MLB Predictions

 
Since baseball is my favorite sport and I consider myself a pretty knowledgeable fan I thought I would throw out my predictions for the season division by division.  With little dialog just predictions and gut feelings.  AL East I still like Boston to win the division but Toronto and Tampa Bay have some tools in place to make a run.  The Yankees will always be in the picture but their pitching is suspect right now. 1.  Boston 2/3 Toronto/Yankees 4. Tampa Bay 5. Baltimore   Sleeper - Tampa  AL Central This is a extremely tough division to call, 3 teams could easily win it and Kansas City isn't a minor league team any more. 1. Detroit 2. Cleveland  3/4 Kansas City/Chicago 5. Twins Sleeper - Kansas City AL West Anaheim(or whatever)has dominated this division of late but I think their pieces aren't exactly in place yet, we'll see if they get back in it by season's end.  Texas has added some pop but I still question their pitching. 1. Seattle ... [link]

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