Predictions for 2008 Season

American League
East
1. Yankees - people think this is a declining franchise...not so fast my friends!!!...
2. Red Sox - Beckett must stay healthy...Manny & Big Papi are one of the best 1-2 punches ever...
3. Blue Jays - Toronto is really trying to catch the Yanks and Sox...
4. Rays - what the heck, why not the Rays?...
5. Orioles - it is sad that this once proud franchise is just a mess...Angelos should sell the team to an owner who cares...

Central
1. Tigers - finally Illitch put money into this team...it will payoff this year as they get back into the playoffs...
2. Indians - the Tribe will not go away...they will be a thorn in the Tigers side all year...
3. White Sox - there is a dropoff between the top 2 and the rest of the division...didn't this team win the World Series just 3 years ago?...
4. Royals - finally K.C. starts to show some life...maybe, just maybe they can contend next year?...
5. Twins - this team is reloading as they get a new ballpark in two years...give them time...

West
1. Angels - the sexy pick is the Mariners...but the Angels are loaded and they may have the best manager in the game...
2. Mariners - the future looks bright for the Mariners...they will be competative...they have the best closer in the game in J.J. Putz...
3. Rangers - I like their move of getting Josh Hamilton for centerfield...
4. Athletics - Moneyball will only take you so far...this team needs a new stadium in order to compete...

National League
East
1. Phillies - if the Phils get off to a slow start, Charlie Manuel is gone because this team is built to win, and win NOW!!!...they may need to get a true closer during the year - Lidge is a headcase...
2. Braves - Bobby Cox always finds a way to win...never count out the Braves as long as he is the manager...
3. Mets - people expect a coronation for the Mets...not so fast!...
4. National - the new ballpark will bring excitement...
5. Marlins - I love Hanley Ramirez...but their young pitchers have been hurt...that has slowed up the rebuilding process...

Central
1. Cubs - after a great 2007, the Cubbies were a clunker in the post-season...Fukodome is supposed to be the latest Japanese stud...will Kerry Woods hold up as the closer?...
2. Brewers - they need closer Eric Gagne to return to his prime...they hitting is there...
3. Reds - the Reds have some young dogs coming up...if they develop, the Reds will be contenders in 2 years...
4. Cardinals - I forgot about this team...shows how fast they have fallen since winning the World Series two years ago...
5. Astros - Houston is rebuilding too...
6. Pirates - this franchise pisses me off...they are rebuilding every freaking year...the owner needs to either open his wallet and make some smart signings or sell the fucking team!!!...

West
1. Padres - everyone is down on the Pads for some reason?...they just missed the playoffs last year...I like the $1 million gamble on Mark Prior...
2. Diamondbacks - this may be the richest team with young talent...the Big Unit will never get those 16 wins for 300...
3. Rockies - they will get off to a hot start, but fade...
4. Dodgers - Torre will need a year to get things in order...plus, he will have C.C. Sabathia next season too...
5. Giants - year 1 A.B. (After Bonds)...

ALDS
Yankees over Angels
Red Sox over Tigers

ALCS
Yankees over Red Sox

NLDS
Phillies over Brewers
Cubs over Padres

NLCS
Phillies over Cubs

World Series
Yankees over Phillies