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2008 MLB predictions

Discussion in 'MLB - Baseball Forum' started by LRBaseballer, Jan 13, 2008.

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  1. Jan 13, 2008 at 11:01 AM #1
    LRBaseballer

    LRBaseballer GO CUBS GO!

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    NL East
    1. New York
    2. Philadelphia
    3. Atlanta
    4. Washington
    5. Florida

    NL Central
    1. Chicago
    2. Milwaukee
    3. Houston
    4. Cincinnati
    5. St. Louis
    6. Pittsburgh

    NL West
    1. Los Angeles
    2. Arizona
    3. San Diego
    4. Colorado
    5. San Francisco

    Wild Card
    Arizona

    AL East
    1. Boston
    2. New York
    3. Toronto
    4. Baltimore
    5. Tampa Bay

    AL Central
    1. Detroit
    2. Cleveland
    3. Minnesota
    4. Kansas City
    5. Chicago

    AL West
    1. Los Angeles
    2. Seattle
    3. Oakland
    4. Texas

    Wild Card
    New York

    NL MVP: Alfonso Soriano
    AL MVP: Manny Ramirez

    NL ROTY: Kosuke Fukudome
    AL ROTY: not sure

    NL Cy Young: Jake Peavy
    AL Cy Young: Josh Beckett

    anyone got anything?
     
  2. Jan 13, 2008 at 2:37 PM #2
    sds70

    sds70 'King Kong Ain't Got **** On Me!!!!!'

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    Devils Ray . . EEEEEEEEEEEERRRRRRRRRRRRrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr, R-A-Y-S will continue to suck . . . Marlins will be the worst team in MLB. But they will finally get the state/local funds needed to build their new Ballpark at the soon to be torn down Orange Bowl site :) :) . . . Mets win the World Series in their last year at Shea.
     
  3. Jan 13, 2008 at 4:52 PM #3
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    Not bad but I don't see the Mucking Fets winning the east unless they pick up a couple starting pitchers. That choke job last year will be hard to get over IMO.
     
  4. Jan 13, 2008 at 5:18 PM #4
    Collin

    Collin soap and water

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    A.L. East:
    Boston Red Sox - Ridiculously good.
    New York Yankees - Pitching will be up and down.
    Tampa Bay Rays - They now have the pitching to be competitive.
    Toronto Blue Jays- Pitching looks strong, but that lineup is weak.
    Baltimore Orioles - *sigh*

    A.L. Central:
    Detroit Tigers - Still some questions in the rotation and bullpen.
    Cleveland Indians - Carmona may regress, and Sabathia is their only other strong starter.
    Chicago White Sox - I actually like the moves they've made.
    Minnesota Twins - They become mediocre once Santana and Nathan get traded.
    Kansas City Royals - Still years away.

    A.L. West:
    Anaheim Angels - Biggest fish in a small pond.
    Seattle Mariners - Pretty solid across the board.
    Texas Rangers - Still not pitching.
    Oakland Athletics - Rebuilding year.

    N.L. East:
    Philadelphia Phillies - Myers is back where he belongs.
    Atlanta Braves - Glavine and James will be important.
    New York Mets - Everything changes if they get Santana.
    Florida Marlins - They do have talent.
    Washington Nationals - I don't like their pitchers or hitters aside from Zimmerman.

    N.L. Central:
    Milwaukee Brewers - Now ready for prime time.
    Chicago Cubs - Strong lineup, but questions at the back of the rotation.
    Cincinnati Reds - The bullpen is improved.
    Houston Astros - High profile trades won't make much difference.
    St. Louis Cardinals - Pujols, Carpenter, and what else?
    Pittsburgh Pirates - Sucks to be a Pirates fan.

    N.L. West:
    Arizona Diamondbacks - If Randy Johnson can stay healthy, their staff is awesome.
    Los Angeles Dodgers - They have potential across the board.
    San Diego Padres - Solid, but they still need more hitting.
    Colorado Rockies - Great story but won't repeat.
    San Francisco Giants - Potentially the worst lineup in history.


    A.L. MVP - Alex Rodriguez
    N.L. MVP - Chase Utley
    A.L. Cy Young - Johan Santana
    N.L. Cy Young - Jake Peavy
    A.L. RoY - Evan Longoria
    N.L. RoY - Jay Bruce
     
  5. Jan 13, 2008 at 5:52 PM #5
    LRBaseballer

    LRBaseballer GO CUBS GO!

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    I have to say colon....not bad. I don't completely disagree with your predictions. And you made a good point about the cubs having some BIG BIG questions at the back of the rotation, as Dumpster could make Larry Rothschild look like a moron. I hope that the Cubs are able to get a decent free agent pitcher, but who knows.
     
  6. Jan 17, 2008 at 5:08 PM #6
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    LRBaseballer.............you are obviously a disillusioned Cubs fan.......
     
  7. Jan 17, 2008 at 5:48 PM #7
    Franchise

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    close thread, perfect prediction. can't disagree with any of that.
     
  8. Jan 18, 2008 at 9:05 PM #8
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    Indians only have one solid starter??? Carmona, Westbrook, Byrd, Sabathia, Laffey

    2008 MLB Predictions

    American League

    West

    1. Angels 91-71
    2. Mariners 82-80
    3. Rangers 74-88
    4. Athletics 71-91

    Central
    1. Indians 97-65
    2. *Tigers 94-68
    3. White Sox 89-73
    4. Royals 74-88
    5. Twins 73-89

    East
    1. Red Sox 97-65
    2. Yankees 91-71
    3. Blue Jays 81-81
    4. Rays 76-86
    5. Orioles 68-94

    * = Wild Card Winner


    2008 MLB Predictions



    National League​


    West

    1. Dodgers 89-73
    2. Padres 87-75
    3. D-backs 86-76
    4. Rockies 84-78
    5. Giants 70-92

    Central

    1. Cubs 92-70
    2. Brewers 87-75
    3. Astros 85-77
    4. Reds 78-84
    5. Pirates 74-87
    6. Cardinals 67-95

    East
    1. Mets 93-69
    2. *Braves 90-72
    3. Phillies 88-74
    4. Nationals 78-84
    5. Marlins 68-94

    Playoffs
    Indians over Angels 3-1 Dodgers over Braves 3-2
    Tigers over Red Sox 3-2 Mets over Cubs 3-2

    Indians over Tigers 4-3 Mets over Dodgers 4-3

    World Series: Indians over Mets 4-2​
     
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  9. Jan 18, 2008 at 11:06 PM #9
    LRBaseballer

    LRBaseballer GO CUBS GO!

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    why? because I picked the cubbies? or because I picked soriano for MVP?

    I really think the cubs will win the division, hope Soriano will get MVP and honestly, Fukudome will be the best rookie, probably.

    then again....you are right. But how can you be a cubs fan without being disillusioned?
     
  10. Jan 19, 2008 at 11:04 AM #10
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    I said "strong," not solid. Byrd is ok and Westbrook is decent, but neither of those guys are anything special. Getting Adam Miller up to the bigs and pitching well would be huge, but I don't see that happening in '08. He'll get there, but probably take some time to adjust. And I'm just not ready to believe in Carmona yet. Hell, you guys better get that Sabathia deal done. If he reaches the open market, you're screwed.
     
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