I Wish I Had That Almanac From “Back to the Future”
Opening Night is tonight! The Cardinals and Marlins open brand new Marlins Park tonight at 7:05. You can take a peek at the new stadium at http://3u3d.mlblogs.com/2012/04/03/big-fish-in-a-smaller-nicer-pond/ or by scrolling down a couple posts. However, it mean it’s time for some predictions for the 2012 MLB season!
National League
East
Braves, Phillies, Marlins, Nationals, Mets
Central
Reds, Cardinals, Pirates, Brewers, Cubs, Astros
West
Giants, Rockies, Diamondbacks, Dodgers, Padres
American League
East
Yankees, Rays, Red Sox, Blue Jays, Orioles
Central
Tigers, Royals, Twins, Indians, White Sox
West
Angels, Rangers, Athletics, Mariners
Wild Card Play-In
Phillies over Rockies
Rangers over Rays
Division Series
Giants over Phillies
Braves over Reds
Yankees over Rangers
Angels over Tigers
Championship Series
Giants over Braves
Yankees over Angels
World Series
Yankees over Giants
I really didn’t want the Yankees to win the World Series, but that statistic where there last six times Kentucky men’s basketball won the National Championship, the Yankees went on to win the World Series in the same year just gets me every time. I remember laughing at it in 1998 and it happened.
Awards
National League
MVP: Matt Kemp
If he statistically does what he wants to do, he’ll win hands down.
Cy Young: Tim Lincecum
I have the Giants doing really well this season and he would be the big part of it.
Rookie of the Year: Drew Pomeranz
I don’t really like the crop of rookies in the National League this season, so I’m gonna go with the guy that has a rotation spot now and can rack up 25+ start and help out Colorado.
American League
MVP: Robinson Cano
Just barely over Miguel Cabrera. They’re both great players, but I think Cano is going to shoulder the load for New York with Jeter, A-Rod, and Teixeira another year older.
Cy Young: Matt Moore
You know what? I need something crazy to root for this year. Why not Matt Moore? Moore looked poised late last season and in the playoffs last season.
Rookie of the Year: Matt Moore
Well if he’s Cy Young, he’s going to win this too.
Like them? Hate them? Leave a comment and let me know!
-Bryan Mapes
Three Up, Three Down 