1. Seattle Seahawks
They now have two redzone threats with the addition of Jimmy Graham to go with Marshawn Lynch.
2. Arizona Cardinals
A healthy Carson Palmer will make all the difference for the Cardinals this season.
3. San Francisco 49ers
With all the changes to the roster this will be a transition year for the Niners.
4. St. Louis Rams
With Sam Bradford gone they will look to start over at the quarterback position. Continue reading
Awards
AL MVP – OF Mike Trout Los Angeles Angels
NL MVP – OF Bryce Harper Washington Nationals
AL Cy Young – Chris Sale Chicago White Sox
NL Cy Young – Zack Greinke Los Angeles Dodgers
AL Rookie of the Year – SS Carlos Correa Houston Astros
NL Rookie of the Year – 3B Kris Bryant Chicago Cubs
AL Manager of the Year – Ned Yost Kansas City Royals
NL Manager of the Year – Clint Hurdle Pittsburgh Pirates
Report Cards Continue reading
Now in its 85th year the Midsummer Classic is appearing at the Cincinnati Reds ballpark Great American Ball Park. 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
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
* – indicates new to team
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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