Lt. Al Giardello 0 Report post Posted February 23, 2006 Since the off-season is pretty much a wrap, what are your predictions for the upcoming 2006 season? Here is mine... AL East Winner: New York Yankees AL Central Winner: Chicago White Sox's AL West Winner: Los Angeles Angels AL Wild Card Winner: Toronto Blue Jays NL East Winner: Philadelphia Phillies NL Central Winner: Chicago Cubs NL West Winner: San Francisco Giants NL Wild Card Winner: St. Louis Cardinals Playoffs: AL: New York Yankees over Toronto Blye Jays Los Angeles Angels over Chicago White Sox's New York Yankees over Los Angeles Angels NL: Philadelphia Phillies over St. Louis Cardinals San Francisco Giants over Chicago Cubs Philadelphia Phillies over San Francisco Giants World Series: New York Yankees over Philadelphia Phillies Awards: AL MVP: Vladimir Guerrero, Angels NL MVP: Derrek Lee, Chicago Cubs AL Cy Young: Roy Halladay, Toronto Blue Jays NL Cy Young: Dontrelle Willis, Florida Marlins Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Report post Posted February 23, 2006 AL East Winner: Toronto Blue Jays AL Central Winner: Cleveland Indians AL West Winner: Los Angeles Angels AL Wild Card Winner: New York Yankees NL East Winner: Philadelphia Phillies NL Central Winner: St. Louis Cardinals NL West Winner: LA Dodgers NL Wild Card Winner: New York Mets Playoffs: AL: Cleveland Indians over Toronto Blue Jays New York Yankees over Oakland Athletics Yankees over Cleveland (it's been too long) NL: St. Louis Cardinals over New York Mets Philadelphia Phillies over LA Dodgers St Louis Cards over Phillies World Series: New York Yankees over St. Louis Cardinals Awards: AL MVP: Alex Rodriguez, New York Yankees; Hafner finishing 2nd NL MVP: Albert Pujols St. Louis Cardinals; Bobby Abreu finishing 2nd AL Cy Young: Rich Harden, Oakland Athletics; Halladay finishing 2nd NL Cy Young: Pedro Martinez, New York Mets; Carpenter finishing 2nd. Players on garbage teams shouldn't win awards. Especially one like the Marlins. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
therealworldschampion 0 Report post Posted February 23, 2006 I'm a Phillies fan, but I can't see them winning the division. AL East: New York Yankees AL Central: Chicago White Sox AL West: Los Angeles Angels AL Wild Card: Cleveland Indians NL East: Atlanta Braves (At this point, I'll pick them until they lose it) NL Central: St. Louis Cardinals NL West: Los Angeles Dodgers NL Wild Card: Philadelphia Phillies (They'll have a better record than the Mets, for some reason I think the Mets of this year will be just like the 2002 Mets, tons of big names that don't mesh. Phils really need a fast start though unlike the last couple of years.) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CanadianGuitarist 0 Report post Posted February 23, 2006 NL Cy Young: Dontrelle Willis, Florida Marlins This one I've heard a lot. I won't rule it out, but he'll have to really shine, since the Marlins aren't going to win 70 games this year. Although, if half of those come from Dontrelle..... EDIT: No, I don't really think he'll win 30-35 games. But 23 or 24? Absolutely. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cheech Tremendous 0 Report post Posted February 23, 2006 AL East: NY Yankees AL Central: Cleveland Indians AL West: Oakland A's Wild Card: Chicago White Sox Sox over Yankees A's over Indians A's over Sox NL East: Atlanta Braves NL Central: St. Louis Cardinals NL West: LA Dodgers Wild Card: NY Mets Mets over Braves Cardinals over Dodgers Mets over Cardinals World Series Champs: Oakland A's Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
USC Wuz Robbed! 0 Report post Posted February 23, 2006 NL Cy Young: Pedro Martinez, New York Mets; Players on garbage teams shouldn't win awards. Especially one like the Marlins. Somehow I find irony in that statement, following his selection. Before anyone goes "Dood, the Mets RULZ!" I will save you the trouble. No they don't. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Report post Posted February 24, 2006 They'll make the playoffs. Guaranteed. Delgado and maybe a better Beltran make a better club. Reyes is improving, and David Wright is a stud. What more can you ask for? They'll be in the shitter in 4 years, but that's not the point. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
USC Wuz Robbed! 0 Report post Posted February 24, 2006 They won't make it. I'm willing to bet my account on it. Atlanta or a surprise team will make it over them. I don't even think Delgado will play enough to mean a damn to the club. Beltran was there last year, and how will he be better this year? Thats a legit question. Pedro was also there last year. They had David Wright emerge last year as well as Reyes starting to. They still missed the playoffs. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Princess Leena Report post Posted February 24, 2006 AL East: Yankees AL Central: Indians AL West: Angels NL East: Braves NL Central: Cardinals NL West: Who cares AL MVP: Alexander Rodriguez World Series MVP: Alexander Rodriguez Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Report post Posted February 24, 2006 They won't make it. I'm willing to bet my account on it. Atlanta or a surprise team will make it over them. I don't even think Delgado will play enough to mean a damn to the club. Beltran was there last year, and how will he be better this year? Thats a legit question. Pedro was also there last year. They had David Wright emerge last year as well as Reyes starting to. They still missed the playoffs. Beltran can't be worse. That's a sarcastic answer to why he'll be better, but it's true. Just look at Beltran's career numbers, I think that's all you need to see. Wright's going to get better, his progression just doesn't stop once he has one good season. If Delgado plays at all, it'll be more than what they got from 1st base last year. If they got anything from the 1st base position last year, they would have made the playoffs! If they miss the playoffs, it won't be for a lack of wins. They'll have enough. Their bullpen's the only issue. EDIT: I don't need to address Reyes, all he needs to do is fix his OBP problem. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
