Guest Silvpak Report post Posted February 13, 2002 Alright, kiddies: pitchers and catcher are reporting in the next few days, so let's get started on the predictions. Add categories if you see fit: American League: East - New York Yankees Central - Minnesota Twins West - Oakland A's Wild Card - Chicago White Sox MVP - Alex Rodriguez, Texas Rangers Cy Young - Mike Mussina, New York Yankees ROY - Carlos Pena, Oakland A's National League: East - Atlanta Braves Central - St. Louis Cardinals West - Los Angeles Dodgers Wild Card - Houston Astros MVP - JD Drew, St. Louis Cardinals Cy Young - Randy Johnson, Arizona Diamondbacks ROY - Kazishia Ishii, Los Angeles Dodgers Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Report post Posted February 13, 2002 AL east-red sox central- white sox west-oakland wild card-yankees ( With a dominate power hitter like giambi, they will kill thier chemistry) MVP-Manny Ramirez-Red Sox Cy Young - Freddie Garcia-Seattle Mariners (Don't doubt me) ROY- is Escobar plays in cleveland he will win MOst Improved player - David Wells NL East - Mets Central- Cardinals West- Giants Wild card- Diamondbacks MVP - Barry Bonds Cy Young - Matt Morris ROY - Ishii Most Improved PLayer - Jeff Dia'Mico (however you spell his name) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest CanadianChris Report post Posted February 13, 2002 Yankee chemistry is like Rasputin...can't be killed. At least, not while Torre is still managing. American League: East: New York Central: Chicago West: Oakland Wild card: Seattle ALCS: Oakland over New York MVP: Alex Rodriguez, Rangers Cy Young: Tim Hudson, A's Rookie of the Year: Carlos Pena, A's Manager of the Year: Art Howe, A's National League: East: Atlanta Central: St. Louis West: San Francisco Wild card: Los Angeles NLCS: St. Louis over San Francisco World Series: Oakland over St. Louis MVP: Barry Bonds, Giants Cy Young: Randy Johnson, Diamondbacks Rookie of the year: Kazuhisa Ishii, Dodgers Manager of the Year: Dusty Baker, Giants Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest DrTom Report post Posted February 13, 2002 AL East: Yankees AL Central: Indians AL West: Mariners Wild Card: A's MVP: Jason Giambi, NYY CY Young: Barry Zito, A's Rookie: Carlos Pena, A's NL East: Braves (Sorry, Met fans, but the Braves are still better) NL Central: Astros NL West: D'backs Wild Card: Cardinals MVP: Jeff Bagwell, Astros Cy Young: Curt Schilling, D'backs Rookie: That Ishii chap, Dodgers. Hype still counts. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest hardyz1 Report post Posted February 13, 2002 Go Cubs! Sosa = MVP Yes, I am quite biased... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Report post Posted February 13, 2002 ugh, bunch of a's fans? with a scrub like justice in thier lineup they won't be going to the series. I call him special k after his playoffs. BTW torre is overrated Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Kingpk Report post Posted February 13, 2002 AL East Yankees Red Sox Orioles Blue Jays Devil Rays (Notes: The Red Sox are a given for second since the other 3 teams will be horrible this year. If the Sox take a page from the Pats and keep the egos somewhat in check (i.e. Manny is "comfortable" with the clubhouse), they just might win a few games down the stretch) AL Central White Sox Twins (with a big f*** you to Selig) Indians Royals Tigers AL West A's Mariners (WC) Rangers Angels (Notes: This, I think, will be the best division in baseball this year with the race going to the last 2 weeks of the season) NL East Mets Braves Phillies Marlins Expos NL Central Astros Cardinals Cubs Pirates Brewers NL West Giants Rockies Dodgers Padres Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Choken One Report post Posted February 13, 2002 American East New York Yankees Boston Red Sox Baltimore O's Tampa D-Rays Toronto Blue Jays American Central Minnesota Twins ChicagoWhite Sox Cleveland Indians Detroit Tigers K.C Royals American West Seattle M's Texas Rangers Oakland A's Anahiem Angels Wild Card: Boston National East New York Mets Philly Phillies Atlanta Braves Montreal Expos Florida Marlins National Central St. Louis Cards Chicago Cubs Cincy Reds Enron Astros Miller Brewers Pittsburgh Pirates National West S.F Giants Arizona Dbacks L.A Dodgers San Diego Chargers Colorado Rockies Wild Card: Arizona Dbacks American Awards MVP-Ichiro Cy Young- Clemens Manager of Year- Joe Torre Home Run Leader- Jason Giambi (52) Batting Champion-Ichiro (.367) National Awards MVP-Barry Bonds Cy Young- Schilling Manager of Year- Dusty Baker Home Run Leader- Sammy Sosa (54) Batting Champion-Sammy Sosa (.346) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Tyr Report post Posted February 13, 2002 American League: East - New York Yankees Central - Chicago White Sox West - Seattle Mariners Wild Card - Minnesota Twins MVP - Magglio Ordonez, Chicago White Sox Cy Young - Eric Milton, Minnesota Twins ROY - Carlos Pena, Oakland A's National League: East - Atlanta Braves Central - St. Louis Cardinals West - Arizona Diamondbacks Wild Card - Colorado Rockies MVP - Todd Helton, Colorado Rockies Cy Young - Randy Johnson, Arizona Diamondbacks ROY - Josh Beckett, Florida Marlins Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Vern Gagne Report post Posted February 14, 2002 It's far too early to make any final predictions.Here are some thoughts heading into spring training. The Twins success will be determined by Radke and Milton. If they hit the wall like last year, the Twins won't win anything. Joe Kerrigan just doesn't do it for me. He deserves a full season, but pitching coaches don't always make the best managers. Giambi will have to adjust to the Yankees style and not the other way around. I don't think he'll have any problem doing this. