Associated Content released their 08′ predictions a little over a month ago…but a lot has happened since then.
Luke with the Sporting News released his predictions about the same time.
…Here are my picks for 08′.
NL Eastern Division:
1st place – New York Mets
2nd place – Atlanta Braves
3rd place – Philadelphia Phillies
4th place – Washington Nationals
5th place – Florida Marlins
NL Central Division:
1st place – Milwaukee Brewers
2nd place – Chicago Cubs
3rd place – St Louis Cardinals
4th place – Houston Astros
5th place – Cincinnati Reds
6th place – Pittsburgh Pirates
NL Western Division:
1st place – Arizona Diamondbacks
2nd place – Los Angeles Dodgers
3rd place – Colorado Rockies
4th place – San Diego Padres
5th place – San Francisco Giants
NL Wild Card: Atlanta Braves
AL Eastern Division:
1st place – Boston Red Sox
2nd place – New York Yankees
3rd place – Toronto Blue Jays
4th place – Baltimore Orioles
5th place – Tampa Bay Devil Rays
AL Central Division:
1st place – Detroit Tigers
2nd place – Cleveland Indians
3rd place – Chicago White Sox
4th place – Minnesota Twins
5th place – Kansas City Royals
AL Western Division:
1st place – Los Angeles Angels
2nd place – Seattle Mariners
3rd place – Texas Rangers
4th place – Oakland Atheletics
AL Wild card: New York Yankees
NL Champions: New York Mets
AL Champions: Boston Red Sox
World Series Champions: Boston Red Sox
I don’t think Tampa Bay will have any trouble besting Baltimore this year. The O’s stink.
…like it matters.
True, I do like the shakeup in Baltimore though. Sometimes good things can happen when you do that. We will see.
Can Glavine give the Braves a shot in the arm that they need on the mound? If they can start hitting for power I think they can make a strong run. The pitching staff is starting to take shape again even at the old age I think they can get back into the playoffs!
Actually, I think the offense is in less doubt than the pitching staff. The offense is one of the best in the NL, without question.
The pitching, though still very formidable, is aged.
To answer your question, yes, if he is healthy I think Tommy will DEFINATELY give the Braves a lift every 5th game…by keeping them \”in the game\”. …but Tommy hasnt been the most durable guy around…he starts to tire around 24 to 28 starts or so.
only an idiot would pick Baltimore to finish ahead of Tampa Bay!