Chicago White Sox
The White Sox will have a solid hitting lineup led by CF Yuel Andujar has averaged 40 homeruns and 103 RBI's his first two years in the Majors. The sox also brought up last year Evan Henry and Yuumeiro Owen that hit .294 and .270 in their first year. The Sox have the luxury of platooning two very good catchers in Lew Ginter and Slick Schumpert who hit .280 and .339. The club also added Evereth Enriquez as a free agent who will play all outfield positions. The White Sox pitching is still a concern but have D.T. Obermueller who had 30/33 saves last season. The ace of the staff is Xavier Russell 14-9 and has 2nd year startes Mike Seaver 4-3 and Darrel Swan 5-11 who should seee improvement this season. The pitching FA aquisitions were Osvaldo Torcato and Dustin Peters. The white Sox look to the future of 5 great pitching prospects to go with the current lineup.
Minnesota Twins
The Twins will concentrate on trying to solidify my bullpen with the addition of 3 RP. SP was a huge disappointment last year -Robert Kielty was a bust and also let Eduardo Sanchez go. Minnesota is trying to add 1 more SP via FA or trade to bridge the youth coming up.
Re-upping Kirkland to a not too bad extension was my key transaction. Outlook is to avoid 100 losses as my offence tries to steal games and I try to re-build the pitching staff while working in some kids over the course of the year.
Monday, June 20, 2011
AL East Preview
Baltimore Orioles
Key player added- Efrain Grissom
Key player lost- Reid Gold
Key transaction- (ultimately...the trade for Hersh Baxter from Cincinati was my "big deal" and the "domino" (and main) reason Reid Gold was moved to Atlanta as I needed to free up cash for Baxter's long term deall......it may ultimately be my team's demise as I really wasn't expecting the veto).
So, if we are talking about transactions that actually didn't get vetoed...then the trade of Reid Gold to Atlanta was our key tranaction as it gives the Orioles the financial flexibilty needed for the next four seasons, but most importantly, we added three very good and underrated ML prospects that will help the Orioles long after Reid Gold decides to hang up his cleats.
Season #4 Outlook- The Orioles still consider themselves the team to beat in the AL East. We still have a potent offensive team with a good mix of veterans and youngsters alike.
We are slick-fielding and have the best bullpen in the league. If there is a weakness, it's the back end of our rotation as there is a drop-off in talent after our top-three starting pitchers.
If the team takes a turn for the worse and doesn't produce this season, you may see a "fire sale" as 3 key veterans Glenn Aspromonte , Pascual Mendez , Philip Price are in their contract year and several other key players are arbitration eligable next season. Anything less then the playoffs will be a major dissapointment.
Boston Red Sox
Additioins: Huang (will DH) Pride (SP) Stafford (RP) Lockwood Cohen (LF) Ordonez (RP) Promte Kerr
Released: Lemke Walsh
FA that left - Thompon and Owen
Cleveland Indians
Jolbert Mendoza - CF - was my key player lost
Yovani Johnson - C - key player added
Albert Fernandez - SP - key Rookie
Biggest move is having Fausto Bennett for a full season from a trade last year. If the SP holds together, the team should be in good shape. Decent depth is available on the hitting side, but we'll need to have consistency in the rotation to do anything good this year.
Not alot of movement on my team between years.
Key player added- Efrain Grissom
Key player lost- Reid Gold
Key transaction- (ultimately...the trade for Hersh Baxter from Cincinati was my "big deal" and the "domino" (and main) reason Reid Gold was moved to Atlanta as I needed to free up cash for Baxter's long term deall......it may ultimately be my team's demise as I really wasn't expecting the veto).
So, if we are talking about transactions that actually didn't get vetoed...then the trade of Reid Gold to Atlanta was our key tranaction as it gives the Orioles the financial flexibilty needed for the next four seasons, but most importantly, we added three very good and underrated ML prospects that will help the Orioles long after Reid Gold decides to hang up his cleats.
Season #4 Outlook- The Orioles still consider themselves the team to beat in the AL East. We still have a potent offensive team with a good mix of veterans and youngsters alike.
