Guest OctoberBlood Report post Posted February 19, 2004 Since Spring Training is here for most clubs, it's time again for your predictions on the 2004 season. My picks: AMERICAN LEAGUE MVP: Carlos Delgardo (TOR) Cy Young: Javier Vazquez (NYY) Rookie: Bobby Crosby (OAK) AL EAST STADINGS: 01. Boston Red Sox 02. New York Yankees 03. Toronto Bluejays 04. Baltimore Orioles 05. Tampa Bay Devil Rays AL CENTRAL STANDINGS: 01. Kansas City Royals 02. Chicago White Sox 03. Cleveland Indians 04. Minnesota Twins 05. Detroit Tigers AL WEST STANDINGS: 01. Anaheim Angels 02. Oakland Athletics 03. Seattle Mariners 04. Texas Rangers NATIONAL LEAGUE MVP: Albert Puljos (STL) Cy Young: Mark Prior (CHC) Rookie: Ryan Wagner (CIN) NL EAST STANDINGS: 01. Philladelphia Phillies 02. Florida Marlins 03. New York Mets 04. Atltanta Braves 05. Montreal Expos NL CENTRAL STANDINGS: 01. Chicago Cubs 02. Houston Astros 03. Cincinnati Reds 04. St. Louis Cardinals 05. Milwakee Brewers 06. Pittsburg Pirates NL WEST STANDINGS: 01. San Diego Padres 02. Arizona Diamoundbacks 03. San Francisco Giants 04. Los Angeles Dodgers 05. Colorado Rockies PLAYOFFS Padres vs. Cubs Phillies vs. Astros Cubs vs. Phillies - Yankees vs. Angels Red Sox vs. Royals Red Sox vs. Angels World Series - Cubs vs. Red Sox or Angels - Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Vern Gagne 0 Report post Posted February 19, 2004 04. Minnesota Twins No chance. They still have Radke, Santana, and Lohse. They only lost A.J. Pierzynski from the starting lineup. The bullpen loses will hurt, but not enough to go from 1st to 4th. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest OctoberBlood Report post Posted February 19, 2004 04. Minnesota Twins No chance. They still have Radke, Santana, and Lohse. They only lost A.J. Pierzynski from the starting lineup. The bullpen loses will hurt, but not enough to go from 1st to 4th. Maybe not 4th, maybe 3rd or even 2nd. That divison is too unpredictable. I believe the Indians have tons of talent in their young kids. Will it break out this year, or next? Who knows .. I'm counting on this year, but we'll see. Chicagos offense is still very good, and I dont expect Korn and Crede to put up bad numbers again. Their pitching is still ok, they match up with the Twins there. I may be doubting them too much putting them in 4th, but .. the Central is whacky. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HarleyQuinn 0 Report post Posted February 19, 2004 AMERICAN LEAGUE MVP: Alfonso Soriano(TEX) or Javy Lopez(BAL) Cy Young: Curt Schilling(BOS) Rookie: Bobby Crosby(OAK) AL EAST STADINGS: Boston Red Sox New York Yankees Toronto Blue Jays Baltimore Orioles Tampa Bay Devil Rays AL CENTRAL STANDINGS: Minnesota Twins Chicago White Sox Kansas City Royals Cleveland Indians Detroit Tigers AL WEST STANDINGS: Oakland Athletics Anaheim Angels Seattle Mariners Texas Rangers NATIONAL LEAGUE MVP: Albert Pujols(STL) Cy Young: Andy Pettitte(HOU) Rookie: Joe Thurston(LAD) NL EAST STANDINGS: Philadelphia Phillies Florida Marlins Atlanta Braves Montreal Expos New York Mets NL CENTRAL STANDINGS: Houston Astros Chicago Cubs St. Louis Cardinals Cincinnati Reds Milwakee Brewers Pittsburg Pirates NL WEST STANDINGS: San Diego Padres San Francisco Giants Los Angeles Dodgers Colorado Rockies Arizona Diamondbacks PLAYOFFS Padres vs Astros Phillies vs Cubs Cubs vs Astros - Yankees vs Athletics Red Sox vs Angels Red Sox vs Yankees World Series Houston Astros vs New York Yankees(They'll make some huge acquisition prior to the trade deadline or whatever which'll help them push past us in the ALCS) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Vern Gagne 0 Report post Posted February 19, 2004 I have questions about the Royals starting pitching. Do they have any? Honestly I don't trust the White Sox. Too come through and beat out the other two teams. When push came to shove last year the Twins took care of business against Chicago. Houston vs Nw York. Sorry that just seems too perfect a matchup. We'll likely see one team come out of know where and make it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HarleyQuinn 0 Report post Posted February 19, 2004 I think that Houston could honestly make it with their improved rotation and also they still have some solid hitters(Berkman, Biggio, Bagwell, Kent). I personally see the Sox making it but knowing what's happened in the past I'm not going to go out on a limb and proclaim it'll happen, esp. considering that we don't know what kind of moves the Yankees could make. