Denver selects:
Logan Mankins, OG, Fresno State
This pick is a bit of a gamble, as Mankins has a history of knee problems, but he has the size and ability to develop into a solid offensive lineman for the Broncos.
The thought of elected officials being able to override court decisions give me the shivers. No one without a firm grasp of the law should be given that much power over the judicial process.
AL East:
Boston
New York
Baltimore
Toronto
Tampa Bay
AL Central:
Minnesota
Chicago
Cleveland
Detroit
Kansas City
AL West:
Oakland
Anaheim
Texas
Seattle
NL East:
Atlanta
Florida
New York
Philadelphia
Washington (AKA Bud Selig Can Kiss My Ass)
NL Central:
St. Louis
Houston
Chicago
Milwaukee
Cincinnati
Pittsburgh
NL West:
San Diego
Los Angeles
San Francisco
Colorado
Arizona
Playoffs:
ALDS: Boston d. Oakland, Minnesota d. New York
NLDS: St. Louis d. Florida, San Diego d. Atlanta
LCS: Boston d. Minnesota, St. Louis d. San Diego
World Series: Boston d. St. Louis
Most of the checks and balances on the judiciary have to do with the nomination/confirmation process, although Congress does have the power to impeach judges.
Meltzer has said on several occasions that the whole "Luger getting drunk the night before and ruining his title match" is an urban legend. The plan was for Bret/Yoko II all along.