* – indicates new to team
+ – indicates injury
1. Milwaukee Brewers
Last year they were within one game of reaching the World Series. They’re motivated to cash in this year.
2. St. Louis Cardinals
They are instantly back in contention with Paul Goldschmidt in the middle of their lineup.
3. Chicago Cubs
This could be an interesting year as manager Joe Maddon doesn’t have an extension and there are rumblings about the future of Kris Bryant.
4. Pittsburgh Pirates
By no means are they among the worst teams in the National League. They just play in a stacked division.
5. Cincinnati Reds
With the moves they made they could be classified as a ‘sleeper’ team this season.
Player to Watch: OF Christian Yelich – Milwaukee Brewers
Best Acquisition: 1B Paul Goldschmidt – St. Louis Cardinals
New Kid on the Block: 2B Keston Hiura – Milwaukee Brewers Continue reading