2014 Projections

[rjortiz]

AL East

 

1. Red Sox

2. Rays *

3. Yankees

4. Jays

5. Orioles

 

AL Central

 

1. Tigers

2. Guardians

3. Royals

4. White Sox

5. Twins

 

AL West

 

1. Rangers

2. A's *

3. Angels

4. Mariners

5. Astros

 

NL East

 

1. Nationals

2. Braves *

3. Phillies

4. Mets

5. Marlins

 

NL Central

 

1. Cardinals

2. Pirates *

3. Reds

4. Brewers

5. Cubs

 

NL West

 

1. Dodgers

2. Diamondbacks

3. Giants

4. Padres

5. Rockies

 

Rays over A's

Braves over Pirates

 

Red Sox over Rays

Rangers over Tigers

Cardinals over Braves

Nationals over Dodgers

 

 

Red Sox over Rangers

Nationals over Cardinals

 

Red Sox over Nationals

[BSN07]

Sweet baby Jesus is it time for predictions already? Have to give it a think.

[seabeachfred]

AL East

 

1. Red Sox

2. Rays *

3. Yankees

4. Jays

5. Orioles

 

AL Central

 

1. Tigers

2. Guardians

3. Royals

4. White Sox

5. Twins

 

AL West

 

1. Rangers

2. A's *

3. Angels

4. Mariners

5. Astros

 

NL East

 

1. Nationals

2. Braves *

3. Phillies

4. Mets

5. Marlins

 

NL Central

 

1. Cardinals

2. Pirates *

3. Reds

4. Brewers

5. Cubs

 

NL West

 

1. Dodgers

2. Diamondbacks

3. Giants

4. Padres

5. Rockies

 

Rays over A's

Braves over Pirates

 

Red Sox over Rays

Rangers over Tigers

Cardinals over Braves

Nationals over Dodgers

 

 

Red Sox over Rangers

Nationals over Cardinals

 

Red Sox over Nationals

 

rj---I agree with five of your six division winners. Wonder if you know which one I disagree with. Take a flier on that. As for WS winner I pray that you are right. What a hoot that would be.

[Thunder]

Okay, hopefully I'm as good here as I am with the NFL. Names get more creative as I go along.

 

East:

Sox

Birds

Rays

Skanks

Jays

 

Central:

Dey-twah

Kay Cee

Tribe

Twinkies

Spare pair of Sox

 

West:

America's Team

Seattle Canos

Texas Rednecks

Troutfishermen

Mythological Spacemen

 

NL East:

Tomahawk Choppers

Gnats of Columbia

Brotherly Clubbers

Stem, spelled backwards

The joke of LeBronville

 

Central:

G(atew)ay Archers

The Red north of the Bluegrass

Steel Marauders

It's been Weeks since we had Braun

The we just got a dumb mascots

 

West:

Hollywood Avoiders

The Pence on the Bay

Southwestern Sidewinders

The Fathers of Northern North Mexico

Mildly High Crack babies in the Mile High

 

Playoffs? You kidding me?

WC:

Seattle's 2nd Best over the KC Lordes (Google Lorde if you don't know that reference)

 

Sox over the Oakland Fightin' Cespedes

The Floating Canoes over the Flipping Hunters

 

NL:

WC:

Delmarva Devils over the Bayside Tinies

 

Puig's Pussies over The Uptown Freemen

Louis's Birds over Nasty Gnats

 

This is our f***ing City over the Teal Rain Jackets

 

Clayton's Crazies over Wain's Wrongs

 

The Repeaters over The SoCal Scully's

[jacksonianmarch]

3 teams will make the playoffs out of the AL East. BOS, TB, NYY. Hard to say who wins the pennant as I think all will have around 90-92 wins

[Palodios]

AL East

 

1. Red Sox

2. Yanks *

3. Rays

4. Orioles

5. Jays

 

AL Central

 

1. Tigers

2. White Sox *

3. Royals

4. Guardians

5. Twins

 

AL West

 

1. Angels

2. Rangers

3. Mariners

4. Athletics

5. Astros

 

NL East

 

1. Braves

2. Nationals *

3. Mets

4. Phillies

5. Marlins

 

NL Central

 

1. Reds

2. Cardinals *

3. Pirates

4. Brewers

5. Cubs

 

NL West

 

1. Dodgers

2. Diamondbacks

3. Rockies

4. Padres

5. Giants

 

Yanks over White Sox. Angels over Yanks. Tigers over Red Sox. Angels over Tigers.

