This isn’t so much a warning about the dangers of drug abuse. You’re old enough to know about them. Yes, there are many reasons that folks get involved in narcotics, but ultimately that is a choice that as an individual they have to live with. Former Angels and now current Rangers OF Josh Hamilton has been living with that choice for a while. Continue reading
MLB Awards
NL MVP – OF Andrew McCutchen Pittsburgh Pirates
AL MVP – OF Mike Trout Los Angeles Angels
NL Cy Young – Clayton Kershaw Los Angeles Dodgers
AL Cy Young – Felix Hernandez Seattle Mariners
NL Rookie of the Year – OF Jorge Soler Chicago Cubs
AL Rookie of the Year – SS Francisco Lindor Cleveland Indians
NL Manager of the Year – Mike Matheny St. Louis Cardinals
AL Manager of the Year – Lloyd McClendon Seattle Mariners
Postseason Projections
NL Division Winners – Nationals, Dodgers, Cardinals
NL Wild Card Winners – Pirates, Giants
AL Division Winners – Angels, Tigers, Red Sox
AL Wild Card Winners – Mariners, White Sox
ALCS – Red Sox over Mariners
NLCS – Nationals over Dodgers
World Series – Nationals over Red Sox
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1. Los Angeles Dodgers
The cash cow now has a plan in place with Andrew Friedman in charge.
2. San Francisco Giants
Losing Pablo Sandoval hurts them no matter how they try to spin it, but their pitching is still their strength.
3. San Diego Padres
A wild offseason should bring more buzz among the fan base, but questions still remain about it all coming together so quickly.
4. Colorado Rockies
Will they or won’t they trade Troy Tulowitzki and/or Carlos Gonzalez while they still have value?
5. Arizona Diamondbacks
A brand new front office has begun to put their mark on this limping franchise. Continue reading
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1. St. Louis Cardinals
Their depth is still staggering as they retool for another World Series run.
2. Pittsburgh Pirates
A fan base is craving for more October baseball.
3. Chicago Cubs
Joe Maddon being named manager and signing Jon Lester were two moves that put them in the right direction.
4. Milwaukee Brewers
A lot was going right for them last year, but they sputtered late and it doesn’t look any better for them this year.
5. Cincinnati Reds
Bogged down by a couple huge contracts could have the Reds looking to sell what assets they have. Continue reading
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1. Washington Nationals
The best rotation in all of baseball has to get them to a World Series appearance.
2. New York Mets
With the return of Matt Harvey that puts the Mets in front for second place.
3. Miami Marlins
If Jose Fernandez was healthy from the start I would say the Marlins could push for the top Wild Card spot.
4. Atlanta Braves
A total upheaval with a new front office in place to prepare for the move to Cobb County.
5. Philadelphia Phillies
It will be an interesting season for them. Mainly to see how much they get for Howard, Utley and Hamels. Continue reading
