With a month of the season in the books, let’s take a look at the standings and point out some of the surprises and predictions in the National League.
NL East: The division of “have’s and have not’s.”
Mets have a new stadium and pitching… Florida has no stadium or pitching. Atlanta has no fans… Phillies have fans with no class… and the Nationals don’t even have a major league roster. I see that the Marlins are currently in first place, but that won’t last. After starting the season 11-1 (beating bad teams), they are 3-10 since. The Mets and Phillies are going to end up at the top, with one winning the division and one winning the wildcard.
NL Central: My favorite division in Baseball.
The Pirates are my favorite NL team (ever since “We are Family” in the 70’s), but their MLB leading ERA won’t last and they can’t hit. There was a lot of talk about the Reds making a move this year, but the division is too tough and the Big Red Machine will end up looking more like a Toro lawn mower. I love the stadiums in Houston and Milwaukee (they are on my list of ballparks to visit), however having a bam box won’t be enough. This division is filled with so much history and tradition. History says that the Cubs will make a run and will fall just short. Tradition says that the Cards will be representing in the end.
NL West: The division where Manny is king.
This is the worst division in the National League. I think the Giants, Padres, and Rockies will all end up sub-500. The Diamondbacks have the pitching (once Webb comes back) to compete in a weak division. When push comes to shove, this is the Dodgers division. When they finally signed Manny, they locked up the division. October won’t be able to get here soon enough for Joe Torre; injuries are the only thing that can stop them.
Division Winners: Mets, Cardinals, and Dodgers
Wildcard: Phillies
Pennant Winner: Cardinals
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When I predicted the Dodgers would win the division and the only thing that could stop Joe Torre's team was injuries... I didn't factor in a 50 game suspension for Manny. I still think the Dodgers will win, however the Diamondbacks just got closer, if their pitching comes through.
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