Will the Cubs end their famously long drought? On the other hand, will the Indians end their famously long drought?
Surely the Cubs can’t be denied the championship. Going into the World Series, Chicago have the better starting rotation, the better lineup and the better closer. But does any of that matter? Especially when the manager in the other dugout has won two World Series and has been a master of manipulating match-ups throughout the postseason. Cleveland would be in a better position if they still had Carlos Carrasco and Danny Salazar, who had helped carry them to the American League Central title. Instead they must try to tame the Cubs with only two certainties in their rotation: Corey Kluber and Josh Tomlin. Projected Game 2 starter Trevor Bauer, who we last saw with blood gushing from his hand, says he will be ready for the Series but no one can know until he gets onto the mound. Rookie Ryan Merritt is a potential Game 4 starter. Ultimately, that won’t be enough against Jake Arrieta, John Lackey and Kyle Hendricks. Cubs in six
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