Save this post and if the Braves win I will write a post talking about how you are smart and I am dumb and I should never talk baseball again. But when your predictions are completly wrong you should do the same. Would you like to put your pics up against mine in a loser must praise the winner thread?
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Save this post and if the Braves win I will write a post talking about how you are smart and I am dumb and I should never talk baseball again. But when your predictions are completly wrong you should do the same. Would you like to put your pics up against mine in a loser must praise the winner thread?
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Oh, both of you- do it, do it.
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I'll put my actually thought out on free thought based and backed by actual knowledge of the sport picks up against your "let me copy and paste my favorite sports mag's picks b/c I love ESPN and what they tell me picks" anyday... but I'm not doing shit to you, b/c you haven't done shit but talk shit...
btw, The Braves have great bats but their starters are a question... who does that sound like?? Just about every other team worth a damn in the NL save Arizona... yet you call me high and act like you actually take offense to a post predicting what will happen in a league where injuries account for about 50% of a teams success LONG before any injuries happen, but whatever, come back with a paragraph plus on each team and we'll talk, or you could just admit you're butt hurt over the Empire finishing second and move on...
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ACamp, can't you get off the fence and tell us where you really stand?
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LOL funny thing here is if you see my bedroom you'd sware I was a Yankee fan... Joe D., Lou G, and Mickey Mantle oak frames over the bed... and a Reggie Jackson signed bat and ball hanging above those... 
but anyway
but anyway
I'll put my actually thought out on free thought based and backed by actual knowledge of the sport picks up against your "let me copy and paste my favorite sports mag's picks b/c I love ESPN and what they tell me picks" anyday... but I'm not doing shit to you, b/c you haven't done shit but talk shit...
btw, The Braves have great bats but their starters are a question... who does that sound like?? Just about every other team worth a damn in the NL save Arizona... yet you call me high and act like you actually take offense to a post predicting what will happen in a league where injuries account for about 50% of a teams success LONG before any injuries happen, but whatever, come back with a paragraph plus on each team and we'll talk, or you could just admit you're butt hurt over the Empire finishing second and move on...
I am sorry I was in Chicago all day yesterday and did not get a chance to respond. First of all, I have not and will not read a magazine or watch a show to get my predictions. The only research I do is for fantasy so I have a pretty good knowledge of players on each team such as James Loney from LA who is going to be a stud this year. If you really want we to write a paragraph on each team with my predictions I am more than game, if you except my bet. I have taken zero offense to your predictions, all I said was your were intoxicated. Just say you accept and I will take the 10 minutes to tell you about every team in baseball. Why would my butt hurt if the Yankees finished 2nd. They have not won a world series in years but at least they make the playoffs every year unlike LA's other team. You sound pretty upset, I am sorry if your picks were so personal and me disagreeing has struck such a nerve.
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Don't play innocent... you didn't disagree, you called me drunk then nuts/stupid... that's an attack... I go with a few off the norm picks that could happen (and probably will in the NL), you attack me for it (even though you admit you didn't even read the post)... I defend myself, then you have the nerve to ask for an apology???... I love it
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You put yourself out their with outlandish picks (Toronto over NY and Boston). I am just asking for credit when I make picks and they are closer to the truth than yours. I was not the only one to ask what you had been on. Alot could happen the Nationals could play the D Rays in the World Series but I would never try to say it is going to happen. Do you want my bet or not?
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Boys...boys...boys....
None of this really matters, does it?
The Indians are going to win it all and blow both of your thoughts out of the water!!!
Go Tribe!!!!!!!!!!!!
None of this really matters, does it?
The Indians are going to win it all and blow both of your thoughts out of the water!!!
Go Tribe!!!!!!!!!!!!
Boys...boys...boys....
None of this really matters, does it?
The Indians are going to win it all and blow both of your thoughts out of the water!!!
Go Tribe!!!!!!!!!!!!
I can live with that
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HereComeTheIrish said:
That sounds about right HCTI
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The Redlegs are gonna put the tribe back on its reservation. Prepare for the massacre at Jacobs Farm.
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No you were the only one... Newc was imitating your less than intelligent post, then stated he agreed with a lot of what I said... If you disagree state why, have a discussion that should have been fun, don't just throw insults with no more backing what you are saying... sorry I except more from a reg. on this site... if the Mets win the divison I'll state your a jackass, completely gutless, but correct on who won one divison... seems like that should be the highlight of your year... if the Braves win I'll except your apology
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You got any tix this year Stone??