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest webmasterofwrestlegame Report post Posted February 19, 2004 Nice to see the Angels rated so highly now! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Vern Gagne 0 Report post Posted February 19, 2004 Oh. Don't get me wrong. Houston can make it. My previous comment was more an observation. It never seems like we get the World Series alot of people think or want to see going into the season. New York with A-Rod vs Houston with Clemens and Pettite fits that to a tee. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest OctoberBlood Report post Posted February 20, 2004 Vlad is with the Angels, Quinn. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HarleyQuinn 0 Report post Posted February 20, 2004 Hmm...damn everyone signing with Baltimore(Tejada and Lopez). Eh, I'll just change it to Javy for no discernable reason then Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Anglesault Report post Posted February 20, 2004 I think we can ALL agree, the perfect play off scenario would be Yankees-ChiSox BoSox-Angels Phillies-Cubbies Astros-Giants Yankees-BoSox Cubbies-Astros Yankees-Cubbies With, of course, the Yankees trampeling the three cursed teams along the way. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mik 0 Report post Posted February 20, 2004 I don't really follow the American League. So... National League: MVP: Barry Bonds (SF) Cy Young: Josh Beckett (Fla) NL East: 1) Florida Marlins 2) Philadelphia Phillies 3) Atlanta Braves 4) Montreal Expos 5) New York Mets NL Central: 1) Chicago Cubs 2) Houston Astros 3) St. Louis Cardinals 4) Cincinnati Reds 5) Milwakee Brewers 6) Pittsburg Pirates NL West: 1) Colorado Rockies [don't laugh and remember this] 2) San Fransisco Giants 3) San Diego Padres 4) Los Angeles Dodgers 5) Arizona D-backs Playoffs: Astros over Marlins Cubs over Rockies Cubs over Astros Cubs over Red Sox I know it's spring training and hope springs eternal every year, but I don't want to appear too foolish and predict the Marlins to win it all (again). I'll save that for July. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Ghost of bps21 0 Report post Posted February 20, 2004 AMERICAN LEAGUE MVP: Alex Rodriguez (NYY) (he'll win it for a while I figure. Great #s and a winning team. BUT if Texas wins as many or more games than last year they should take his MVP from them away.) Cy Young: Curt Schilling (Bos) Rookie: Joe Mauer (Minn) AL EAST STADINGS: 01. New York Yankees 02. Boston Red Sox 03. Baltimore Orioles 04. Tornto Blue Jays 05. Tampa Bay Devil Rays AL CENTRAL STANDINGS: 01. Minnesota Twins 02. Kansas City Royals 03. Chicago White Sox 04. Cleveland Indians 05. Detroit Tigers AL WEST STANDINGS: 01. Anaheim Angels 02. Oakland A's 03. Seattle Mariners 04. Texas Rangers NATIONAL LEAGUE MVP: Barry Bonds (SF) Cy Young: Mark Prior (CHC) Rookie: Kaz Matsui (NYM) NL EAST STANDINGS: 01. Philladelphia Phillies 02. Florida Marlins 03. Atlanta Braves 04. New York Mets 05. Montreal Expos NL CENTRAL STANDINGS: 01. Chicago Cubs 02. Houston Astros 03. St. Louis Cardinals 04. Cincinnati Reds 05. Pittsburgh Pirates 06. Milwaukee Brewers NL WEST STANDINGS: 01. San Francisco Giants 02. Arizona Diamoundbacks 03. Los Angeles Dodgers 04. San Diego Padres 05. Colorado Rockies PLAYOFFS Cubs vs. Phillies Giants vs. Astros Cubs vs. Astros - Yankees vs. Twins Angels vs. Red Sox Yankees vs. Red Sox World Series - Yankees vs. Cubs Champions: Yankees Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest ToddRoyal Report post Posted February 20, 2004 AL MVP: Alex Rodriguez (NYY) Cy Young: Pedro Martinez (BOS) {It's a contract year for Petey} AL East: New York Yankees Boston Red Sox Torono Blue Jays Baltimore Orioles Tampa Bay Devil Rays AL Central: Chicago White Sox Minnesota Twins Cleveland Indians Kansas City Royals Detroit Tigers AL West: Anaheim Angels Oakland Athletics Seattle Mariners Texas Rangers NL MVP: Albert Pujols (STL) Cy Young: Mark Prior (CHC) NL East: Philadelphia Phillies Atlanta Braves Florida Marlins New York Mets Montreal Expos NL Central: Chicago Cubs Houston Astros St. Louis Cardinals Cincinnatti Reds Pittsburgh Pirates Milwaukee Brewers NL West: San Fransisco Giants San Diego Padres Los Angeles Dodgers Colorado Rockies Arizona Diamondbacks Playoffs: Yankees Vs. Angels Red Sox Vs. White Sox Cubs Vs. Giants Astros Vs. Phillies Yankees Vs. Red Sox Cubs Vs. Astros Red Sox Vs. Cubs Cubs. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cartman 0 Report post Posted February 20, 2004 I'm sorry but you can take Pettitte out of contention for Cy Young as long as he is playing in Coors Lite Field(Houston). Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Choken One Report post Posted February 20, 2004 American MVP: Jason Giambi (Yes, With all the A-ROD Hype, I have a sinking feeling Giambi returns to form and has a big season) National MVP: Albert Pujols (I'm saying he falls SHORT again of the triple crown missing it by One Home run to Adam Dunn) National Cy Young: Mark Prior American Cy Young: Schilling American: Foulke National Saves Leader: Gagne American Home Run Title Alex Rodriguez (53) National Home Run Title Adam Dunn (49) American Batting Title Alex Rodriguez .352 National Batting Title Albert Pujols .368 American East Standings Boston Red Sox New York Yankees (WC) Baltimore Orioles Tampa Devil Rays Toronto Blue Jays American Central Standings Chicago White Sox Kansas City Royals Minnsota Twins Cleveland Indians Detroit Tigers American West Standings Anaheim Angels Oakland A's Seattle Mariners Texas Rangers National East Philadelphia Phillies Atlanta Braves Florida Marlins New York Mets "Montreal" Expos National Central Chicago Cubs Houston Astros (WC) Cincinnati Reds St. Louis Cardinals Pittsburgh Pirates Milwaukee Brewers National West San Diego Padres San Francisco Giants Colorado Rockies L.A Dodgers Arizona Diamondbacks American Playoffs Boston D. Chicago White Sox New York D. Anaheim Boston D. New York National Chicago D. San Diego Houston D. Philly Houston D. Chicago Houston D. Boston (Clemens wins game 7 in BOSTON) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fökai 0 Report post Posted February 20, 2004 American League: MVP: Vladimir Guerrero, Angels. (wild guess, but I doubt A-Rod will put up amazing numbers with a better batting order and MVP candidates on his own team to battle with). Cy Young: Curt Schilling, Red Sox. ROY: Joe Mauer (Catcher), Twins OR Bobby Crosby (SS) A's. AL East: New York Yankees Boston Red Sox Torono Blue Jays Baltimore Orioles Tampa Bay Devil Rays AL Central: Chicago White Sox Minnesota Twins Kansas City Royals Cleveland Indians Detroit Tigers AL West: Anaheim Angels Oakland Athletics Seattle Mariners Texas Rangers National League MVP: Barry Bonds, Giants Cy Young: Mark Prior, Cubs. ROY: Kaz Matsui, Mets (SS) OR Wilson Betemit, Braves (3B). NL East: Atlanta Braves Florida Marlins Philadelphia Phillies New York Mets Montreal Expos NL Central: Houston Astros Chicago Cubs St. Louis Cardinals Cincinnatti Reds Milwaukee Brewers Pittsburgh Pirates NL West: San Francisco Giants San Diego Padres Arizona Diamondbacks Los Angeles Dodgers Colorado Rockies Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Anglesault Report post Posted February 20, 2004 Red Sox Vs. Cubs That would be the last straw for me and baseball. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
A Happy Medium 0 Report post Posted February 20, 2004 AMERICAN LEAGUE MVP: Nomar Garicaparra (BOS) Cy Young: Pedro Martinex (BOS) Rookie: Bobby Crosby (OAK) AL EAST STADINGS: 01. Boston Red Sox 02. New York Yankees 03. Toronto Blue Jays 04. Tampa Bay Devil Rays 05. Baltimore Orioles AL CENTRAL STANDINGS: 01. Kansas City Royals 02. Chicago White Sox 03. Minnesota Twins 04. Cleveland Indians 05. Detroit Tigers AL WEST STANDINGS: 01. Seattle Mariners 02. Oakland Athletics 03. Texas Rangers 04. Anaheim Angels NATIONAL LEAGUE MVP: Sammy Sosa (CHC) Cy Young: Mark Prior (CHC) Rookie: Ryan Wagner (CIN) NL EAST STANDINGS: 01. Philadelphia Phillies 02. Florida