2011 BBWC MLB Predictions
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It's tradition! Time for the annual BBWC MLB predictions. Normally we get a dozen or so to participate, but it'd be great if we could get twice that this year. It doesn't take too long, especially if you cut and paste, then edit the template I have in this post.
Here is how the point system will work:
All-Star Break bonus points: 5 points per division leader and WC front-runner (ties count).
Division Winner: 10 points
Wild Card: 10 points (note: the idea is to pick the 4 playoff teams from each league, so points are still awarded if the predictor gets the WC and division winner flip-flopped)
Division team rankings (getting all teams in order): 10 points
Championship reps: 10 points each
WS rep: 20 points
WS winner: 40 points
A perfect season yields 300 points.
Deadline to participate is 5 PM (PST) Thursday.An easy way to participate is to cut and paste the following into your reply, rearrange the teams as you see fit (don't forget to indicate your wildcard prediction), post any comments you'd like, and you're done.Good luck everyone!AL EAST
Red Sox
Rays
Yankees
Blue Jays
Orioles
AL East Comments:
AL CENTRAL
ChiSox
Tigers
Twins
Royals
Indians
AL Central Comments:
AL WEST
Rangers
Mariners
Halos
A’s
AL West Comments:
Championship Series:
AL WS Rep:
NL EAST
Phils
Braves
Fish
Mets
Nats
NL East Comments:
NL CENTRAL
Cards
Cubs
Brewers
Reds
Astros
Bucs
NL Central Comments:
NL WEST
Dodgers
Rox
Snakes
Gnats
Pads
NL West Comments:
Championship Series:
AL WS Rep:
WS Winner: -
AL EAST
Red Sox
Rays
Yankees (the pitching falls apart)
Orioles
Blue Jays
AL East Comments: I think the Yankees will pick it back up at the All Star break by getting some stud at the deadline for their prospects but they will struggle for half a season. The Sox will run away and hide and the Rays will fight for the WC. Look for the Orioles pitchers to mature and to suprise some.
AL CENTRAL
Twins
ChiSox (WC)
Tigers
Royals
Indians
AL Central Comments: Everything tells me to pick the Tigers or the Sox but the Twins will figure something out to pull it out.
AL WEST
Halos
Rangers
A’s
Mariners
AL West Comments: Rangers don't have enough pitching, A's don't have a enough offense and the Mariners should change their name to King Felix. The Angels win a bad division.
Championship Series: Red Sox v Twins
AL WS Rep: Red Sox
NL EAST
Braves
Phils (WC)
Fish
Nats
Mets
NL East Comments: At least two of the big 4 in Phili break down (Oswalt and Lee) the loss of Werth and Utley combined with a decomposing LF allows the Braves to nip them at the wire. That being said Halladay and Hamels carry them into the wild card. The Braves young pitching continues to mature and their young studs on offense explode. The Fish compete for a while but don't quite have enough of any single thing. The Mets suck and the Nats are still a year away.
NL CENTRAL
Brewers
Cubs
Reds
Cards
Astros
Bucs
NL Central Comments: Reds, Brewers and Cubs fight it out all season long with the Brewers behind a reinvigorated Greinke pull it out at the end. The Cards can't rebound from the Wainright loss, Garcia regression and no real closer.
NL WEST
Dodgers
Gnats
Rox
Snakes
Pads
NL West Comments: Kemp wins the MVP, Kershaw the Cy Young and DeJesus Jr ROY the Dodgers go wire to wire with the Giants limping along with Lincecum on the Disabled List most of the year and every team in the league walking Buster Posey.
Championship Series: Dodgers v Phillies
NL WS Rep: Dodgers
WS Winner: Dodgers
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AL EAST
Red Sox
Rays -WC
Yankees
Orioles
Blue Jays
AL CENTRAL
ChiSox
Twins
Tigers
Royals
Indians
AL WEST
Rangers
Mariners
Halos
A’s
Rangers, White Sox, Red Sox, Rays
Championship Series: In a battle of the AL East Rays and Red Sox meet.
AL WS Rep: Red Sox.
NL EAST
Phils
Braves
Nats<---They do better than most predict.
Fish
Mets
NL East Comments:
NL CENTRAL
Brewers
Reds- WC
St. Louis
Cubs
Astros
Bucs
NL Central Comments:
NL WEST
Rockies
Giants<---No shot at the playoffs without the mighty Uribe.
Dodgers <----The beloved Blue finish 79-83 Loney +Broxton traded mid season. Ethier traded after the season. Gordon+Webster traded in August for Mike McDougal after he's released in May and picked up by the Pirates.
Pads
Snakes
Division: Phillies (and does it really matter?)
Championship Series: Phillies, and does it matter?, but the Brewers
NL WS Rep: Phillies
WS Winner: Phillies -
Note: I’ve got 4 criterion that I’ve used to grade lineups, rotations, bullpen, and overall depth (scale of 1-10, 10 being the best) for each team. I’ve totaled the points for the 4 categories and then determined my divisional orders from there.
