I thought these were the two best reads on the Lester trade today as a Cardinal fan. I think Lester plus Maddon and the other additions gets them around .500 in 2015 assuming no major regressions in other areas.
Even with Lester, Cubs Won’t Contend in 2015
I also think the Cubs being good again is great for the Cards vs Cubs rivalry and good for the game of baseball. The next decade between these two teams should be epic! I’m hoping for a NLCS showdown at some point.