Predictions for 2003

[rubisco43]

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5 Balitmore
Yes Tampa i believe will finish outside of the cellar this year for 2 reasons: 1) Pinella is a winner, and i think it will rub off on those younger guys in the Trop enough to get them 70 wins this year. 2) Baltimore is just horrible, from the ending they had last season, and the fact they didnt even try to improve this year, they are destined for another 0-22 start just like in 88...


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Maybe a slight exaggeration on your part. Just about EVERYTHING has to go wrong to start 0-21 (not 22, let's not get carried away now, heh). I actually think a lot of players will have their "career" years. 1 - many players are in the 26-30 year old range, where players often have their best years (of course, by career year, I mean by their own standards... I don't think Devi Cruz will have an A-Rod year... just a good year by Cruz's standard). 2 - Many players have just one year contracts so they must perform for next year's contract. Having said that, I still believe that the O's will finish below .500 this year.

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another prediction by yours truly... right on about Devi Cruz... while NOT a career year, still had a decent one and was awarded Most Valuable Addition (new Oriole) for this year.

[rubisco43]

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rubisco43 said:
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5 Balitmore
Yes Tampa i believe will finish outside of the cellar this year for 2 reasons: 1) Pinella is a winner, and i think it will rub off on those younger guys in the Trop enough to get them 70 wins this year. 2) Baltimore is just horrible, from the ending they had last season, and the fact they didnt even try to improve this year, they are destined for another 0-22 start just like in 88...


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Maybe a slight exaggeration on your part. Just about EVERYTHING has to go wrong to start 0-21 (not 22, let's not get carried away now, heh). I actually think a lot of players will have their "career" years. 1 - many players are in the 26-30 year old range, where players often have their best years (of course, by career year, I mean by their own standards... I don't think Devi Cruz will have an A-Rod year... just a good year by Cruz's standard). 2 - Many players have just one year contracts so they must perform for next year's contract. Having said that, I still believe that the O's will finish below .500 this year.

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another prediction by yours truly... right on about Devi Cruz... while NOT a career year, still had a decent one and was awarded Most Valuable Addition (new Oriole) for this year.

[rubisco43]

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rubisco43 said:
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5 Balitmore
Yes Tampa i believe will finish outside of the cellar this year for 2 reasons: 1) Pinella is a winner, and i think it will rub off on those younger guys in the Trop enough to get them 70 wins this year. 2) Baltimore is just horrible, from the ending they had last season, and the fact they didnt even try to improve this year, they are destined for another 0-22 start just like in 88...


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Maybe a slight exaggeration on your part. Just about EVERYTHING has to go wrong to start 0-21 (not 22, let's not get carried away now, heh). I actually think a lot of players will have their "career" years. 1 - many players are in the 26-30 year old range, where players often have their best years (of course, by career year, I mean by their own standards... I don't think Devi Cruz will have an A-Rod year... just a good year by Cruz's standard). 2 - Many players have just one year contracts so they must perform for next year's contract. Having said that, I still believe that the O's will finish below .500 this year.

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another prediction by yours truly... right on about Devi Cruz... while NOT a career year, still had a decent one and was awarded Most Valuable Addition (new Oriole) for this year.

[Karlos05]

Re: Predictions for 2003

I was just going to search for this and bring it up.



Just a quick glance but it doesn't look like anybody got it all right. But I like how people were ragging on the Cubs saying they would fight for third place, nailed that pick

[Karlos05]

Re: Predictions for 2003

I was just going to search for this and bring it up.



Just a quick glance but it doesn't look like anybody got it all right. But I like how people were ragging on the Cubs saying they would fight for third place, nailed that pick

[Karlos05]

Re: Predictions for 2003

I was just going to search for this and bring it up.



Just a quick glance but it doesn't look like anybody got it all right. But I like how people were ragging on the Cubs saying they would fight for third place, nailed that pick

[rubisco43]

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Yeah, I had the Cubbies as my WC... close enough.

[rubisco43]

Re: Predictions for 2003

Yeah, I had the Cubbies as my WC... close enough.

[rubisco43]

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Yeah, I had the Cubbies as my WC... close enough.

[BatsareBugs]

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Rag3vsW0rld said:
Here's what i predict for the 2003 season to be like (no offense to any teams, but i'll rank them how i see it)

AL East:
New York Yankees
Boston Red Sox
Baltimore Orioles
Toronto Blue Jays
Tampa Bay D-Rays

Of course it should be a close race between NY and BOS. I expect NY to come out on top with the new players like Contreras and Matsui. Boston has made little movements, but lost Floyd in the process. Baltimore should be there at third, but not on their heels with Toronto hanging around. Tampa Bay should be able to improve on their 55-106 campaign last year, but not by much.