AL EAST
Yankees
Orioles
Red Sox
Rays
Blue Jays
AL East Comments:
First, I honestly haven’t looked at any webs/blogs for the purpose of seeing their predictions. I’ve studied up a ton on individual players for fantasy and SIM purposes, but haven’t looked too much into teams and team chemistry. So I’m pleasantly surprised to see how the Orioles have put together their team this offseason. I gave them 6.5’s in their lineup and rotation, and 7’s in their ‘pen and depth. They should compliment each other well, and it might just be enough to squeak out a wildcard berth. The Yanks are stronger than the Sox everywhere except in their rotation, so the Sox may be 3rd, but lucky for them the Rays suck, and the Blue Jays are… the Blue Jays. And the AL East is no longer the pride of the AL. That goes to…. The Central.
AL CENTRAL
ChiSox
Twins (WC)
Tigers
Indians
Royals
AL Central Comments:
I like what the ChiSox have done this offseason. The only thing that’ll screw up my predictions for this division is a healthy Justin Morneau. If he’s back, the Twins make a serious run at the division title. But like last season, this is a difficult division to predict. Any of the top 3 teams could win it. The Twins bullpen depth beats out the Tigers for the WC.
AL WEST
Rangers
Mariners
Halos
A’s
AL West Comments:
The Rangers have the best offense – perhaps in all of baseball – IF they stay healthy. But that’s the one thing that makes predictions difficult. I wouldn’t be surprised to see the Rangers and Twins in the ALCS, but it all depends in injuries. In the Rangers’ case, they have very good depth, so I give them the edge over all the other West teams. The Mariners have a nice 1-2 punch in their lineups and rotations. The ‘pen is unproven and they have little depth outside Ackley IMO (in terms of potential 2011 influence).
Championship Series: Twins vs. Rangers
I think Ozzie Guillen has some major gaffe (inside or outside the clubhouse – I don’t know), that has a huge affect on them vs. the Rangers in the ALDS.
AL WS Rep: Twins
The Rangers will greatly miss Cliff Lee in the 7-game series.
NL EAST
Braves
Fish
Phils
Mets
Nats
NL East Comments:
The will prove to be the 2011 version of the Rangers of 5 years ago. All pop, no arm. Livan Hernandez? Really? How does anyone get excited about that? You go ahead and follow the money, Jayson, but the Nats will be at the bottom once again. The Marlins should be the fun team to watch out of the NL East this year. The Phils will greatly disappoint. And do I really have to say anything about the Mets? Thank you.
NL CENTRAL
Reds
Brewers (WC)
Cubs
Cards
Astros
Bucs
NL Central Comments:
The NL West – home of the worst pitching rotation in all of baseball (a close second has to be the Nats), as Kevin Correia is the “Ace” of that bunch. But more importantly, how ‘bout them Reds! The Brewers are consistently 7’s in the 3 most significant categories I graded, but a little weak in depth. The Reds could challenge for it all this season, but their pitching will likely have a couple weak moments in the playoffs due to inexperience.
NL WEST
Rox
Dodgers
Gnats
Pads
Snakes
NL West Comments:
I’m a homer who can’t bring himself to type “gnats” ahead of my beloved Blue. But put the pressure on me, and you might hear me say it out loud. Regardless, it isn’t gonna matter, as I believe the Rox will win the division.
Championship Series: Brewers vs. Braves
AL WS Rep: Braves
WS Winner: Twinkies -
AL EastRed SoxYankees (WC)RaysOriolesJaysComments: Sox will have pitching issues all year, but their offense will be so good it won't matter. I see Cashman dealing Montero for a pitcher and I would not be shocked if it was Billz. Rays have too many questions on offense and I am not sold on Brignac at short. Orioles will begin to show that they are on the right path and the Jays will be the best fifth place finisher, but have too many questions around the infield and in the pen.AL CentralTwinsTigersWhite SoxRoyalsIndiansComments: Twins are too well balanced to finish anywhere but first. They have two top flight closers and a deep lineup. Their only question will be how long Kyle Gibson stays in the minors. Tigers are a bullpen away from competing with the Twins on a regular basis. The White Sox spent a lot of money, but they also got older and I am not sold on their starting pitching after Danks. The Royals will be scary after the break when Hosmer and all the starting pitching starts to come to the show. The Indians are just bad, I figure Carmona will be wearing a Yankee uniform by July and Sizemore will be sporting a Ranger uniform sooner.AL WestRangersA'sMarinersHalosComments: Just a bad division. Rangers have the most talent and can make a move for more pitching and a centerfielder. I suspect that if Sizemore shows he is healthy, he is Dallas bound and the same can be said for any available arm. The A's have too much pitching to finish lower than second and too little offense to finish above second. The M's look to finally have a clue and I suspect that King Felix will have a scary good year. I would not be shocked if they mirror the A's most of the season with strong pitching and a lackluster offense. The Halos are just not good and I would not be shocked to see Weaver being moved for tons of young talent. I can see him in a Gnats uniform if they are willing to move Belt and a few other pieces.NL EastBravesPhils (WC)FishNationalsMetsComments: Depth will be the only reason the Phils don't win this