Not a good way to start as the Pack looked like they were gonna keep it close, but a 24-0 2nd half for the Eagles and I'm 0-1 on picks.
Now that the MLB season is over time for the awards to be given away.
AL MVP-Derek Jeter
NL MVP-Ryan Howard
AL CY-Johan Santana
NL CY-Brandon Webb
AL ROY-Justin Verlander, Papelbon and Weaver make this a tight race
NL ROY-Hanley Ramirez...I'm worried all the Marlins rookies will split votes and Ryan Zimmerman of the Nats will take it
AL Manager-Jim Leyland
NL Manager-Joe Girardi
Tuesday, October 03, 2006
Monday, October 02, 2006
Alright, so I'm bored and decided to give this blogging thing a try. Under the basis of all the sports "experts" we see in the media, I figure why can't I be one too? We'll try and have some fun along the way. Today's a good day to start this blog though, Week 4 of the NFL is near complete, MLB playoffs are under way tomorrow, college football is getting to the heart of conference play, NASCAR's in the Chase for the Nextel Cup, and hockey's starting soon. All right maybe the last part didn't really factor into this blog.
First some MLB predictions-
San Diego over the Cardinals in 5
I got a feeling this is Jake Peavy's coming out party. I know its hard to say that about a pitcher with 11-14 record this year, but Peavy's been on fire the last month a 2.41 ERA with a 4-1 record to get the Pads in the playoffs. Chris Young is another solid starter for San Diego. The Cardinals backed into the playoffs and might not even be here if the Astros beat the Braves on Sunday, Chris Carpenter may be the Cy Young winner, but a 4.70 ERA on the road compared to 1.71 at Busch, game one is at the Dog House gives the Pads an early advantage and they take the series.
Mets over the Dodgers in 5
I have no clue what to say. Dodgers have the pitching with Lowe, Penny, and Maddux, but the Mets have a crazy good offense and a solid bullpen. El Duque is always good in October and could steal a game one win at Shea. Mets offense is the difference, they get a lead early and keep it, plus the rally around the "We Don't Need Pedro" effect.
Yankees over the Tigers in 4
I don't like the Yankees but they have too much firepower even if Randy Johnson's out. Wang is great at home and the Tigers are rattled after losing the Central by getting swept by the Royals. They will get one at home but that's it.
Twins over the A's in 5
If this series goes five games Twins hand it to Johan and win it at the Metrodome. I would not be surprised at all if the A's win in 4 however. Zito, Loaiza, Haren, and Blanton are above average starters and the Twins could potentially start two rookies this series in Matt Garza and Boof Bonser. Either of these teams will give the Yanks a run for their money in the ALCS.
Monday Night Football
Eagles get out to an early lead, but Favre on Monday Night is always special it seems...take the Pack to cover +12
First some MLB predictions-
San Diego over the Cardinals in 5
I got a feeling this is Jake Peavy's coming out party. I know its hard to say that about a pitcher with 11-14 record this year, but Peavy's been on fire the last month a 2.41 ERA with a 4-1 record to get the Pads in the playoffs. Chris Young is another solid starter for San Diego. The Cardinals backed into the playoffs and might not even be here if the Astros beat the Braves on Sunday, Chris Carpenter may be the Cy Young winner, but a 4.70 ERA on the road compared to 1.71 at Busch, game one is at the Dog House gives the Pads an early advantage and they take the series.
Mets over the Dodgers in 5
I have no clue what to say. Dodgers have the pitching with Lowe, Penny, and Maddux, but the Mets have a crazy good offense and a solid bullpen. El Duque is always good in October and could steal a game one win at Shea. Mets offense is the difference, they get a lead early and keep it, plus the rally around the "We Don't Need Pedro" effect.
Yankees over the Tigers in 4
I don't like the Yankees but they have too much firepower even if Randy Johnson's out. Wang is great at home and the Tigers are rattled after losing the Central by getting swept by the Royals. They will get one at home but that's it.
Twins over the A's in 5
If this series goes five games Twins hand it to Johan and win it at the Metrodome. I would not be surprised at all if the A's win in 4 however. Zito, Loaiza, Haren, and Blanton are above average starters and the Twins could potentially start two rookies this series in Matt Garza and Boof Bonser. Either of these teams will give the Yanks a run for their money in the ALCS.
Monday Night Football
Eagles get out to an early lead, but Favre on Monday Night is always special it seems...take the Pack to cover +12
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