Article: NL Central casting; Brewers open, close '08 vs. Cubs

Imagine if the Milwaukee Brewers and Chicago Cubs had played each other on the final weekend of the 2007 season.

Instead of being eliminated on the last Friday night in a loss to San Diego, while Chicago was thumping the injury-depleted Cincinnati Reds, the Brewers could have gone head-to-head with the Cubs for the National League Central crown.

Those longing for such a showdown might get their wish in 2008. The Brewers on Thursday announced their schedule for next season and not only are the Brewers opening the season in Chicago, they are ending it at home against the Cubs.

So, should the Brewers and Cubs fight it out again until the final weekend, they can settle business against each ...

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