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How My MLB Predictions Fare at the Midway Point: National League

By klownboy on July 11, 2012 • ( 0 )

If you thought my American League preseason predictions were bad, get a load of this…

Actual NL East Standings

Washington Nationals
Atlanta Braves
New York Mets
Miami Marlins
Philadelphia Phillies

My Predicted Standings

Philadelphia Phillies
Miami Marlins-*
Atlanta Braves
Washington Nationals
New York Mets

This is “what in the hell?!” Part One. Now in my defense I (nor did anyone else I know) saw the Nationals coming THIS quick. I mean sure they have good young talent, but who’d had thunk it right? And what in the hell is going on in Philly? Last place? Really? Sure the Phillies are a MASH unit, but they really suck! As for New York, I guess I should table the “METS = My Entire Team Sucks” mantra – maybe…

Actual NL Central Standings

Pittsburgh Pirates
Cincinnati Reds
St. Louis Cardinals
Milwaukee Brewers
Houston Astros
Chicago Cubs

My Predicted Standings

Cincinnati Reds
Milwaukee Brewers
St. Louis Cardinals
Pittsburgh Pirates
Chicago Cubs
Houston Astros

Enter “what in the hell?!” Part Two. The Pittsburgh “Friggin” Pirates are in first place. Raise your hand if you saw that coming – I didn’t think so. Like the Nationals, the Pirates have a good collection of young talent. Who would have thought that Yankees castoff AJ Burnett would be doing the damn thing in Pittsburgh? This will be one helluva pennant race down the stretch, reminiscent of the old Pirates-Reds battles of the 1970s (yes I know they were in separate divisions back then, so leave me alone dammit)…

Actual NL West Standings

Los Angeles Dodgers
San Francisco Giants
Arizona Diamondbacks
Colorado Rockies
San Diego Padres

My Predicted Standings

San Francisco Giants
Arizona Diamondbacks-*
Los Angeles Dodgers
Colorado Rockies
San Diego Padres

Not too bad I suppose. The Giants finally remembered they are the Giants and are contending. Now as soon as Tim Lincecum remembers he is Tim Lincecum, the NL West will be there for the taking for San Fran. The Dodgers are a great story. As soon as they are healthy, this will be one fun race to watch. LA-San Francisco: gotta love it!