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest MaxPower27 Report post Posted February 14, 2002 Joe Kerrigan just doesn't do it for me. He deserves a full season, but pitching coaches don't always make the best managers. I think that Dan Duquette is the biggest puss in MLB. He fired Jimy Williams, a man who got results from an average team, because he didn't like him. The reason that Jimy couldn't lead the BoSox any where was because Duquette was roo hung up on hiring nobodys. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Tony149 Report post Posted February 14, 2002 AL East - Yankees AL Central - Indians AL West - Seattle Wildcard - A's MVP - Ichrio Cy Young - Tim Hudson Manager - Joe Torre Home Run Leader - Jason Giambi (53) Batting Champion - Ichiro Rookie of the Year - Carlos Pena NL East - Braves NL Central - Astros NL West - D'Backs Wildcard - Giants MVP - Sammy Sosa Cy Young - Randy Johnson Manager of the Year - Dusty Baker Home Run Leader - Barry Bonds (59) Batting Champion - Sammy Sosa Rookie of the Year - Ishii Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Mecca of Manhood Report post Posted February 14, 2002 American League: East - Yankees Central - White Sox West - M's Wild Card - A's MVP - Jason Giambi, Yankees Cy Young - Pedro Martinez, Red Sox National League: East - Mets Central - St. Louis Cardinals West - Diamond Backs Wild Card - Houston Astros MVP - Albert Pujols, St. Louis Cardinals Cy Young - Randy Johnson, Diamondbacks Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest CanadianChris Report post Posted February 14, 2002 BTW torre is overrated Yeah, I hear that all the time about four-time world champion coaches/managers. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest bps "The Truth" 21 Report post Posted February 14, 2002 American East New York Yankees Boston Red Sox Toronto Blue Jays Tampa Bay Devil Rays Baltimore Orioles American Central Chicago White Sox Minnesota Twins Cleveland Indians Detroit Tigers K.C Royals American West Seattle Mariners Oakland A's Texas Rangers Anahiem Angels Wild Card: Oakland National East New York Mets Florida Marlins Philladelphia Phillies Atlanta Braves Montreal Expos National Central St. Louis Cards Chicago Cubs Houston Astros Cincinnati Reds Millwauke Brewers Pittsburgh Pirates National West S.F Giants Arizona Diamondbacks L.A Dodgers San Diego Padres Colorado Rockies Wild Card: Florida Marlins American Awards MVP- Jason Giambi Cy Young- Barry Zito Manager of Year- Joe Torre Home Run Leader- Jason Giambi Batting Champion-Ichiro Suzuki National Awards MVP- Mike Piazza Cy Young- Randy Johnson Manager of Year- Dusty Baker Home Run Leader- Sammy Sosa Batting Champion- Larry Walker World Series Yankees over Cardinals Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Brooding Genius Report post Posted February 14, 2002 Here goes nothing. American League East: New York Yankees Boston Red Sox Toronto Blue Jays Baltimore Orioles Tampa Bay Devil Rays Central: Minnesota Twins Chicago White Sox Cleveland Indians Detroit Tigers Kansas City Royals West: Oakland Athletics Seattle Mariners Texas Rangers Anaheim Angels Wild card: can't decide between the Mariners or the White Sox National League East: New York Mets Atlanta Braves Philadelphia Phillies Florida Marlins Montreal Expos Central: St. Louis Cardinals Houston Astros Chicago Cubs Cincinnati Reds Milwaukee Brewers Pittsburgh Pirates West: Los Angeles Dodgers Arizona Diamondbacks San Francisco Giants Colorado Rockies San Diego Padres Wild card: Atlanta Braves (last trip to the playoffs for a while) Other predictions: The NL East will be the toughest division in baseball. The San Diego Padres will be the best last-place team in recent memory. The Pittsburgh Pirates will be the worst team in baseball. The Anaheim Angels will become the next target for contraction after the Twins make the playoffs. And the Yankees will win the whole damned thing. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest ratboy Report post Posted February 16, 2002 I predict a bold fourth-place finish for my Detroit Tigers. Go Someone else!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest cartman2092 Report post Posted February 16, 2002 Uhhh....Ok you guys want predictions, Here's one thing I can fathom. Oakland will be NOTHING more than a 87 win team, but they will win the division because Seattle is Severely overrated. Ichiro is going to be good, but not GREAT and the rest of that team cannot play above their heads again. Not to mention their gonna miss Sele. Anyone that denies the RedSox of the wild card this season is just kidding themselves. With a REAL Leadoff hitter followed by Nixon, Nomar, Manny, and Clark....Fughedaboutit! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest ajc Report post Posted February 22, 2002 Some random thoughts... As an Oakland A's fan for over 20 glorious years, I see them as winning the wildcard, again. They need to stay healthy, especially in their rotation, but the Giambi loss shouldn't keep them from the 87-91 win mark. Seattle...overrated? Nah, and I hate 'em. They won't win 116 again, but 95-98 isn't out of the question...and that's with the loss of Sele. The Yanks are still the team to beat. I wouldn't be surprised if they get out of the gate a little slowly and then turn it on in June/July. I figure they'll coast to the AL East crown with a 10+ game lead. Look for Johnny Damon to have a huge year in Boston. He was god-awful in Oakland last year (.324 OBP) but he's moving to a much better hitter's park and won't have the pressure of a playoff race to weigh on him (sorry, sox fans). Also, take the White Sox in the central. Over in the NL, I likes Atlanta in the East...St. Louis in the Central and the Giants out west, with the D'Backs as the wildcard. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest bps "The Truth" 21 Report post Posted February 22, 2002 Damon sucks during the first half of the year no matter where he is. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Jericholic82 Report post Posted February 22, 2002 AL East: Yanks West: Seattle Central: Twins (going out on a limb here, but they looked good last year and if they are really going ot be contracted, I think they'll be motivated to give their fans one last good season) Wildcard: Indians NL: East: I think the Braves prob but it may be the mets West: Giants Central: Cards Wildcard: braves or mets, whoever loses the east title World Series: Yanks over Cards in five or six games Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest MarvinisaLunatic Report post Posted February 23, 2002 AL: East: Baltimore Orioles (Honestly, it is very possible since the East is the worst division in baseball, even with the Yankees. IF the Yankees have trouble, I do believe that the O's can pull it off but then again Im very biased...) Central: Cleveland Indians West: Seattle Mariners Wild Card: Oakland A's NL East: Atlanta Braves Central: Chicago Cubs West: LA Dodgers Wild Card: San Francisco Giants Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Tyler McClelland Report post Posted February 23, 2002 I predict that my Pirates will be the first team ever to lose all of their pitchers: Minor league and major league. All of them will be hurt by the end of Spring Training. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Zero_Cool Report post Posted February 23, 2002 American League: East - New York Yankees Central - Chicago White Sox West - Seattle Mariners Wild Card - Texas Rangers MVP - A-Rod Cy Young - Clemens ROY - toss-up National League: East - Philadelphia Phillies Central - St. Louis Cardinals West - Arizona Diamondbacks Wild Card - Chicago Cubs MVP - Sammy Sosa Cy Young - Randy Johnson ROY - toss-up Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest thevertex Report post Posted February 23, 2002 AL Yankees Red Sox (wild card) Blue Jays Orioles Devil Rays White Sox Twins Indians Tigers Royals Mariners Athletics Rangers Angels NL Braves Mets (wild card) Phillies Marlins Expos Cardinals Astros Cubs Reds Brewers Pirates Giants Dodgers Diamondbacks Padres Rockies Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Scott Christ Report post Posted February 23, 2002 AL: East: Baltimore Orioles (Honestly, it is very possible since the East is the worst division in baseball, even with the Yankees. IF the Yankees have trouble, I do believe that the O's can pull it off but then again Im very biased...) I don't want to offend you or anything, but that is the stupidest thing I have ever seen anyone say. You do realize the Orioles are one of the three worst teams in baseball, right? They are terrible. They're MY favorite team, TOO. They are awful. Just accept it and you won't have such a hard time this season when they lose 100 games again. The East is also hardly the worst division in baseball, as it has (arguably) the best team in the league and a playoff contender. The Blue Jays are also a rather decent team. The Orioles and Devil Rays suck, but this is not at all worse than the AL Central with the "okay" Twins, White Sox and Indians and BUTT awful Royals and Tigers. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest jimmy no nose Report post Posted February 23, 2002 I like the Pirates and the Devil Rays in the World Series. It'll be a good one. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest TheBostonStrangler Report post Posted February 24, 2002 Let's see.... Keep in mind, this is a biased Red Sox fan speaking... AL East: New York Yankees (by a hair) AL Central: Chicago White Sox AL West: Seattle Mariners AL Wild Card: Boston Red Sox AL MVP: Frank Thomas AL Cy Young: Tim Hudson NL East: Atlanta NL Central: St. Louis NL West: Arizona NL Wild Card: New York Mets NL MVP: Jeff Bagwell NL Cy Young: Al Leiter AL Champion: Boston Red Sox NL Champion: St. Louis Cardinals World Series: Boston over St. Louis in 7 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest kkktookmybabyaway Report post Posted February 24, 2002 Kingpk, are you predicting that MLB will contract this season? I don't see the Reds anywhere... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Choken One Report post Posted February 24, 2002 Yeah, we're not THAT bad. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