Nationals over Cardinals. Nationals over Dodgers. Reds over Braves. Nationals over Braves.

 

Angels over Braves.

 

Mostly speculation, but the Angels and Nationals seem like they are just too good to go away quietly another year. The Nationals got Fister for almost nothing this offseason, and the Angels seem like they are only one or two pieces away.

[rjortiz]

Sweet baby Jesus is it time for predictions already? Have to give it a think.

 

I guess this depends on whether you think the remaining free agents will change the playoff race. Cruz is barely above replacement, and he's probably going to Seattle. I think they'll finish 4th, so he won't impact their chances.

 

I have no idea where Drew is going to land, but I don't think he's going to be a difference maker in any of the races.

 

Jimenez and Santana have been projected to land with Toronto, Cleveland, or the Angels. Don't think they'd push any of those teams above my wild card winners.

 

The only thing that might change my mind would be the Yankees signing one of the Jimenez/Santana, and Drew to play 2B. I'd have to think about it, but I still lean the Rays as the better team. That might make them better than Oakland, but I'd have to look more into it.

Edited February 4, 2014 by rjortiz

[rjortiz]

3 teams will make the playoffs out of the AL East. BOS, TB, NYY. Hard to say who wins the pennant as I think all will have around 90-92 wins

 

The only way the Yankees win 90 games is if they avoid a major injury, or outperform their RD again. The probability of avoiding an injury is probably close to 0%. I guess they could lose Jeter, Johnson, or Roberts, but even at those positions the depth is pretty bad.

Edited February 4, 2014 by rjortiz

[BSN07]

AL East

 

Red Sox*

Rays*

O's

Yanks (this is not a Yankees hate pick. I just think they are thin and have some major ?, I will however not be in a state of shock if they some how manage to stay in contention like they always seem to do)

Jays

 

AL Central

 

Tigers*

Guardians

Royals

Twins

White Sox

 

AL West

 

Rangers*

A's*

Angels

Mariners

Astros

 

NL East

 

Nationals*

Braves

Phillies

Marlins

Mets

 

NL Central

 

Cards*

Reds

Pirates

Brewers

Cubs

 

NL West

 

Dodgers*

Diamondbacks*

Giants*

Padres

Rockies

[Spudboy]

AL East

 

Red Sox*

Rays*

O's

Yanks (this is not a Yankees hate pick. I just think they are thin and have some major ?, I will however not be in a state of shock if they some how manage to stay in contention like they always seem to do)

Jays

 

AL Central

 

Tigers*

Guardians

Royals

Twins

White Sox

 

AL West

 

Rangers*

A's*

Angels

Mariners

Astros

 

NL East

 

Nationals*

Braves

Phillies

Marlins

Mets

 

NL Central

 

Cards*

Reds

Pirates

Brewers

Cubs

 

NL West

 

Dodgers*

Diamondbacks*

Giants*

Padres

Rockies

 

I really don't follow most of the other teams very closely. However, your choices are essentially in line with how I see things playing out.

[sk7326]

AL East: Sox, Rays, Yankees, Orioles, Jays

Central: Tigers, Guardians, Royals, Twins, White Sox

West: Rangers, A's, Angels, Mariners, Astros

WC: Rays, A's

Tigers over Rays

 

NL East: Nationals, Braves, Mets, Marlins, Phillies

Central: Cardinals, Pirates, Reds, Cubs, Brewers

West: Dodgers, DBacks, Giants, Padres, Rockies

WC: Pirates, Braves

Dodgers over Nationals

[SoxSport]

I say impossible to predict the standings right now.

 

For sure, you'll have the usual suspects plus a few surprises coming out of nowhere.