Marlins 03. Atlanta Braves 04. New York Mets 05. Montreal Expos NL CENTRAL STANDINGS: 01. Chicago Cubs 02. Houston Astros 03. St. Louis Cardinals 04. Cincinati Reds 05. Pittsbrugh Pirates 06. Milwaukee Brewers NL WEST STANDINGS: 01. San Fransisco Giants 02. Arizona Diamoundbacks 03. San Diego Padres 04. Los Angeles Dodgers 05. Colorado Rockies PLAYOFFS Cubs vs. Astros Giants vs. Marlins Cubs vs. Giants Red Sox vs. Royals Yankees vs. Mariners Red Sox vs. Yankees WORLD SERIES Cubs vs. Red Sox (gonna be a week long party no matter what) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Anglesault Report post Posted February 20, 2004 WORLD SERIES Cubs vs. Red Sox (gonna be a week long party no matter what) For WHOM? Cubs vs. Red Sox is the worst possible scenario for baseball. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Styles 0 Report post Posted February 20, 2004 AMERICAN LEAGUE MVP: Alex Rodriguez (NYY) Cy Young: Pedro Martinez (BOS) Rookie: Joe Mauer (MIN) AL EAST STADINGS: 01. New York Yankees 02. Boston Red Sox (WC) 03. Baltimore Orioles 04. Toronto Bluejays 05. Tampa Bay Devil Rays AL CENTRAL STANDINGS: 01. Kansas City Royals 02. Minnesota Twins 03. Chicago White Sox 04. Detroit Tigers 05. Cleveland Indians AL WEST STANDINGS: 01. Anaheim Angels 02. Oakland Atheletics 03. Seattle Mariners 04. Texas Rangers NATIONAL LEAGUE MVP: Barry Bonds (SF) Cy Young: Kerry Wood (CHC) Rookie: Kazuo Matsui (NYM) NL EAST STANDINGS: 01. Philladelphia Phillies 02. Atltanta Braves 03. Florida Marlins 04. New York Mets 05. Montreal Expos NL CENTRAL STANDINGS: 01. Chicago Cubs 02. Houston Astros (WC) 03. St. Louis Cardinals 04. Cincinnatti Reds 05. Pittsburgh Pirates 06. Milwaukee Brewers NL WEST STANDINGS: 01. San Francisco Giants 02. Arizona Diamoundbacks 03. San Diego Padres 04. Colorado Rockies 05. Los Angeles Dodgers PLAYOFFS Yankees vs. Royals Red Sox vs. Angels Yankees vs. Angels - Cubs vs. Phillies Astros vs. Giants Cubs vs. Astros World Series - Yankees vs. Cubs - Winner: Cubs Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest OctoberBlood Report post Posted February 20, 2004 AS, shutup already. Choken One .. I love you. That is all. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CanadianChris 0 Report post Posted February 20, 2004 This season is going to piss me off, I'm sure of it...The Blue Jays have their best team in a decade, and they're in the WRONG DAMN DIVISION. Oh well... AMERICAN LEAGUE MVP: Alex Rodriguez, Yankees Cy Young: Roy Halladay, Blue Jays EAST 1. New York Yankees 2. Boston Red Sox (WC) 3. Toronto Blue Jays (with probably the 4th or 5th best record in the league) 4. Baltimore Orioles 5. Tampa Bay Devil Rays CENTRAL 1. Kansas City Royals 2. Minnesota Twins 3. Detroit Tigers 4. Chicago White Sox 5. Cleveland Indians WEST 1. Oakland Athletics 2. Anaheim Angels 3. Seattle Mariners 4. Texas Rangers NATIONAL LEAGUE MVP: Sammy Sosa, Cubs Cy Young: Mark Prior, Cubs EAST 1. Philadelphia Phillies 2. Florida Marlins 3. Atlanta Braves 4. New York Mets 5. Montreal Expos CENTRAL 1. Chicago Cubs 2. Houston Astros (WC) 3. St. Louis Cardinals 4. Cincinnati Reds 5. Pittsburgh Pirates 6. Milwaukee Brewers WEST 1. San Diego Padres 2. San Francisco Giants 3. Arizona Diamondbacks 4. Colorado Rockies 5. Los Angeles Dodgers DIVISIONAL SERIES Yankees over Royals Red Sox over A's Cubs over Padres Phillies over Astros LCS Red Sox over Yankees Cubs over Phillies WORLD SERIES Red Sox over Cubs Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bored 0 Report post Posted February 20, 2004 These are totally off the top of my head and I'll probably change a bunch before the season starts. AL West 1. A's 2. Angels 3. Mariners 4. Rangers AL Central 1. Royals 2. Twins 3. White Sox 4. Indians 5. Tigers AL East 1. Yankees 2. Red Sox (WC) 3. Blue Jays 4. Orioles 5. Devil Rays NL West 1. Diamondbacks 2. Giants 3. Padres 4. Dodgers 5. Rockies NL Central 1. Astros 2. Cubs (WC) 3. Cardinals 4. Reds 5. Pirates 6. Brewers NL East 1. Phillies 2. Braves 3. Marlins 4. Expos 5. Mets Now the playoffs have been so unpredictable in recent years I figured I'll just flip a coin for each match-up. LDS (first team listed is heads, second team tails) A's vs. Red Sox Yankees vs. Royals Astros vs. Diamondbacks Phillies vs. Cubs Winners: A's, Royals, Diamondbacks, Cubs LCS A's vs. Royals Diamondbacks vs. Cubs Winners: A's, Cubs World Series A's vs. Cubs Winner: A's (OMG BIASED COIN!) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