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Hell no....I'm so broke, even people I owe money to don't call me. J/k
I'm gonna try to make some games, but with kids and private school, our extra money we have is gonna be spent on a family vacation.
I'm gonna try to make some games, but with kids and private school, our extra money we have is gonna be spent on a family vacation.
You want to talk about insults you are really starting to let them fly. I will go through your entire post (on Monday) and give you my honest opinion and unlike you I will not result to name calling. I will even give my picks, which will not be a repeat of any other site since I have not read any predictions except for yours. You really seam upset by my questioning your genious, if you are correct in any way I will give you full credit, but I doubt it will come to that.
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The wedding.....oh boy. My wife made a kickass seating chart and place cards for guests, on the computer. She then went to kinkos and had the seating chart blown up....and it looked awesome.
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You didn't question anything... you just threw insults, if you had told me why you disagreed, I'd have responded quite differently and we'd have had a pretty good time on this one... and you already called me drunk and crazy, but I guess you're above that right??... whatever Kap... have a happy easter
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My girl has already stated we'll be introduced at the reception to ND's fight song while both of us are wearing our ND hats...
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That will set it up the right way- setting the right tone and leaving great memories from the start!!!
Here’s my predictions and breakdowns; they speak for themselves… Disagree all you want if you don’t like where I have your team, but going against perfection just makes you look silly
: I went with a few dilberately "different" picks that I felt have real logic behind them, besides where's the fun in falling in line with everyone else???
American League
West
1.) Los Angeles Angels- Hatcher’s Hackers added another free swinger with Torii Hunter. He is not the big bat (patient hitter) the Halos needed to win a world series and another post season fold may be in the cards. As far as the division goes they have a ton of Starting Pitching depth, the most depth and talent in the bullpen and almost too much depth in the field when compared to the rest of the division. I call for the Angels to win the west going away. The one move that may be in the cards that could make the Halos a legit World Series threat could be Khalil Greene being shipped up north from San Diego. The fact remains, without a big deal my Angels remain the big fish in the AL West and nothing more.
2.) Seattle Mariners- Improved on, but by how much? The starting rotation looks fabulous if the core five can stay healthy, aside from that the rest of the team is average across the board. The loss of George Sherrill may be felt more than the addition of Eric Bedard. I really like the Carlos Silva addition and Jarrod Washburn is a former number one who now has zero pressure in the four spot and that could be a recipe for big things from the starting staff.
3.) Oakland A’s- I call for the A’s to have a better year than most predictions I have seen. The bullpen is still great (if Street can stay healthy), and the starting rotation headed by Blanton and Harden is quite nice on paper. We are all starting to realize what Bobby Crosby is, an above average power hitter with holes in the rest of his game. Eric Chavez is a hall of fame caliber defensive third basemen who must rebound from a horrid year last year if the A’s are going to have a prayer, I believe he will. Look for Daric Barton to make a name for himself as the everyday first baseman. Bottom line is this; we have seen this twice before in the Money Ball era, both times the A’s stunned everyone and stayed in contention. The numbers look worse now than ever, but I'm buying on the track record alone.
4.) Texas Rangers- Ben Broussard is no Mark Teixeria, no matter how down of a year the former Georgia Tech standout had last season. The weight that now sits on Young and Blalock to carry the team offensively is pretty large. Fact is any team that is relying on Kevin Millwood and Vicente Padilla to lead a staff in a hitter’s park is most likely in for a long year.
Central
1.) Detroit Tigers- Duh. As good as this division is the Tigers look too good to even consider anyone else the favorite. The model they have displayed in the last five to ten years for turning around a dead last ball club in so good the Nationals, Reds, Royals and others have all but verbally stated they are molding their current teams after it. The offense is sick, the starters are serviceable at worst and the bullpen, while having no true studs, is fairly deep. Also one must remember if there is one team that can get away with a serviceable pitching staff in the American League its Detroit in that beautiful odd school pitchers park. One wild card with the Tigers will be Inge, plenty of pitching rich teams need a true third baseman (Angels come to mind). Put him in a hitter’s park and watch his numbers explode while the Cats get a starter for the long haul. Plain and simple, only a slue of injuries can stop them from going deep into October, or maybe, just maybe the…
2.) Cleveland Indians- The only legit threat to the Tigers comes from Cleveland. The number one problem that jumps out is the C.C. Sabathia contract situation. Watch as it negatively affects the team and Sabathia’s numbers. The rest of the rotation is nice. Carmona could be a future number one, Paul Byrd is the David Eckstein of pitchers in that he doesn’t have the stuff but man he gets the job done, a true asset to any pitching staff. I’m not sure if I like their depth as in the lineup as much as other A.L. contenders and that could hurt them if the injury bug hits even slightly. Sizemore looks like he may explode into one of the games true premiere players while Hafner will continue with his power numbers. The key be found with the trio of Blake, Peralta and Garko. If those three can continue to build on the RBI totals or at least continue them from last year, the Indians may make a run. Another factor early could be in the possibility of an aftereffect from giving away the AL crown last October.