AL Central:

Minnesota Twins
Cleveland Indians
Chicago White Sox
Kansas City Royals
Detroit Tigers

I expect the Twins to be a competitive team again, along with Cleveland and Chicago trying to win the division. This race should be very close and should continue throughout the season. Kansas and Detroit shouldn't be too far behind.

AL West:
Oakland A's
Anaheim Angels
Seattle Mariners
Texas Rangers

Okay, don't argue with me, this should be one of the best division races, i expect all the teams to be really good and should compete for the long run. Basically all these teams should have a shot for a playoff run. I know Anaheim will defend their position, but Oakland has a pitching staff not to be messed with. Seattle will be competitive a bit while Texas shouldn't be too far behind like last season.

NL East
New York Mets
Atlanta Braves
Philadelphia Phillie's
Expos (they'll be playing home games elsewhere so i won't officially call them Montreal)
Florida Marlins

I expect to see the Braves slip a little with the f/a losses during the off-season. Phiillie's will contend, but they will fall of the race later in the season, i expect the Expos to make a run for at least second and the Mets, with the new f/a's such as floyd, should be very competitive. Florida will need help to contend for at least third place if not second.

NL Central
Houston Astros
St. Louis Cardinals
Cincinnati Reds
Chicago Cubs
Pittsburgh Pirates
Milwaukee Brewers

They three way last year was classic, and i expect to see it again this year with the Cards, Reds, and Astros. I see that the Astros will end up on top of the division with the contributions that Kent will make. The Reds and Cards will compete for the spot too, but the Cards are bolstering a staff and were hit hard last year. Chicago shouldn't be too far behind. Pittsburgh and Milwaukee will (sadly, and i hate to say this) compete for fifth.

NL West
San Francisco Giants
Arizona D-Backs
San Diego Padres
Colorado Rockies
Los Angeles Dodgers

San Francisco has made a lot of transactions that should make the team better than it was last year (as if they weren't good enough already). Arizona should be able to contend, but they'll slide a little because they're just getting to old. San Diego should attain third only if they could stay healthy. Colorado also have done some stuff and they should be there with Los Angeles, which has lost so much in the off-season at fourth.

I'd like to see what you guys predict. Remember, no offense to any of the teams, but i'm basing these on what happened during the off-season and what responses i expect from these teams.

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(Actual Place)
AL East:
New York Yankees (1)
Boston Red Sox (2)
Baltimore Orioles (4)
Toronto Blue Jays (3)
Tampa Bay D-Rays (5)

AL Central:

Minnesota Twins (1)
Cleveland Indians (4)
Chicago White Sox (2)
Kansas City Royals (3)
Detroit Tigers (5)

AL West:
Oakland A's (1)
Anaheim Angels (3)
Seattle Mariners (2)
Texas Rangers (4)

NL East
New York Mets (5)
Atlanta Braves (2)
Philadelphia Phillie's (3)
Expos (they'll be playing home games elsewhere so i won't officially call them Montreal) (4)
Florida Marlins (2)

NL Central
Houston Astros (2)
St. Louis Cardinals (3)
Cincinnati Reds (5)
Chicago Cubs (1)
Pittsburgh Pirates (4)
Milwaukee Brewers (6)

NL West
San Francisco Giants (1)
Arizona D-Backs (3)
San Diego Padres (5)
Colorado Rockies (4)
Los Angeles Dodgers (2)

11/30 teams, not good. I'm surprised how the NL Central went.

[BatsareBugs]

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Rag3vsW0rld said:
Here's what i predict for the 2003 season to be like (no offense to any teams, but i'll rank them how i see it)

AL East:
New York Yankees
Boston Red Sox
Baltimore Orioles
Toronto Blue Jays
Tampa Bay D-Rays

Of course it should be a close race between NY and BOS. I expect NY to come out on top with the new players like Contreras and Matsui. Boston has made little movements, but lost Floyd in the process. Baltimore should be there at third, but not on their heels with Toronto hanging around. Tampa Bay should be able to improve on their 55-106 campaign last year, but not by much.

AL Central:

Minnesota Twins
Cleveland Indians
Chicago White Sox
Kansas City Royals
Detroit Tigers

I expect the Twins to be a competitive team again, along with Cleveland and Chicago trying to win the division. This race should be very close and should continue throughout the season. Kansas and Detroit shouldn't be too far behind.

AL West:
Oakland A's
Anaheim Angels
Seattle Mariners
Texas Rangers

Okay, don't argue with me, this should be one of the best division races, i expect all the teams to be really good and should compete for the long run. Basically all these teams should have a shot for a playoff run. I know Anaheim will defend their position, but Oakland has a pitching staff not to be messed with. Seattle will be competitive a bit while Texas shouldn't be too far behind like last season.

