It’s hard to make predictions when it comes to Major League Baseball. Anything can happen. Players get hurt, hitters have protracted slumps, journeyman infielders have unexpected career years, and former star pitchers suddenly can’t find the plate. Anything can happen. So predictions are very dangerous; but they are also a lot of fun. Here are some educated guesses about what is going to happen during the 2007 Major League Baseball Season.
American League East Order of Finish
1st Place - New York Yankees
2nd Place - Boston Red Sox
3rd Place - Toronto Blue Jays
4th Place - Tampa Bay Devil Rays
5th Place - Baltimore Orioles
American League Central Order of Finish
1st Place - Minnesota Twins
2nd Place - Detroit Tigers
3rd Place - Chicago White Sox
4th Place - Cleveland Indians
5th Place - Kansas City Royals
American League West Order of Finish
1st Place - Los Angeles Angels
2nd Place - Oakland A's
3rd Place - Texas Rangers
4th place - Seattle Mariners
National League East Order of Finish
1st Place - Philadelphia Phillies
2nd Place - New York Mets
3rd Place - Atlanta Braves
4th Place - Florida Marlins
5th Place - The Washington Nationals
National League Central Order of Finish
1st Place - Houston Astros
2nd Place - St. Louis Cardinals
3rd Place - Chicago Cubs
4th Place - Cincinnati Reds
5th Place - Milwaukee Brewers
6th Place - Pittsburgh Pirates
National League West Order of Finish
1st Place - Los Angeles Dodgers
2nd Place - San Diego Padres
3rd Place - San Francisco Giants
4th Place - Arizona Diamondbacks
5th Place - Colorado Rockies
2007 Major League Baseball Postseason Predictions
American League Champion: The New York Yankees
National League Champion: The Los Angeles Dodgers
World Series Champion: The New York Yankees
2007 Major League Baseball Award Predictions
- American League Most Valuable Player: David Ortiz
- American League Cy Young Award Winner: Mariano Rivera
- American League Rookie of the Year: Delmon Young
- American League Manager of the Year: Joe Torre
- National League Most Valuable Player: Chase Utley
- National League Cy Young Award Winner: Roy Oswalt
- National League Rookie of the Year: Chris Young (Arizona OF)
- National League Manager of the Year: Lou Piniella
The Phillies will trade away Aaron Rowand and Jon Lieber for two middle relievers that will shore up their bullpen and push the team to their first division title in 14 years.
The Tigers trade away a young middle reliever for a big bat at the trading deadline.
The Yankees call up Philip Hughes from AAA in June and the young pitcher will win at least 10 games.
Historic Moments of the 2007 Major League Baseball Season
Barry Bonds will break the All-Time Home Run Record record in mid-August.
Sammy Sosa will hit his 600th Career Home Run in late June.
Craig Biggio will pick up his 3,000th hit in late June.
Tom Glavine will win his 300th Game in late August.
Those are the preseason predictions for this, your 2007 Major League Baseball Season. Now, don't go and bet the house on them or anything crazy like that. Please.
James Lincoln Ray - Real Name: James Lincoln Ray Jim has been the Feature Baseball Writer for Suite101 since March, 2007, where he has written more then ...
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