MLB 2011 Season Predictions

MLB 2011 Season Predictions:

Alright, as many of you know it's the opening day of baseball season and I thought it would be a good idea to do a little prediction about how I think the season will run down as well as who will make it to the playoffs and go to the World Series.

American League -

East:

1. Boston Red Sox - Best overall team in the AL after their numerous off-season acquisitions.

2. New York Yankees - This will be the last year the Yankees are a power. They are aging fast.

3. Baltimore Orioles - They will do good but just miss out on the playoffs.

4. Tampa Bay Rays - The Rays lost Josh Cameron and that is going to hinder them in the long run.

5. Toronto Blue Jays - Don't expect them to be a threat.

Central:

1. Chicago White Sox - They should make a nice midseason run that sets them up for a playoff spot.

2. Minnesota Twins - They will make a run near the end but the Sox will just edge them out.

3. Detroit Tigers - Tigers will be a middle of the road team this season.

4. Cleveland Indians - Indians are just going do about the same as the Tigers.

5. Kansas City Royals - They lost Greinke which will be huge in the long run.

West:

1. Texas Rangers - I expect the Rangers to make the post-season again.

2. Los Angeles Angels - However the Angels will give the Rangers a run for their money.

3. Oakland Athletics - A's will be a team on the rise. Look for them to be playoff contenders next season.

4. Seattle Mariners - Mariners aren't going to do too much this year.

National League -

East:

1. Atlanta Braves - Braves are going to be a force. Watch out for them this year.

2. Philadelphia Phillies - Phillies will be good enough for the Wild Card.

3. Florida Marlins - Marlins will be a threat but wont make the playoffs.

4. New York Mets - Mets aren't going to be a factor at all.

5. Washington Nationals - Don't expect the Nats to be a force yet. Give them a year or two, possibly three.

Central:

1. Cincinnati Reds - Reds will be a playoff contender again.

2. Milwaukee Brewers - Brewers and their ace Greinke will make a run but will come just short of the Reds.

3. St. Louis Cardinals - Cardinals will have a tough road this year.

4. Chicago Cubs - Cubs will be a middle of the road team.

5. Houston Astros - Astros aren't going to be a factor this year.

6. Pittsburgh Pirates - Pirates are going to be in the cellar again.

West:

1. San Francisco Giants - Giants pitching and bats will be enough to get them to the postseason.

2. Colorado Rockies - Rockies will give the Giants a run for their money this year.

3. San Diego Padres - Padres lost their best batter and are going to have a tough time because of that.

4. Los Angeles Dodgers - Dodgers will be about on par with San Diego.

5. Arizona Diamondbacks - Diamondbacks are still rebuilding and wont be able to keep pace with the other four teams.

Playoff Teams -

NL: Braves, Reds, Giants, Wild Card - Phillies

AL: Red Sox, White Sox, Rangers, Wild Card - Yankees

Division Round -

NL: Phillies over Reds, Giants over Braves

AL: Red Sox over Yankees, White Sox over Rangers

Championship Round -

NLCS: Phillies over Giants

ALCS: Red Sox over White Sox

World Series -

Red Sox over Phillies