The San Francisco Giants have enough talent to contend for a playoff spot, but they play in the toughest division in baseball. That puts the Giants in a difficult position as a quality, veteran team since they have an uphill battle for a postseason berth.

With that goal in place, Matos won Rookie of the Year for Tiburones de La Guaira in the Venezuela Winter League, hitting .300 with 10 home runs and 41 RBIs. That refined approach remains his modus operandi in Arizona — a refined approach that could land him on the Opening Day roster.

With the Chicago Cubs preparing to get an early start to the regular season, here are five predictions for the upcoming season.

With Opening Day fast approaching, the Chicago Cubs are facing a critical decision regarding their starting rotation. While the team boasts a strong offense and one of the best defensive units in baseball,