Ballpark Journeys: Bold Predictions for 2009
Looking into the crystal baseball...
Are you the second coming of Nostradamus??? Here’s your chance to put – in writing – your picks for this season.
For reference, here are some SI “expert” picks for this season.
(Notice that 3 of 13 experts pick the Cubs to win it all)
Now… where do YOU think the Cardinals will end up? My fearless predictions are as follows:
American League
East – Yankees
Central – Twins
West – Angels
Wildcard – Indians
ALCS – Angels over Indians
Bold Predictions: Wildcard not in East & the Royals will battle down the stretch for it, but fall short
Awards: MVP: Sizemore; Cy: Greinke; ROY: Wieters
National League
East – Mets
Central – Cubs
West – D-Backs
Wildcard – Cardinals
NLCS – Mets over Cardinals
Bold Predictions: Cubs win first post-season game in years… and proceed to lose 3 straight.
MVP: Wright; Cy: Haren; ROY: Maybin
Cardinals/All-Star Predictions: Carpenter regains form to become 2nd ace; at least one opening day outfielder is traded for pitching and/or prospects; Ankiel wins HR Derby; I end up with a HR ball from the derby; NL wins All-Star Game for first time in forever; Cards send Pujols, Molina, Ankiel & Wainwright to ASG; Molina wins Gold Glove; Perez becomes everyday closer in May/June and earns 30 saves.
World Series: Angels over Mets
I hope I’m wrong. I’d like the Cardinals over the Indians in the WS except for the fact that I’d go broke going to every game home & away. Speaking of… I’ll be attending a Cardinals game in Cleveland in June – more on that (and other Cardinals travel) in a later post…
See you at Busch Stadium on Monday for Opening Day!!! Be sure to wear your red parka!
Safe travels,
Paul
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Awesome site Paul. I’ll be able to post my predictions later. Keep up the good work!