We are slick-fielding and have the best bullpen in the league. If there is a weakness, it's the back end of our rotation as there is a drop-off in talent after our top-three starting pitchers.
If the team takes a turn for the worse and doesn't produce this season, you may see a "fire sale" as 3 key veterans Glenn Aspromonte , Pascual Mendez , Philip Price are in their contract year and several other key players are arbitration eligable next season. Anything less then the playoffs will be a major dissapointment.
Boston Red Sox
Additioins: Huang (will DH) Pride (SP) Stafford (RP) Lockwood Cohen (LF) Ordonez (RP) Promte Kerr
Released: Lemke Walsh
FA that left - Thompon and Owen
Cleveland Indians
Jolbert Mendoza - CF - was my key player lost
Yovani Johnson - C - key player added
Albert Fernandez - SP - key Rookie
Biggest move is having Fausto Bennett for a full season from a trade last year. If the SP holds together, the team should be in good shape. Decent depth is available on the hitting side, but we'll need to have consistency in the rotation to do anything good this year.
Not alot of movement on my team between years.
Saturday, June 18, 2011
NL North Preview
Cincinnati Reds
Key Losses: CF Hersh Baxter (trade), CF Everth Henriquez (free agency), RHP Juan Martinez (free agency), C Buzz Meadows
Key Addition: LHP Dennis Maduro
Season 4 Outlook: Many fans in Cincinnati were upset to see some of the star players leave the Ohio River area. The Reds are forecasted to be an average team with some holes to fill at 2B and CF. Many feel that the Reds will be sellers during the July trade deadline with RHPs Doc Patterson and Joe Hannity being the most likely causalities if any other team has the money and the courage to take on their large salaries.
Franchise Outlook: Although many Cincinnati fans don’t want to hear it, the Reds are looking at a rebuild. The Reds lost two Type A free agents and one Type B and so will be looking to rebuild with two first round draft picks, three supplemental round choices, and two second round selections; the highest being 19th overall. The Reds front office staff realizes that they have a lot of scouting to do in order to receive the absolute best payoff with the low budget they have ($8M college, $13M high school).
Bottom-line: Look for the Reds to be an average team in season 4. They will continue to rebuild in forthcoming seasons, spending more money on scouting and less on payroll. The draft will be critical this season and in the next few seasons with a few more Type A and Type B free agents to come. ML favorites like RHPs Doc Patterson, Joe Hannity and 1B Tomas Rojas could be traded as well. Expect the Reds to become irrelevant until season 7 or 8.
Milwaukee Brewers
My offseason was quite tame. I lost nobody of importance, and signed nobody of importance. My only important transactions were the promotions of Gerardo Castro and Byron Mashore from AAA, along with the Rule V selection of Guillermo Martin from the Blue Jays. All three are pitchers who will get a fair number of innings this season. As for an outlook/prediction, this is essentially the same team that has been playing .500 for the last three seasons. Unless something crazy happens, or I make a big trade, we'll be a .500 team and miss the playoffs yet again this season.
Montreal Expos
Key Player Added : None
Key Player Lost : None
Key Transaction: No major transaction
Rookies: None
Outlook: The team is almost the same from last season. The Expos still have the same pitching rotation, Rabbit Mauer, Daniel Ratliff, Art Harvey, Bob Richards and Buzz Epstein. In the playoffs of the last season, Mauer and Ratliff were very impressive and we hope that they will be as good this season. Epstein should be better since his control and split have improved in the offseason.
Terrence Fonville has shown great numbers in his first season in the bigs. He was second in saves with 49, and he has kept an ERA of 2.01. Fonville still have the closer job for the Expos.
For the positions players, Hector Colome may be use in the clean up spot since he hit 51 home runs last season. Peter Yamamoto did very well as a rookie, and we are hoping more from him this season. Also, Charles Suzuki was promoted in the mid season to replace injured Sherry Merrick. Merrick is back, and Suzuki will stay with the team and play at second base. This is the main reason why the Expos traded Maverick Rivera for a young prospect.
