WJMorris3 Posted May 31, 2005 Share Posted May 31, 2005 As of right now (10 PM ET on Memorial Day), four teams are within four games of the lead in both the NL East and the AL East. All four teams in each division are also above .500. Though it's still early, who do you think will win the NL East and AL East? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Braden Posted May 31, 2005 Share Posted May 31, 2005 What's tricky about the AL East is that all 4 teams are in it.Everyone knows that eventually the Orioles pitching is gonna catch up with them. Bruce Chen? Sidney Ponson? Come on... There's no way they can continue with their success for the whole season. Can Roberts keep his hot hitting up? So far so good, but I have a strange feeling that it'll only take one thing to happen (injury, slump, I don't know) that would put this team out of sync.The Red Sox and Yankees I see are very similar teams so far... when they're slumping, they're horrible, but when they're on a roll, they're unstoppable. Since both teams have older players, a key injury especially late in the season could be killer. It will be interesting to see what unfolds once we get closer to the trade deadline. The Jays have been the underdogs of the divison, they do lack starting pitching depth and some power that they thought they had in Vernon Wells, but finally he's heating up. Only IF they can pull off a trade for a power hitter and/or a great starting pitcher, They're in the thick of things till the end. Otherwise, it's a .500 season for them.In the East it's simply the Braves vs Marlins. The 2nd place team though I think will be the wild card, so both teams I think are gonna be in the playoffs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NJTank Posted May 31, 2005 Share Posted May 31, 2005 What no confidence in Tampa? www.sportsecyclopedia.com For the best in sports history go to the Sports E-Cyclopedia at http://www.sportsecyclopedia.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EagleFan344 Posted May 31, 2005 Share Posted May 31, 2005 Phillies prolly wont win but they are still in it... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Suigi Posted May 31, 2005 Share Posted May 31, 2005 I'm going out on a limb, and saying the Jays and Nats. Super Wario Comix!Iron Crossover IX Contender (Tied for 6th)Iron Crossover Halloween Contender (Tied for Bronze) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
See Red Posted May 31, 2005 Share Posted May 31, 2005 I said Red Sox and Marlins... of course, I have some Red Sox bias. I think they'll be in the best shape. They're not a very good road team (weren't last year, either) and they're still close despite playing the most road games in the league (or being among those teams). Plus, Manny and Renteria are starting to get on track, as manny's average has been down. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
epper Posted May 31, 2005 Share Posted May 31, 2005 I think this is finally the year that the NYY-BOS stranglehold on the East is broken, with the O's coming through with the win. Their lineup is just as stacked as the Yanks or Sox, theyve got an MVP candidate in Roberts and their pitching has been surpisingly good. I see the AL East finishing somehting like this:Orioles - 92-70Sox - 90-72Yankees - 89-73Jays - 84-78Rays - who cares?I also think the Braves 13 year run will be snapped, with the Marlins getting their first division crown. The Fish have the best starting rotation in the NL, and now finally have legit power threats in Delgado and Cabrera. They're my pick for the NL (and possibly World Series) Champs this year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Audiodrama Posted May 31, 2005 Share Posted May 31, 2005 Red Sox and Marlins.Anyone who thinks Baltimore will last all season knows very little about baseball. Their pitching has no depth, and their rotation will not produce all year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FiddySicks Posted May 31, 2005 Share Posted May 31, 2005 Red Sox and Marlins.Anyone who thinks Baltimore will last all season knows very little about baseball. Their pitching has no depth, and their rotation will not produce all year. True, but its really hard to go against a team with an offense like the O's have. Their pitching isnt the greatest but i just have this feeling that their bats are gonna keep them in the lead all season. But i also agree with Braden, if a major injury happens to the core of this team, theyre toast On 11/19/2012 at 7:23 PM, oldschoolvikings said: She’s still half convinced “Chris Creamer” is a porn site.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DEAD! Posted May 31, 2005 Share Posted May 31, 2005 What no confidence in Tampa? I see them pulling off a 35 game winning streak in July and August and eventually win the division ...... all this on my computer I saw, I came, I left. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jkrdevil Posted May 31, 2005 Share Posted May 31, 2005 Red Sox and Marlins.Anyone who thinks Baltimore will last all season knows very little about baseball. Their pitching has no depth, and their rotation will not produce all year. True, but its really hard to go against a team with an offense like the O's have. Their pitching isnt the greatest but i just have this feeling that their bats are gonna keep them in the lead all season. But i also agree with Braden, if a major injury happens to the core of this team, theyre toast But pitching wins. Yea offense is great when your playing the Devil Rays. I don't see the O's winning many games if thier pitching doesn't continue in september when they have to face Halladay, Mussina, Pavano, Johnson, Schilling (if he pitches again), Wells, Clement, or Miller. The Al East will come down to Yankees Red Soc. The Blue Jays with Halladay will stay in the race. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TBGKon Posted May 31, 2005 Share Posted May 31, 2005 i think the O's and Nats will win their divisions, but if the Nats don't win the NL East, they'll be the wild card Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CC97 Posted May 31, 2005 Share Posted May 31, 2005 Red Sox and Marlins.Anyone who thinks Baltimore will last all season knows very little about baseball. Their pitching has no depth, and their rotation will not produce all year. True, but its really hard to go against a team with an offense like the O's have. Their pitching isnt the greatest but i just have this feeling that their bats are gonna keep them in the lead all season. But i also agree with Braden, if a major injury happens to the core of this team, theyre toast But pitching wins. Yea offense is great when your playing the Devil Rays. I don't see the O's winning many games if thier pitching doesn't continue in september when they have to face Halladay, Mussina, Pavano, Johnson, Schilling (if he pitches again), Wells, Clement, or Miller. The Al East will come down to Yankees Red Soc. The Blue Jays with Halladay will stay in the race. Wow that's a scary month, heh -- but the Yanks also need to figure out how to beat teams in their own division before they can start to be taken seriously (more seriously than usual, I mean). --- Chris Creamer Founder/Editor, SportsLogos.Net "The Mothership" • News • Facebook • X/Twitter • Instagram Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EagleFan344 Posted May 31, 2005 Share Posted May 31, 2005 i think the O's and Nats will win their divisions, but if the Nats don't win the NL East, they'll be the wild card Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TFoA Posted May 31, 2005 Share Posted May 31, 2005 NL East- If the Braves don't pull a magic trick outta their behind like they've done for the past 3 years and win the division again, then it's gonna be the Marlins. If the Marlins don't win, they'll be the wildcard. I can't see Florida NOT making the playoffs, that three-headed monster of Beckett, Burnett, and Willis is too good. When they make the playoffs, they've gotta be the favorites to win it all with that rotation.AL East- If the Orioles continue their tear, they'll win it by a pretty good margin. But I see NYY in a race with BAL at the end for the title. I think if it comes down to a race, Baltimore will win it if they stay healthy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FiddySicks Posted June 2, 2005 Share Posted June 2, 2005 I can't see Florida NOT making the playoffs, that three-headed monster of Beckett, Burnett, and Willis is too good. When they make the playoffs, they've gotta be the favorites to win it all with that rotation. I dont know, i think St. Louis has a rotation that is just as good if not better than Florida's and they have a ton more offense. I think that they will win the East but i dont think they will be able to get past STL. I would really like to see the Nats win the division though On 11/19/2012 at 7:23 PM, oldschoolvikings said: She’s still half convinced “Chris Creamer” is a porn site.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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