Free Throw

That's right. Tell your kids. The Chicago Cubs are going to win it all. Here's why:

• Solid hitting

Fukudome has been on a mini-slump but when he's on fire, he is impossible to pitch to. Same goes for first baseman Lee, third basemen Ramirez, and outfielder Soriano. So many great hitters from top to bottom. DeRosa and Theriot are great role players as well and both can hit.

• Great pitching

Zambrano, Harden, Dempster, Marquis, Marmol, Lilly... Do I need to say more? Great pitchers all over the place, and proven winners. The pitching is what is most important and the Cubs do not lack in this area.

That's actually about it. I just wanted to "call it" because if the Cubs do win it all, I will have some bragging rights.