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Article: NL CENTRAL; New crew is a heady Brew.(Sports)
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- March 30, 2008
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Byline: JEFF HORRIGAN
Wouldn't it just be perfect, having the Chicago Cubs win the World Series exactly 100 years after their last title? Well, pardon the Milwaukee Brewers if they aren't feeling all that nostalgic. The Cubs have the talent to repeat as National League Central champs, but the Brewers appear to be a special mix of phenomenal, young talent and veterans with winning experience, which makes Milwaukee the team to beat in baseball's thinnest division.
The Brewers have some truly special young players in Prince Fielder (50 HR, 119 RBI), Ryan Braun (34 HR, 97 RBI in only 113 games), J.J. Hardy (26 HR, 80 RBI), Rickie Weeks and Corey Hart (24 HR, 81 RBI). GM ...