Tridentdawgpound 1,043 Posted March 28, 2011 (edited) The first game of the 2011 season is Wednesday night when the Giants play the Dodgers, which means now is a good time to put up your divisional and playoff predictions for this season. AL East: 1. Red Sox 2. Yankees* 3. Rays 4. Blue Jays 5. Orioles AL Central: 1. White Sox 2. Twins 3. Tigers 4. Royals 5. Indians AL West: 1. Rangers 2. Angels 3. A's 4. Mariners NL East: 1. Braves 2. Phillies* 3. Nationals 4. Mets 5. Marlins NL Central: 1. Brewers 2. Cardinals 3. Reds 4. Cubs 5. Pirates 6. Astros NL West: 1. Dodgers 2. Giants 3. Rockies 4. Padres 5. Diamondbacks Red Sox def Yankees White Sox def Rangers Braves def Phillies Dodgers def Brewers Red Sox def White Sox Braves def Dodgers Red Sox def Braves I know I'm a homer, etc. But it's actually realistic homerism. Edited September 30, 2011 by Tridentdawgpound Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BigBen07 285 Posted March 28, 2011 The first game of the 2011 season is Wednesday night when the Giants play the Dodgers, which means now is a good time to put up your divisional and playoff predictions for this season. AL East: 1. Red Sox 2. Yankees* 3. Rays 4. Blue Jays 5. Orioles AL Central: 1. White Sox 2. Twins 3. Tigers 4. Royals 5. Indians AL West: 1. Rangers 2. Angels 3. A's 4. Mariners NL East: 1. Braves 2. Phillies* 3. Nationals 4. Mets 5. Marlins NL Central: 1. Brewers 2. Cardinals 3. Reds 4. Cubs 5. Pirates 6. Astros NL West: 1. Dodgers 2. Giants 3. Rockies 4. Padres 5. Diamondbacks Red Sox def Yankees White Sox def Rangers Braves def Phillies Dodgers def Brewers Red Sox def White Sox Braves def Dodgers Red Sox def Braves I know I'm a homer, etc. But it's actually realistic homerism. Should have put them 5th. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Piggly Wiggly 960 Posted March 28, 2011 AL East: 1. Red Sox 2. Yankees 3. Rays 4. Orioles 5. Blue Jays AL Central: 1. White Sox 2. Twins 3. Tigers 4. Indians 5. Royals AL West: 1. A's 2. Rangers 3. slegnA 4. Mariners NL East: 1. Phillies 2. Braves 3. Nationals 4. Marlins 5. Mets NL Central: 1. Brewers 2. Reds 3. Cards 4. Cubs 5. Pirates 6. Astros NL West: 1. Rockies 2. Giants 3. Padres 4. Dodgers 5. D-Backs WS: Red Sox over Brewers. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Piggly Wiggly 960 Posted March 28, 2011 The first game of the 2011 season is Wednesday night when the Giants play the Dodgers Que? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tridentdawgpound 1,043 Posted March 28, 2011 Eh, I thought they were doing what they did last year with that one game featuring the champs was on the night before. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tridentdawgpound 1,043 Posted March 30, 2011 C'mon people. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sarge+ 3,436 Posted March 30, 2011 AL East 1. Red Sox 2. Yankees* 3. Rays 4. Orioles 5. Blue Jays AL Central: 1. Twins 2. White Sox 3. Tigers 4. Royals 5. Indians AL West: 1. Rangers 2. Angels 3. A's 4. Mariners NL East: 1. Braves 2. Phillies* 3. Mets 4. Marlins 5. Nationals NL Central: 1. Brewers 2. Cardinals 3. Reds 4. Pirates 5. Cubs 6. Astros NL West: 1. Giants 2. Dodgers 3. Rockies 4. Padres 5. Diamondbacks World Series: Giants over Red Sox Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SteVo+ 3,702 Posted March 30, 2011 I'll post mine tonight when I get off work. Or something. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BwareDWare94 723 Posted March 30, 2011 Thank you, Sarge, for being sensible enough to realize that the Twins will repeat. No way in Hell the ChiSox take the AL Central. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SteVo+ 3,702 Posted March 31, 2011 AL East 1. Red Sox 2. Yankees (WC) 3. Rays 4. Blue Jays 5. Orioles Red Sox are the best team in baseball on paper, and if they avoid injuries this year, they'll be on top of the East again. The Yankees may have starting pitching issues, but their lineup will put them in the playoffs. As for the Rays, as much as I want to see them fall to 4th or worse, their pitching will prevent that from happening. AL Central 1. Twins 2. White Sox 3. Tigers 4. Royals 5. Indians Gonna be another close race at the top, but I just can't see the Twins losing in the end. This could easily come down to who makes a bigger move at the trade deadline. AL West 1. Rangers 2. Athletics 3. Angels 