MLB Predictions

Couple things to keep in mind before we start:

* I'm fairly hopeful for the Sox.  But reasonably so.  Too many question marks to go around claiming too many things.

* Both AL East playoff teams are built for the playoffs, even with Pavano involved as prominently as he is.  (Seriously, Lehr, do you have a friggin iota of doubt about what's gonna happen?  Honestly?)  But the divisional schedule is too hard.  I can't see either team making it out alive.

* I'm not on board with Minnesota as much as I'm not on board with anyone else, and they have the best pitcher and a deep bullpen.  I could definitely see them sneaking past the Sox or Yankees and wreaking havoc once it becomes anything-goes.

* That said, there's not much separating the top four AL Central teams.  8 games tops.  That division's gonna hinge on a surprise injury.

* Philly is the only NL team that looks even remotely palatable right now.  They were clearly the NL's best team last season, and improved themselves.  But I do see a step downwards for Ryan Howard.  Good luck getting another 50 HR from him after fucking him over on his contract, guys.

* I also see a return to the Braves making the playoffs for no good reason and choking.  Hooray!

Here's to predictions that never work out!

AL East
New York
Boston
Toronto
Tampa Bay
Baltimore

AL Central
Minnesota
Chicago
Detroit
Cleveland
Kansas City

AL West
Oakland
Texas
Anaheim
Seattle

NL East
Philadelphama
Atlanta
New York
Florida
Washington

NL Central
St. Louis
Milwaukee
Houston
Chicago
Pittsburgh
Cincinnati

NL West
Los Angeles
San Francisco
San Diego
Arizona
Colorado

PLAYOFFS?!?  YOU KIDDIN' ME?????
Minnesota d. Boston
Oakland d. New York
Minnesota d. Oakland

Philadelphama d. St. Louis
Los Angeles d. Atlanta
Philadelphama d. Los Angeles

Minnesota d. Philadelphama