 

I would not expect the Cardinals and the Red Sox to be in the World Series again. There is just too much luck involved getting there.

[seabeachfred]

I say impossible to predict the standings right now.

 

For sure, you'll have the usual suspects plus a few surprises coming out of nowhere.

 

I would not expect the Cardinals and the Red Sox to be in the World Series again. There is just too much luck involved getting there.

 

It is very hard to predict right now SoxSport and that's why I give a lot of credit to those who put their prestige on the line so early. I want to wait until ST is almost over to ascertain what kind of a team we'll be putting on the field. BTW, tonight I watched a tape of one of the games of the 2007 ALCS and I can tell you if Grady Sizemore is anything remotely close to what he was back then Jackie Bradley might wind up back at Pawtucket. I wouldn't particularly like it but it is what it is. Fortunately Grady is a class act who gives 100% all the time out there.

[BSN07]

I say impossible to predict the standings right now.

 

For sure, you'll have the usual suspects plus a few surprises coming out of nowhere.

 

I would not expect the Cardinals and the Red Sox to be in the World Series again. There is just too much luck involved getting there.

 

Just.Have.Fun.With.It.

[sk7326]

I say impossible to predict the standings right now.

 

For sure, you'll have the usual suspects plus a few surprises coming out of nowhere.

 

I would not expect the Cardinals and the Red Sox to be in the World Series again. There is just too much luck involved getting there.

 

It's impossible to pick them a month from now too. And when the playoff seeds are determined as well. I'd put the Tigers and Cards as the favorites in each league. (granted the former includes some of my general resistance to picking the Sox, just a tic I have as a fan)

[Jaddy]

AL East: Sox, Yanks, Rays, O's, Jays

AL Central: Tigers, Guardians, Royals, Twins, White Sox

AL West: Texas, LA Angels, A's, Seattle, Astros

WC: Yanks, Rays

Div.: Sox v Yanks & Tigers v Texas

Champ: Sox v Tigers

 

NL East: Nats, ATL, Marlins, Philly, NY

NL Central: Reds, Pitt, Cards, MIL, Cubs

NL West: Dodgers, Giants, Rockies, Dbacks, Padres

WC: ATL v Pitt

Div: Nats v Pitt, Reds v Dodgers

Champ: Reds v Pitt

 

World Series: Sox v Reds, Sox in 5, MVP Clay, Papi breaks WS HR record, JBJr breaks WS OBP record, Xander wins ROY, Clay wins CY, Naps beard earns him a fine for covering red sox logo on jersey, no injuries and nothing bad happens at all.

[seabeachfred]

AL East: Sox, Yanks, Rays, O's, Jays

AL Central: Tigers, Guardians, Royals, Twins, White Sox

AL West: Texas, LA Angels, A's, Seattle, Astros

WC: Yanks, Rays

Div.: Sox v Yanks & Tigers v Texas

Champ: Sox v Tigers

 

NL East: Nats, ATL, Marlins, Philly, NY

NL Central: Reds, Pitt, Cards, MIL, Cubs

NL West: Dodgers, Giants, Rockies, Dbacks, Padres

WC: ATL v Pitt

Div: Nats v Pitt, Reds v Dodgers

Champ: Reds v Pitt

 

World Series: Sox v Reds, Sox in 5, MVP Clay, Papi breaks WS HR record, JBJr breaks WS OBP record, Xander wins ROY, Clay wins CY, Naps beard earns him a fine for covering red sox logo on jersey, no injuries and nothing bad happens at all.

 

Gee Jaddy, can I get tickets for the Yellow Brick Road in Pollyannaville? Wow!!!!! I think I would feel like 21 again if what you predicted came to pass. You know that does seem a tad far fetched but I'm pulling like hell for you to be right.....I think all of us are.

[Palodios]

Gee Jaddy, can I get tickets for the Yellow Brick Road in Pollyannaville? Wow!!!!! I think I would feel like 21 again if what you predicted came to pass. You know that does seem a tad far fetched but I'm pulling like hell for you to be right.....I think all of us are.