4. Mariners I really want to call the A's to win the division this year because I really like them, but I don't think they'll get it done. Texas is too good. They will be close, however. Book it. NL East 1. Phillies 2. Braves (WC) 3. Marlins 4. Mets 5. Nationals The Phillies are probably not going to dominate everybody this year because they'll have lineup issues, but I can't see them not winning the division with their starting pitching. Also, don't sleep on the Marlins. They have a lot of young talent and could be contenders if their bullpen improves. NL Central 1. Reds 2. Cardinals 3. Brewers 4. Cubs 5. Astros 6. Pirates There is a lot up in the air in this division, so I feel weird about making such a seemingly gutless prediction, though it is my gut that tells me the Brewers aren't quite there yet--even after acquiring Greinke--and the Cubs will still be the Cubs. The Machine will carry the Cardinals the best he can but it won't be enough. I really like the Reds; they're gritty and know what it takes to win. NL West 1. Rockies 2. Giants 3. Dodgers 4. Padres 5. Diamondbacks So here's my surprising division winner of the year. (Last year it was the Rangers winning the AL West, by the way.) This is slightly homerish, as I've always liked the Rockies, but I think that second half surge you saw from them last year will be a full dosage this year. AL Cy Young: Justin Verlander AL MVP: Adrian Gonzalez NL Cy Young: Josh Johnson NL MVP: Albert Pujols Divisional Series Red Sox > Rangers Yankees > Twins Rockies > Phillies Braves > Reds Championship Series Red Sox > Yankees Rockies > Braves World Series Red Sox > Rockies Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bangy 19 Posted March 31, 2011 AL East 1. Yankees 2. Red Sox 3. Rays 4. Orioles 5. Blue Jays AL Central: 1. Twins 2. White Sox 3. Tigers 4. Royals 5. Indians AL West: 1. Rangers 2. Mariners 3. Angels 4. A's NL East: 1. Braves 2. Phillies* 3. Marlins 4. Mets 5. Nationals NL Central: 1. Brewers 2. Reds 3. Cardinals 4. Pirates 5. Astros 6. Cubs NL West: 1. Giants 2. Rockies 3. Dodgers 4. Padres 5. Diamondbacks Rangers > Yankees Red Sox > Twins Brewers > Braves Giants > Phillies Red Sox > Rangers Giants > Brewers Giants > Red Sox Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
seanbrock 1,684 Posted March 31, 2011 (edited) AL East 1. Red Sox 2. Yankees 3. Rays 4. Orioles 5. Blue Jays AL Central: 1. Twins 2. Tigers 3. White Sox 4. Royals 5. Indians AL West: 1. Rangers 2. Mariners 3. Angels 4. A's NL East: 1. Phillies 2. Braves 3. Marlins 4. Mets 5. Nationals NL Central: 1. Brewers 2. Reds 3. Cardinals 4. Pirates 5. Astros 6. Cubs NL West: 1. Giants 2. Rockies* 3. Dodgers 4. Padres 5. Diamondbacks Rangers > Tigers Red Sox > Twins Phillies > Rockies Giants < Brewers Red Sox > Rangers Phillies > Brewers Phillies > Red Sox Can't bet against my Phils. Especially not this year. Call me a homer if you will. Edited April 8, 2011 by seanbrock Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bangy 19 Posted March 31, 2011 Well I think that the Chi Sox may be a very big surprise this season, they have been close the last two and acquiring Dunn and a few others they have not had a lot of hype on them this pre season Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BwareDWare94 723 Posted March 31, 2011 Well I think that the Chi Sox may be a very big surprise this season, they have been close the last two and acquiring Dunn and a few others they have not had a lot of hype on them this pre season Mornea and Mauer will dominate the Central if they stay healthy. Their supporting cast is very underrated. MANY MANY hitters in that lineup with plenty of back up wham in the dugout. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bangy 19 Posted April 2, 2011 Mornea and Mauer will dominate the Central if they stay healthy. Their supporting cast is very underrated. MANY MANY hitters in that lineup with plenty of back up wham in the dugout. The exact same thing can be said about the White Sox though, we got Quinten, Dunn and Konerko as a power bats with Pierre and Beckham in support I would say the depth is better with the ChiSox imo. