As with past deadline deals these will be highly scrutinized for many years. Instantly we see and decide who got the better end of the deal, but we really won’t know until at least two or three seasons down the road. The only way to know in real time is if the team getting the established major leaguer goes on to win a World Series. Time will tell if that happens this year with the flurry of names (a few marquee ones) being dealt this July. 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. Detroit Tigers
All the chips are pushed to the table to put a winner together.
2. Chicago White Sox
An impressive offseason will put Chicago into postseason contention.
3. Kansas City Royals
The loss of James Shields will hurt, but they are still contenders with that lineup and bullpen.
4. Cleveland Indians
They have some key pieces in place to surprise some in a possible Wild Card berth.
5. Minnesota Twins
Another year in transition for a franchise looking for some positives. Continue reading
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