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Ok people, it's that time of year again. Post your thoughts & predictions for the coming 2009 season. Division winners, wild card, WS champs, MVP's, busts, rebounds, etc.
As of right now, I think:
American League
Redsox
Twins (look out for Indians if Mauer is out for while)
Angels
WC-Yankees
National League
Phillies
Cubs
Arizona (SF Giants could make a run here)
WC-Mets
MVP
Justin Morneau
David Wright
Cy Young
Francisco Liriano
Johan Santana
Observations:
*The Dodgers are short on pitching IMO, but the NL West is so weak, any team could make a move and win it. The Giants will contend this year.
*The AL East is so tough, that Tampa could win the division, and two of the big 3 could possibly be out of the playoffs. A WC winner could come from a different division, with the AL East teams beating each other up all season long (unlikely, but possible). Health will be key, since the rotations for the big 3 are top notch, up and down. If Arod can't perform because of his hip, then the Yankees could be the odd team out.
*I like the Indians moves (Pavano will be a nice pick up for them), but I don't think Cliff Lee is for real. Carmona & Bettancourt should rebound, Wood will be good in the pen, and Wedge is a good manager. So goes Lee, goes Cleveland.
*Does Oakland have enough pitching to last in the second half? Nice roster full of cast offs, rejects, younsters, and all out performers. Not enough to last 162 though. Without a move they will fade down the stretch. Would Oakland dare pay to aquire Jake Peavy?
World Series
Redsox versus Mets
Redsox in 6 games.
What's amazing is that in the AL East, the Sox could miss the playoffs. Any big injury, or down year by a key player, will likely be the difference there. Still, if they get in, and are healthy, they should win it. In the playoffs it's all about pitching and defense, with the ability to manufacture a run when needed. We know the Sox have the pitching, and the defense, capable to win it all. Tampa is a team that follows a similar script. If they can get in, they could repeat as AL Champions.
As of right now, I think:
American League
Redsox
Twins (look out for Indians if Mauer is out for while)
Angels
WC-Yankees
National League
Phillies
Cubs
Arizona (SF Giants could make a run here)
WC-Mets
MVP
Justin Morneau
David Wright
Cy Young
Francisco Liriano
Johan Santana
Observations:
*The Dodgers are short on pitching IMO, but the NL West is so weak, any team could make a move and win it. The Giants will contend this year.
*The AL East is so tough, that Tampa could win the division, and two of the big 3 could possibly be out of the playoffs. A WC winner could come from a different division, with the AL East teams beating each other up all season long (unlikely, but possible). Health will be key, since the rotations for the big 3 are top notch, up and down. If Arod can't perform because of his hip, then the Yankees could be the odd team out.
*I like the Indians moves (Pavano will be a nice pick up for them), but I don't think Cliff Lee is for real. Carmona & Bettancourt should rebound, Wood will be good in the pen, and Wedge is a good manager. So goes Lee, goes Cleveland.
*Does Oakland have enough pitching to last in the second half? Nice roster full of cast offs, rejects, younsters, and all out performers. Not enough to last 162 though. Without a move they will fade down the stretch. Would Oakland dare pay to aquire Jake Peavy?
World Series
Redsox versus Mets
Redsox in 6 games.
What's amazing is that in the AL East, the Sox could miss the playoffs. Any big injury, or down year by a key player, will likely be the difference there. Still, if they get in, and are healthy, they should win it. In the playoffs it's all about pitching and defense, with the ability to manufacture a run when needed. We know the Sox have the pitching, and the defense, capable to win it all. Tampa is a team that follows a similar script. If they can get in, they could repeat as AL Champions.