Meanwhile the NL West winner has averaged 99 wins in that time, and the NL East 95 wins.
So yes, 85 wins was hyperbole, but I still think it's fair to say management has coasted on the NL Central being a much less challenging division.
But 85 wins to sneak into the playoff is significantly more likely in today's game than any other time.
4 teams made the playoffs last year with win totals in the 80s including 2 with 84 wins.
The last time any team has won the NL Central with 85 wins was the Cubs 17 years ago.
The Cardinals have won the NL Central 5 times over the last decade and they've averaged 94 wins in those seasons.
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