re: Predict the 2015 MLB division champions

Posted by BayouBengals03

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Posted on 2/12/15 at 5:10 pm to WestCoastAg

NL West - Dogers
Giants might be more equipped to win it all in the playoffs, but the Dodgers are too talented over a 162-game season. San Diego might keep the Giants out of the playoffs, honestly.

NL Central - Cardinals
Just the safe pick.

NL East - Nationals
Really no competition besides maybe a little from Florida

AL West - Mariners maybe? This might be the most competitive division in baseball at the top (outside of the NL West, maybe).

AL Central - Tigers
I don't think the Royals make the playoffs next year.

AL East - Red Sox
This division will be very mediocre once again. Tampa and New York both probably have a ceiling of 85 wins. Toronto can never seem to put it together. Probably either Boston or Baltimore wins this one.

Posted by dukke v

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Posted on 2/12/15 at 5:12 pm to goldennugget

quote:
You guys are higher on the Cubs than I am. I see another 90+ loss season for them.

The Cubs will over .500

Posted by TigerFan91

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Posted on 2/12/15 at 5:13 pm to WestCoastAg

NL West: Dodgers but this is a loaded division.

NL Central: Cardinals

NL East: Nationals by several several games

NL Wild Card: 1) Padres 2) Pirates

AL East: bad division but I'll go Orioles

AL Central: easily Tigers imo

AL West: Mariners

AL Wild Card: 1) KC Royals 2) Angels

This post was edited on 2/12/15 at 5:14 pm

Posted by chrisksaint

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Posted on 2/12/15 at 5:25 pm to WestCoastAg

NL West - Dodgers
NL Central - Cardinals
NL East- Nats

NL WC- Marlins, Giants

AL West - Angels
AL Central- Tigers
AL East - Blue Jays

AL WC- Red Sox, Mariners

I wanted to put the Marlins are the NL East winner, but the Jose injury is the real mystery. With the work ethic he has and the reports coming out I wouldn't be surprised if he could go opening day(probably won't for the best) but nothing is a given with that type of injury in terms of his ability. That outfield tho

This post was edited on 2/12/15 at 5:29 pm

Posted by Rohan2Reed

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Posted on 2/12/15 at 5:35 pm to WestCoastAg

NL West - Dodgers
NL Central - Cardinals
NL East - Nationals

AL West - Angels
AL Central - Tigers
AL East - Red Sox

NL Wildcard - Giants + Cubs
AL Wildcard - Mariners + Astros

Posted by OneMoreTime

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Posted on 2/12/15 at 5:39 pm to WestCoastAg

Our lineup is going to be so shitty.

Posted by tduecen

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Posted on 2/12/15 at 6:01 pm to WestCoastAg

Let you know closer to the season.... would hate to pick a team like the Angels and Trout breaks a leg

Posted by Prominentwon

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Posted on 2/12/15 at 6:36 pm to reddman

How the hell do any of you have Boston winning the East?

with what pitching? Hanley? Back side of his career. Ortiz? Same thing. Panda I'd an upgrade, but can they overcome their lack of pitching?

I'm easily picking Toronto for the East. Hell, I think the Yankees may even be able to contend for the East for a while.

AL East is the weakest division in baseball this year, IMO

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Posted by Prominentwon

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Posted on 2/12/15 at 6:37 pm to The7Sins

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NL Wildcard 1 - Padres
NL Wildcard 2 - Cubs

Holy buy into the media hype guy

Posted by reddman

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Posted on 2/12/15 at 6:40 pm to Prominentwon

I think Porcello is underrated. People forget how young he still is.

They also added Rusney Castillo to go along with Hanley, Panda. Betts will play every day now. Thats gonna be a tough lineup, and its not like Toronto is loaded with great SP either.