division. If Utley is down for long, they will have offensive issues as I doubt that Brown is as good as some think. Their pen could also be a worry because I am not sold on Madson as a closer. The Braves have more offense and enough pitching to stick it out for the season. I suspect the Fish will be keep it close to the break, but lack of offense at third and center will be their undoing. The Nationals will really start to reap the strong draft classes of the past couple years and do not be shocked if Bryce Harper comes up for good in August. The Mets could go into Fire Sale Mode in May. Reyes, Beltran, KRod and Pelfrey could all be gone by Memorial Day. Wilpon's financials will nearly be as frightening as McCourts when it all gets aired out.NL CentralRedsBrewersCubsCardinalsAstrosPiratesComments: The Reds will take this division easily. Too much pitching and more offense than any other team in the division. Even Doofy will not be able to screw this one up. Brewers have too many nagging questions. Shortstop looks weak and centerfield is terrible. The Prince question will bother them all year and defense will be their biggest challenge. I would not be surprised if they move Fielder at the deadline to get something for him. The Cubs and Cardinals both have similar issues - money. The Cardinals cannot do anything until they satisfy Pujols and the Cubs have too much money on bad ballplayers, both will not be able to make moves to improve during the season. The 'stros will be happy to finish around .500 and the Pirates will show some improvement and could finish strong.NL WestRockiesGiantsDodgersPadresSnakesComments: Realistically, we are a .500 team in a division where that might get you fourth place. The Rockies have pitching, have enough offense and an aggressive GM to take the division. I see the Giants falling back as the offense is Posey and the Seven Empty Spaces. If they don't trade Brandon Belt, I see him at first come Memorial Day. I think this is the year that all the innings that Lincecum has put on his arm come back to bite them. Still, they have depth on the farm and are willing to spend. They will be in the hunt for the WC until the very end. The Blue have too many questions. I am not sold on the offense of the infield and I think that Kemp will see a lot more base on balls as the season progresses. Do not be shocked if Ned moves two or three players like Billz, Broxton and Ethier at the deadline. Money will be an issue all season long and expect the MLB to take over the team this summer. The Padres will surprise some. They still have lots of pitching and enough offense to make a run at third place. The Snakes are just awful. Hudson will be exposed as a decent 3/4 and the offense will be the worst in the league. They will lose 100 games.ALCS Red Sox v. TwinsNLCS Phillies v. RockiesWorld Series Red Sox v. Phillies with the Phillies taking it all with a healthy Utley.
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AL EAST
Red Sox
Rays
Blue Jays
Yankees
Orioles
AL East Comments: that's right Yankees finish 4th, no starters past CC that would be most teams number 4's, pen is shaky, and their starting catcher will be DFA'd by August. Red Sox actually run away with this division, as the WC comes from another division.
AL CENTRAL
ChiSox
Twins (Wild Card)
Tigers
Indians
Royals
AL Central Comments: Not sure how they do it every year, but Twins find a way to make it into post season.
AL WEST
A's
Rangers
Halos
Mariners
AL West Comments: A's are the AL surprise team Rangers don't have the pitching
Championship Series: Red Sox vs. A's
AL WS Rep: Red Sox, just to hard not to pick them
NL EAST
Phils
Braves
Fish
Nats
Mets
NL East Comments: Phils get off to a bad start, but have great second half to win division. Do I get points if I say Braves are leading this division at AS Break?
NL CENTRAL
Brewers
Reds (wild card winner)
Cards
Astros
Cubs
Bucs
NL Central Comments: Brewers are surprise NL team, start off a bit slow, but by May 15th are in a dog fight with Reds, one will win division, other the Wild Card as they beat up on the rest of the division.
NL WEST
Giants
Rox
Dodgers
D'Backs
Pads
NL West Comments: ugh, I'm not looking forward to this train wreck that Ned has put together, I know it's not all his fault, but man, a little O outside of Kemp and Ethier and a healthy Furcal will be a shock to me.
Championship Series: Phillies vs. Giants
NL WS Rep: Phillies
WS Winner: Phillies -
AL EAST
Red Sox
Yankees (WC)
Rays
Blue Jays
Orioles
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AL CENTRAL
WhiteSox
Twins
Tigers
Royals
Indians
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AL WEST
Rangers
Angels
Athletics
Mariners
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AL Championship Series: Red Sox vs. Rangers
AL WS Rep: Red Sox
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NL EAST
Phillies
Braves
Marlins
Nationals
Mets
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NL CENTRAL
Brewers
Reds
Cardinals
Cubs
Pirates
Astros
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NL WEST
Rockies
Dodgers (WC)
Giants
Padres
Diamondbacks
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NL Championship Series: Phillies vs. Brewers
NL WS Rep: Brewers
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WS Winner: Brewers
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Man, this is a hard year to make predictions ... because hope actually doesn't spring eternal.
