains infused in CUBS' players and fans. Regardless of a possible name change (Possible considerations: CUBS Cave, Lou's Lounge, Harry's House), the mystique will amplify in the CUBS' bats and determination to bring an overdue Pennant to the greatest ballpark of all time.

2) Steve Bartman. Let's borrow one from the Red Sox last year (Bill Buckner, the ORIGINAL CUB throwing out the 1st pitch) and let STEVE BARTMAN throw out the FIRST PITCH of 2009!

This PAY it FORWARD perspective is a MARKETING COUP and is bound to have such a positive ripple-effect that suddenly the CUB power hitters will (finally) start hitting the hard sliders to the opposite field!

1) The Ricketts Family. New ownership—with deep pockets—and a TRUE LOVE for the CUBS—recognizes it does not need to make drastic changes, only encapsulate the Baseball Behemoth Bestowed Before us known as the (soon-to-be) 2009 World Champion Chicago CUBS!!