What's at Stake in the NL Central?

The National League Central Division has more teams then any other division in the Major League. This makes the NL Central very competitive and interesting to watch. Each team "beefed" up their ball clubs with new additions as well as contract extensions. With the Cubs, Astros, Brewers, Reds, Cardinals, and Pirates all  signing new players to contribute and produce for the team. A break down of each teams contributions go as follows:

•  The St. Louis Cardinals - The two largest signings by the Cardinals this off season were the signings of power-hitter Lance Berkman and shortstop Ryan Theriot. We cannot forget that the Cardinals still have Matt Holliday, and arguably the best player ever to take the field: Albert Pujols. They still have ace pitchers Chris Carpenter and Adam Wainwright, leaving them in a position to take the NL Central.
• The Milwaukee Brewers - A personal favorite of mine, the Brewers are looking better this season than at the start of the 2010 season. The Brew Crew signed the Royals "pride and joy," pitching ace and Cy Young winner, Zack Greinke, making their rotation much more impressive. They also signed a solid and valuable starter Shaun Marcum. After extending Gallardo and Hart to long term contracts, and still having Ryan Braun and Prince Fielder slugging behind the plate, the Brewers are looking like a solid team.
• The Chicago Cubs - The Cubbies are looking to get back what they had in 2008, with over 100 wins. They lost their momentum in the 2010 season and never really got it back. But with the additions of pitchers Matt Garza and Kerry Wood, and first baseman Carlos Pena, the Cubs are looking to sit atop the NL Central.
• The Cincinnati Reds - Winners of the NL Central in 2010 since the first time since 1990, now are looking to repeat the in the 2011 season. They managed to keep Jay Bruce, Johnny Cueto, Bronson Arroyo, and NL MVP, Joey Votto. Unknown to most, they also signed Edgar Renteria, Fred Lewis, and Dontrelle Willis, who signed a minor league deal and is trying to earn a spot in the bullpen. The main factor with the Reds team, is that it is basically the same team as in 2010, if that is a good or bad thing, I don't know.

I'm sorry to inform you, but I will not be covering the Houston Astros or the Pittsburgh Pirates, mainly due to their lack of major signings and unlikelihood of them winning the division title. But to each and every team, in the 2011 season, I wish them luck.