Nostradamus Predicts 2011 MLB Season: AL East
Bubble bubble boil and rubble…Storied franchise in major trouble.
Former All-Stars missing games…Drama drives a coach insane.
Who will win the NL west? Is San Francisco still the best?
Who will rise and who will fall? Look inside my crystal ball…
As we explore what will unfold…When next year’s season’s story is told.
In the first installment we take a peek…At the AL west…Who’s strong? Who’s weak?
AL East: 5th Place: Baltimore Orioles
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Baltimore is now Vladdy’s place. But the way they play will be his disgrace.
The birds will send balls out of the park, but pitching leaves this team in the dark.
Although this team will improve, many injuries spoil the mood.
With the owner’s patience wearing thin, veterans will be shipped off again.
Tillman, Matusz and Arrieta too, give this team hope anew.
But Gonzalez and Gregg do no good deeds, by not consistently holding leads.
They were bad last year, but I have a hunch...This O’s improve…a bunch…
But alas; we see they won’t slay the beasts that lurk in the gruesome AL East.
AL East: 4th Place: Toronto Blue Jays
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I cannot fathom that in 2010, the Jays maintained their record when
They made their All-Star Halliday pack, and got nothing from Philly but prospects back
In 2011 what does the future hold? A similar season to last I’m told.
They’re a decent team in a tough division, so they’ll prolly fall short of their mission.
People who doubted Bautista’s power will feel silly when he showers
Baseballs into the left field seats. People will gasp at such amazing feats.
Pitching will continue to improve, when Drabek finds his MLB groove.
A big season from Adam Lind, is on the horizon for the Jays again
Hill will be well above average, and Snider will continue to swing like a savage.
As a Blue Jays fan, it’s been a blast, watching “A.A.” put this team on the right path.
We say goodbye to Vernon in center, in the long run it will make this team better
In 2011, the Jays continue to reform, and in 2013, they’ll reap the rewards.
AL East: 3rd Place: Tampa Bay Rays
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Many of us are sad to see; the Rays slowly dismantle their team.
Crawford, Pena, and Garza too, were icons of the Teal and Blue
After we saw these iron men leave, the Rays tried hard to fill their needs.
Manny and Damon once former foes, will try to reduce Tampa’s woes.
But Damon’s getting old in age, and Manny’s drama will steal the stage.
Price will buckle hitter’s knees, and Longoria may win MVP.
The Garza-less Rays won’t feel let down when Hellickson steps up and toes the mound.
The bullpen will be pretty lame, without Balfour and Soriano closing games.
I foresee the Rays somehow competing and giving smaller teams their share of beatings.
But I also foresee that in October’s days, baseball fans will not watch the Rays.
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AL East: 2nd Place: New York Yankees
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Shame be to all of those who forget... that for MLB Titles the Yanks are always a threat.
They’ve been nearly forgotten 'cause a lackluster offseason, but I foresee them winning—I don’t need a reason.
Tex and Cano will hit the ball well, while CC and Hughes put batters through hell.
Jeter’s play at shortstop is as smooth as can be, and Posada DH’s and rests his sore knees.
A-rod’s age will continue to show, as his home run and RBI pace begins to slow.
Rivera is entering his final years. Soriano is insurance to protect against these fears.
Burnett regains some of his luster; he will pitch just okay and will resist getting flustered.
Montero will be called up to the team in the fall, and rotate with Martin who’ll be catching the ball.
The pinstripes will win quite a few games, for this year the wild-card they're likely to claim.
AL East: 1st Place: Boston Red Sox
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In 2010, one thing was clear…The Sox were a’ hurtin...it wasn’t their year…
At the beginning of May, their players went down…No wonder the Bosox fell short of the crown.
Despite the adversity, some games they would win…if not for their unreliable pen.
This winter the Sox were super aggressive, landing Gonzalez and Crawford was more than impressive.
Their line up is strong that much is true, and their pitching will surely not spoil the good mood.
Lester has confirmed himself as an ace, and Beckett should pitch at his usual pace.
Dice-K and Lackey should rebound well...15 wins each my crystal ball tells.
The bullpen will keep the ball in the yard, although Papelbon forfeit his role to Bard.
The only adversity this team will yield is when the injury bug plagues their boo-boo prone outfield.
Crawford will play well when he’s in the line, but Ellsbury and Drew will be hurt all the time.
I foresee the Sox making a mid-season deal, which sends prospects to the NL for an outfielder with wheels (Nate McLouth?)
Deep into October, Boston fans cheer…maybe a third title in just 10 years?
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