Well as opposed to good old Rick Santorium (and as a cheap shot ESPN), this blogger goes with the facts and updates based on facts rather than sticking with a view point and never letting the facts getting in the way of what he/they believe. So its time to review the mid-season progress, compare to past prognastications and update, who's winning it all as of the 82 mid-mark.
AL East
Pre-Season Prediction: Boston
Current Leader: Boston
Who Will Win and Why: Boston has deep pockets, a nice lead over the inconsistent Yanks (who I'm convinced actually has two different squads and they each work for about 2 weeks at a time). They also have Curt Schilling, unless Jesus hurts him again, coming back. If they can patch up the bullpen it might be a return trip to the World Series (sigh)
AL Central
Pre-Season Prediction: Minnesota
Current Leader: The Dirty Sox
Who will Win and Why: The Dirty Sox. sigh. They have a huge 8.5 game lead and the best rotation in baseball (at least I'll make that argument). They're not a battle tested team and they're ranked 8th in OPS in the AL. Come playoff time without the slugging percentage its hard to score runs so I'm thinking the The South Siders just won't have enough against the big boys.
AL West:
Prediction: LA/Anaheim/Tokyo/Dubai Angels
Current Leader: Angels
Who Will Win and Why: They've been hurt on and off all year but they're still managing to hold off the fiesty batmen from Texas. John Lackey has been a key addition to give them 4 solid starters. I think they can hold off Texas although if Texas can get a great starter in a trade this might get interesting.
Wild Card:
Prediction: Yankees
Current: Minnesota
The Tea Leaves Say:Minnesota. Too much pitching. This team also just seems mentally tough in that they play better as the season goes on. The Tribe are playing much better (hitting and pitching together at last) but it remains to be seen if they can play and beat the playoff bound teams on a consistent basis. Texas is in the same boat as the Tribe. Trades (or lack their of) could be the deciding factor.
NL East:
Prediction: Florida
Current Leader: Washington
Who Will Win and Why: Florida hasn't hit all year. Atlanta is a walking episode of M*A*S*H and the Nats are the craziest bunch of misfits to defeat big money since Earnest Goes To Camp. I don't think anyone expected the Nats to be this good. I think everyone is a little skeptical that the Nats can hang on. I'm with the experts on this one and sticking with my original prediction of Florida.
NL Central:
Prediction: Team Budweiser
Current Leader: Team Budweiser
Who Will Win and Why: Unless Derrick Lee not only wins the Triple Crown but also the Cy Young, Chicago is not catching the Cardinals. I think the only real question about Saint Louis is are they going to the World Series and can they win (wait thats two question. damn ). I think this team is better built for the playoffs than last year's team, now that it has 3 good starters. They still need an extra outfielder. A big name would not only help this year but would replace Larry Walker's departure/retirement next year.
NL West
Prediction: Giants
Current Leader: Padres
The Great Predictor: This is the Padres year to break through. The other NL teams have even more flaws than the team from America del Sur (I'm not sure why but I always believe San Diego is only a few interstate exits away from Sao Paulo). No Barry means San Fran blows
NL Wild Card:
Prediction: Padres
Currently: Atlanta
Using the Divining Rod: Who is a team that has never been in my kitchen. Atlanta will probably only get better when they have healthy players and the rookies develope. Florida and Washington (based on who's winning the division) should also be up there. I'm not counting out the Cubbies if Dusty Baker can keep his pitchers healthy.
World Series: Sticking with the horse I road in on . No Barry (thank goodness) means a repeat of last years World Series. And the Mo contigency Boos!
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I'm just happy the Expos finally turned it around. I love rooting for the Expos, I mean they almost got folded 3 years ago, and now they are on the verge of conquering the NL East WITHOUT Guerrero! What were the odds of that? If there ever was a team of destiny in baseball, it's these guys. And by destiny, I mean losing in the NLCS.
BOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!
But you're right, the BoSox will repeat as champs because they have the most money, the most minor league depth and simply the best all around team of any of those making the playoffs.
As much as this may seem blasphemous coming from the mouth of a Yankee fan, I'd rather see the Red Sox do well than the White Sox. I can't stand Ozzie Guillen, I can't stand Frank Thomas, I can't stand Kenny Williams and I can't stand Paul Konerko. I just can't stand anything that has to do with the White Sox. Never has a team with such an uneven record of performance been so arrogant. The damn White Sox are good once, twice a decade and they act like they've won the last 10 World Series. Back in 2000 it was the same thing. All those rats should all go f*ck themselves and go back to the burned out houses across the street from their dumpy ballpark.
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