AL EAST
Red Sox
Rays (WC)
Yankees
Blue Jays
Orioles
AL East Comments: I like the Yankees lineup, but it's aging, and there's bound to be some decline from at least Jeter and Posada. I love CC, but seriously, who is taking the ball after him? That rotation is pathetic 2-5. They needed Cliff Lee so badly and I'm glad they didn't get him and aren't buying another championship this year. The Red Sox, however, may have done JUST that in picking up AGon and Crawford and adding them to Youkilis, Pedroia, Ellsbury, Big Papi and JD Drew. That's a really nice lineup. And they have great pitching. I like the Rays, but losing Garza AND Crawford has to hurt them at least a little.
AL CENTRAL
Tigers
ChiSox
Twins
Royals
Indians
AL Central Comments: I can't believe the Indians are behind the Royals here, but yep, that's what I'm picking. The addition of Adam Dunn to an already POTENT lineup makes Chicago just that much better and I think that they'll get some DECENT innings out of Peavy. Their rotation is good enough and their offense will carry them through some tough games in a very difficult division. I like the Twins, but I see some DL issues in their future with Mauer and Morneau not staying healthy. The Tigers have the right combination ... I'm seeing dueling aces in Verlander and Scherzer (AZ will REGRET that trade) and an offense led by the drunk---err, most powerful hitter in the game. Tigers win a DOGFIGHT and the other teams are too beat up to make the WC.
AL WEST
Halos
Rangers
A’s
Mariners
AL West Comments: This division just kinda sucks. The Rangers will really miss Cliff Lee and either CJ or Colby will turn into a pumpkin ... they have possibly the best lineup in the game, but pitching is what gets you to the post-season. While I think that Wells will disappoint, I like the Angels young boppers and their stellar rotation. Big year for Dan Haren followed closely by Jered Weaver. Angels might take this division with 83 wins. The Mariners are GOD-AWFUL and I don't like the A's that much more ...
Championship Series: Red Sox v. Tigers
AL WS Rep: Red Sox (too much all around talent)
NL EAST
Phils
Braves (WC)
Fish
Nats
Mets
NL East Comments: Nice top three in the division ... I think the Nats aren't quite there and the Mets have too little talent and too many distractions to actually stay competitive. I think the Phils offense has a down year, but man, you just can't doubt that rotation. They could lose two aces and still compete for the division. Amazing. The Fish lack the pitching to stay in it, but I predict a MONSTER year from Stanton (who will be traded within 3 years). The Nats will get a nice year out of BOTH Zimmermans, but Werth disappoints. The Braves are a solid team with the potential to be excellent. Watch out.
NL CENTRAL
Brewers
Cards
Reds
Bucs
Cubs
Astros
NL Central Comments: This is a tough, tough division to pick. In the end, the Brewers are too well-rounded to lose it. Great offense and really nice SP: Greinke, Gallardo, Marcum - I love it. I think Marcum, out of the dreaded AL East, will have a huge year and even Randy Wolf will catch the spirit and make a very decent 4th SP. I just can't pick the Cubs ... and the Bucs MAY finish in last this year, again, but I'm pulling for them and I think that James McDonald is going to get Ned Colletti fired. One can ONLY hope.NL WEST
Rox
Gnats
Dodgers
Pads
Snakes
NL West Comments: I just don't see it. I wish I did.
But I just don't. Troy Tulowitzki wins the MVP and the Rockies cruise
to the playoffs with a big year at the dish and some nice pitching. I
think San Fran's offense falls apart, and so does Lincecum's arm ... and
Bumgarner and Cain give a nice effort, but just aren't enough.
Championship Series: Brewers v. Phillies (epic pitching matchups, Greinke MELTS, but still ...)
NL WS Rep: Brewers
WS Winner: Red Sox (UGH, another Championship trophy BOUGHT AND PAID FOR) -
To all future predictors: If you create your post in a word doc (like I did), then try to post it in here, it'll look weird. Don't know why that is, maybe Doc can fix it. But I found a trick: In the "Write comment" box, there is an icon - second from the right - that looks like a clipboard with a "T" on it. Click on that and paste your pre-written text in the little box that pops up. It should format it better. You can then edit for "bold" and underlines, etc.
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AL EAST
Yankees
Red Sox (WC)
Blue Jays
Rays
Orioles
AL East Comments: The Yankee offense makes everyone forget about their pitching woes. Jeter and A-rod put up usual, pre-2010 numbers. CC is the best pitcher in the division and the 2-5 do just enough to win on a nightly basis. They finish with 99 wins. The bottom 3 finish within 5 games of each other.
AL CENTRAL
ChiSox
Tigers
Twins
Royals
Indians
AL Central Comments: Already regretting not putting the Twins as number one here. Royals out of the cellar.
AL WEST
Halos
Rangers
A’s
Mariners
AL West Comments: An enigma of a division. Halos win it because they are deep enough to manage an injury or two. The other teams falter. A's staff has growing pains.
