I believe this year 2008 is the year that the Cubs will break the Billy goat curse.
I believe this because they have an excellent manager (debatable), a very fast and good hitting outfield. Paired with the catchers Soto and Blanco, and an amazing infield, who as of today have gone 6 games without an error. Finally they have a lights out pitching staff.
I believe Lou Pinnela is an excellent manager because he plays who is hot. He studies his opponent and puts the right person in at the right time. Though he may get very mad at times and maybe get thrown out he still keeps the cubs on track and winning games. Before when the Cubs had Dusty Baker they weren't winning many games and struggling to get to a .500 winning percentage. Now with Lou as manager as of now they are a fit 4.0 games ahead of the Milwaukee Brewers and 5.0 games above the Cincinnati Reds. He also brought some astounding additions to the Cubs including Soto, Jim Edmonds, I am pretty sure Alfonzo Soriano, and that new pitcher from Notre Dame.
I say their outfield is fast because of Alfonzo Soriano, Koske Fukadome, and the cubs also have Felix Pie in the minor leagues. Although Koske and Felix are in a batting slump, Alfonzo Soriano and Jim Edmons are red hot and creaming balls. Don't forget about Reed Johnson who can come through if you need him to. As for the infield, at first is Derek Lee, a golden Glover and last year was going for the Triple Crown. At second is DeRosa and also Cedeno. DeRosa can hit well and is a good all around player, he can also play outfield and third if it is needed. At Shortstop Ryan Theriot, and also Cedeno can play there too. At third Aramiz Ramirez who can crush the ball.
Lastly their pitching is amazing with Carlos Zambrono whose only weakness is his temper. His pitches are very good and he can slug the balls for base hits and homeruns but he can also bunt if it is needed. Then there is Lilly whose veteran skills can get him out of rough situations. Dempster and Marquise may give up some runs but are reliable and they are good from batter to batter.
