Originally posted by whodey
Just for fun, I will predict the MLB standings at the end of the year 2010.
American East
1. Yankees (Boston is a possible alternative, as always. One will win the division and the other the wild card)
2. Boston
3. Tampa (Has a winning season simply because they are well run. Possible wild card)
4. Toronto
5. Baltimore
Central
1. Detroit
2. Twins ( e)
2. Giants
3. Rockies (had the wild card last year but not again)
4. Arizona
5. Padres.
I know its early in the season, too early really to make sense of much. But just for fun lets review the standings and my predictions
American East.
I chose the Yankees to take it all who are only 1.5 games out of first. To my credit, I did pick Tampa for a wild card who are now in first....but not for long. I would say that Boston is the biggest mystery thus far, but I'm sure they will come around.
American Central
I chose Detroit to take the division who are only 1/2 game out of first. As I predicted the Twins would compete and probably get a wild card. I stand by that prediction.
American West
Currently LA is 1.5 games out of first as Texas leads the way. I'm not worried here.
National East
What can I say. Spot on!!
National Central
Again, what can I say. Spot on!! The Cards and Cubs lead the way. Like I said, I should never have bet against the Cards.
National West
This is perhaps my biggest short coming currently. The dodgers are 5 games out, however, like I said its early. I will say that I picked the Giants for second and that is exacly where they are now.
All and all, not bad for simply picking teams based upon pay roll and previous performance. The predictability of MLB is mind numbing.