Championship Series: Yankees v. Sox
AL WS Rep: Yankees (who benefit from some controversial calls)
NL EAST
Phils
Braves
Fish
Mets
Nats
NL East Comments: Phils surge to win it at the end of the season, once they are completely healthy. Braves barely falter due to a poor intradivison record. Nats fans stay home once they realize that Jayson Werth is not Adam Dunn.
NL CENTRAL
Brewers
Cards
Reds
Cubs
Bucs
Astros
NL Central Comments: Best offense in the NL - The Brewers. Shawn Marcum finishes with the team's best W-L record. Cards and Reds inexplicably hover around .500 until August, though they finish strong. Pirates out of the Cellar. 'Stros fans are very sad this year.
NL WEST
Giants
Dodgers (WC)
Rox
Pads
Snakes
NL West Comments: Giants finish with #3 seed. Dodgers win a playoff against the Braves for the WC spot. Josh Willingham is the midseason acquisition and he plays well enough. Don't ask me what Ned gave up to get him. Rox staff is shaky after Chacin and the Pad's Latos regresses a bunch. D-backs are still 3 starters away from competing.
Championship Series: Phils v. Dodgers
NL WS Rep: Phils (again...those assholes)WS Winner: Yankees (a repeat of '09)
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AL East:
1. Red Sox
2. Yankees (Wild Card)
3. Rays
4. Orioles
5. Blue Jays
AL Central:
1. Twins
2. Tigers
3. White Sox
4. Indians
5. Royals
AL West:
1. Rangers
2. Athletics
3. Angels
4. Mariners
AL Championship Series: Yankees over the Red Sox
AL World Series Rep: Yankees
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NL East:
1. Phillies
2. Braves (Wild Card)
3. Marlins
4. Nationals
5. Mets
NL Central:
1. Cubs
2. Reds
3. Brewers
4. Cardinals
5. Astros
6. Pirates
NL West:
1. Dodgers
2. Giants
3. Rockies
4. Padres
5. Diamondbacks
NL Championship Series: Dodgers over the Cubs
NL World Series Rep: Dodgers
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WS Results: Dodgers over the Yankees in 6
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No - don't post in parts please. If you follow my instructions above (from about 5 or 6 posts ago), you'll be fine.
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BluePastorKyle said:
No - don't post in parts please. If you follow my instructions above (from about 5 or 6 posts ago), you'll be fine.
I followed your instructions...
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DoppelgangBang said:BluePastorKyle said:
No - don't post in parts please. If you follow my instructions above (from about 5 or 6 posts ago), you'll be fine.
I followed your instructions...
Weird, cuz I fixed your post by following my instructions. Something fishy going on... -
Wait, Nick, how did you follow my instructions before I actually posted them?
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loneymiller and LA_Smack you are heros to me, 'cause you both gave me pause to dig out my beloved glove, smell the leather and dream of Championships of old. '88 was a long time ago, but it too had many unanswered questions heading into that magical season... which, sitting here today, at least gives me reason for a glimmer of HOPE. Because without hope, we are left with nothing but a couple of McBattling McCourts... In lieu of shrewd off-season moves, the Dodgers sent in the clowns... Perhaps someone can convince Commissioner Selig that his responsibility is to ensure that owners are fulfilling their obligation to each's respective fan base. This in a country that is desperate for a little entertainment, in a world that has sadly become void of any such "fun". Oh how I long for an epic and testy Dodger v Giant "war", where only one victim gets "stoned" (Don't worry, its just Little Timmy Lincecum, and he does it to himself!)... instead of multiple wars where our sworn enemy in one, is our ally in the next... We deserve a little hope, indeed...Mr. Selig, are you listening...?_______My pick? Dodgers... chalk it up to hope!
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No, go for it, SA. I'll see if I can fix it once it's done.
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Vinsandlosses said:
thanks for the fix
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Matthew said:
I'll join in (for once!), but later tonight. But before I do, I thought it might be funny to also add a category for guessing when (if?) McCourt sells. That should be worth a ton of points.
2013, think his lawyers fight tooth and nail, he won;t go away that easy.
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AL EAST
Red Sox
Yankees (WC)
Rays
Orioles
Blue Jays
AL East Comments:
AL CENTRAL
ChiSox
Twins
Royals
Tigers
Indians
AL Central Comments:
AL WEST
A’s
Halos
Rangers
Mariners
AL West Comments:
Championship Series: A's vs Boston
AL WS Rep: A's
NL EAST
Braves
Phils
Mets
Nats
Fish
NL East Comments:
NL CENTRAL
Brewers
Cards
Reds
Cubs
Astros
Bucs
NL Central Comments:
NL WEST
Rox
Dodgers (WC)
Gnats
Pads
Snakes
NL West Comments:
Championship Series: Dodgers vs Roc
NL WS Rep: Dodgers
WS Winner: Dodgers
(little optimistic but after key midseason trades we are back on top in another showdown with the A's)
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Before I put down my predictions for 2011 I need to say that I always pick the Dodgers to win the World Series. I go with my heart usually and since I hate the Red Sox, Yankees and Giants, I usually keep them out of the playoffs too. Not the most intelligent tactic, I know. Also, I'm awful at this, so if you want to come on top on the point totals, you may want to predict in the opposite direction that I do.