USC Wuz Robbed! 0 Report post Posted February 24, 2006 Though hey what the hell? I doubted my own team last season and they won it all. So hey every dog has their day, I guess. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
USC Wuz Robbed! 0 Report post Posted February 24, 2006 Perhaps. It's all predictions. We'll have to see. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hawk 34 0 Report post Posted February 24, 2006 BONDS!!! BONDS!!! BONDS!!! STEROIDS!!! STEROIDS!!! STEROIDS!!! Same shit, different season. AL West Anaheim AL East Toronto AL Central Cleveland AL Wild-Card New York NL West Los Angeles NL East Atlanta NL Central St. Louis NL Wild-Card Philadelphia World Series New York over St. Louis Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MrRant 0 Report post Posted February 24, 2006 The Mariners will be a .500 team at best unless their pitching really, really comes through. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hawk 34 0 Report post Posted February 24, 2006 Also, I predict someone flirts with batting .400 but ends up with .379 instead. I'm not sure yet, but he will play for a non-contender. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
therealworldschampion 0 Report post Posted February 24, 2006 They won't make it. I'm willing to bet my account on it. Atlanta or a surprise team will make it over them. I don't even think Delgado will play enough to mean a damn to the club. Beltran was there last year, and how will he be better this year? Thats a legit question. Pedro was also there last year. They had David Wright emerge last year as well as Reyes starting to. They still missed the playoffs. Beltran can't be worse. That's a sarcastic answer to why he'll be better, but it's true. Just look at Beltran's career numbers, I think that's all you need to see. Wright's going to get better, his progression just doesn't stop once he has one good season. If Delgado plays at all, it'll be more than what they got from 1st base last year. If they got anything from the 1st base position last year, they would have made the playoffs! If they miss the playoffs, it won't be for a lack of wins. They'll have enough. Their bullpen's the only issue. EDIT: I don't need to address Reyes, all he needs to do is fix his OBP problem. One injury to their main starters in the rotation and they're in trouble. Outside of Pedro, Glavine, and maybe Trachsel there aren't many great arms. Wagner hasn't exactly been a clutch closer in the past few years either. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Man in Blak 0 Report post Posted February 24, 2006 AL East: New York Yankees AL Central: Chicago White Sox AL West: Oakland Athletics AL Wildcard: Boston Red Sox Yankees over White Sox Athletics over Red Sox Yankees over Athletics ________________________________ NL East: New York Mets NL Central: St. Louis Cardinals NL West: San Diego Padres NL Wildcard: Chicago Cubs Cardinals over Padres Mets over Cubs Mets over Cardinals ____________________________ World Series Champs: New York Yankees Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Report post Posted February 24, 2006 They won't make it. I'm willing to bet my account on it. Atlanta or a surprise team will make it over them. I don't even think Delgado will play enough to mean a damn to the club. Beltran was there last year, and how will he be better this year? Thats a legit question. Pedro was also there last year. They had David Wright emerge last year as well as Reyes starting to. They still missed the playoffs. Beltran can't be worse. That's a sarcastic answer to why he'll be better, but it's true. Just look at Beltran's career numbers, I think that's all you need to see. Wright's going to get better, his progression just doesn't stop once he has one good season. If Delgado plays at all, it'll be more than what they got from 1st base last year. If they got anything from the 1st base position last year, they would have made the playoffs! If they miss the playoffs, it won't be for a lack of wins. They'll have enough. Their bullpen's the only issue. EDIT: I don't need to address Reyes, all he needs to do is fix his OBP problem. One injury to their main starters in the rotation and they're in trouble. Outside of Pedro, Glavine, and maybe Trachsel there aren't many great arms. Wagner hasn't exactly been a clutch closer in the past few years either. The bigger park will help Wagner. They have no problem with making a trade either, hence my point that they'll be in the shitter soon. They have enough to win the Wildcard, not win a round. I guess I'm not the only one who feels they'll be good. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