Montreal won his first world series, and they are looking for another title. Therefore, there is other teams who want the same thing. Many of them have already moved to acquire some great players.
Also, we are looking to play against Atlanta in the playoffs because we need to prove to all the Expos fans that we can beat them. This is becoming personal.
Philadelphia Phillies
Key Player Additions: Jack Meadows(trade from KC) and SetUp/Closer Frank Fujiwara (Trade from LAD)
Key Players lost: 2B Prince Hernandez(Trade to Boston), 2B Huston Hill (FA signing by LAA)
Rookie Outlook: OF Bob Scoroposki and SetUp/Closer Del Carrasco
Outlook: The Phillies are looking to get back into the division race with Fujiwara and Carrasco joining the back end of the bullpen and former MVP Jack Meadows coming in to the lead an Offense that already featured MVP candidate Les Milner together they are hoping to bring a ring to the city of brotherly love.
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Key Losses: CF Hersh Baxter (trade), CF Everth Henriquez (free agency), RHP Juan Martinez (free agency), C Buzz Meadows
Key Addition: LHP Dennis Maduro
Season 4 Outlook: Many fans in Cincinnati were upset to see some of the star players leave the Ohio River area. The Reds are forecasted to be an average team with some holes to fill at 2B and CF. Many feel that the Reds will be sellers during the July trade deadline with RHPs Doc Patterson and Joe Hannity being the most likely causalities if any other team has the money and the courage to take on their large salaries.
Franchise Outlook: Although many Cincinnati fans don’t want to hear it, the Reds are looking at a rebuild. The Reds lost two Type A free agents and one Type B and so will be looking to rebuild with two first round draft picks, three supplemental round choices, and two second round selections; the highest being 19th overall. The Reds front office staff realizes that they have a lot of scouting to do in order to receive the absolute best payoff with the low budget they have ($8M college, $13M high school).
Bottom-line: Look for the Reds to be an average team in season 4. They will continue to rebuild in forthcoming seasons, spending more money on scouting and less on payroll. The draft will be critical this season and in the next few seasons with a few more Type A and Type B free agents to come. ML favorites like RHPs Doc Patterson, Joe Hannity and 1B Tomas Rojas could be traded as well. Expect the Reds to become irrelevant until season 7 or 8.
Milwaukee Brewers
My offseason was quite tame. I lost nobody of importance, and signed nobody of importance. My only important transactions were the promotions of Gerardo Castro and Byron Mashore from AAA, along with the Rule V selection of Guillermo Martin from the Blue Jays. All three are pitchers who will get a fair number of innings this season. As for an outlook/prediction, this is essentially the same team that has been playing .500 for the last three seasons. Unless something crazy happens, or I make a big trade, we'll be a .500 team and miss the playoffs yet again this season.
Montreal Expos
Key Player Added : None
Key Player Lost : None
Key Transaction: No major transaction
Rookies: None
Outlook: The team is almost the same from last season. The Expos still have the same pitching rotation, Rabbit Mauer, Daniel Ratliff, Art Harvey, Bob Richards and Buzz Epstein. In the playoffs of the last season, Mauer and Ratliff were very impressive and we hope that they will be as good this season. Epstein should be better since his control and split have improved in the offseason.
Terrence Fonville has shown great numbers in his first season in the bigs. He was second in saves with 49, and he has kept an ERA of 2.01. Fonville still have the closer job for the Expos.
For the positions players, Hector Colome may be use in the clean up spot since he hit 51 home runs last season. Peter Yamamoto did very well as a rookie, and we are hoping more from him this season. Also, Charles Suzuki was promoted in the mid season to replace injured Sherry Merrick. Merrick is back, and Suzuki will stay with the team and play at second base. This is the main reason why the Expos traded Maverick Rivera for a young prospect.
Montreal won his first world series, and they are looking for another title. Therefore, there is other teams who want the same thing. Many of them have already moved to acquire some great players.
Also, we are looking to play against Atlanta in the playoffs because we need to prove to all the Expos fans that we can beat them. This is becoming personal.
