I’m a little late getting to this thanks to a very busy schedule. Here’s some quick predictions:
American League
East
Toronto Blue Jays
Last
year’s AL winner lost Bichette but make some other moves to improve a bit. The class of a very good division.
Baltimore Orioles
Last
year was a disappointment, until you realize that after the worst possible
start they actually had a very good second half. Still love the young offense, and they are
working to improve the pitching.
Boston Red Sox
Not
as high on them as some people are (a few have picked them to win it all), but
their starting rotation is formidable.
New York Yankees
Yes,
they won the division last year, but that was thanks to huge seasons by Judge
and Chisholm. They stood pat while the
other teams above them tried to improve.
Tampa Bay Rays
Another
off season of dumping almost everyone on their roster.
Central
Detroit Tigers
Like
almost everyone else, I believe in Hinch and this team. They are actually going for it in what is
probably Skubal’s last season with the team.
Kansas City Royals
A
very good core of young hitters and a solid rotation.
Cleveland Indians
Where
is there any offense outside Jose Ramirez?
Yes, the pitching is great, but you still need to score runs to win.
Chicago White Sox
Most
are picking them to finish last again, but I think they made a couple of good
moves and will be slightly better than the team that just doesn’t care about
winning.
Minnesota Twins
Not
believing in this team again. The ownership
doesn’t care. Buxton is a lock to be
gone before the end of the season.
West
Seattle Mariners
Now
the class of the division until proven differently.
Sacramento? Athletics
They
have a really good young offense. I love
Jacob Wilson and Kurtz and the others.
Until they get into a real stadium, however, the question will always be
the pitching.
Houston Astros
They
surprised me greatly last year, just missing the playoffs despite the most
injured times in MLB history. The
problem remains the same, do they have enough offense? Will Yordan finally have a healthy season?
Texas Rangers
Some
people have bought into their rotation, but there’s too much injury risk to
think they can do it again.
Los Angeles Angels
They
still haven’t had a 100 loss season. Is
it this year?
National League
East
Philadelphia Phillies
This
division is not as good as many people think.
I have too many questions about the other teams that I have the Phillies
winning by default.
Atlanta Braves
Injuries,
injuries, injuries.
New York Mets
I
love the addition of Bichette, but this is still the Mets.
Miami Marlins
Some
good pieces, but not enough to compete.
Washington Nationals
Speaking
of competing, they will compete for worst record in baseball.
Central
Milwaukee Brewers
They
lost Peralta, but until they lose, I’m going to pick them.
Chicago Cubs
Throwing
a good amount of money around, but I still don’t think they are a complete
team. Bregman will help as a leader,
however.
Pittsburgh Pirates
Last
year they disappointed (at least me).
This year, I like that they finally tried to improve their offense. The biggest problem will be defense, with
many guys out of position.
Cincinnati Reds
I’m
not a believer, especially with Hunter Greene out.
St. Louis Cardinals
Nope.
West
Los Angeles Dodgers
Booooooooo
(copied from last year)
San Diego Padres
Year-by-year
a frustrating team.
Arizona Diamondbacks
They
have just enough to possibly finish second, or fourth.
San Francisco Giants
The
definition of “mid”.
Colorado Rockies
Will
they ever be competitive again?
Playoffs:
AL:
Blue
Jays
Tigers
Mariners
Orioles
Royals
Red
Sox
NL:
Phillies
Brewers
Dodgers
Cubs
Pirates
Braves
World Series: Blue Jays over
Dodgers
Righting
the wrong of last year.
(trying to pick some fun winners
rather than boring)
AL MVP: Bobby Witt Jr. (I’m going
to pick him until he wins one)
AL Cy Young: Hunter Brown
AL ROY: Kevin McGonigle
NL MVP: Fernando Tatis Jr.
NL Cy Young: Jacob Misiorowski
NL ROY: Bubba Chandler
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