Playoff Predictions:
National League:
Cubs - have been the best team in the NL the entire season and there is no reason why they shouldn't be in the World Series as the NL representative.
Dodgers - dangerous with Manny but their pitching is very suspect. I'll be rooting for the Dodgers because Manny is entertaining and I might as well root for Torre (even though I was for him getting fired from NY).
Phillies - could compete with the Cubs because of their potent offense and Cole Hamels.
Brewers - Sabathia will not be ready for Game 1 which means they are not winning the series. Sheets is hurt and the bullpen is not that good.
NLDS Predictions:
Cubs over Dodgers in 4
Phillies over Brewers in 5
NLCS:
Cubs over Phillies in 6
American League:
Angels - best and most complete team in baseball all year. They got what they needed (a bat) in Mark Texeira, have excellent starting pitching and the best bullpen in baseball. Their playoff nemesis is Boston but they are 9-1 vs. the Red Sox this year.
Red Sox - Beckett isn't starting until Game 3 and is not 100%. Offense is not the same without Manny.
Rays - showed great resiliency in September by holding of the Red Sox for the Division. Were great at home this year and have two very good top of the rotation starting pitchers.
Twins/White Sox - Both teams are hot and will be good competition for the Rays. Experience will help.
ALDS Predictions:
Angels over Red Sox in 5
Twins/White Sox over Rays in 5
ALCS:
Angels over Twins/White Sox in 6
WORLD SERIES:
CUBS over ANGELS in 7
Logic tells me that the Angels are the better team and will win the championship. However, we've seen over the past few years that the best team does not always win the championship (see 2007 football Giants). I just have a feeling about the Cubs this year. In the last few years the White Sox and Red Sox won the World Series. If they can do it, so can the Cubs.
Monday, September 29, 2008
METS - My Entire Team Sucks
Did you enjoy the "Shea Goodbye Ceremony" after the MUTS lost and during the tine the Brewers clinched the Wild Card? I know I did!!!
What an absolute disgrace. During the last three years of Shea Stadium, 3 games stand out:
1. The Mets all but locked up a World Series berth after Endy Chavez made one of the greatest catches/double plays in MLB history. The memory: Beltran striking out looking to end the game.
2. Glavine gives up 7 runs in the first inning - MUTS lose the division on the last day of the season.
3. MUTS atrocious bullpen gives up back to back HR and they lose a playoff berth on the last day of the season...AGAIN! How is that even possible?
I know the MUTS bullpen is bad but the offense deserves just as much of the blame. They could not hit with runners on base during the final homestand and went out quietly into the night yesterday. Sounds familiar.
I hope MUTS fans like Manny Ramirez/Bobby Abreau as their corner outfielder. And guess who just got quite wealthy? 4 letters: K-ROD.
What an absolute disgrace. During the last three years of Shea Stadium, 3 games stand out:
1. The Mets all but locked up a World Series berth after Endy Chavez made one of the greatest catches/double plays in MLB history. The memory: Beltran striking out looking to end the game.
2. Glavine gives up 7 runs in the first inning - MUTS lose the division on the last day of the season.
3. MUTS atrocious bullpen gives up back to back HR and they lose a playoff berth on the last day of the season...AGAIN! How is that even possible?
I know the MUTS bullpen is bad but the offense deserves just as much of the blame. They could not hit with runners on base during the final homestand and went out quietly into the night yesterday. Sounds familiar.
I hope MUTS fans like Manny Ramirez/Bobby Abreau as their corner outfielder. And guess who just got quite wealthy? 4 letters: K-ROD.
NFL - Week 4
Did not make my picks this week but a few thoughts:
HUGE win on the road for Redskins. I knocked this team after their Week 1 disgrace but they have bounced back nicely and have turned it on offensively. Dallas' secondary got beat several times yesterday and Romo threw another bad interception.
I know they played the Rams but after trailing 14-6, the Bills just turned on the jets and won in a rout to improve to 4-0 for the first time since the early 90's.
Speaking of Jets, before the season I predicted they would be 1-2 going into yesterday's game and it would be a must win game for them going into the bye week. Not only did the Jets win but Favre showed signs of brilliance throwing 6 TD passes. More importantly, if he shows he can do that the team will rally around him. The schedule after the bye week gets very light and it looks bright for the Jets.
4-0 for the Titans who own the best defense in the league. Kerry Collins is a big improvement over Young and Chris Johnson is a stud rookie (rookie of the year?)
The 3-1 (should be 1-3) Broncos have a horrible defense and allowed 33 points to the lowly Chiefs (and 198 yards on the ground to Larry Johnson). The Broncos offense is dangerous with Marshall but they don't have a running game and the defense flat out stinks. They were lucky to beat the Chargers and Saints and deserve to be 1-3.
Drew Brees is going to throw for 4,500 (maybe 5,000 yards) and be the league MVP.
Welcome back to earth Aaron Rodgers. The GB offensively line didn't help out as Rodgers was pressured all day long. The defense didn't help him either.
Big game tonight for Baltimore. With all the injuries to the Steelers i think Baltimore can win even though they rarely do in Pittsburgh.
HUGE win on the road for Redskins. I knocked this team after their Week 1 disgrace but they have bounced back nicely and have turned it on offensively. Dallas' secondary got beat several times yesterday and Romo threw another bad interception.
I know they played the Rams but after trailing 14-6, the Bills just turned on the jets and won in a rout to improve to 4-0 for the first time since the early 90's.
Speaking of Jets, before the season I predicted they would be 1-2 going into yesterday's game and it would be a must win game for them going into the bye week. Not only did the Jets win but Favre showed signs of brilliance throwing 6 TD passes. More importantly, if he shows he can do that the team will rally around him. The schedule after the bye week gets very light and it looks bright for the Jets.
4-0 for the Titans who own the best defense in the league. Kerry Collins is a big improvement over Young and Chris Johnson is a stud rookie (rookie of the year?)
The 3-1 (should be 1-3) Broncos have a horrible defense and allowed 33 points to the lowly Chiefs (and 198 yards on the ground to Larry Johnson). The Broncos offense is dangerous with Marshall but they don't have a running game and the defense flat out stinks. They were lucky to beat the Chargers and Saints and deserve to be 1-3.
Drew Brees is going to throw for 4,500 (maybe 5,000 yards) and be the league MVP.
Welcome back to earth Aaron Rodgers. The GB offensively line didn't help out as Rodgers was pressured all day long. The defense didn't help him either.
Big game tonight for Baltimore. With all the injuries to the Steelers i think Baltimore can win even though they rarely do in Pittsburgh.
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