AL EAST
Rays
Red Sox (WC)
Orioles
Yankees
Blue Jays
AL East Comments: Buck Showalter gets the O's on track. The Rays rebound and win.
AL CENTRAL
Twins
ChiSox
Royals
Tigers
Indians
AL Central Comments: Watch out for the Royals to ascend in the AL Central. All those great draft picks over the years is starting to pay off.
AL WEST
Rangers
Angels
Mariners
A’s
AL West Comments: Rangers repeat, Angels contend
Championship Series: Rays beat the Rangers in 6 games
AL WS Rep: Rays
NL EAST
Braves
Phillies
Marlins
Nationals
Mets
NL East Comments: Braves overtake the aging Phils that have injury problems. It's a long year in Gothom for the Mess.
NL CENTRAL
Reds
Cards (WC)
Cubs
Brewers
Pirates
Astros
NL Central Comments: Reds repeat with the Cards close on their heels.
NL WEST
Dodgers
Giants (WC)
Rockies
Padres
Diamondbacks
NL West Comments: Everything falls into place and the Dodgers (90-72) squeak past the Giants (89-73) for the division crown.
Championship Series: Dodgers take the Reds in 7 games
AL WS Rep: Rays
WS Winner: Dodgers over the Rays in 7 games
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AL EAST
Red Sox
Yankees (WC)
Rays
Orioles
Blue Jays
AL East Comments:
AL CENTRAL
ChiSox
Twins
Tigers
Royals
Indians
AL Central Comments:
AL WEST
Rangers
A's
Angels
Mariners
AL West Comments:
Championship Series: Yankees vs Boston
AL WS Rep: Yankees
NL EAST
Phils
Braves (WC)
Nationals
Mets
Marlins
NL East Comments:
NL CENTRAL
Brewers
Reds
Cards
Cubs
Astros
Pirates
NL Central Comments:
NL WEST
Dodgers
Giants
Rockies
Madres
D'backs
NL West Comments:
Championship Series: Dodgers vs Braves
NL WS Rep: Dodgers
WS Winner: Dodgers over the Yankees, in dramatic and historic fashion.
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AL EAST
Red Sox
Yankees WC
Rays
Blue Jays
Orioles
AL East Comments: Money talks.
AL CENTRAL
ChiSox
Twins
Tigers
Royals
Indians
AL Central Comments: Dunn, Konerko, Quentin, Rios, Buehrle, Danks...You can put it on the board!
AL WEST
Rangers
Halos
A's
Mariners
AL West Comments: Despite weak pitching, Rangers win in the AL Least
Championship Series: Red Sox edge Yanks
AL WS Rep: Red Sox
NL EAST
Phils
Braves
Fish
Nats
Mets
NL East Comments: Braves give Phls a run for first.
NL CENTRAL
Brewers
Cards
Cubs
Reds
Bucs
Astros
NL Central Comments: Had to pick someone
NL WEST
Gnats
Rox WC
Pads
Dodgers
Snakes
NL West Comments: Colletti cries again with joy.
Championship Series: Phils beat Rox
AL WS Rep: Red Sox
WS Winner: Phils -
BluePastorKyle said:
Wait, Nick, how did you follow my instructions before I actually posted them?
I got confused ... haha. I cut and paste your original template directly into the submission box here on the website - that's what I thought you meant. I had difficulty with formatting before when I edited a post in a word document (these boxes are so small), but didn't do that this time. I see someone fixed the post for me, though? Thanks.
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Alright, we have 13 participants so far. Let's get to 20+!Nick, I fixed it for ya - no problem. I have an ulterior motive in that it helps me if predictions are formatted in similar fashions to one another, for when I go back and evaluate them mid-season and in October.
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BluePastorKyle said:
Alright, we have 13 participants so far. Let's get to 20+!
Nick, I fixed it for ya - no problem. I have an ulterior motive in that it helps me if predictions are formatted in similar fashions to one another, for when I go back and evaluate them mid-season and in October.
Oh, no, I appreciated you fixing it. If I could figure out how, I would have. Maybe I should have read your post? :)
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AL EAST
Red Sox
Yankees (wc)
Blue Jays
Rays
Orioles
AL East Comments: Yankees pick up Lily and Garland in the middle of the year and end up in the wild card 1 game back of Red Sox. Two old outfielders for Rays break down in the second half and Blue Jays overtake them for 3rd
AL CENTRAL
Twins
Tigers
ChiSox
Royals
Indians
AL Central Comments: Twins do it again with mirrors and the M boys.
