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Wednesday, February 20, 2013

Sports - 2013 MLB Predictions


With free agency pretty much over, spring training starting this weekend, and no one having any real idea how any of the clubs will actually perform, I think it's time to make some picks.  So here they are, my 2013 MLB Way Too Early Predictions:

AL East 
  1. Yankees - This team is stacked. Added Youk & Hafner. Lost Swisher.
  2. Blue Jays - On the up. Added Dickey, Reyes, Melky & Josh Johnson.
  3. Red Sox - Too talented to fail again. Added Victorino, Napoli & Hanrahan.
  4. Rays - Searching for a new identity. Added Loney. Lost B.J. Upton.
  5. Orioles - Not enough power to sustain. Lost Reynolds.
AL Central
  1. Tigers - Should be great. Adden Tori Hunter. V-Mart back from injury.
  2. Indians - Francona! Added Bourn, Stubby, Swisher & Reynolds. Lost Choo.
  3. White Sox - Hitters are a little too old. Lost Pierzynski.
  4. Royals - Nice pitching staff. Added Shields & Santana.
  5. Twins - Why isn't this team better? Bad rotation and no closer.
AL West
  1. Rangers - Excellent at every position. Added Berkman & Pierzynski. Lost Hamilton.
  2. Angels - Could win a lot of games. Added Madson, Hamilton & Hanson.
  3. Athletics - Won't repeat last year. Added Jaso.
  4. Mariners - Stuck in mediocrity. Added Morse & Morales.
  5. Astros - Should be just plain awful. Added Carlos Pena.
NL East
  1. Nationals - Very solid lineup. Added Span, Soriano & Haren. Lost Morse.
  2. Phillies - Best pitching staff in the league. Added Young. Lost Victorino.
  3. Braves - Talented, but inconsistent. Added the Upton Bros. Lost Chipper.
  4. Mets - Good lineup, but not great. Added Buck.
  5. Marlins - Very, very bad. Added Polanco. Lost Reyes & Josh Johnson.
NL Central
  1. Reds - Great rotation, nice lineup. Added Choo. Lost Stubby.
  2. Cardinals - Pitching is a question. Carpenter out with an injury.
  3. Brewers - Solid, but stagnant. Called up Segura.
  4. Pirates - Just not enough talent. Added Martin. Lost Hanrahan.
  5. Cubs - Cursed, I guess. Added Edwin Jackson, Baker & Feldman.
NL West
  1. Dodgers - Great team, all around. Added Greinke &Crawford. Lost Loney.
  2. Giants - Solid returning team. Lost Melky.
  3. Rockies - This team has potential, and they can only go up.
  4. Diamondbacks - Good, but not special. Added Prado. Lost Justin Upton.
  5. Padres - Weak rotation and poor lineup. Very little support or energy.  
Most improved teams: Blue Jays, Indians, Rockies.
Least successful teams: Astros, Marlins, Padres.

World Series: Rangers vs Dodgers.
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4 comments:

  1. Justin PyleFebruary 20, 2013 at 11:17 AM

    When did the Astros change leagues and divisions? They were terrible already. This is going to be brutal for them.

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    1. Olie CoenFebruary 20, 2013 at 1:04 PM

      This is their first year in the AL West. The even divisions make me feel so much better. Yeah, they thought the Reds & Cards were tough, meet the Rangers and Angels.

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  2. Rafael PerniaMarch 31, 2013 at 9:36 AM

    Yankees in the first place? we'll see...

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    1. Olie CoenMarch 31, 2013 at 9:55 AM

      Well, with all their injuries I'm starting to doubt it. And the Rays pitching looks good, they might be better than I thought. Season starts today, so we're about to find out.

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