With the 2011 MLB Spring Training in full swing, it’s time to take a look at each team’s chances of winning the World Series this season. Below I will list the odds on every team in both the American League and the National League. I will also give a quick sentence or two on whether or not each squad has a legitimate shot to take down the crown come October. AL East: Boston Red Sox (+325) – It’s World Series or bust this year for the Red Sox. They are my pick to get to the World Series...
Read more about Odds to Win 2011 World Series 2011 American League East Predictions - February 24, 2011The Tampa Bay Rays took down the AL East in 2010 for a second time in three seasons with a 96-66 record. With all the losses they suffered in the offseason, it would be quite an accomplishment for them to overtake the Yankees and Red Sox again. New York earned the wild-card spot while finishing second in the division with a 95-67 record. Boston was plagued by injuries they could never overcome, finishing 89-73. The Toronto Blue Jays had a solid year as far as expectations were concerned, going...
Read more about 2011 American League East Predictions 2011 Baltimore Orioles Predictions - February 15, 2011The Baltimore Orioles suffered through their 13th straight losing season in 2010 and finished with a 66-96 record. They put themselves in a huge hole from the start, opening 2-16 out of the gate. The Orioles went through three different managers last year, and finally found their man in Buck Showalter. The team responded very well when he took over, posting a 34-23 record over their final 57 games. If only he had the payrolls of the Yankees and Red Sox, he could put a contender on the field. There...
Read more about 2011 Baltimore Orioles Predictions 2010 Baltimore Orioles Predictions - March 2, 2010The Baltimore Orioles are expected to be a much improved team this season with their young players finally gaining some valuable experience over the past few years. The Orioles went 64-98 last year, marking the 11th time in 12 years that they finished fourth or fifth in the American League East. Baltimore was outscored by 135 runs last season which ranked 28th out of 30 big league teams. This team has a talented young outfield with Adam Jones, Nick Markakis and Nolan Reimold. They also have an...
Read more about 2010 Baltimore Orioles Predictions 2009 Baltimore Orioles Predictions - March 24, 2009The Baltimore Orioles have a long way to go in the AL East before they start knocking on the doors of the Yankees, Red Sox, and Rays, but they are doing things the right way with getting its young talent on the field, and making this team a likely contender in the years to come. Last year the Orioles were the only team in the AL East to finish under .500 at 68-93. The Orioles didn’t make a bunch of big moves like they had hoped, such as bringing in 1B Mark Teixeira or starting pitcher A.J....
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