NL East
New York Mets
Atlanta Braves
Philadelphia Phillie's
Expos (they'll be playing home games elsewhere so i won't officially call them Montreal)
Florida Marlins

I expect to see the Braves slip a little with the f/a losses during the off-season. Phiillie's will contend, but they will fall of the race later in the season, i expect the Expos to make a run for at least second and the Mets, with the new f/a's such as floyd, should be very competitive. Florida will need help to contend for at least third place if not second.

NL Central
Houston Astros
St. Louis Cardinals
Cincinnati Reds
Chicago Cubs
Pittsburgh Pirates
Milwaukee Brewers

They three way last year was classic, and i expect to see it again this year with the Cards, Reds, and Astros. I see that the Astros will end up on top of the division with the contributions that Kent will make. The Reds and Cards will compete for the spot too, but the Cards are bolstering a staff and were hit hard last year. Chicago shouldn't be too far behind. Pittsburgh and Milwaukee will (sadly, and i hate to say this) compete for fifth.

NL West
San Francisco Giants
Arizona D-Backs
San Diego Padres
Colorado Rockies
Los Angeles Dodgers

San Francisco has made a lot of transactions that should make the team better than it was last year (as if they weren't good enough already). Arizona should be able to contend, but they'll slide a little because they're just getting to old. San Diego should attain third only if they could stay healthy. Colorado also have done some stuff and they should be there with Los Angeles, which has lost so much in the off-season at fourth.

I'd like to see what you guys predict. Remember, no offense to any of the teams, but i'm basing these on what happened during the off-season and what responses i expect from these teams.

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(Actual Place)
AL East:
New York Yankees (1)
Boston Red Sox (2)
Baltimore Orioles (4)
Toronto Blue Jays (3)
Tampa Bay D-Rays (5)

AL Central:

Minnesota Twins (1)
Cleveland Indians (4)
Chicago White Sox (2)
Kansas City Royals (3)
Detroit Tigers (5)

AL West:
Oakland A's (1)
Anaheim Angels (3)
Seattle Mariners (2)
Texas Rangers (4)

NL East
New York Mets (5)
Atlanta Braves (2)
Philadelphia Phillie's (3)
Expos (they'll be playing home games elsewhere so i won't officially call them Montreal) (4)
Florida Marlins (2)

NL Central
Houston Astros (2)
St. Louis Cardinals (3)
Cincinnati Reds (5)
Chicago Cubs (1)
Pittsburgh Pirates (4)
Milwaukee Brewers (6)

NL West
San Francisco Giants (1)
Arizona D-Backs (3)
San Diego Padres (5)
Colorado Rockies (4)
Los Angeles Dodgers (2)

11/30 teams, not good. I'm surprised how the NL Central went.

[BatsareBugs]

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Rag3vsW0rld said:
Here's what i predict for the 2003 season to be like (no offense to any teams, but i'll rank them how i see it)

AL East:
New York Yankees
Boston Red Sox
Baltimore Orioles
Toronto Blue Jays
Tampa Bay D-Rays

Of course it should be a close race between NY and BOS. I expect NY to come out on top with the new players like Contreras and Matsui. Boston has made little movements, but lost Floyd in the process. Baltimore should be there at third, but not on their heels with Toronto hanging around. Tampa Bay should be able to improve on their 55-106 campaign last year, but not by much.

AL Central:

Minnesota Twins
Cleveland Indians
Chicago White Sox
Kansas City Royals
Detroit Tigers

I expect the Twins to be a competitive team again, along with Cleveland and Chicago trying to win the division. This race should be very close and should continue throughout the season. Kansas and Detroit shouldn't be too far behind.

AL West:
Oakland A's
Anaheim Angels
Seattle Mariners
Texas Rangers

Okay, don't argue with me, this should be one of the best division races, i expect all the teams to be really good and should compete for the long run. Basically all these teams should have a shot for a playoff run. I know Anaheim will defend their position, but Oakland has a pitching staff not to be messed with. Seattle will be competitive a bit while Texas shouldn't be too far behind like last season.

NL East
New York Mets
Atlanta Braves
Philadelphia Phillie's
Expos (they'll be playing home games elsewhere so i won't officially call them Montreal)
Florida Marlins

I expect to see the Braves slip a little with the f/a losses during the off-season. Phiillie's will contend, but they will fall of the race later in the season, i expect the Expos to make a run for at least second and the Mets, with the new f/a's such as floyd, should be very competitive. Florida will need help to contend for at least third place if not second.

NL Central
Houston Astros
St. Louis Cardinals
Cincinnati Reds
Chicago Cubs
Pittsburgh Pirates
Milwaukee Brewers

They three way last year was classic, and i expect to see it again this year with the Cards, Reds, and Astros. I see that the Astros will end up on top of the division with the contributions that Kent will make. The Reds and Cards will compete for the spot too, but the Cards are bolstering a staff and were hit hard last year. Chicago shouldn't be too far behind. Pittsburgh and Milwaukee will (sadly, and i hate to say this) compete for fifth.

