2016 begins in frigid conditions but the competition is already warm and interesting. The American League wonders if it has a super team- Toronto and ts vaunted offense- or a group of closely matched competitors that will be decided by team balance and fortitude. I think it is the latter- and the most balanced teams are the Yankees and the KC Royals.
The NL will be a pitcher's league this year as the off season was an arms race. Starters and relievers in combination will help a few teams stand out as their offense will perform well enough to win with great pitchig. San Fran ad the LA Dodgers are in the vanguard but so is Arizona. The Mets have the best balance and they should begin and end at the top.
More than predictions, this ought to be a year of great performances and great expectations. The Cubs will try again to break their hex but I wonder if the ChiSox won't be the big surprise this season. Great matches in the offing include Toronto and Detroit, Boston and the Yankees, and the Baltimore Orioles- my official sleeper team for 2016.
Thursday, April 07, 2016
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