AL WEST
Rangers
Halos
A's
Mariners
AL West Comments: Nolan Ryan teackes Rangers how to win again. Angels falter at the end as no mid season help
Championship Series: Yankees over Twins, Red Sox over Rangers
AL WS Rep: Yankees over Red Sox - Ted Lilly wins 7th game
NL EAST
Phils
Braves
Nats
Fish
Mets
NL East Comments: Phillies starting pitching too strong. Mid season acquisiton of Casey Blake puts them over the top. Jason Werth helps Nats move into 3rd
NL CENTRAL
Reds
Brewers (wc)
Cards
Cubs
Bucs
Astros
NL Central Comments: Joey V leads the reds in the weakest division in baseball. Cubs, Bucs and Astros all race to see who can lose 100 games. Brewers win wild card because the division is so bad
NL WEST
Rox
Gnats
Padres
Dodgers
Snakes
NL West Comments: Rox have best balance and Gnats get hit with sore arms in pitching staff. Miracles do not happen two years in a row. Dodgers are hitless wonders. Only reason to watch is Kemp, Kershaw and Bills. Dodgers dismantle at mid season dumping Blake, Lilly, Garland. Furcal spends half the year on the DH.
Championship Series: Phillies over Brewers, Rox over Reds
AL WS Rep:Phillies over Rox in 6
WS Winner: Phillies over Yankees
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AL East
Yankees
Red Sox
Rays
Orioles
Blue Jays
AL Central
White Sox
Twins
Tigers
Royals
Indians
AL West
Rangers
Angels
As
Mainers
NL East
Phillies
Braves
Marlins
Mets
Nationals
NL Central
Reds
Brewers
Cardinals
Cubs
Pirates
NL West
Rockies
Giants
Dodgers
Padres
Diamondbacks
Wild Cards:
Giants
Red Sox
ALCS:
White Sox vs. Yankees
NLCS:
Rockies vs. Phillies
Series:
Yankees beat Phillies
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AL West:
Rangers
Angels
As
Mariners
AL Central:
White Sox
Twins
Tigers
Royals
Indians
AL East:
Red Sox
Rays (WC)
Yankees
Orioles
Blue Jays
NL West:
Rockies
Giants
Dodgers
Diamondbacks
NL Central:
Brewers
Reds
Cardinals
Cubs
Pirates
NL East:
Phillies
Braves (WC)
Marlins
Mets
Nationals
ALCS:
Red Sox vs. Rays
NLCS:
Rockies vs. Phillies
World Series:
Phillies beat Red Sox
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Alright everyone, I did say "thursday morning" for a cutoff, so you have one hour to get your predictions in if you haven't done so already. Hoping for 20 participants. Gitter done!
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Rays
Red Sox
Yankees
Blue Jays
Orioles
AL CENTRAL
ChiSox
Twins
Indians
Tigers
Royals
AL WEST
Rangers
A's
Mariners
Halos
Wild Card" Red Sox
Championship Series: Tampa Bay Vs. Red Sox
AL WS Rep: Rays
NL EAST
Braves
Philis
Fish
Mets
Nats
NL CENTRAL
Cards
Cubs
Brewers
Reds
Astros
Bucs
NL WEST
Rox
Gnats
Dodgers
Snakes
Pads
Championship Series: Rox Vs. Braves
AL WS Rep: Braves
WS Winner: Rays
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Sorry this a little late. Kyle, I have a note from my doctor!
AL East
Red Sox
Yankees
Orioles
Blue Jays
Rays
AL Central
White Sox
Twins (WC)
Tiggers
Royals
Indians
AL West
Rangers
A's
Angels
Mariners
ALCS: Red Sox vs. White Sox
AL Champ: Red Sox
NL East
Phillies
Braves (WC)
Nats
Marlins
Pirates
Mets
NL Central
Reds
Brewers
Cardinals
Astros
Cubs
NL West
Rockies
Giants
Dodgers
Padres
Diamondbacks
NLCS: Phillies v. Braves
NL Champ: Phillies
World Series: Phillies v. Red Sox
WS Champ: Red Sox
I'll add comments later. -
No sweat - since they're still coming in, I think it's cool to extend the deadline through to 5 PM (start of the Dodger game).Any more predictors??? We need 2 more to get to 20!
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Alright here's mine:
AL East
Red Sox
Yankees (WC)
Rays
O's
Blue Jays
AL Central
Tigers
White Sox
Twins
Indians
Royals
AL West
Angels
Rangers
A's
Mariners
NL East
Phillies
Braves
Mets
Marlins
Priates
Nationals
NL Central
Cardinals
Cubs
Brewers
Astros
Reds
NL West
Giants (I know)
Padres
Dodgers
Rockies
Diamondbacks
NLCS: Phillies vs Cardinals
NL Champ: Phillies
ALCS: Red Sox vs Yankees
AL Champ: Red Sox
WS Champ: Phillies. Their starting rotation and lineup, at least in my opinion, is too good to lose.
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BluePastorKyle said:No sweat - since they're still coming in, I think it's cool to extend the deadline through to 5 PM (start of the Dodger game).
Any more predictors??? We need 2 more to get to 20!
Oh my goodness, I just saw this! I'm sorry.
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BluePastorKyle said:
That's cool James. You're good.
