Since baseball is my favorite sport and I consider myself a pretty knowledgeable fan I thought I would throw out my predictions for the season—division-by-division. So, here are my predictions, with little dialogue—just predictions and gut feelings.
AL East
I still like Boston to win the division but Toronto and Tampa Bay have some tools in place to make a run. The Yankees will always be in the picture but their pitching is suspect right now.
1. Boston
2/3. Toronto/Yankees
4. Tampa Bay
5. Baltimore
Sleeper: Tampa
AL Central
This is an extremely tough division to call—three teams could easily win it and Kansas City isn't a minor league team any more.
1. Detroit
2. Cleveland
3/4 Kansas City/Chicago
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5. Twins
Sleeper: Kansas City
AL West
The Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim have dominated this division of late, but I think their pieces aren't exactly in place yet. We'll see if they get back in it by season's end. Texas has added some pop but I still question its pitching.
1. Seattle
2. Angels
3. Texas
4. Oakland
Sleeper: Texas
NL East
Mets seem like an easy choice but I just can't bring myself to pick them. This is probably my most surprising pick, again gut feeling. I feel three teams have a legitimate shot to win the division.
1. Atlanta
2/3. New York/Philadelphia
4. Washington
5. Florida
Sleeper: Florida
NL Central
All I have heard this offseason and all preseason is Cubs, Cubs, Cubs. Well, we hear every year how good they are and they never do too much. I don't think this year is any different. The Reds could make a run but a lot of youth, especially starting pitchers. Milwaukee pitching scares me too.
1. Milwaukee
2/3. Cincinnati/Chicago
4. Houston
5. Pittsburgh
6. St. Louis
Sleeper: Cincinnati
NL West
Arizona is young and talented with a solid staff. I question the Dodgers lineup. Colorado went to the World Series last year but I still would consider it a surprise for them to even make the playoffs again. The Giants just are not a talented team behind two young stud pitchers.
1. Arizona
2. San Diego
3. Los Angeles
4. Colorado
5. San Francisco
Sleeper: Colorado
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4 months ago
The Cards are not great this year...but Pit and Hou will bang it out for the cellar. SD will not finish that high IMO but other than that some solid picks...
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