Tuesday, April 1, 2008

2008 MLB Preview...

MLB OVERALL
Getting to watch the Cubbies and Brewers both try to give away a game on Opening Day has improved my outlook, but I still have to make an honest assesment and predict the following finish in the NL Central: Brewers, Cubs, Cardinals, Reds, Astros, Bucs.

The NL East should be interesting as well, and I'm going with the Braves, Mets, Phils, Nats and Marlins. With the Mets as the Wild Card. The NL West could be very intersting with the addition of Torre, the Padres staff, Johnson making a run at 300, and the effervescent Rockies. I'm going with the Rocks, D-Backs, Padres, Dodgers and Giants -- but other than the G-men in last I can't be certain.

The AL East -- I hate it. Yanks, Sox, Jays, O's, Devil Rays (hah! Still the devil to me). The AL West is less interesting with the fall of Mr. Beane, but the Angels vs. Mariners for the top may offer some interest. I'll take the Halos, Mariners, A's and Rangers.

The AL Central will offer a great race between the Indians and Tigers. I will be watching this one closely, as I think the winner is on an inside track for a Series win. I'll go with the Indians, Tigers, ChiSox, Royals and Twins. Yeah that's right, I'm picking the Royals to finish out of the cellar.

So the BoSox missing the playoffs? I really hope the Yanks don't make it either, but you at least this may keep the media off of the "rivalry" debate that overshadows the entire divisional series.

Mets over Brewers
Braves over Rocks
Braves over Mets

Tigers over Yanks
Indians over Angels
Tigers over Indians

Tigers over Braves... go D-town!

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