The Sherpa’s 2009 MLB Predictions (Sun 4/5/09)
With the first pitch of the 2009 season less than an hour away here are my predicted standings by division (they’re based on each team’s projected Runs Scored and Runs Allowed):
NL East
Philadelphia 85-77
NY Mets 85-77
Florida 77-85
Atlanta 75-87
Washington 61-101
NL Central
Chicago Cubs 93-69
St. Louis 84-78
Houston 80-82
Milwaukee 80-82
Cincinnati 73-89
Pittsburgh 72-90
NL West
Arizona 81-81
Los Angeles 78-84
San Francisco 78-84
Colorado 77-85
San Diego 76-86
AL East
NY Yankees 98-64
Boston 96-66
Tampa Bay 90-72
Baltimore 79-83
Toronto 79-83
AL Central
Cleveland 85-77
Chicago White Sox 84-78
Detroit 81-81
Minnesota 81-81
Kansas City 79-83
AL West
Anaheim 90-72
Texas 81-81
Oakland 80-82
Seattle 73-89
If these standings turn out to be accurate, how would I see the playoffs playing out?
NLDS: Cubs over Mets & Phillies over Diamondbacks
ALDS: Yankees over Indians & Red Sox over Angels
NLCS: Cubs over Phillies
ALCS: Yankees over Red Sox
WS: Cubs over Yankees
Yes, Cubs’ fans, the Sherpa is predicting that your long, local nightmare will end this year, so just sit down, kick back, relax, and enjoy the next 6 1/2 months of baseball!
Happy Opening Day to everyone!
The Sherpa