Philadelphia Phillies
Key Player Additions: Jack Meadows(trade from KC) and SetUp/Closer Frank Fujiwara (Trade from LAD)
Key Players lost: 2B Prince Hernandez(Trade to Boston), 2B Huston Hill (FA signing by LAA)
Rookie Outlook: OF Bob Scoroposki and SetUp/Closer Del Carrasco
Outlook: The Phillies are looking to get back into the division race with Fujiwara and Carrasco joining the back end of the bullpen and former MVP Jack Meadows coming in to the lead an Offense that already featured MVP candidate Les Milner together they are hoping to bring a ring to the city of brotherly love.
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Friday, June 17, 2011
NL West Preview
Arizona Diamondbacks
Key Additions (ML) - Don Takada (C from Oak)-will provide a much needed big bat even though his defense isn't the greatest. Was an All-star last year. May play 1B for me this year.
Key Losses (ML) - Tony Torres (OF). His proj/ratings show him to be a career minor leaguer, but all he's done is crush ML pitching. I may regret letting TT go.
Willie Park (1B) - hasn't lived up to the hype.. Coming off major injury last year and headed to arbitration = needed to go..
Key Additions (prospects) - Carlos Gandarillas (SP-from LA). Should be in my ML rotation in Season 5. Very happy to add another quality young pitcher to my team.
Key Losses (prospects) - Ivan Roque (#5 overall pick from Season 1 part of Gandarillas trade). Was looking at a ML promotion this year. Has had success in the minors, but as you predicted when he was drafted he's likely only a LF and not a 2B due to his sub-par glove. LF are easy to find SP aren't. That was my thinking.
Season 4 Outlook - The D-backs improved 17 gms from Season 2 to Season 3. Lost too many games early on from a terrible bullpen and a very young SP rotation. Promoted closer Orber Soriano probably a year early to try and keep from hitting the losses limit and just win some games and it paid immediate results. He was one of the best closers in the NL in the 2nd half. The team had an 11-gm and an 8-gm wins streak in the 2nd half so I fee like the D-backs could be a playoff contender in Season 4 if we stay healthy. We dramatically addressed our defensive issues from Seasons 1&2 with free agent signings of Mac Nakamura and Ramon Jang. Both are getting up in age, but their defense was stellar and Jang had an All-star year while winning the Silver Slugger award for SS in the NL.. With young CF Bob Price and proven vet Adam Long at 2B my team was at the top of the defensive stats in the NL and should continue to be that way.
Franchise Outlook - Probably aren't a serious contender this year, but the future looks very bright. I have several highly rated prospects who should arrive in Season 5. A future rotation of Daryle Duffy, Justin Jacquez, Lorenzo Mercado,and Carlos Gandarillas looks very promising though Jacquez and Mercado will never be big inning eaters so my bullpen needs more depth. Orber Soriano and Yamil Calvo makes for a dynamic 8th and 9th inning "closers",
My offensive prospects are just as solid as Murray Dawley, Jacob Munoz,and Yeico Lee should all have great ML careers when they arrive..
- I will have $30m to spend on INT prospects along with the #13 pick in the Amateur draft so expect to see me add 2-5 top rated prospects in Season 4.
Coaching - I budgeted 15m for coaches and currently have the Top 10 bench, hitting and pitching coaches as well as several top coaches in the minors. Gonna overspend on what above average fielding coaches are left, but certainly wish I had a better one already signed.
Los Angeles Dodgers
Key Player Added: RP Cole Simmons
Key Player Lost: RP Frank Fujiwara
Key Transaction: SP Carlos Gandarillas for IF/OF Ivan Roque, RP Jumbo Ramirez and C Damian Lowery
Rookies: SP Stump Stokes and C Ian Dorsey
Outlook for the upcoming season: Looking to improve by at least 10 games. Team defense and pitching have been upgraded from weak points to modest team strengths.
San Diego Padres
The Padres traded for Maverick Rivera to bring some much needed pop to last season's lackluster offense. In a surprising move, they dealt away the Cy Young Award runner up, Stu Morgan, for a minor league pitcher. To compensate for the loss of Morgan, San Diego signed type A free agent Milt Duncan. Only time will tell if that was a smart move.