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Sounds good. Keep 'em coming everyone. How 'bout it keep it open till 7 pm?
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DoppelgangBang said:Man, this is a hard year to make predictions ... because hope actually doesn't spring eternal.
AL EAST
Red Sox
Rays (WC)
Yankees
Blue Jays
Orioles
AL East Comments: I like the Yankees lineup, but it's aging, and there's bound to be some decline from at least Jeter and Posada. I love CC, but seriously, who is taking the ball after him? That rotation is pathetic 2-5. They needed Cliff Lee so badly and I'm glad they didn't get him and aren't buying another championship this year. The Red Sox, however, may have done JUST that in picking up AGon and Crawford and adding them to Youkilis, Pedroia, Ellsbury, Big Papi and JD Drew. That's a really nice lineup. And they have great pitching. I like the Rays, but losing Garza AND Crawford has to hurt them at least a little.
AL CENTRAL
ChiSox
Twins
Tigers
Royals
Indians
AL Central Comments: I can't believe the Indians are behind the Royals here, but yep, that's what I'm picking. The addition of Adam Dunn to an already POTENT lineup makes Chicago just that much better and I think that they'll get some DECENT innings out of Peavy. Their rotation is good enough and their offense will carry them through some tough games in a very difficult division. I like the Twins, but I see some DL issues in their future with Mauer and Morneau not staying healthy. The Tigers have the right combination ... I'm seeing dueling aces in Verlander and Scherzer (AZ will REGRET that trade) and an offense led by the drunk---err, most powerful hitter in the game. Tigers win a DOGFIGHT and the other teams are too beat up to make the WC.
AL WEST
Halos
Rangers
A’s
Mariners
AL West Comments: This division just kinda sucks. The Rangers will really miss Cliff Lee and either CJ or Colby will turn into a pumpkin ... they have possibly the best lineup in the game, but pitching is what gets you to the post-season. While I think that Wells will disappoint, I like the Angels young boppers and their stellar rotation. Big year for Dan Haren followed closely by Jered Weaver. Angels might take this division with 83 wins. The Mariners are GOD-AWFUL and I don't like the A's that much more ...
Championship Series: Red Sox v. Tigers
AL WS Rep: Red Sox (too much all around talent)
NL EAST
Phils
Braves (WC)
Fish
Nats
Mets
NL East Comments: Nice top three in the division ... I think the Nats aren't quite there and the Mets have too little talent and too many distractions to actually stay competitive. I think the Phils offense has a down year, but man, you just can't doubt that rotation. They could lose two aces and still compete for the division. Amazing. The Fish lack the pitching to stay in it, but I predict a MONSTER year from Stanton (who will be traded within 3 years). The Nats will get a nice year out of BOTH Zimmermans, but Werth disappoints. The Braves are a solid team with the potential to be excellent. Watch out.
NL CENTRAL
Brewers
Cards
Reds
Bucs
Cubs
Astros
NL Central Comments: This is a tough, tough division to pick. In the end, the Brewers are too well-rounded to lose it. Great offense and really nice SP: Greinke, Gallardo, Marcum - I love it. I think Marcum, out of the dreaded AL East, will have a huge year and even Randy Wolf will catch the spirit and make a very decent 4th SP. I just can't pick the Cubs ... and the Bucs MAY finish in last this year, again, but I'm pulling for them and I think that James McDonald is going to get Ned Colletti fired. One can ONLY hope.NL WEST
Rox
Gnats
Dodgers
Pads
Snakes
NL West Comments: I just don't see it. I wish I did.
But I just don't. Troy Tulowitzki wins the MVP and the Rockies cruise
to the playoffs with a big year at the dish and some nice pitching. I
think San Fran's offense falls apart, and so does Lincecum's arm ... and
Bumgarner and Cain give a nice effort, but just aren't enough.
Championship Series: Brewers v. Phillies (epic pitching matchups, Greinke MELTS, but still ...)
NL WS Rep: Brewers
WS Winner: Red Sox (UGH, another Championship trophy BOUGHT AND PAID FOR)
I just noticed that I picked the Tigers in my commentary, but accidentally left them 3rd in the standings ... haha can I edit that? I meant them to be on top, the rest of the division the same.
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I just didn't want to stealthily edit my predictions five days in without saying something. :)
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DoppelgangBang said:
I just didn't want to stealthily edit my predictions five days in without saying something. :)
Cheater. -
Bump.
I'll post the half-way results on Monday, July 11. But I thought everyone might enjoy a peek at your predictions from late March. Should make for a nice laugh or two for most of us. -
BluePastorKyle said:
Bump.
I'll post the half-way results on Monday, July 11. But I thought everyone might enjoy a peek at your predictions from late March. Should make for a nice laugh or two for most of us.
I'm feeling pretty good. Nobody picked the Indians to be on top of the Central, but they're starting to fade and my pick, the Tigers, are right there. The NL West is a MESS and I underestimated the Yankees (AGAIN), but that was probably more wishful thinking.
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