2008 MLB Prediction and Discussion thread

[LiveFree/DieWithRed]

Here are my Predictions


NL East

*Phillies 92-70
Mets 89-73
Braves 88-74
Nationals 76-86
Marlins 74-88

NL Central

*Cubs 94-68
Brewers 87-75
Astros 83-79
Cardinals 81-81
Reds 80-82
Pirates 72-90


NL West

*Dodgers 95-67
*DBacks 91-71
Padres 88-74
Rockies 86-76
Giants 68-94




AL East

*Yankees 96-66
*Red Sox 93-63
Blue Jays 88-74
Rays 81-81
Orioles 65-97


AL Central

*Tigers 94-68
Indians 90-72
White Sox 78-84
Twins 76-86
Royals 73-89

AL West

*Mariners 92-70
Angels 88-74
A's 76-86
Rangers 74-88


NL MVP
Chase Utley

NL Cy Young
Jake Peavy

NL ROY
Kousike Fukudome



AL MVP
Alex Rodriguez

AL CY Young
Felix Hernandez

AL ROY
Joba Chamberlain

[savage1984]

Here are my Predictions

NL East

Mets


NL Central

Cubs (agree)
Brewers (WC)


NL West

Dodgers (agree)



AL East

Yankees (agree)



AL Central

Tigers (agree)
Indians (WC)


AL West

Mariners (agree)


NL MVP
Prince Fielder

NL Cy Young
Johan Santana

NL ROY
Kousike Fukudome (agree)



AL MVP
Alex Rodriguez (agree)

AL CY Young
Felix Hernandez (that's a good pic. I'll go with that)

AL ROY
Joba Chamberlain (I hope so!!!)

[jq71586]

I'm not going to throw records up, but I'll make picks.

NL East

Phillies
Mets
Braves
Nationals
Marlins

NL Central

Cubs
Brewers
Reds
Cards
Astros
Pirates

NL West

L.A. Dodgers
Diamondbacks
Padres
Giants


AL East

Red Sox
Yankees
Blue Jays
Rays
Orioles

AL Central

Cleveland
Detroit
Twins
White Sox
Royals

AL West

Angels
Mariners
Rangers
A's

NL ROY - Jay Bruce

NL Cy Young - Dan Haren

NL MVP - David Wright


AL ROY - Evan Longoria

AL Cy Young - Justin Verlander

AL MVP - A-Rod

[savage1984]

Originally Posted by jq71586

AL ROY - Evan Longoria

That's a good pick. I just crack up at that name.

[LiveFree/DieWithRed]

Originally Posted by savage1984

That's a good pick. I just crack up at that name.

He isnt likely to play though, unless they get an injury.

[jj5206]

Chicago Cubs World Series....enough said

[LiveFree/DieWithRed]

Originally Posted by jj5206

Chicago Cubs World Series....enough said

Really confident eh? Gotta get passed the Mets, Dodgers, Phillies, Braves, Diamondbacks, who are all just as good if not better

[dialog_gvf]

Here's a suggestion:

Set third place as the permanent position of the Blu Jays, and disolve the franchise.

[LiveFree/DieWithRed]

Originally Posted by dialog_gvf

Here's a suggestion:

Set third place as the permanent position of the Blu Jays, and disolve the franchise.

They came in 2nd in 2006, and they are beating my Yankees right now 2-0, not that April 1st-April 10th actually means anything. Once there has been 10 games, it starts to pick up

[SilverFireshot]

Seattle Mariners all the way baby!

[dialog_gvf]

Originally Posted by LiveFree/DieWithRed

They came in 2nd in 2006, and they are beating my Yankees right now 2-0, not that April 1st-April 10th actually means anything. Once there has been 10 games, it starts to pick up

Yeah, but they are always picked to finish third.

Gary

[savage1984]

Originally Posted by LiveFree/DieWithRed

They came in 2nd in 2006, and they are beating my Yankees right now 2-0, not that April 1st-April 10th actually means anything. Once there has been 10 games, it starts to pick up

3-2 yanks right now with bases loaded and Cano is up!!! Go Yanks!

[LiveFree/DieWithRed]

Originally Posted by savage1984

3-2 yanks right now with bases loaded and Cano is up!!! Go Yanks!

Yup. Mariano coming in. Close the door Mo. How did Joba do? I missed the top of the 8th? Obviously he didnt do too bad, he didnt give any runs up. Hughes looks real good

[LiveFree/DieWithRed]

Joba Chamberlain 1-0

Mariano Rivera 2 Saves....

Lets keep it up

Mariano didnt have a save until April 28th last year, now he has 2 in the first 3 games. Hes on pace for 90-95 saves hahaha

[xtop]

indians > *

[dakota81]

Originally Posted by LiveFree/DieWithRed

They came in 2nd in 2006, and they are beating my Yankees right now 2-0, not that April 1st-April 10th actually means anything. Once there has been 10 games, it starts to pick up

The beauty of baseball is, even though it's a marathon 162 game season, every single game is important. Take last year, for instance, in the N.L., the Diamondbacks were the first team to clinch a playoff birth, and it was done with like 2 games left in the season! Going into the final game of the season, there was the possibility of a tie amongst the Rockies, Padres, Mets, and Phillies, duking it out for the remaining 2 spots. An extra win in April would have been huge to any of the teams.

[Beta Man]

Not a sports forum, so I'm not going to spend 30 minutes formulating my entire predictions, but as a Mets fan ( a happy one at that!) I'm going with the Tigers/Mets WS, and my Mets will get it done this year!!!!!!

[Beta Man]

Originally Posted by xtop

indians > *

arggggghhhhhh I live in Cleveland..... I'm so sick of hearing about them!!! You all have a right to be excited though, they're pretty good. My Mets are better though

[SDon1969]

My only prediction - Red Sox to repeat! Go Sox!

[becomingwater]

Houston Astros win the world series...yay
(sarcasm)

I don't really care for predictions, because they usally never happen the way I predict what will actually happen.

KC is looking pretty good so far

Mil is looking good

SD is a strong team

Angels looking good

Tribe will hang with the best

Braves should make a run.