MLB 2011 Predictions

Last year I made a few bonehead selections but my predictions were relatively solid.  I thought I’d give it a go again this year:

AL East:

1. Boston Red Sox
2. Baltimore Orioles
3. New York Yankees
4. Toronto Blue Jays
5. Tampa Bay Rays

AL Central:

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

AL West:

1. Texas Rangers
2. LA Angels
3. Oakland A’s
4. Seattle Mariners

NL East:

1. Philadelphia Phillies
2. Florida Marlins
3. Atlanta Braves
4. Washington Nationals
5. New York Mets

NL Central:

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

NL West:

1. LA Dodgers
2. San Francisco Giants
3. Colorado Rockies
4. Arizona Diamondbacks
5. San Diego Padres

ALCS: Boston Red Sox defeat Minnesota Twins

NLCS: Philadelphia Phillies defeat St. Louis Cardinals

World Series: Philadelphia Phillies defeat Boston Red Sox

Again this year I hope I’m wrong!  I do think that the Royals will at least be close to .500 this year.  The Marlins are a dark horse pick for me, as are the Baltimore Orioles.  I also wouldn’t be surprised if the Pirates make some early season noise.