3.) Minnesota Twins- Here we go, the first in a long line of “what?!” my predictions may bring about. Hunter is a stud, and Santana is the best lefty in the game today, both huge loses. Folks, this team still has a bunch of talent. Last year’s reining MVP, the best catcher in the game, a pitching staff loaded with young talent and a bull pen that still looks darn good on paper. Delmon Young may make up for the loss in offensive production from Hunter now that Young has a home like “The Homer Dome.” The twins won’t contend into September but they will have a nice year to build on.
4.) Chicago White Sox- Man, what happened to that rotation?? The starting staff that led to pale hose to the world title just a few years ago looks nothing like it did. The only factor that may help heel that wound is the fact that the bullpen is still anchored by Bobby Jenks. One of many players throughout the league who is going to love his new surroundings is Nick Swisher; look for him to have a big year. The only hope the Sox have is Buehrle turns it around from last year and the rotation finds a gem or two this year from aging Contreras or youngsters Floyd and Danks.
5.) K.C. Royals- It may look the same as always with the Royals in the cellar but the presence of one thing makes this year different- hope. The entire team across the board can be summed up as ‘nice’. The mix of youth like Gordon and vets like Grudzielanek make for a ‘nice’ core group. The farm system looks ‘nice’. One thing can not be said anymore, and that is the Royals don’t even try. They are trying and they are starting to turn it around, though it’ll be a year or two before they get out of the cellar.
East
1.) Toronto Blue Jays- Before you cream at the monitor in disbelief consider this… nothing lasts forever. The Yankee and Red Sox strangle on this division is no different, it will end sometime. This looks like the perfect year from my view. The Jays are loaded with players who are coming off of down years respectively. I have little doubt that Wells and Eckstein especially will turn it around and look more like themselves this season, although Eck may have to see some time at second to make this happen. The top of the rotation is wicked scary and the bullpen is solid at worst. The true key here of course when you are talking Toronto is health, if the big guns stay healthy look out. If they fall victim once again, it’ll be another year where N.Y. or N.E. finish first.
2.) New York Yankees- The rotation really worries me, a lot. Where Chamberlain ends up could be a huge, huge decision. I personally like him in the bullpen where stability is needed now even with the rotation worries. The line up reminds me of Toronto in that there are a few big names that didn’t live up to their own billing last year... Look for Giambi to rebound from a horrible year last year and put up numbers somewhere in between what he did last year and what he is generally likened to. Jorge Posada is a beast of a man who simply does not stop hitting for a catcher, I can’t figure it out, and this may be the year he finally slows down at the plate. I also have a childhood friend who played for Girardi in Miami and I was told that Girardi was a total superstar manager, in that he hardly if ever addressed the “other players” on the team aside from Willis and Cabrera. That attitude might actually work wonders in New York with a bunch of big name vets. All things considered the foundation for the Empire seemed to crack a bit, the ownership shift seems to have righted the madness a tad but it’ll take a few years before the Yanks can truly build upon their youth and become the Yankees again.
3.) Boston Red Sox- okay, stop! Now before you Sox fans get into a rage and try looking up some internet posters address so you can bomb his house simply because he darned pick the Sox to finish third on some website just take a deep breath and listen. The Sox across the board, meaning starting staff, lineup and bullpen, were a team that saw many of their key players have career years. Becket, Youk, Lowell, Okajima, Pap with a sub 2 E.R.A., and so forth. Ask the 2003 Angels, last year’s Tigers and a number of other teams from the last ten years who rode a one year wave filled with career highs if you can expect that again. The lineup is very strong but do not expect KY, Pedroia and Lowell to duplicate what they did last year. Manny and Veritek are starting to show their age. The staff is my biggest concern. The rotation as a whole is filled with one of two things; injury prone veterans or pitchers who have yet to prove themselves at the big league level. The bullpen also had a near perfect year, many of their stars in the pen will continue to shine, but can anyone expect them to be near perfect two years in a row? The AL East will be a close race all year in the top three; I simply see two good to great teams that show all the sings of slipping and one team that shows all the signs of a bounce back year.
