Guest Posted February 5, 2004 Report Posted February 5, 2004 I shall nominate the new and very much improved Boston Red Sox as the winner if only they could win. I'll go with the Yankees.
Guest OctoberBlood Posted February 5, 2004 Report Posted February 5, 2004 Red Sox, Cubs, or the Angels. Don't know why you put the Twins up there. :|
Guest Posted February 5, 2004 Report Posted February 5, 2004 I had to put someone from every division and an underdog will probably win it all so.....
Guest OctoberBlood Posted February 5, 2004 Report Posted February 5, 2004 I had to put someone from every division and an underdog will probably win it all so..... True. Doubt many people would've thought the Marlins would even reach the playoffs, besides hardcore Marlin fans. So yeah.
Rob E Dangerously Posted February 5, 2004 Report Posted February 5, 2004 Some people don't see the Twins winning their own division
EVIL~! alkeiper Posted February 5, 2004 Report Posted February 5, 2004 Well, if you make the playoffs, anything can happen. I'd take the Sox, although its far from a sure thing.
the pinjockey Posted February 5, 2004 Report Posted February 5, 2004 I took the Yankees. Until they prove that they can not put themselves in a position to win it all I can't pick against them. By no means do I think they are a heavy favorite or anything though.
MarvinisaLunatic Posted February 5, 2004 Report Posted February 5, 2004 The Orioles just need their pitching to come through and they could make the playoffs, but I doubt they'd win the World Series. Im going to pick... The Astros???
Mik Posted February 5, 2004 Report Posted February 5, 2004 In what should come as a surprise to no one, I'm taking the Marlins. I honestly think the team this year is just as good, if not better than it was last spring training. Don't forget, Urbina and Conine were late season moves. If in contention again, more players will be brought on board.
Human Fly Posted February 5, 2004 Report Posted February 5, 2004 I picked the Cubs. They were in a position to win it all last year, and with the additions they have made (and maybe even more to come) they look strong to me.
Bored Posted February 5, 2004 Report Posted February 5, 2004 Now not that I'm saying the A's will win the Worlds Series but the MARINERS are listed and not the A's? Who made this poll, Bill Bavasi?
Cartman Posted February 5, 2004 Report Posted February 5, 2004 Yea the M's and the A's both have no shot at making the playoffs this year. Angels OWN that division now, book it.
EVIL~! alkeiper Posted February 5, 2004 Report Posted February 5, 2004 Holy crap, I missed that. Shame on you, Kingofthe909. The A's are prohibitive favorites, and in the top 3 in the league. While we're at it, the Phillies should have been included as well.
EVIL~! alkeiper Posted February 5, 2004 Report Posted February 5, 2004 Yea the M's and the A's both have no shot at making the playoffs this year. Angels OWN that division now, book it. Are you serious?
Bored Posted February 5, 2004 Report Posted February 5, 2004 Angels need bounce back years from Jarrod Washburn and Ramon Ortiz and they need Troy Glaus and Troy Percival to be healthy all year. Angels are much improved and it wouldn't shock me if they won the division but they by no means own the division. The A's starting rotation is still vastly superior to the Angels even with Colon and Escobar.
EVIL~! alkeiper Posted February 5, 2004 Report Posted February 5, 2004 The A's are deeper than the Angels, so if a rash of injuries strike the A's are in better shape. The Angels are dependant on their starters staying healthy.
Spaceman Spiff Posted February 5, 2004 Report Posted February 5, 2004 Screw this logical stuff, I'm going homer all the way. The Phillies. Improved bullpen, improved starting pitching. Now, if Burrell bounces back, and Rollins realizes he's not a power hitter, the Phils could make some noise.
The Ghost of bps21 Posted February 5, 2004 Report Posted February 5, 2004 I'd vote for the Red Sox...but we all know that's just not going to happen. I'll vote Angels because I am a homer...and they are my NEWWWWWWWWWWWW team.
Guest OctoberBlood Posted February 5, 2004 Report Posted February 5, 2004 Yea the M's and the A's both have no shot at making the playoffs this year. Angels OWN that division now, book it. Oakland can easily win the Wild Card.
Guest FrigidSoul Posted February 5, 2004 Report Posted February 5, 2004 You live in Buffalo, how is cheering on the Angels being a homer? Anyways, barring injuries I have to believe the Red Sox will do it as they upgraded their pitching, bench, and defense without compromising much offensively. Todd Walker will be missed but what he gave in offense Pokey Reese will save in defense...and if he's healthy he can provide some more speed in the line-up. Red Sox also now have one of the nastiest pitching staffs in the league with Pedro Schilling Lowe Wakefield Kim Timlin Embree Arroyo Malaska Williamson Foulke
Guest OctoberBlood Posted February 5, 2004 Report Posted February 5, 2004 Frigid, is my boy Willy getting the #1 setup spot, or is that yet to be seen?
Guest FrigidSoul Posted February 5, 2004 Report Posted February 5, 2004 As of now Williamson is being viewed as Foulke's primary set-up man with Timlin and Embree splitting the 7th inning duties, Arroyo being long relief/spot starter, and Malaska being the lefty specialist.
Vern Gagne Posted February 5, 2004 Report Posted February 5, 2004 I voted for other. Florida and Anaheim the last two years, have made it really hard to pick one of the favorites.
Vern Gagne Posted February 5, 2004 Report Posted February 5, 2004 The Astros??? Try winning a playoff series first.
MarvinisaLunatic Posted February 5, 2004 Report Posted February 5, 2004 The Astros??? Try winning a playoff series first. I think Pettite and Clemens will help with that bit of a problem if they make it to the playoffs, which Im sure they will. They'll either win the Central or the Wild Card. The only other NL teams that might be in contention for the NL Wild Card are the Phillies and Marlins and they are going to beat the snot out of each other the numerous times they play each other. NL West - Giants Central - Astros/Cubs East - Braves Wild Card - Astros/Cubs AL West - Angels Central - Twins or Royals East - Red Sox Wild Card - Yankees
Vern Gagne Posted February 5, 2004 Report Posted February 5, 2004 Despite Clemens and Pettite who have both w.s rings. I can't help but to remain skeptical when it comes to the Astros.
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