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1. Seattle Seahawks
This could be the last time for the current group of veterans to win another Super Bowl together.
2. Arizona Cardinals
Father time is catching up with the Cards at the quarterback and wide receiver positions.
3. Los Angeles Rams
A lot of optimism with the new coaching staff and their plans for a more potent offensive scheme.
4. San Francisco 49ers
From top to bottom this franchise had to be dismantled and rebuilt. Continue reading “NFC West”
For the 87th year of the Midsummer Classic, baseball turns its sights to Marlins Park in Miami, Florida. This will be the first MLB All-Star game played at the Miami Marlins new ballpark. It was first opened back in 2012. Now every year there is always a lot of discussion and some of it a little dated about how the teams are put together. No system will ever be perfect. Fans don’t always get it right and managers won’t either. The fact that the players are able to vote for participants was a great choice and they know who is deserving. Regardless of who should or shouldn’t be in the game lets just accept that the best players will always be involved one way or another. Here are my all-stars keeping with the rules that every team be represented and a total of 34 players for each league. Continue reading “2017 MLB All-Star Teams”
MLB Awards
NL MVP – SS Corey Seager Los Angeles Dodgers
AL MVP – OF Mike Trout Los Angeles Angels
NL Cy Young – Clayton Kershaw Los Angeles Dodgers
AL Cy Young – Yu Darvish Texas Rangers Continue reading “2017 MLB World Series & Awards Predictions”
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1. Chicago Cubs
They are easily the favorites to repeat this year and could be for many more seasons.
2. St. Louis Cardinals
While they aren’t the flashiest team, they have plenty of depth to plug up any holes.
3. Pittsburgh Pirates
The Pirates could be in a transitional year with rumors swirling about trading McCutchen.
4. Milwaukee Brewers
They’re still a year or two away from being potential contenders.
5. Cincinnati Reds
The rebuilding project has begun with the offseason trade of Brandon Phillips. Continue reading “National League Central”
Is it a coincidence that Spring Training starts around Valentine’s Day? While I like talking about football, basketball and hockey, I love when it’s time for baseball. The sound of the ball hitting the glove or being struck by a bat. This is my first love when it comes to sports. Continue reading “Spring Is In The Air”
