I don't think it's too early to start an MLB thread.

[BeachBaby]

The Phils are going to the World Series again, but they'll win it all this year - just like 2008. GO PHILS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!11

[TZ]

1. They have to get past one team first...

THE MIGHTY NATIONALS!! :rofl:

[charlie and algernon]

2. pfft, you'll be battling the Mets for the honor of being the NL East Celler Dweller

[PRETZEL]

3. Ok, I wouldn't bet against it,

but again hope springs eternal,

Pittsburgh will be over .500.

[dropkickpa]

6. I keep hoping the buccos owners will have a brain fart

and decide to sell the team to Mario and company. I'm so sick of this farm team bullshit.

[PRETZEL]

7. Well considering we're into the 20th year of the 5 year plan

that may not be so bad.

Actually, I've seen a couple of the kids they hope will turn things around.

They do have the skills.

[TZ]

19. I'd like to thank you guys again

for Nyjer Morgan. I REALLY like him. Seems like a nice guy too.;)

[PRETZEL]

26. I liked him too,

but I like McCutcheon better.

[CBR]

4. I am ready!!!!

[BeachBaby]

16. WOOHOOOOOOOO!

:hi:

[Capn Sunshine]

5. Sure, who will the Braves lose to in the playoffs after posting the best regular season record??

:rofl:

[Zomby Woof]

8. With all the McCourt divorce drama

I am not hopeful about the Dodgers. Behind-the-scenes drama affects team morale more than people realize. Losing Juan Pierre was bad enough, although they had the good sense to keep Matt Kemp and Andre Ethier around. Still, they may pull out a passable season because the NL West is always up for grabs (except for the Padres, who will languish in the cellar). I fear the Rockies will win the division, which would be sickening, lol.

My AL team, the Seattle Mariners, look VERY promising. They should take the AL West crown from the Angels (suffer, Halo fans). They have 2 of the best pitchers in the league in their starting rotation. I expect this will be Griffey's swan song, as he settles into a DH or pinch hitter role.

So my prediction so far is for the Dodgers to MAYBE eke out a wildcard, and then choke again, while the Mariners may yet reach their first World Series this time. Or at least reach the ALCS for the first time since 2001.

The only prediction I am making beyond those, is that every year, one team does much better than anyone expected, and one team disappoints tremendously. But those teams don't reveal themselves until well into June. Last year, the Mariners were the disappointing team, which is why I think they will put it together this year. They did finish 2009 with a respectable 85-77 record, but play in a tough division.

[Bertha Venation]

32. If the Halos weren't in it, there's no one I'd like to see in the Series more

than the Mariners.

Or maybe the Rangers.

GO HALOS! O8)

[Initech]

9. Spring training starts in two weeks!

:woohoo:

[KamaAina]

10. The Cubs are still undefeated!

might wanna bookmark this, North Siders... :P

[flvegan]

11. WRONG! The mighty Red Sox have started the long march to world champions.

It is prophecy.

[BeachBaby]

14. Wow. It's been one helluva march.

Their feet must be tired from all these years of marching. :hide:

[flvegan]

18. No, just started when pitchers and catchers reported recently.

Oh, and tell Jayson Werth that it's time to change his razor blades. Grizzly Adams.

[BeachBaby]

20. I don't think he's shaved or gotten a haircut since they lost the Series.

But I will give him the message. He needs to know that his hotness level is nowhere on the radar. :P

[old mark]

28. I think they stopped somewhere

for lunch.....

mark

[flvegan]

33. Can't march to the championship on an empty stomach!

[old mark]

35. Amen, brother.......nt

[Shell Beau]

12. Go Yankees!

:hide:

:P

[Zomby Woof]

13. You have disillusioned me

:cry:

[Shell Beau]

15. Everyone has their downfalls, right?

[Zomby Woof]

25. It is my hope that LDK grows up to be a Dodgers fan

A little rebellion from your children is a good thing. :D

[Shell Beau]

31. My uncle is a hardcore Dodger fan, so I am sure he will be

putting some thoughts in her head!

[soleft]

17. Frederico Cervelli

I'm interested in watching his development. All my favor players are gone, so I have to some something to focus on.

[lost-in-nj]

21. not to soon.... really not soon enough!!

I can not wait








:hide:



lost

[BeachBaby]

22. Even without Damon and Matsui?

Big changes on your team. Could make things interesting. :)

[lost-in-nj]

34. yeah....

kinda bummed about Matsui....

mr. quiet,showup,do my job and do it well......

Damon to but he didn't want the deal.....


lost

[jobycom]

23. Not too soon to say the Rangers are eliminated from playoff contention, either.

I always wondered whether the Saints would win a Super Bowl before the Rangers won a World Series. Now I think the question is whether the Rangers will win a World Series before MLB disbands from lack of interest in another century or so.

[MiddleFingerMom]

24. I haven't followed baseball in the least since the Phillies...

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[old mark]

27. Phills win 2 out of 3 consecutive world series? THE PHILLIES?????

Dam straight they can!!!

They are much improved over last season, will be an interesting year.

GO PHILS!!!

mark

[BeachBaby]

29. I watched an interview with Ryan Howard.

He's been down in Clearwater since DECEMBER THIRD!!!!! He said that he wanted to get started early, working out, toning up, etc. He lost some more weight. He looks better than I've ever seen him.

And he's got that look in his eye. He said that they left behind unfinished business. He wants another ring. He's ready to kick ass and take numbers. wOOt!!!!

[old mark]

30. When he is hot, the Phils are serious trouble for any team in baseball.

I think they are really improved over last year, and Uncle Charley has them ready to go.

mark

[bigwillq]

36. Let's GO Yankees!

:bounce: