03-18-2003, 09:33 AM
I have not been paying as much attention as I normally do to baseball, but I am ashamed that nothing has been put out there yet. Yes, I admit my bias. I think the Sox will kick ass this year. The've addressed the problems they had last year (atrocious bullpen - like 15-30 in one run games, and no bench depth). The offense will be much better and won't rely completely on Manny or Nomar (who is not injury prone) with a huge offensive upgrade at 1B and 2B and Millar/Hillenbrand/Ortiz will put up better numbers than Daubach. If Pedro (who is injury prone) which he did all year last year, I see no reason why Lowe drops, and why Casey Fossum can't have a good year. The Yanks have been too fortunate without any injuries, and I wish a pox on them.
AL East
Red Sox
Blue Jays
Yankees ( F U C K Y O U )
Devil Rays
Orioles
AL Central
Twins
White Sox
Indians
Royals
Tigers
AL West
As
Mariners
Angels
Rangers (Best last place team in baseball)
Playoffs: Red Sox, Twins, As, Mariners
NL East
Marlins
Braves
Expos
Phillies
Mets
I'm having a real tough time with this division. The only thing I'm comfortable with is the Mets in last. They had some real bad luch last year, but even if they turn things around, are they better than the Expos or Phillies? I don't think so. I think they're all going to be better. Marlins staff is great, but Braves' could be much better if Hampton rebounds.
NL Central
Astros
Cardinals
Cubs
Reds
Pirates
Brewers
NL West
DBacks
Giants
Dodgers
Rockies
Padres
Playoffs
Marlins, DBacks, Astros, Cards
A's, Sox, Astros, Marlins
Can't bring myself to name my actual pick
Awards
AL MVP: Manny
AL Cy Young: Mussina
AL ROY: Travis Hafner
NL MVP: Ivan Rodriguez
NL CY: Johnson (Sure, I want to say Prior or Wood or Oswalt, but it's just always going to be Johnson unless he gets hurt)
NL ROY: Marlon Byrd
Fantasy steals:
Aramis Ramirez, Scott Williamson, Vernon Wells, Erubiel Durazo, Preston Wilson (though not as much as people think), Juan Gonzalez
I'm tired and my sleep pattern is all bashed apart.
AL East
Red Sox
Blue Jays
Yankees ( F U C K Y O U )
Devil Rays
Orioles
AL Central
Twins
White Sox
Indians
Royals
Tigers
AL West
As
Mariners
Angels
Rangers (Best last place team in baseball)
Playoffs: Red Sox, Twins, As, Mariners
NL East
Marlins
Braves
Expos
Phillies
Mets
I'm having a real tough time with this division. The only thing I'm comfortable with is the Mets in last. They had some real bad luch last year, but even if they turn things around, are they better than the Expos or Phillies? I don't think so. I think they're all going to be better. Marlins staff is great, but Braves' could be much better if Hampton rebounds.
NL Central
Astros
Cardinals
Cubs
Reds
Pirates
Brewers
NL West
DBacks
Giants
Dodgers
Rockies
Padres
Playoffs
Marlins, DBacks, Astros, Cards
A's, Sox, Astros, Marlins
Can't bring myself to name my actual pick
Awards
AL MVP: Manny
AL Cy Young: Mussina
AL ROY: Travis Hafner
NL MVP: Ivan Rodriguez
NL CY: Johnson (Sure, I want to say Prior or Wood or Oswalt, but it's just always going to be Johnson unless he gets hurt)
NL ROY: Marlon Byrd
Fantasy steals:
Aramis Ramirez, Scott Williamson, Vernon Wells, Erubiel Durazo, Preston Wilson (though not as much as people think), Juan Gonzalez
I'm tired and my sleep pattern is all bashed apart.