Sorry for the lack of MLB posts this week. It's been hot and the lack of liquids to the body brought me to much needed nap times. This morning before the season begins tonight i will give you my predictions on the Major League season. I decided to stick with the AL East predictions that was given to me from my Mom earlier this week. So make sure your fantasy rosters are set and hope you all enjoy the 2009 MLB season.
American League
A couple of things about the American League that's intriguing, that has nothing to do with the top AL East teams, is just how good the Twins are this year and who can be this year's Rays. Well, with the latter first, the Rays are going to be this years Rays. They are too good in the wrong division and will love playing the under appreciated card all season. But as for the others, I really like Oakland this season, even though I firmly believe in a down year if you wanna call it that from Matt Holliday. Kansas City is going to be a lot better than what people think this season. Look out for Gil Meche as a darkhorse Cy Young candidate. Toronto and Baltimore are very close and will both show signs of it with a few series victories over the rest of the AL East. As far as the Twins are concerned, wow I like this team. Can you believe that there were talks not to long ago about dis banning the team? The Twins are loaded with young talented players with speed and contact hitters in their line up, and a starting rotation that is going to turn heads. Especially with my sleeper stud Kevin Slowey. The Angels should run away early, but keep a close eye on the A's in late July when they make their run at the division title. Here's my predictions...East
1. Tampa Bay - $
2. Boston 2 *
3. New York 4
4. Toronto 18
5. Baltimore 26
Central
1. Minnesota - $
2. Cleveland 5
3. Chicago 6
4. Kansas City 10
5. Detroit 15
West
1. Los Angeles - $
2. Oakland 3
3. Seattle 11
4. Texas 17
National League
As far as the NL is concerned there are not any surprises on my part for this league. Everybody including myself have the same 4 teams making the playoffs and I really can't find an argument for anyone else. The race for the NL East is all about bullpens. The best bullpen will win the division. I am really hating on a repeat performance for Brad Lidge this season. So for this reason, I love what the Mets have done and they will actually play well in September because of the bullpen and win the division. And by the way, the Nationals aren't half bad (my father). My team under the radar is going to be the Cardinals. Their offense is still loaded, and who am I to say that Chris Carpenter won't come back to full form. The Cubs should run away with this division, but watch for the Cards. A lot of people are very high on the Diamondbacks in the West. Why may I ask? The Dodgers will win the division and the Diamondbacks must finish in second, but keep an eye on the Giants. I love what the organization has done with their young prospects and it was like they saw the future without Bonds and found a team to become a great unit. Without too many surprises here's my finishes...
East
1. New York - $
2. Philadelphia 2 *
3. Atlanta 8
4. Florida 11
5. Washington 15
Central
1. Chicago - $
2. St. Louis 7
3. Milwaukee 9
4. Cincinnati 13
5. Houston 16
6. Pittsburgh 30
West
1. Los Angeles - $
2. Arizona 5
3. San Francisco 8
4. Colorado 15
5. San Diego 18
Playoffs
Tampa Bay defeats Minnesota
Los Angeles defeats Boston
New York defeats Los Angeles
Chicago defeats Philadelphia
Los Angeles defeats Tampa Bay
New York defeats Chicago
World Series
New York Mets defeat Los Angeles Angels 4-2
7 comments:
the Angels?!!...really? With Fuentes in the pen? gross...Well, I guess if you have to have the Mets beating somebody from the AL because they won't beat the Rays, Sox, Yanks, or Twins.
its going to be shields in the pen when its all said and done, or they will trade for somebody else. and that's exactly it, i think that it's the mets year, and i can't see them beating anybody else in the al except the angels.
Meet the Mets, meet the Mets,
Step right up and greet the Mets.
Bring your kiddies, bring your wife,
Guaranteed to have the time of your life.
Because the Mets are really sockin' the ball,
Knockin' those home runs over the wall.
East side, West side, everybody's coming down,
To meet the M-E-T-S Mets, of New York town.
Oh, the butcher and the baker and the people on the streets,
Where did they go? To MEET THE METS!
Oh, they're hollerin' and cheerin' and they're jumpin' in their seats,
Where did they go? To MEET THE METS!
All the fans are true to the orange and blue,
So hurry up and come on down -
'cause we've got ourselves a ball club,
The Mets of New York town!
Give 'em a yell! Give 'em a hand!
And let 'em know you're rootin' in the stands!
Come on and...
Meet the Mets, meet the Mets,
Step right up and greet the Mets.
Bring your kiddies, bring your wife,
Guaranteed to have the time of your life.
Because the Mets are really sockin' the ball,
Knockin' those home runs over the wall.
East side, West side, everybody's coming down,
To meet the M-E-T-S Mets,
Of New York town,
Of New York town!
Sports Illustrated have you on the payroll?
huh?
oh, i gotcha. angels/mets. yea i guess they should huh.
With all of TB's young talent, I wouldn't be surprised if they become the Braves of the 90's getting to the ALCS or World Series on a regular basis.
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