Look for top prospects Jesus Rodriguez and Phillip French to make an impact on this club, although both are expected to start the year in the minors.
The Padres made it to the NLCS last season and are expecting to represent the NL in the World Series this year. The pitching and defense are top notch and if the hitters can step up the Series is there for the Padres to take.
San Francisco Giants
Not much happening out in the Bay Area. Our only addition of note was the trade for Eli Soto .
We didn't lose anyone of note this season (although Reid Gold coming back to the NL does NOT make me happy). Key Rookie is Catcher Corey Carter , who should add a little offensive punch to the lineup.
As far as season outlook is concerned, SF is in limbo. The team is still competitive enough for the division, but the takeover of LA by santafe, plus San Diego's continued progression will make any success in the NL West hard earned.
Key Additions (ML) - Don Takada (C from Oak)-will provide a much needed big bat even though his defense isn't the greatest. Was an All-star last year. May play 1B for me this year.
Key Losses (ML) - Tony Torres (OF). His proj/ratings show him to be a career minor leaguer, but all he's done is crush ML pitching. I may regret letting TT go.
Willie Park (1B) - hasn't lived up to the hype.. Coming off major injury last year and headed to arbitration = needed to go..
Key Additions (prospects) - Carlos Gandarillas (SP-from LA). Should be in my ML rotation in Season 5. Very happy to add another quality young pitcher to my team.
Key Losses (prospects) - Ivan Roque (#5 overall pick from Season 1 part of Gandarillas trade). Was looking at a ML promotion this year. Has had success in the minors, but as you predicted when he was drafted he's likely only a LF and not a 2B due to his sub-par glove. LF are easy to find SP aren't. That was my thinking.
Season 4 Outlook - The D-backs improved 17 gms from Season 2 to Season 3. Lost too many games early on from a terrible bullpen and a very young SP rotation. Promoted closer Orber Soriano probably a year early to try and keep from hitting the losses limit and just win some games and it paid immediate results. He was one of the best closers in the NL in the 2nd half. The team had an 11-gm and an 8-gm wins streak in the 2nd half so I fee like the D-backs could be a playoff contender in Season 4 if we stay healthy. We dramatically addressed our defensive issues from Seasons 1&2 with free agent signings of Mac Nakamura and Ramon Jang. Both are getting up in age, but their defense was stellar and Jang had an All-star year while winning the Silver Slugger award for SS in the NL.. With young CF Bob Price and proven vet Adam Long at 2B my team was at the top of the defensive stats in the NL and should continue to be that way.
Franchise Outlook - Probably aren't a serious contender this year, but the future looks very bright. I have several highly rated prospects who should arrive in Season 5. A future rotation of Daryle Duffy, Justin Jacquez, Lorenzo Mercado,and Carlos Gandarillas looks very promising though Jacquez and Mercado will never be big inning eaters so my bullpen needs more depth. Orber Soriano and Yamil Calvo makes for a dynamic 8th and 9th inning "closers",
My offensive prospects are just as solid as Murray Dawley, Jacob Munoz,and Yeico Lee should all have great ML careers when they arrive..
- I will have $30m to spend on INT prospects along with the #13 pick in the Amateur draft so expect to see me add 2-5 top rated prospects in Season 4.
Coaching - I budgeted 15m for coaches and currently have the Top 10 bench, hitting and pitching coaches as well as several top coaches in the minors. Gonna overspend on what above average fielding coaches are left, but certainly wish I had a better one already signed.
Los Angeles Dodgers
Key Player Added: RP Cole Simmons
Key Player Lost: RP Frank Fujiwara
Key Transaction: SP Carlos Gandarillas for IF/OF Ivan Roque, RP Jumbo Ramirez and C Damian Lowery
Rookies: SP Stump Stokes and C Ian Dorsey
Outlook for the upcoming season: Looking to improve by at least 10 games. Team defense and pitching have been upgraded from weak points to modest team strengths.