4.) Tampa Bay Rays- No team has more good to great young talent in my eyes than the Rays. The line up is good enough to be right up there with Boston and New York if healthy, maybe even better than both. The problem lies in the pitching. The bullpen is horrid on paper and is relying on… wait for it… Troy Percival as its best option for closer. Five years ago that would be a good thing, today not so much. Kazmir is legit when healthy, but already he is getting his now seemingly Kerry Wood like sting.
5.) Baltimore Orioles- They are finally rebuilding, problem is they have nothing to currently build upon. It’ll be a long time before the O’s make it out of the AL East cellar. Simply put, they are the worst team in baseball on paper, and should be so in the standings as well.
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West
1.) Arizona Diamondbacks- Look at their rotation for a second and consider the fact that those pitchers are in the NL West… that’s scary. Then look at their bullpen, it too is scary, in a bad way. The key factor with the snakes is the offense, for a playoff team last year the run production was awful. Byrnes is a constant spark plug and the young bats around him will start feeding off him more. I would look for the bats to wake up this year and for the D Backs to ride their starting pitching to another NL West title, but this time it will be a bit easier.
2.) Los Angeles Dodgers- The rotation is nice but must stay healthy and that is something those pitchers have not been for a full season since ever. The bullpen is highly underrated in my opinion and is among the best in the game. I’m not sure if L.A. was the right place to go for Andruw Jones in quest of a return to form season. Still, the mix of proven vets in the lineup looks real promising on paper. How they respond if at all to Torre could make all the difference regarding the postseason. The Dodgers should stay in contention late but as has been the trend in recent years they’ll fail to make the playoffs. Russell Martin is the best catcher that most have never heard of.
3.) Colorado Rockies- Some people are already calling them a fluke. Sorry, but there is no such thing as a fluke in a 162 game season plus playoffs. The problem in my mind is the letdown effect and the pitching. They still fail to have a true ace. The bullpen is really, really good but no matter how good a bullpen is it is hard to rely on relievers in a park like Coors. You need some innings eaters within the starting staff and I do not see any past Jeff Francis. The good news is the offense is going to continue to light up the score board despite the aging of future hall of famer Todd Helton. The Rockies could return to the postseason but the division is so close 2-4 it may be a crap shoot.
4.) San Diego Padres- Great staff, not so great bats. I love Khalil Greene but after that you have to wonder where they improved anywhere in their lineup. I also wonder what Hoffman has left in the tank, and after that the bullpen doesn’t look as strong as it has in recent years. The one constant of course is Peavy who if healthy will be at the top of the Cy Young list again this year. After Peavy the rotation remains strong if not great. That alone will keep the Fryers in the race, if it doesn’t look for the Greene trades talks to heat up again, and he could be the most important trade deadline move of the season.
5.) San Francisco Giants- Life after Bonds is going to start in tumultuous times for the Giants. The staff is decent but that may be the only bright spot. Here’s the gist of the Giants situation, and let this sink in for a moment… their clean up hitter may actually be Bengie Molina. Molina is one of the best defensive catchers in the game but seriously. Los Gigantes must rebuild from within for the future but the powers that be don’t seem to have much interest currently. I personally wonder if the ownership hasn’t gotten a case of the Wrigley Syndrome where management sits back and watches money flow in from the park alone while the team and fans suffer through loses. The Giants can be summed up as the Baltimore Orioles of the National League.
Central
1.) Chicago Cubs- Happy Anniversary Cubs fans!!! It’s been 100 long years since last you’ve known victory. What a story a World Championship would make and it just may happen too. From what little I have seen from Fukudome I can say Kaz Matsui he is not and should provide some real punch. The corners are simple the best in baseball and I expect fully to see the rest of the offense follow the two big guns lead. The starting rotation is top heavy but you can get away with that in the NL Central. What could end up being the most interesting story of the year may be Kerry Wood developing into a closer, if that pays off for the Cubbies look out. In this division the Cubs should be destined for the postseason for a second straight year.