Posted by WestCoastAg

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Posted on 2/12/15 at 6:50 pm to Prominentwon

I mean Toronto really doesn't have a strong pitching staff either

Posted by Cleanmatt

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Posted on 2/12/15 at 6:54 pm to Prominentwon

AL East
1. Blue Jays
2. Orioles
3. Yankees
4. Red Sox
5. Rays

AL Central
1. Tigers
2. White Sox
3. Royals
4. Indians
5. Twins

AL West
1. Angels
2. Mariners
3. Rangers
4. A's
5. Astros

Wild Cards
1. Mariners
2. White Sox

NL East
1. Nationals
2. Mets
3. Marlins
4. Phillies
5. Braves

NL Central
1. Cardinals
2. Brewers
3. Pirates
4. Cubs
5. Reds

NL West
1. Dodgers
2. Padres
3. Giants
4. Diamondbacks
5. Rockies

Wild Cards
1. Padres
2. Brewers

Posted by Prominentwon

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Posted on 2/12/15 at 6:59 pm to reddman

Idk. I like Torontos lineup better. Like their SP better. It may be a coin toss on the mound between the two squads, but I love the Donaldson addition. Saunders isn't terrible. I don't know much about their CF and I've always loved Bautista. Reyes needs to stay off crutches.

BOLD PREDICTION: Toronto takes this division by double digits.

I'm in the minority when I say I don't buy the Betts hype. But what do I know? I buy into half the Astros prospects hype except Deshields.

Posted by sassyLSU

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Posted on 2/12/15 at 7:04 pm to The7Sins

quote:
AL East - Orioles
AL Central - Royals
AL West - Athletics
Wildcard 1 - Tigers
Wildcard 2 - Indians

NL East - Marlins
NL Central - Cardinals
NL West - Giants
NL Wildcard 1 - Padres
NL Wildcard 2 - Cubs

why no Dodgers?
Giants need Cain and Lincecum the best they can be to make up for Panda's departure. Will either of them really have it?

Did you take Cain and Lincecum to Lourdes? Tim Lincecum is similar to Tiger. Body could not take the stress. Tim has to learn a new pitch. I can still hardly believe he threw a no hitter last year.

Posted by rockchlkjayhku11

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Member since Aug 2006

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Posted on 2/12/15 at 7:06 pm to WestCoastAg

Very little love for the royals in this thread.

Lost aoki, butler, and shields. Add rios, volquez, medlen (still out for a while). The lineup seems pretty damn solid. I guess the rotation is kinda weak but a great bullpen. I think they make the playoffs again.

Posted by Rohan2Reed

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Posted on 2/12/15 at 7:34 pm to Prominentwon

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BOLD PREDICTION: Toronto takes this division by double digits.

I think you may be onto something Prom. Red Sox are pretty much the default pick in a really shitty division. Could very well see the Blue Jays winning the AL East w/ 84 wins or some such shite.

Posted by GEAUXTIGER23

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Posted on 2/12/15 at 7:34 pm to rockchlkjayhku11

AL)
East - Tor/ Balt tie w/90 wins
Central- Det barely with a strong push from Clev and KC
West- Sea
WC- LAA and AL east team whichever 1 loses tiebreaker

NL)
East- Wash by a good bit
Central- STL (Cubs finish with 75 wins)
West - LAD
WC- SF and Mia

WS - Wash beats LAA in 5.

Posted by GynoSandberg

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Posted on 2/12/15 at 7:53 pm to Rohan2Reed

I think the AL East teams are all pretty similar. All of the teams can hit, but none have any pitching. Is there even a frontline starter in that division outside of a healthy Tanaka?

Toronto has the best lineup, easily. They have 4 legit MVP candidates in their lineup with Reyes, Bautista, Donaldson, and Encarnacion. Saunders and Russ Martin will hold their own, as well. Their rotation is weak and their Pen could use work, which is why I want to keep an eye on where Aaron Sanchez lands.

AL East: TOR
AL Central: DET
AL West: LAA

Wildcard: SEA, BOS

NL East: WAS
NL Central: CIN
NL West: LAD

Wildcard: MIL, NYM

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