San Diego Padres
The Padres traded for Maverick Rivera to bring some much needed pop to last season's lackluster offense. In a surprising move, they dealt away the Cy Young Award runner up, Stu Morgan, for a minor league pitcher. To compensate for the loss of Morgan, San Diego signed type A free agent Milt Duncan. Only time will tell if that was a smart move.
Look for top prospects Jesus Rodriguez and Phillip French to make an impact on this club, although both are expected to start the year in the minors.
The Padres made it to the NLCS last season and are expecting to represent the NL in the World Series this year. The pitching and defense are top notch and if the hitters can step up the Series is there for the Padres to take.
San Francisco Giants
Not much happening out in the Bay Area. Our only addition of note was the trade for Eli Soto .
We didn't lose anyone of note this season (although Reid Gold coming back to the NL does NOT make me happy). Key Rookie is Catcher Corey Carter , who should add a little offensive punch to the lineup.
As far as season outlook is concerned, SF is in limbo. The team is still competitive enough for the division, but the takeover of LA by santafe, plus San Diego's continued progression will make any success in the NL West hard earned.
Sunday, June 5, 2011
Teams Power Ranking – Season 3
National League
1. Arizona Diamondbacks (+16)
2. Montreal Expos (+15)
2. San Diego Padres (+15)
3. Cincinnati Reds (+10)
4. Washington D.C. Nationals (+9)
5. Atlanta Braves (+5)
6. San Francisco Giants (+2)
7. St. Louis Cardinals (0)
8. Florida Marlins (-2)
8. Houston Astros (-2)
9. Milwaukee Brewers (-6)
10. Chicago Cubs (-6)
11. Los Angeles Dodgers (-11)
12. Philadelphia Phillies (-12)
13. Pittsburgh Pirates (-13)
14. New York Mets (-21)
American League
1. Texas Rangers (+29)
2. New York Yankees (+15)
3. Kansas City Royals (+13)
4. Boston Red Sox (+11)
5. Oakland Athletics (+9)
6. Seattle Mariners (+2)
7. Tampa Bay Rays (+1)
8. Baltimore Orioles (-1)
8. Chicago White Sox (-1)
9. San Juan Tiburones (-2)
10. Minnesota Twins (-5)
11. Toronto Blue Jays (-8)
12. Anaheim Angels (-10)
13. Colorado Rockies (-14)
13. Detroit Tigers (-14)
14. Cleveland Indians (-24)
1. Arizona Diamondbacks (+16)
2. Montreal Expos (+15)
2. San Diego Padres (+15)
3. Cincinnati Reds (+10)
4. Washington D.C. Nationals (+9)
5. Atlanta Braves (+5)
6. San Francisco Giants (+2)
7. St. Louis Cardinals (0)
8. Florida Marlins (-2)
8. Houston Astros (-2)
9. Milwaukee Brewers (-6)
10. Chicago Cubs (-6)
11. Los Angeles Dodgers (-11)
12. Philadelphia Phillies (-12)
13. Pittsburgh Pirates (-13)
14. New York Mets (-21)
American League
1. Texas Rangers (+29)
2. New York Yankees (+15)
3. Kansas City Royals (+13)
4. Boston Red Sox (+11)
5. Oakland Athletics (+9)
6. Seattle Mariners (+2)
7. Tampa Bay Rays (+1)
8. Baltimore Orioles (-1)
8. Chicago White Sox (-1)
9. San Juan Tiburones (-2)
10. Minnesota Twins (-5)
11. Toronto Blue Jays (-8)
12. Anaheim Angels (-10)
13. Colorado Rockies (-14)
13. Detroit Tigers (-14)
14. Cleveland Indians (-24)
Welcome - Season 4
Welcome to all for this forth season of Gary Carter. Three owners have left us in the offseason, but they have been replaced. So, let me introduce jmaese (Boston Red Sox), santafe (Los Angeles Dodgers) and riverbat33 (Florida Marlins).
The world has the same rules, and you can read them on the blog if you need a little refresh.
Good luck to all of you!
Ben
The world has the same rules, and you can read them on the blog if you need a little refresh.
