MLB Predictions

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

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