2.) Milwaukee Brewers- Here’s your situation if you're a Brewer fan; your team collapses last season behind poor performances from your bullpen and here is your GM’s mighty answer… Eric Gagne and Guillermo Mota. Six years ago that would have made the Brew Crew world champions. The problem is someone must have forgotten to tell Doug Melvin he is living in the year 2008. The lineup looks really strong but I can’t see Fielder duplicating what he did last year. This is a tem that has been on the rise for a few years now and aside from the bullpen all the pieces seem to be in place. Unlike last year when the division seemed to be wide open, this is a two horse race and I’m not sure the Brewers have the experience to hang with the Cubs in the long run. Although if they do, I wouldn’t be exactly stunned.
3.) Cincinnati Reds- Yep you read that right. The Reds have been building from within while adding some veteran presence for a few years now and it may start to finally pay off this year. Only in this division could you put this team this high. Even so the fact remains, I love this Rotation in the NL and the lineup looks poised to put up some really big numbers. The veteran filled bullpen is the only troublesome spot for me, especially in that ballpark. I will say this, the Reds are slowly following in Detroit’s footsteps and the change in management and at the GM position to two of the games biggest names can’t hurt. It seems as though it won’t be long before Cincy has a winner again.
4.) Houston Astros- A lot about this team makes me wince. The Tejada situation, Matsui and second, Wiggington at the hot corner, the health of the starters… Even so, that bullpen looks really good. I wouldn’t expect Berkman to drop 35 and 100+ again this season but he’ll still have numbers. The one real problem may be found in team chemistry, in looking over team rosters this year no team came close to having as many changes to it as the ‘Stros, That usually is not a good thing. Still the fact remains they are in the NL Central, and with a bullpen like that they could surprise some people. I would consider them an outside threat under optimum circumstances.
5.) St Louis Cardinals- This one hurts me deep. I grew up an Angel fan in the AL and a Cards fan in the NL. This team looks so bad in the starting rotation I actually asked myself if I should put the Pirates in the fifth spot. The bullpen is good but they’ll be worn out by mid season. The lineup actually looks a lot better than most people want to give it credit for and there is always Big Albert to deal with in the middle. I wonder how Ankiel will hold up in center and seriously, who the heck is Skip Schumaker? Adam Kennedy must bounce back to form from a dismal 07 if the cards are looking to make a push. All in all is really seems as though Jocketty took some of the luster out the door with him.
6.) Pittsburgh Pirates- Good news? They have the nicest ballpark in the majors. Bad News? They are the only team I can honestly say has not tired to win in any regard in the last 15 years. That attitude has gotten them no where and sadly it doesn’t look to be changing anytime in the near future. Mark Cuban anyone????
East
1.) Atlanta Braves- The Braves offense is simply sexy. They should be solid defensively too. The rotation is proven if not young and the bullpen looks really good, although I wonder who will emerge as the closer. Of course the key to the team’s success will be Smoltz and Glavine. If they can keep it up the Braves will go a long way. Even if they don’t the offense should carry the Braves into contention late into September. My super sexy pick of the year is for Jeff Francoeur to become more and more patient with the bat, up his power numbers, continue to dominate defensively and earn the NL MVP while leading the Braves to the promise land. It’s going to feel like the good old days in Dixie with Smoltz, Glavine and the Braves in the World Series.
2.) Philadelphia Phillies- Close call for second here, but I’m taking the Phils youth and talent over the Mets age and contracts. What is not to love about Ryan Howard? He’s a beast on the field, he’s American, and he’s humble with a great smile. The guy is the poster child of the new generation good guy “anti-Bonds” superstar. (The same can be said about Vlad Guerrero, David Wright, Travis Hafner and others, I love this new crop) The rest of the lineup is loaded with young blossoming talent. Cole Hamels is indeed the real thing but after that the rotation is simply serviceable. The bullpen may become a problem and the Phils may need to make a deal for the stretch run if they want to go deep into October.
3.) New York Mets- Everyone jumped on the Metropolitans band wagon after the Santana deal and that deal may very well land the Mets a title, but I personally want to see it first before I jump off the cliff. Santana is the best lefty of the last 20 years not named Johnson and that deal gives the Mets a much needed front end stopper. Jose Reyes and David Wright make up the best left side in the game BY FAR. After that any other contributor is old, older or overrated. I simply don’t see Alou, Delgado, Perez, Pedro, Beltran, Church and the others to fall in line with the example that will be set by the big three of Reyes, Wright and Santana. The one constant that should keep pace is Wagner; captain automatic may be the key for the Mets to avoid another disappointing end to the season. Another factor is what effect last year’s epic collapse will have on the team if any. The fact with the NL East is this, you have three very good teams at the top and anyone could walk away with it if they get hot and the other two stumble. I just don’t see that happening.
