MLB Season Predictions

 
, this team could also win the division. But like with Ben Sheets and Roy Halladay of the Blue Jays, the chances of that are slim. Another great race in the West will be going on all season long. 4 th : Los Angeles Dodgers (80-85 wins) Maybe there is something bad going on in Los Angeles. This team has also been bitten with the injury bug, only for them it is their infield. Lack of a good farm system might make for a rough beginning of the season they will not recover from. But at least Joe Torre does not have to deal with George anymore. 5 th : San Francisco Giants (65-70 wins) The best part about the Giants is that steroid king Barry Bonds is no longer on the team. Other than that, things are looking grim. I hear I am up for the starting third base job, I will keep people updated on that. AL Wildcard: Detroit Tigers because of the 1927 Yankee replica offense NL Wildcard: San Diego Padres with one of the best rotations in baseball World Series Prediction: Philadelphia ... [link]

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