Season 2012 predictions

well it's 3 weeks overdue, but here it is:

AL east:

With Boston's biggest off season moves being the loss of one of the best closers in MLB and the retirement of their veteran catcher I'm thinking it's a Yankees/Rays division to lose. People worry about Yankees pitching, which will hurt them but not enough against the Rays, who's offense leaves something to be desired. I also think both teams will pick up easy wins against Toronto, Baltimore and the entire AL Central (minus the Tigers). Boston, who at present couldn't pitch their way out of a Mexican League game, will still be good enough to beat the Jays and Orioles with that offense (esp. at home) but it won't be enough. A major trade aside I can't see them doing much this year.

I see it going down like this:

NY Yankees
Tampa Bay Rays
Boston Red Sox
Toronto Blue Jays
Baltimore Orioles

I also see the Rays winning the WC.


AL West:

This is a Texas Rangers division to lose. The Angels got Pujols but I'm not sure that will be enough.

I see it like this:

Texas Rangers
LA Angels
Seattle Mariners
Oakland Athletics

I think Seattle will top Oakland this year, Cespedes aside the Athletics suck. I like Jemile Weeks but I'm not sure anything can help them. I think Seattle has some great things besides Ichiro and Felix Hernandez. Ackerly is looking solid and Smoak and Figgins are actually hitting above .200 but I 1-3 series against the Rangers says it all. The Texas Rangers have the team they had last year with the addition of a guy who could become the best player out of Japan since Ichiro on their pitching staff. As to the Angels, well still a team to beat but I think they'll be fighting with Boston or Cleveland for that 2nd wildcard spot, I can't see them overcoming the Rangers.


AL Central:

Detroit
it doesn't matter.

okay I'll call it:

Detroit Tigers
Cleveland Indians
Chicago White Sox
Minnesota Twins
Kansas City Royals



National League:

To be honest, I haven't watched so much as an inning or regular season play so I'm not going to call divisions. In ST I liked the Nationals (Expo's) and St. Louis is still a great team even with the loss of Pujols. I'm loving the Dodgers and may need to watch a game soon. Atlanta looks good as they do every year, but every year they let down. Maybe I'll do a NL breakdown at the All-Star break...... maybe.


Finally, congratulation to Minnesota for having the dullest commentary of all time. Between referring to each Twin by their first name and one guy who speaks in mono tone it's a sure way to make me go see who else is playing. Amazingly, comically bad.