4.) Washington Nationals- When the current ownership bought the Nats they had the worst farm system in baseball and nearly nothing to build upon. In a couple short years the Ownership team has built a park that is already being called to nicest watch in baseball and completely turned around the Nationals future from within. The once laughed at farm system is the fastest growing in the league. Sometimes you can just feel the culture of a franchise shift. I personally felt it in Cleveland in 93, I felt it in Anaheim in 01, I felt it in Detroit and Milwaukee a few years back, and I am really feeling it in Washington. It won’t be a quick fix but the Nationals are putting together a recipe that could have them a league wide power within four to five years.
5.) Florida Marlins- Hanley Ramirez is the real deal, Fish fans must hope he stays in town. Another Florida one year run to glory could be centered on him in a few years. The rest of the team is far too young but there is a lot of hope for the future. The Marlins have mastered the plan of build within, sign vets when the time is right and try to win big all at once before blowing it up. They seem to be in the first year of a real nice start to that plan this year. We’ll have to see how the youth develops before we crown them 2012 Champions and 2013 cellar dwellers.
A.L. MVP- Vernon Wells
A.L. Cy Young- John Lackey
A.L. Champion- Detroit Tigers
N.L. MVP- Jeff Francoeur
N.L. Cy Young- Brandon Webb
N.L. Champion- Atlanta Braves
World Series Champion- Atlanta Braves
I am sorry I did not go through your post and put why I did not disagree. So here is what I think about your predictions.
AL MVP: A Rod has won 2 out of 3 but I do not think he gets this one, If Vlad stays healthy he has a very good chance since he carries the Angels.
AL Cy Young: Josh Beckett will take some time off but has been nasty for years. Halladay will have a bounce back year but plays too many tough teams. The question will be how good can Fransico Liriano and King Felix be after injury, both could win the award.
Al ROY: Not sure what qualifies a player for ROY honors but the Yankees Ian Kennedy did not play much and will have a big spotlight on him this year. Expect him to contend.
AL Playoff Teams: The more things change the more they stay the same. Expect the Yankees to retake the East and the Bo Sox to take the Wild Card. The Jays and Baltimore just do not have enough to compete with the two empires. The Rays are hopeless and continue to be a AAA team in the wrong league.
The Tigers have added alot to an already tough team. Willis will benefit by playing with Ivan Rodriguez and they probably have the best starters in baseball. Chicago has fallen apart since the World Series win and Cleveland has CC and a bunch of nothing. They are scrappy but did not improve enough to pass the Tigers
The Mariners do not have the horses to stay with the Angels and the A's have too many fire sales to compete. Texas could jump to #2 but is still lost after the A-Rod trade. They have a great pitchers park with poor pitchers.
The Tigers and Yankees will make the Championship series with the Yankees winning the old way, with home grown talent. Expect NY to add a major player in a trade to solidify an already tough team. Giambi will continue his hot finish of last year.
National League
MVP: Albert Pujols has something to prove and will be on a tear all year. He is still mad about being associated with the Mitchell report
Cy Young: How can you not predict Johan to win in a bad league? If he gets hurt then Peavy or others could sneak up but it is Santana's to lose.
ROY: Kosuke Fukudome, Cubs. The easiest pick I have had to make here. The next great Japanese player will make all the difference.
NL East: The Mets will destroy everyone in this division and walk into the playoffs. The have the best Hitters and Pitchers in the entire league. Randolph will not take the foot off the gas this time and they will be nasty. Atl is still too young, Philly is scrappy but does not have the talent. Washington and Florida are terrible and will not finish above .500.
NL Central: A bunch of teams that are all similiar. The Cardinals were not hungry after their World Series run. Pujols will change this. They will fight with the Cubs all year. The Brew Crew will also be in the race but fall in the end. Braun and Prince are good but still not enough arms. Houston has 4th and Cincy cannot get anything right. They are still built around Jr and this will be the year Dunn gets traded. The Cubs will hit their way to the championship.
