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Opening Day for the Cubs is this Thursday, and that means it's time to preview the season and make bold predictions. David Kaplan, Tim Stebbins, Maddie Lee and Gordon Wittenmyer predict if the Cubs will win the division, if any players will be re-signed, who will have the better season between Jake Arrieta and Jon Lester, and a lot more.
(1:44) - How many games will the Cubs win?
(10:26) - How many plate appearances will Joc Pederson get against lefties?
(16:00) - How many starts will left-handed pitchers make for the Cubs?
(22:00) - Who has the better season: Jon Lester or Jake Arrieta?
(29:00) - How many Cubs will get an MVP vote?
(32:00) - Who will be the first Cub to re-sign with the team?
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