National League Predictions
NL East
1. Atlanta
2. Philadelphia
3. New York Mets
4. Florida Marlins
5. Washington
Atlanta has the best top of the rotation and a great mix of veterans and young players in the lineup. Philly gets a lot of hype, but won’t pan out as usual. The Mets have a World Series Lineup and a last place rotation. The Marlins won’t be able to recreate last year’s magic. Washington needs to rebuild.
NL Central
1. Milwaukee
2. St. Louis
3. Houston
4. Chicago
5. Cincinnati
6. Pittsburgh
This is going to be the division of mediocrity. I think Pittsburgh isn’t good enough to compete, and the other five clubs are within the same calibre. I give the edge to Milwaukee because I think that they have the most potential upside.
NL West
1. Padres
2. Dodgers (Wild Card)
3. Diamondbacks
4. Giants
5. Rockies
The Padres and Dodgers are a cut above the rest. They both have solid veteran lineups, very good pitching staffs. I give a slight edge to San Diego, becase I think that their staff has the greatest potential. Arizona has the pitching, but I think that their young players will lack the consistency needed. The Giants would have been a great team, if this was 2000 instead of 2007. The Rockies suck.