NL West: The addition of Torre will be the stabilization that LA needs to get back in the playoffs. James Loney will become a household name and will compete for MVP. Arizona has Webb and not much else. The Rockies will fall back and finish around .500. They had a nice run to end the season but will not surprise anyone this year. San Diego has the pitchers but not much else. They are too concerned about thier tans than winning games. SF will be improved without the Cancer that sold all their tickets last year. I think they will sneak up and finish 3rd.
Back to 1988 for the NL Championship: LA vs NY , Philly, the Brewers, and Cards will fight for the wild card with the Cards winning. The Cubs will not have the arms in round 1.
Subway Series with Arod pulling a Peyton and getting the monkey off his back.
Now you can rip my predictions and ask me if I am drunk, high, or on crack and you will not offend me in any way.
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First off I'm sorry about my reaction to your reaction... I guess I expected to get heat for the AL East as that was the only pick I had that I felt was any kind of a strech, but mainly only from lurkers and first time users... I didin't expect a reg. to just shoot off insults. I was really looking forward to the discussion and it kind of killed it for me, that's my problem.
as for your picks; Kosuke Fukudome is the easy money you're right... I didn't even bother with ROY's but that's got to be the sexy pick right now... I don't know about the Cards... Look at their picthing... It's horrid, even for the NL...Carp is hurt, Mulder is a complete wash and the rest of the staff is highlighted by Branden Looper... that's not good. In fact it may be the worse in the entire league when Capenter is hurt. I hope you are right though, part of me still roots for the cards, but I think they are destined for a bad year, only thing they have is their divison is so weak.
As far as the NL East I still say the Mets have to show me, the big three is HUGE but after that the team is just 'eh' from Delgado on... The divison will probably be decided by who is most healthy but if the Braves stay resonable they'll take it and I feel very confident about that... them winning the world series?? That's an underdog story for sure but I decided to go with one. I like the Phils over the Mets if all things are equal health wise over 162 also... but like I said Philly needs another pitcher to be legit in October
I think you don't give Tampa enough credit this year, they'll be better than Baltimore, even with that pitching... they're lineup looks really good on paper
The constantly folding health of the Halos may open the door for the M's but that's their only hope...
Johan, Webb, Peavy, Zambrano maybe Sheets... take your pick... I couldn't honestly argue against any of the first four... can you?
Lackey is laid up now so you can scratch that pick... The completely unbiased Angels fan goes with Jered Weaver instead...
as for your picks; Kosuke Fukudome is the easy money you're right... I didn't even bother with ROY's but that's got to be the sexy pick right now... I don't know about the Cards... Look at their picthing... It's horrid, even for the NL...Carp is hurt, Mulder is a complete wash and the rest of the staff is highlighted by Branden Looper... that's not good. In fact it may be the worse in the entire league when Capenter is hurt. I hope you are right though, part of me still roots for the cards, but I think they are destined for a bad year, only thing they have is their divison is so weak.
As far as the NL East I still say the Mets have to show me, the big three is HUGE but after that the team is just 'eh' from Delgado on... The divison will probably be decided by who is most healthy but if the Braves stay resonable they'll take it and I feel very confident about that... them winning the world series?? That's an underdog story for sure but I decided to go with one. I like the Phils over the Mets if all things are equal health wise over 162 also... but like I said Philly needs another pitcher to be legit in October
I think you don't give Tampa enough credit this year, they'll be better than Baltimore, even with that pitching... they're lineup looks really good on paper
The constantly folding health of the Halos may open the door for the M's but that's their only hope...
Johan, Webb, Peavy, Zambrano maybe Sheets... take your pick... I couldn't honestly argue against any of the first four... can you?
Lackey is laid up now so you can scratch that pick... The completely unbiased Angels fan goes with Jered Weaver instead...
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Peter Gammonds has the Braves in the World Series... just saying...
Gammons can suck it. I'm going with the Krukster and saying Cubs from the NL.
Here is my midseason report on my predictions. Rip me as much as you would like.
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We both had some good and some bad...
my bad obvious right now was the Braves, I did say though the pitching health could make that a bad pick and it has... the offense is still unreal.
my good would be the Rays, I didn't have them in first but I did say they would have a great year
your bad is the rays, with the minor league comment
your good is not taking the Braves
this is all off memory more than a re read
my bad obvious right now was the Braves, I did say though the pitching health could make that a bad pick and it has... the offense is still unreal.
my good would be the Rays, I didn't have them in first but I did say they would have a great year
your bad is the rays, with the minor league comment
your good is not taking the Braves
this is all off memory more than a re read