Good luck to all of you!
Ben
Tuesday, May 3, 2011
Playoffs Races Preview
NL North
The Montreal Expos has taken the lead and are looking for their first division title if everything stays like it is right now.Their closest follower are the Cincinnati Reds with 8 games back. It's still possible for the Reds, but they will have to win their matches against Montreal. The Philadelphia Phillies are out of the division title race, but could take the second wild card. They know that it will be hard.
- mohawkman says: Heck, I'm hoping I'm even it for a wild card when it gets down to the very end.
NL East
This division is very tight with only 10 games back between the first and last. Everything can happend here until the end. There is almost no chance for a wild card team here.
NL South
The Atlanta Braves and the Florida Marlins are engaged in a very exciting race for the division title with only 2 games back between them. The St.Louis Cardinals can still work and take a wild card spot, but it will be a surprise.
NL West
Another great race for the division title between the San Diego Padres and the San Francisco Giants with a small one game back. That kind of race is always interesting when we know that San Francisco has won the last two division title and San Diego were second last season.Who wants to take a bet?
AL North
There is also a race here between the Toronto Blue Jays and the Chicago White Sox. Only 3 game back between the two teams. The title were in Toronto's hands last season and Chicigo are looking for their first title since they finishes second in their first two seasons.
AL East
It seems that a three gorse race is happening here between the Baltimore Orioles, the Cleveland Indians and the New York Yankees. There is only 8 games back between them. Cleveland has won the last two titles, and the Yankees are coming for the last position in their first season. It will be a great race.
AL South
The toughest division of the world. Only 6 games back between the first and the third position. The Kansas City Royals are leading followed by the Texas Rangers and the Tampa Bay Rays. Therefore, there is a huge chance that the two AL wild card go to the second and third of this division. So, they will meet in the playoffs for sure.
AL West
The Seattle Mariners are leading that division with 9 games, but the Anaheim Angels can still hope for a playoff spot. It will be interesting to see if the Mariners can keep their pace. Remember that Anaheim were in the world series at their first season.
- willsauve says: My feeling right is that I already have the division title in my hand.
The Montreal Expos has taken the lead and are looking for their first division title if everything stays like it is right now.Their closest follower are the Cincinnati Reds with 8 games back. It's still possible for the Reds, but they will have to win their matches against Montreal. The Philadelphia Phillies are out of the division title race, but could take the second wild card. They know that it will be hard.
- mohawkman says: Heck, I'm hoping I'm even it for a wild card when it gets down to the very end.
NL East
This division is very tight with only 10 games back between the first and last. Everything can happend here until the end. There is almost no chance for a wild card team here.
NL South
The Atlanta Braves and the Florida Marlins are engaged in a very exciting race for the division title with only 2 games back between them. The St.Louis Cardinals can still work and take a wild card spot, but it will be a surprise.
NL West
Another great race for the division title between the San Diego Padres and the San Francisco Giants with a small one game back. That kind of race is always interesting when we know that San Francisco has won the last two division title and San Diego were second last season.Who wants to take a bet?
AL North
There is also a race here between the Toronto Blue Jays and the Chicago White Sox. Only 3 game back between the two teams. The title were in Toronto's hands last season and Chicigo are looking for their first title since they finishes second in their first two seasons.
AL East
It seems that a three gorse race is happening here between the Baltimore Orioles, the Cleveland Indians and the New York Yankees. There is only 8 games back between them. Cleveland has won the last two titles, and the Yankees are coming for the last position in their first season. It will be a great race.
AL South
The toughest division of the world. Only 6 games back between the first and the third position. The Kansas City Royals are leading followed by the Texas Rangers and the Tampa Bay Rays. Therefore, there is a huge chance that the two AL wild card go to the second and third of this division. So, they will meet in the playoffs for sure.
AL West
The Seattle Mariners are leading that division with 9 games, but the Anaheim Angels can still hope for a playoff spot. It will be interesting to see if the Mariners can keep their pace. Remember that Anaheim were in the world series at their first season.
- willsauve says: My feeling right is that I already have the division title in my hand.
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