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MLB SEASON PREDICTIONS: DIVISIONS, AWARDS, PLAYOFFS, AND MORE

4/2/2013

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I know this may be a little late, but the games haven't started. My season predictions are all 100% opinionated. You could think the exact opposite as me and still be right. But, after taking good looks at all 30 MLB teams since the season ended in October,this is who I feel will win the awards and divisions. So, let's get on with the predictions, shall we?

NL:
NL East:
1. Nationals 95-67 
2. Braves 92-70 (WC)
3. Phillies 88-74 (WC)
4. Mets 75-87
5. Marlins 68-94

NL Central: 
1. Reds 93-69
2. Cardinals 87-75
3. Pirates 85-77
4. Brewers 79-83
5. Cubs 70-92

NL West:
1. Dodgers 91-71
2. Giants 87-75
3. Padres 75-87
4. D-Backs 70-93
5. Rockies 65-98

NL WILD CARD
PHILLIES over Braves

NL DIVISIONAL
REDS over Phillies
NATIONALS over Dodgers

NL CHAMPIONSHIP
NATIONALS over Reds

NL CY YOUNG:
Cole Hamels (PHI)
21-10, 2.78 ERA, 282 Ks, 230 2/3 IP

NL MVP:
Bryce Harper (WSH)
.325 avg, 27 HR, 93 RBI

NL ROY:
Ryu Hyun-jin (LAD)
13-7, 3.20 ERA, 176 Ks, 197 IP

Many people probably will disagree with my rankings, thinking that the other NL Wild Card will come from the NL West. The reason I believe that the Phillies will win the 2nd Wild Card is because of the offseason additions. They attacked the 8th Inning Bullpen Issue with a low-cost Mike Adams. They also acquired Ben Revere, the speedy Center Fielder from Minnesota. I also think Cole Hamels could out-duel Tim Hudson in a 1-game format. I also believe that Madison Bumgarner is a flat-out fluke and that Tim Lincecum will never get back to old form. The Giants, with the fewest Home Runs last year, could be in some trouble.
I really feel that the Nationals are flat out the most complete team in baseball. Therefore, I picked them to win the NL. They have the best mix of youth and age to build the perfect clubhouse chemistry. High expectations don't always turn into wins though, so I feel the Reds could also win the NL. 

AL:
AL East:
1. Blue Jays 91-71
2. Orioles 90-72 (WC)
3. Yankees 88-74
4. Rays 86-76
5. Red Sox 82-80

AL Central:
1. Tigers 93-69
2. White Sox 87-75
3. Indians 83-79
4. Royals 75-87
5. Twins 63-99

AL West:
1. Angels 92-70
2. Rangers 90-72 (WC)
3. A's 86-76
4. Mariners 72-90
5. Astros 60-102

AL WILD CARD
RANGERS over Orioles

AL DIVISIONAL

ANGELS over Blue Jays
TIGERS over Rangers
AL CHAMPIONSHIP

ANGELS over Tigers

AL CY YOUNG:
Justin Verlander (DET)
23-7, 2.59 ERA, 297 Ks, 235 IP

AL MVP:
Jose Bautista (TOR)
.275 avg, 46 HR, 117 RBI

AL ROY: 
Mike Olt (TEX)
.275 avg, 13 HR, 66 RBI

The AL is a very well-balanced league. There are no powerhouses, but there aren't that many laggers. That made it the hardest to predict. The AL East, could go in any direction, but I really like the Blue Jays' chances to win it this year. I put the Orioles second because of the fact that they are very young and have great chemistry. The Angels will rebound from last season and use their starstruck lineup to get far into the playoffs.

WORLD SERIES
NATIONALS over Angels 

The Nats are the best team, period. That's why I think they'll win the 2013 World Series.
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