That's what Greg Maddux might be humming to himself today, as the future Hall of Famer has returned to the windy city where his career began, signing a three-year, $24M contract with the Cubs. Personally, I think the deal is one year too long, but the per-season price is about right for a pitcher who's still solid, but is not the Cy Young favourite he once was. The signing also has a full-circle symmetry to it that I like.
Have there ever been two teams battling for the division crown with better starting staffs than the Cubs and Astros?
Chicago
Mark Prior
Kerry Wood
Greg Maddux
Matt Clement
Carlos Zambrano
Houston
Roger Clemens
Roy Oswalt
Andy Pettitte
Wade Miller
Tim Redding
Not even the Yankees and Red Sox can top that. The NL Central ought to offer a spectacular two-horse race this year.
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