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The fourth in a series, previewing the teams in the NL Central, other than the Cubs.

Every sports publication in the world puts out season previews. Some are interesting, some aren't. For the most part, folks just don't have the time necessary to do the kind of in-depth preview that is going to be of any use to a reader that actually follows the team being previewed.

So most previews end up being pretty surface level, and boring. It's much more interesting (read: easy) to simply examine why the team currently sucks and is going to suck in 2009.

This is done *regardless of whether the team might not actually suck.* It's a gimmick. Just enjoy it. Or hate it. Debate it. That's the point.

Last week, Bleacher Nation previewed the the Pittsburgh Pirates. It was kind of sad and easy to do...

Up this week is the Houston Astros, a team whose Spring Training record might say everything you need to know. Read all about it. 
March 21, 2009  04:32 PM ET

That's pretty good. I'm not a Cubbies fan, though I do welcome the Cubs as my second team, so I don't follow the Cubs blogs. Unfortunately, I'm a die-hard Rockies fan, which is even harder than being a Cubs fan at times, but what can you do?

I read all four. Normally stuff like that is just stupid, but all were incredibly well-written an entertaining. Thanks for sharing.

March 23, 2009  08:01 AM ET

The stuff is really entertaining. http://www.myticketin.com

March 23, 2009  08:02 AM ET

The stuff is really entertaining. <a href="http://www.myticketin.com">Houston Astros tickets</a>

 
April 13, 2009  06:39 AM ET

Well, the LASTros are proving you right. They are 1-5 already losing everyday. Bring pro sports to Houston.

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