In this article I’m going to give my projections on where teams will finish, my predictions on who will win the World Series, and who will win the various awards given at season’s end.
AMERICAN LEAGUE
East
New York Yankees – the young pitching studs prove their worth, read more here
Boston Red Sox – rotation problems is the only reason they don’t win the division
Toronto Blue Jays – gotten a lot better, but still have to compete with Yanks and Sox
Tampa Bay Rays – a lot of young talent, but I’m not too keen on their coach
Baltimore Orioles – picked up a lot of young talent, but this year is going to be awful
Central
Cleveland Indians – pitching pulls it out for them over the Tigers’ weak pitching staff
Detroit Tigers – solid lineup, but their bullpen and rotation keeps me up at night
Chicago White Sox – additions will make them better, but not that much better
Kansas City Royals – young talent starting to shine, give them three more years
Minnesota Twins – Gardenhire arguably the best coach; can't get it done with this group
West
Seattle Mariners – addition of Bedard = over the hump
Los Angeles Angels – injury bug seems to be lurking around their clubhouse
Texas Rangers – not enough pitching; they have a stellar lineup though
Oakland Athletics – want to put them higher, just can bring myself to do it
ALDS:
Yankees over Mariners – inexperience hurts the Mariners
Red Sox over Indians – The Sox still have those intangibles
ALCS:
Yankees over Red Sox – Indians tire out the Sox enough to help the Yanks
NATIONAL LEAGUE
East
New York Mets – addition of Johan guarantees playoffs
Atlanta Braves – Bobby Cox + talent = Wild card, if not division
Philadelphia Phillies – are not the team to beat in this division, despite what J Rolls says
Washington Nationals – look great, so far, but not having pitching will catch up to them
Florida Marlins – too young and owner doesn’t really care about the team
Central
Chicago Cubs – shaky rotation but solid lineup, read more about them here
Milwaukee Brewers – intimidating looking team but they can’t play on the road
Houston Astros – rotation is extremely, extremely weak; lineup is solid though
Cincinnati Reds – Dusty Baker is a moron
St. Louis Cardinals – could wind up being a surprise
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