"The Race Heats Up!"

This is going to be a very interesting race for the baseball Playoffs, especially here in the NL Central Division! The Chicago Cubs (who haven't won a World Series since 1908 -- despite plenty of chances) are trying -- desperately -- to break the 100-year Curse of Fred Merkle. The local Milwaukee Brewers, on the other hand, a perennial small-market cellar-dweller for the last 26 years, haven't been in the World Series since they lost in 1982. Both teams have a lot to prove... and this is the year to prove it!

Yesterday, the Brewers announced a rare big-budget blockbuster trade, and acquired last years best starting pitcher in the American League. So far, this has been major news for the local Milwaukee fans! But the Cubs, not to be outdone, countered today by announcing a major 6-player trade that improves their roster as well. Both teams are determined to make some post-season noise -- and they're willing to go to war in order to do so.

Yeah, baseball drama will be plentiful here in the Midwest. It's the "lovable loser" Cubs vs. the "just can't quite make it" Brewers. And the rival city fans will be turning out in droves! "War" -- on this scale -- might be an understatement! May the best team Brewers win! Go Crew!

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-Jon
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