the max 0 Report post Posted February 24, 2006 AL East - Red Sox AL Central - Cleveland AL West - Anaheim AL Wildcard - Chicago Red Sox d. Chicago Cleveland d. Anaheim Red Sox v. Cleveland NL East - Atlanta (I'm not picking against them until they actually lose the division) NL Central - St. Louis NL West - San Diego NL Wildcard - NY Mets St. Louis d. NY Mets Atlanta d. San Diego St. Louis v. Atlanta St. Louis d. Cleveland AL MVP - A-Rod AL Cy - Santana NL MVP - Pujols NL Cy - Hudson Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kahran Ramsus 0 Report post Posted February 24, 2006 AL East: New York Yankees AL Central: Chicago White Sox AL West: Oakland As AL Wild Card: Toronto Blue Jays NL East: Atlanta Braves NL Central: St. Louis Cardinals NL West: San Diego Padres NL Wild Card: Philadelphia Phillies AL Champions: Oakland Athletics NL Champions: St. Louis Cardinals World Series Champions: St. Louis Cardinals AL Cy Young: Roy Halladay AL MVP: Vladimir Guerrero NL Cy Young: Roy Oswalt NL MVP: Albert Pujols Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cheech Tremendous 0 Report post Posted February 24, 2006 I'm really surprised at all the love for the Blue Jays. I know they spent a lot of money in the offseason and they should play a legit role in the east, but you're really ready to slot them ahead of the Yankees and Red Sox? How do you figure? I also can't see the Angels winning that division again. They didn't address their needs in the offseason, the Rangers got better and the A's are going to be sick next year. They don't have the offense to compete. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Annabelle 0 Report post Posted February 24, 2006 the a's might be the best team in the league. and no one is picking them. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Report post Posted February 24, 2006 Toronto's a flavor of the month. It's also based on the fact that if Glaus and Halladay can stay healthy, they look good to me. I could be entirely wrong on that one. Everyone's in love with Vlad and the bad lineup around him. I don't get it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Princess Leena Report post Posted February 24, 2006 I also predict A-Rod hits 50 HR's, bats .350, wins the WS and all the jealous boys will still make up reasons to hate him. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
therealworldschampion 0 Report post Posted February 24, 2006 Managers that might be on the hot seat? Charlie Manuel is one. If the Phillies don't start fast out of the gate, he might get canned. I thought he was actually pretty lucky to survive the off-season. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KingPK 0 Report post Posted February 24, 2006 Toronto can sneak in there if they stay healthy and either the Yankees face injuries in their lineup or pitching (especially pitching, because Chacon and Aaron Small ain't saving their bacon again), Boston gets hit by injuries again (or if Foulke is a failure again), or they both fall off the table. If all three teams are healthy? Sure, they'll beat up on each other and it'll be a close race, but I see Toronto as WC contenders, not division winners. I also see Cleveland winning the Central. Chicago's pitching is going to cool off and their offense still isn't that potent. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
devo 0 Report post Posted February 24, 2006 AL West: Angels AL Central: Indians AL East: Blue Jays AL Wild Card: A's NL West: Dodgers NL Central: Cardinals NL East: Braves NL Wild Card: Mets AL Champion: Blue Jays NL Champion: Braves WS Champion: Blue Jays And yes, these were pulled directly out of my ass. Also, I can see that the Mets are not going to be popular this year. Like, less than usual, even. Sigh. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mole 0 Report post Posted February 24, 2006 Why is everyone blowing the Yankees? They don't have the pitching to go that deep into the playoffs. AL East Winner: New York Yankees AL Central Winner: Chicago White Sox AL West Winner: Los Angeles Angels AL Wild Card Winner: Clevland Indians NL East Winner: New York Mets NL Central Winner: St. Louis Cardinals NL West Winner: Los Angeles Dodgers NL Wild Card Winner: Atlanta Braves AL: ChiSox over Indians Angels over Yankees ChiSox over Angels NL: Cardinals over Braves Mets over Dodgers Cardinals over Mets WS: ChiSox over Cardinals Yeah, pretty standard picks, but I see it happening all over again. I hope I am wrong and the BoSox make the playoffs, but I don't see that happening. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cheech Tremendous 0 Report post Posted February 24, 2006 It's going to be extremely hard for the Wild Card winner to come out of the AL East because things are going to be so competitive. The Blue Jays, for all they have done, are still only the third best team in the division. The Yanks and Sox will be damn close. Anyone see the potential for the Cardinals to fall off this year? I was almost going to pick against them in the central before realizing there isn't another team that could reasonably win that division (Brewers, maybe?). Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Report post Posted February 24, 2006 Don't count out the Astros. Not saying they'll be there, not saying they won't. I think A-Rod will have 40 HR's and a .335 BA. That's why the Yanks will be in the WS. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
