Sticking around for a while: Arizona. Sorry Arizona, but you had a good run while it lasted. I can see the NL West coming down to a two-team race all the way through September. Arizona however, will play its last game on Sept. 28.
Walking away victorius: Los Angeles Dodgers.Two names should pop into your head, Brad Penny and Andruw Jones. Look for both of them to have great second halves and lead the Dodgers to the playoffs.
NL CENTRAL
Business as usual: Cincinnati, Pittsburgh and Houston. Though some what talented, do not expect to see any of these teams even finish close to .500. I do wish Ken Griffey Jr, the best however.
Walking the tight rope: Chicago NL, Milwaukee. I know, I know but before you start badgering me I do believe that the NL Wild card winner will come out these two teams, but neither will challenge St. Louis down the stretch for the NL Central crown.
Suprise, Suprise: St. Louis. I like many other predictioners (not even a word!) think that St. Louis will win this division. Two games back as of now, I do not expect the Cardinals to go on a losing streak of any kind. The Cards are doing what they always do, staying close until the end and then getting ready to make a run at the final turn.
NL EAST
Man, I am tired: Washington. The only team in this division in my mind that has no chance of anything this year. That number of 16 games behind will only grow as we get closer to the playoffs.
A needle in a haystack: Atlanta and Florida.Though both have fought hard this season, I do not think either have the firepower to compete when it comes right down to it for the NL East crown. I do wish the best for Chipper Jones to hit .400.
Sweating it out: New York NL. Maybe the most talented team in the NL will not win its own division. A contender for the Wild card, maybe.
Winna Winna Winna!!: Philadelphia.This is your year Philly. Get ready to host that trophy because it is yours to win. A very tough race though ahead, but I feel that the Phillies will handle themselves well and bring home the NL East crown.
NL Run-Down:
NL West - Los Angeles Dodgers
NL Central - St. Louis Cardinals
NL East - Philadelphia Phillies
NL Wild card - Chicago Cubs
I will not go into post season predictions as of yet but there you have it.
No matter what happens and whoever wins, I am just looking forward to a great last two months of competitive, well played baseball!
Who knows, maybe someone will emerge as the next Mr. October!
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