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The St. Louis Cardinals' best starting position player, Scott Rolen, and best starting pitcher, Chris Carpenter, are nursing injuries. So while the Dodgers' most reasonable goal at this point would be to win the National League West, one should at least keep in mind, whatever your belief of the Dodgers' chances of winning the division, that their potential first-round opponent is showing its own vulnerabilities.
The Cardinals would still be a heavy favorite, but a little less automatic to be sure, if Rolen and Carpenter are hobbled.
Meanwhile, let me remind you that the Cubs will win the wild card. It's been clear from the moment the simplicity of their season-closing schedule became apparent. The Giants or the Dodgers will take each other out, with the Padres' help. Only one team from the NL West will be in the postseason. Like I said before, it's division title or bust for Los Angeles.
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