The thing that's interesting is that while those numbers aren't likely to hold up the power numbers, particularly for Rizzo, Bryant and Soler are likely to escalate quickly. I truly believe that Soler's slump has been caused by playing in cold weather for the first time in his career but that doesn't necessarily mean warm weather will correct it, it will help though. Bryant and Rizzo will start hitting home runs in waves even as some of the other numbers level out. I don't expect much change out of Castro although he should show some signs of power and the OBP will level out to the high .300's or so. How teams win games often changes throughout a season and I don't think these Cubs will be any different. Every pitcher has gotten better in their last start, some dramatically some incrementally, and pitching is going to be key going forward. This team so far has won games on grit, heart, talent, youthful enthusiasm and some good old fashioned luck. If they're going to keep winning it's going to have to be because of pitching, the long ball and the continued belief in themselves that has them thinking they can win every game. I said 16-13 would be a good record in a tough May but so would 15-14 to be honest and that would be playing a lot worse than they have been. A great April has given these guys an opportunity. An average May against quality opponents could launch them into a pennant race with a chance to get better at the deadline. A good May makes them a contender. It sure is going to be interesting but I think no matter what May will show a different type of club than April.