NL West
San Francisco Giants
Arizona D-Backs
San Diego Padres
Colorado Rockies
Los Angeles Dodgers

San Francisco has made a lot of transactions that should make the team better than it was last year (as if they weren't good enough already). Arizona should be able to contend, but they'll slide a little because they're just getting to old. San Diego should attain third only if they could stay healthy. Colorado also have done some stuff and they should be there with Los Angeles, which has lost so much in the off-season at fourth.

I'd like to see what you guys predict. Remember, no offense to any of the teams, but i'm basing these on what happened during the off-season and what responses i expect from these teams.

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(Actual Place)
AL East:
New York Yankees (1)
Boston Red Sox (2)
Baltimore Orioles (4)
Toronto Blue Jays (3)
Tampa Bay D-Rays (5)

AL Central:

Minnesota Twins (1)
Cleveland Indians (4)
Chicago White Sox (2)
Kansas City Royals (3)
Detroit Tigers (5)

AL West:
Oakland A's (1)
Anaheim Angels (3)
Seattle Mariners (2)
Texas Rangers (4)

NL East
New York Mets (5)
Atlanta Braves (2)
Philadelphia Phillie's (3)
Expos (they'll be playing home games elsewhere so i won't officially call them Montreal) (4)
Florida Marlins (2)

NL Central
Houston Astros (2)
St. Louis Cardinals (3)
Cincinnati Reds (5)
Chicago Cubs (1)
Pittsburgh Pirates (4)
Milwaukee Brewers (6)

NL West
San Francisco Giants (1)
Arizona D-Backs (3)
San Diego Padres (5)
Colorado Rockies (4)
Los Angeles Dodgers (2)

11/30 teams, not good. I'm surprised how the NL Central went.

[SPTO]

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SportsmanTO said:
AL EAST
Boston Red Sox
NY Yankees
Toronto Blue Jays (they're my "surprise team" they'll compete for the WC for most of the year)
Baltimore Orioles
Tampa Bay Rays

AL CENTRAL
Minnesota Twins
Chicago White Sox
Cleveland Indians
KC Royals
Detroit Tigers

AL WEST
Oakland A's
Anaheim Angels
Seattle Mariners
Texas Rangers

AL WC= Anaheim Angels


NL EAST
Philidelphia Phillies
Atlanta Braves
NY Mets
Florida Marlins
Expos

NL CENTRAL
STL Cardinals
Houston Astros
Chicago Cubs
Cincinatti Reds
Pittsburgh Pirates
Milwaukee Brewers

NL WEST
SF Giants
LA Dodgers
Arizona D'backs
SD Padres
Colorado Rockies

NL WC=LA Dodgers

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Man I didn't do too good Tho I almost nailed the AL East!

[SPTO]

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SportsmanTO said:
AL EAST
Boston Red Sox
NY Yankees
Toronto Blue Jays (they're my "surprise team" they'll compete for the WC for most of the year)
Baltimore Orioles
Tampa Bay Rays

AL CENTRAL
Minnesota Twins
Chicago White Sox
Cleveland Indians
KC Royals
Detroit Tigers

AL WEST
Oakland A's
Anaheim Angels
Seattle Mariners
Texas Rangers

AL WC= Anaheim Angels


NL EAST
Philidelphia Phillies
Atlanta Braves
NY Mets
Florida Marlins
Expos

NL CENTRAL
STL Cardinals
Houston Astros
Chicago Cubs
Cincinatti Reds
Pittsburgh Pirates
Milwaukee Brewers

NL WEST
SF Giants
LA Dodgers
Arizona D'backs
SD Padres
Colorado Rockies

NL WC=LA Dodgers

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Man I didn't do too good Tho I almost nailed the AL East!

[SPTO]

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SportsmanTO said:
AL EAST
Boston Red Sox
NY Yankees
Toronto Blue Jays (they're my "surprise team" they'll compete for the WC for most of the year)
Baltimore Orioles
Tampa Bay Rays

AL CENTRAL
Minnesota Twins
Chicago White Sox
Cleveland Indians
KC Royals
Detroit Tigers

AL WEST
Oakland A's
Anaheim Angels
Seattle Mariners
Texas Rangers

AL WC= Anaheim Angels


NL EAST
Philidelphia Phillies
Atlanta Braves
NY Mets
Florida Marlins
Expos

NL CENTRAL
STL Cardinals
Houston Astros
Chicago Cubs
Cincinatti Reds
Pittsburgh Pirates
Milwaukee Brewers

NL WEST
SF Giants
LA Dodgers
Arizona D'backs
SD Padres
Colorado Rockies

NL WC=LA Dodgers

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Man I didn't do too good Tho I almost nailed the AL East!