 

In all fairness, that's pretty nearly what happened last year! Buchholz was the best pitcher in baseball for the first half of the year. Papi almost broke the hits record -- better than HR record IMO. Iggy came in second for ROY didn't he? There were injuries, but most of the majors ones were in areas of depth.

[seabeachfred]

In all fairness, that's pretty nearly what happened last year! Buchholz was the best pitcher in baseball for the first half of the year. Papi almost broke the hits record -- better than HR record IMO. Iggy came in second for ROY didn't he? There were injuries, but most of the majors ones were in areas of depth.

 

So that must mean the odds are pretty much stacked against us Pal, but stranger things have happened. We might be just the ball club to have a redo of the previous season. The way I see it, though, there are about ten teams that have a chance to go all the way this coming season so it looks like it's every team for themselves.

[Palodios]

So that must mean the odds are pretty much stacked against us Pal, but stranger things have happened. We might be just the ball club to have a redo of the previous season. The way I see it, though, there are about ten teams that have a chance to go all the way this coming season so it looks like it's every team for themselves.

 

I can't remember a Red Sox team with the kind of pitching depth that this team has. It seemed like we had so many years watching awful pitching throw games away. It doesnt seem like that is the case anymore.

[seabeachfred]

I can't remember a Red Sox team with the kind of pitching depth that this team has. It seemed like we had so many years watching awful pitching throw games away. It doesnt seem like that is the case anymore.

 

Pitching to their ability and achieving or even over-achieving and staying healthy Pal. That to me is the ticket. Maybe then I can make my reservation for the Yellow Brick Road-----or better going to see the WS again. What a season that would be. I'm wondering if we could do it? My heart says yes we can, my head says it going to take a full and complete team effort. What's your take?

[SoxSport]

I hope all you guys predicting a repeat for the Red Sox are right.

 

But I'm too much of a realist to think lightening can strike twice.

 

Not that I think they won't be in the hunt.

[mvp 78]

I hope all you guys predicting a repeat for the Red Sox are right.

 

But I'm too much of a realist to think lightening can strike twice.

 

Not that I think they won't be in the hunt.

 

Since 2003, lightning has struck 3 times. Why not a 4th?

[Bellhorn04]

Nobody can predict any of it. I have no idea why people even waste their time with this stuff.

[mvp 78]

Nobody can predict any of it. I have no idea why people even waste their time with this stuff.

 

Don't tell that to Thunder! He's a nouveau Jimmie the Greek!

[VA Sox Fan]

Nobody can predict any of it. I have no idea why people even waste their time with this stuff.

 

Amen Bell! To each his or her own I suppose.

[Bellhorn04]

Well OK, a few of the picks are pretty obvious. You don't have to be a baseball Nostredamus to know that the Dodgers will win their division or that the Astros will suck.

[sk7326]

Well OK, a few of the picks are pretty obvious. You don't have to be a baseball Nostredamus to know that the Dodgers will win their division or that the Astros will suck.

 

Astros will have the worst record in baseball. The Brewers are the worst team in baseball. Houston's work on the farm and whatnot (helps to have the former Cardinals scouting director as GM and all of those high picks) means that there is a corner to be turned. Brewers are in the Hobson Red Sox sort of hell of being both bad, and barren.

 

Dodgers are the team on paper - but the DBacks and Giants both have legitimate reasons to dream here. Granted, the Giants are paying a barely #4 starter $18M a year as a thank-you card.

[a700hitter]

I need to see more of the teams from the NL and othe AL divisions before making projections, but here is my projection for the ALE.

 

1. Yankees (and it will not be close if Jeter and Tex can put up representative numbers.)

2. Orioles (Tons of offense and although the starting pitching is mediocre, it is deep plus they have some live young guns)

3. Rays (Tons of live arms -- enough to stock the rotation and the pen. If they get any offense, they will catch the O's0

4. Red Sox -- it's very difficult to repeat and even harder to stay away from major injuries 2 years in a row.

5. Blue Jays -- They have done nothing to inject life into their team.

[Jaddy]

WS Game 1 Lineup: Jackie, Xander, Pedey, Papi, Naps, AJ, Will, Shane, Nava