2009 MLB Predictions

With the baseball season about ready to start on Monday next week, I will give you my division predictions. Don't bet on these predictions as they are sure to be wrong.

AL East- This division is as wide open as any one in the league.

1. Boston Red Sox- They will miss Manny Ramirez during some point of the season.

2. Tamp Bay Rays- They improved their hitting and pitching. They are not going anywhere.

3. New York Yankees- Not even more free agent signees can help them.

4. Toronto Blue Jays- Cito Gaston manging is what the Blue Jays have been missing. I wouldn't be surprised to see them compete this year.

5. Baltimore Orioles- As long as Peter Angelos owns this team, they aren't going anywhere.

AL Central- This division could be a total crapshoot this season.

1. Minnesota Twins- They were on the doorstep last year of going to the playoffs.

2. Chicago White Sox- They will trade jabs all season long with the Twins.

3. Detroit Tigers- How's that whole Dontrelle Willis trade working out?

4. Cleveland Indians- Sorry Indians fans, I don't see them returning to the playoffs anytime soon.

5. Kansas City Royals- Not even their God-talking manager can bring them out of the cellar.

AL West- The A's and Angels will duke it out of this division.

1. Anaheim Angles- Until someone takes the division from them, it's still theirs.

2. Oakland A's- This could be one of the final years for the A's in Oakland. Enjoy while you can.

3. Texas Rangers- They still don't have pitching.

4. Seattle Mariners- Ditto for them.

NL East- Could the Mets choke again?

1. Philadelphia Phillies- Their the champs, until someone takes that away from them.

2. New York Mets- Remember guys, the season is a marathon not a sprint. You have to finish.

3. Florida Marlins- They just keep rebuilding. I wouldn't be surprised to see them win the Wild Card this year.

4. Atlanta Braves- Can Bobby Cox bring the mojo back to Atlanta?

5. Washington Nationals- Let's just move on.

NL Central- For the 101 time, is this year the Cubs year?

1. Chicago Cubs- They still have great pitching and hitting.

2. St. Louis Cardinals- La Russa will have these guys ready to play.

3. Houston Astros- I wouldn't be surprised if they make a strong run for the division title.

4. Milwaukee Brewers- They just lost too much pitching.

5. Cincinnati Reds- When does Dusty Baker blow out Edinson Volzuez's arm?

6. Pittsburgh Pirates- If they could get rid of the cheap owners, they would be better.

NL West- Should be another weak year for the division.

1. San Francisco Giants- They have great all-around pitching. That can take you a long way.

2. Los Angeles Dodgers- Lost in the fold with the Ramirez signing, the Dodgers lost a lot of pitching. This will be their greatest weakness.

3. Arizona Diamondbacks- They should be in the fold all season.

4. Colorado Rockies- Could they make a run for the division, like they did two years ago?

5. San Diego Padres- They will be a pathetic bunch all year.

Don't be any money on these picks, because they are sure to go wrong.