Official 2013 Predictions Thread

[SportsGamingBlake]

VERY early predictions for 2013 postseason. What I like about this year is although all of these teams have a good chance, but almost all of them could be easily replaced by tough competition. 10 teams that I think could replace these 10 (some easier and more realistic than others) are Rays, O's Red Sox, Indians, ChiSox, Rangers, Phillies, Brewers, Cards, D-Backs.

Let me know what you guys think

[dingleberryfinn]

Re: Very Early 2013 Playoff Predictions

AL Wild Card- Blue Jays vs. Red Sox
NL Wild Card- D'Backs vs. Phillies

AL Wild Card winner vs. Yankees
NL Wild Card winner vs. Giants
Tigers vs. Angels
Braves vs. Cubs

Yeah, I'm pickin' the Cubbies to still be playin' in October,
I always feel compelled to pick one longshot lol

[Perfect Zero]

Re: Very Early 2013 Playoff Predictions

Geez, this is way too early. Then again, I'm a sucker for these things...

American League

Play-in Game:
Texas over Baltimore

Division Series:
Detroit over Texas
Toronto over Oakland

Championship Series:
Detroit over Toronto

National League:

Play-in Game:
San Francisco over Cincinnati

Division Series:
Los Angeles over San Francisco
Washington over St. Louis

Championship Series:
Washington over Los Angeles

World Series:
Washington over Detroit

[Majingir]

Re: Very Early 2013 Playoff Predictions

AL East-Jays
AL Central-Tigers
AL West-Angels
AL Wild Card-Rangers
AL Wild Card-Rays(who'll lose to Rangers)

NL East-Nats
NL Central-Reds
NL West-Giants
NL Wild Card-Braves
NL Wild Card-Dodgers(who'll lose to Braves)

NLCS will feature Nats-Giants
ALCS will feature Jays-Angels

WS will be Nats vs Jays(biased answer)/Angels(realistic answer)

[SPTO]

Re: Very Early 2013 Playoff Predictions

Way too early so here's just my WS prediction

Jays/Nats with the Jays winning in 6.

My more realistic version has Tigers vs Nats with the Nats winning in 5.

[jth1331]

Re: Very Early 2013 Playoff Predictions

Rockies win the World Series
Tulowitzki is NL MVP
Drew Pomeranz is NL CY

They beat the Astros in the World Series

[Chaos81]

Re: Very Early 2013 Playoff Predictions

Royals/Pirates WS with the Royals in 4.

[BleacherBum2310]

Re: Very Early 2013 Playoff Predictions

^ I think yours is better.. but

Cubs/Astros Cubs in 5

time to relive that Great Rivalry.

[Kobalt]

Re: Very Early 2013 Playoff Predictions

Rockies win the World Series
Tulowitzki is NL MVP
Drew Pomeranz is NL CY

They beat the Astros in the World Series

I like this.

[Baseballking888]

Re: Very Early 2013 Playoff Predictions

As of right now...

AL East- Toronto Blue Jays
AL Central- Detroit Tigers
AL West- Los Angeles Angels
AL Wildcard 1- Texas Rangers
AL Wildcard 2- Kansas City Royals

NL East- Washington Nationals
NL Central- Cincinnati Reds
NL West- Los Angeles Dodgers
NL Wildcard 1- Atlanta Braves
NL Wildcard 2- San Francisco Giants

AL Play in Game: Texas over Kansas City
ALDS: Toronto Blue Jays over Texas Rangers
ALDS: Los Angeles Angels over Detroit Tigers
ALCS: Los Angeles Angels over Toronto Blue Jays

NL Play in Game: Atlanta Braves over San Francisco Giants
NLDS: Los Angeles Dodgers over Atlanta Braves
NLDS: Washington Nationals over Cincinnati Reds
NLCS: Washington Nationals over Los Angeles Dodgers

World Series: Washington Nationals over Los Angeles Angels

[PhilliesFan13]

Re: Very Early 2013 Playoff Predictions

AL East - Baltimore Orioles
AL Central - Detroit Tigers
AL West - Oakland A's
AL Wildcard 1 - Texas Rangers
AL Wildcard 2 - Tampa Bay Rays

NL East - Philadelphia Phillies
NL Central - Cincinnati Reds
NL West - San Francisco Giants
NL Wildcard 1 - Atlanta Braves
NL Wildcard 2 - St. Louis Cardinals

AL Wildcard Game: Tampa Bay Rays over Texas Rangers
ALDS: Baltimore Orioles over Tampa Bay Rays
ALDS: Detroit Tigers over Oakland A's
ALCS: Detroit Tigers over Baltimore Orioles

NL Play in Game: Atlanta Braves over St. Louis Cardinals
NLDS: Philadelphia Phillies over Atlanta Braves
NLDS: Cincinnati Reds over San Francisco Giants
NLCS: Philadelphia Phillies over Cincinnati Reds

World Series: Philadelphia Phillies over Detroit Tigers

[Majingir]

Re: Very Early 2013 Playoff Predictions

^I really don't see O's being as good as they were last year. A big part of their success last year was divisional records. Don't see their record against a team like Yankees changing much. But Jays they'll likely win about 5-6 less games than in 2012, Red Sox I see being more around 4-5 less wins, and Rays maybe 2-3 less wins. Still might be able to manage a low 80s win total though.

Either way, 2013 will be the most interesting the AL East has ever been. Jays(who finished below .500 in 2012) being heavy faves from the start, O's came out of nowhere with 90+ win in 2012, Yankees slowly declining, Rays usually around top, and Red Sox with unexpected play.

I wouldn't be surprised if the worst team in the AL East still had over 75 wins next year.

[GT39]

Re: Very Early 2013 Playoff Predictions

AL EAST: Orioles
AL WEST: Angels
AL CENTRAL: Tigers

AL WC1: Yankees
AL WC2: A's
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NL EAST: Nationals
NL WEST: Giants
NL CENTRAL: Reds

NL WC1: Phillies
NL WC2: Cardinals
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*I'm not sold on the Blue Jays or Dodgers at all.*

[PhilliesFan13]

Re: Very Early 2013 Playoff Predictions

*I'm not sold on the Blue Jays or Dodgers at all.*

Same here. Also the Angels. Not saying they won't have good seasons like everyone thinks they will, but right now everything is just "on paper" good.

I hope the Blue Jays can have a great year and win the division though. It's been a long time coming for them and it would definitely be refreshing to see.

[CabreraMVP]

Re: Very Early 2013 Playoff Predictions

Phillies winning it all? We'll see