I’ve never done this before, but I figured that, this year, I’d take a stab at making predictions about how this year’s baseball season will end. I’ll revisit this at least a few times between now and the end of the season and definitely at the All-Star Break.
American League East
- New York Yankees
- Boston Red Sox
- Toronto Blue Jays
- Baltimore Orioles
- Tampa Bay Devil Rays
As long as they stay healthy and young pitchers like Joba Chamberlin can deliver on their performances from last year, then the Yankees seem well-positioned to win the AL East this year. Their only major competition, as usual, will be Boston — Toronto, Baltimore, and Tampa Bay will continue to dwell in the cellar.
American League Central
- Cleveland Indians
- Detroit Tigers
- Minnesota Twins
- Chicago White Sox
- Kansas City Royals
After several years of coming close, I think this will be Cleveland’s year to win the divsion.
American League West
- Los Angeles Angels
- Oakland Athletics
- Seattle Mariners
- Texas Rangers
This will be another lop-sided division. The Angels and Athletics are likely to battle down the stretch, but Seattle and Texas will be out of contention by August. The Angels seem stronger, though, so I think they’ll pull it out.
American League Wild-Card: Boston Red Sox.
American League Championship Series: Yankees vs. Indians
American League Champion: Yankees
Now onto the senior circuit:
National League East:
- New York Mets
- Philadelphia Phillies
- Atlanta Braves
- Washington Nationals
- Florida Marlins
With the addition of Johann Santana, the Mets seem unstoppable this year as long as they stay healthy.
National League Central
- Chicago Cubs
- St. Louis Cardinals
- Cincinnati Reds
- Milwaukee Brewers
- Houston Astros
Yes, that’s right I’m picking the Cubbies. Call this the sentimental pick. One of these years, I’ll be right.
National League West
- Colorado Rockies
- Los Angeles Dodgers
- Arizona Diamondbacks
- San Francisco Giants
- San Diego Padres
No real logic here. This one is basically a wild-ass guess. I’d like to see the Torre-led Dodgers do well, but it will take some time to convince me they’ve changed.
National League Wild Card: Phillies
National League Championship Series: Phillies v. Mets
National League Champion: Mets
World Series: Yankees v. Mets
World Series Champion: Yankees in 7
April 1st, 2008 at 2:47 pm
So long as Hillary Clinton is a Senator from NY, the Yankees will not win the World Series. It is the Curse of Clinton, the “lifelong” Yankees “fan.”
April 1st, 2008 at 3:57 pm
We shall see. We shall see.