2008 MLB Preview: Season Predictions

JJ Stankevitz by Senior Writer Written on March 29, 2008
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Toronto Blue Jays: 87-75

Tampa Bay Rays: 78-84

Baltimore Orioles: 59-103

 

AL Central

Cleveland Indians: 96-66

Detroit Tigers: 87-75

Chicago White Sox: 81-81

Minnesota Twins: 79-83

Kansas City Royals: 72-90

 

AL West

Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim: 90-72

Seattle Mariners: 90-72

Texas Rangers: 71-91

Oakland A's: 68-94

 

ALDS:

Red Sox over Angels in 4

Indians over Mariners in 5

ALCS:

Indians over Red Sox in 6

 

World Series:

Indians over Diamondbacks in seven

 

So there you have it. One note: I realize my AL West prediction was a total cop-out, but I seriously cannot pick between the Mariners and the Angels. Both teams have their strong points and their weak points, and in the end I think it'll balance out to them both winning 90 games.

Now, for some award predictions:

 

NL MVP: Jose Reyes, New York Mets

Reyes will be the most important part of this Mets offense, jumpstarting it when they need it the most. He'll follow in the footsteps of Jimmy Rollins, last year's NL MVP, in saying that his team is the team to beat then backing it up with the performance on the field.

 

NL Cy Young: Dan Haren, Arizona Diamondbacks

The move from the AL, where Haren was already dominant, to the NL could mean 20 wins and a sub-3.00 ERA for Haren, who will team with Brandon Webb to give Arizona the most dominant 1-2 punch in the majors.

 

NL Manager of the Year: Joe Torre, Los Angeles Dodgers

Torre will finally get this team over the top and into the playoffs for the first time since 2004. The Dodgers have a whole lot of potential, and that potential will be realized under Torre.

 

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