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FIDDYDEUCE 81 Posted April 2, 2011 AL East 1. Red Sox 2. Yankees* 3. Orioles 4. Rays 5. Blue Jays AL Central: 1. Twins 2. White Sox 3. Tigers 4. Indians 5. Royals AL West: 1. Rangers 2. Angels 3. A's 4. Mariners NL East: 1. Phillies 2. Braves* 3. Nationals 4. Marlins 5. Mets NL Central: 1. Brewers 2. Cardinals 3. Reds 4. Cubs 5. Astros 6. Pirates NL West: 1. Giants 2. Dodgers 3. Rockies 4. Padres 5. Diamondbacks World Series: Braves over Red Sox :wink: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WindyCitySports 407 Posted April 3, 2011 (edited) AL East 1. Red Sox 2. Yankees 3. Rays 4. Jays 5. Orioles AL Central: 1. Twins 2. White Sox 3. Tigers 4. Royals 5. Indians AL West: 1. Angels 2. Rangers 3. A's 4. Mariners NL East: 1. Phillies 2. Braves 3. Nationals 4. Mets 5. Marlins NL Central: 1. Reds 2. Brewers 3. Cubs 4. Cardinals 5. Astros 6. Pirates NL West: 1. Giants 2. Dodgers 3. Padres 4. Rockies 5. Diamondbacks Wild Cards: Brewers and White Sox World Series: Phillies over Red Sox Edited April 3, 2011 by WindyCitySports Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sarge+ 3,436 Posted April 3, 2011 lol Cubs 3rd in the division. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bangy 19 Posted April 3, 2011 Im not just sayin this just because I hate the Cubs but there is no way the Cards finish 4th and you finish 3rd. With the preseason you hate it will be between you and the Stros for last place Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
seanbrock 1,684 Posted April 8, 2011 I'll add my awards prediction too. AL MVP- Miguel Cabrerra, He's hitting between Ordonez and VMart now. He could be even better than last year in which he had an MVP Caliber season. NL MVP- Albert Pujols, I can't go against El Hombre in a contract year. I can't and I won't. AL CY Young- David Price, He probably won't get the wins he did last year, but there's every reason to believe this guy can get even better which is scary to think about NL Cy Young- Roy Halladay, The guy is a machine. He pitches the most innings, he makes the least amount of mistakes and he's as talented as anyone on top of all that. He's the best pitcher in baseball AL Rookie of The Year- Michael Pineda, I like his chances because he's going to get his playing time but on a team with some talent in their line up to protect him and feed him NL Rookie of The Year- Aroldis Chapman, This guy throws a fastball that averages 99mph? Christ AL Comeback Player of The Year- Dustin Pedroia, If this guy is healthy this year he's going to lead the Red Sox and be a very productive player all year long. NL Comeback Player of The Year- Aramis Ramirez, I just don't see him sucking as much as he did last year. I think he comes back in a big way AL Manager of The Year- Jim Leyland, The Tigers are going to hit this year and hit very well. I think Leyland leads them back to the playoffs in a stacked AL and wins the award. NL Manager of The Year- Charlie Manuel, maybe this is a homer pick, but the guy has totally turned the Phillies around since he's been here and didn't get a lot of credit for holding that team together last year and taking them to another division title and the leagues best record. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wacko4Flacco61 355 Posted April 8, 2011 (edited) AL East YANKEES AL Central: WHITE SOX AL West: RANGERS Wild Card: ORIOLES NL East: PHILLIES NL Central: REDS NL West: GIANTS Wildcard: DODGERS World Series: Orioles over Giants Edited April 8, 2011 by Wacko4Flacco61 1 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bangy 19 Posted April 9, 2011 (edited) I wont neg this just because he has the Chi Sox to win the AL Central and like a fucking noob I + him by mistake but it's ok though because I negged him elsewhere =D Edited April 9, 2011 by Rodgers2Driver Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wacko4Flacco61 355 Posted April 9, 2011 Well the Twins are not looking like the team they were. Tigers playing sloppy ball. So who else would win that divison? Right the Chi Sox. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jackhammerslam 17 Posted May 9, 2011 Yawning at all the Rays predictions thus far. Money doesn't buy brains, Yankees and Red Sox. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bay 2,003 Posted May 9, 2011 AL Rookie of The Year- Michael Pineda, I like his chances because he's going to get his playing time but on a team with some talent in their line up to protect him and feed him Good call. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