geniusMoment 0 Report post Posted February 20, 2004 Comeback player of the year: Ken Griffey Jr. Remember I said that! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Anglesault Report post Posted February 20, 2004 AS, shutup already. No. Red Sox/Cubs is awful for baseball because one of them has to win Sure, there will be monster ratings for that Series, but the SECOND one of those teams wins, their appeal has been totally shot to shit and they are no longer any kind of a draw for major league baseball. Really, what's the hook for the Sox and Cubs once they win? Why should fans give a shit about them anymore? when they challenge in the play offs, what's the hook for fans outside of Boston and Chicago? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest OctoberBlood Report post Posted February 20, 2004 AS, shutup already. No. Red Sox/Cubs is awful for baseball because one of them has to win Sure, there will be monster ratings for that Series, but the SECOND one of those teams wins, their appeal has been totally shot to shit and they are no longer any kind of a draw for major league baseball. Really, what's the hook for the Sox and Cubs once they win? Why should fans give a shit about them anymore? when they challenge in the play offs, what's the hook for fans outside of Boston and Chicago? I hate to take crapshots, but if you are serious .. then I feel sorry for you. That is retarded to even think about that crap. I won't waste time into explaining why it's retarded, and I'm sure everyone whos a baseball fan will agree with me. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HarleyQuinn 0 Report post Posted February 20, 2004 The hook is to see which team will get their curse broken... Also the Sox still have an advantage because if they don't beat the Yankees to get there then that'll remain an appeal. That appeal being will the Sox ever topple the evil empire? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Anglesault Report post Posted February 20, 2004 AS, shutup already. No. Red Sox/Cubs is awful for baseball because one of them has to win Sure, there will be monster ratings for that Series, but the SECOND one of those teams wins, their appeal has been totally shot to shit and they are no longer any kind of a draw for major league baseball. Really, what's the hook for the Sox and Cubs once they win? Why should fans give a shit about them anymore? when they challenge in the play offs, what's the hook for fans outside of Boston and Chicago? I hate to take crapshots, but if you are serious .. then I feel sorry for you. That is retarded to even think about that crap. I won't waste time into explaining why it's retarded, and I'm sure everyone whos a baseball fan will agree with me. So, in other words, you have no answer to that The hook is to see which team will get their curse broken... And that hook is gone for one of them after a Cub/Sox series. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest OctoberBlood Report post Posted February 20, 2004 AS, shutup already. No. Red Sox/Cubs is awful for baseball because one of them has to win Sure, there will be monster ratings for that Series, but the SECOND one of those teams wins, their appeal has been totally shot to shit and they are no longer any kind of a draw for major league baseball. Really, what's the hook for the Sox and Cubs once they win? Why should fans give a shit about them anymore? when they challenge in the play offs, what's the hook for fans outside of Boston and Chicago? I hate to take crapshots, but if you are serious .. then I feel sorry for you. That is retarded to even think about that crap. I won't waste time into explaining why it's retarded, and I'm sure everyone whos a baseball fan will agree with me. So, in other words, you have no answer to that No need for one. Your words make you look far worse than I could ever. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
