Excuse my elongated hiatus. It’s not that the Patriots loss was that devastating to me…just kidding, it was. But there’s this thing called school that has gotten in the way. Senioritis is a real thing, and I’m doing everything I can to fight it. So why not procrastinate from schoolwork and write some 2013 American …
National League East 1st- Washington Nationals – Tough call, but I have to give it to the Nationals. Everybody knew that Washington was coming, but not many figured it would be as soon, and as impressive as it was in 2012. Bryce Harper and Stephen Strasburg have been said to be the future …
1st. Texas Rangers - Key Addition- Yu Darvish. Key Loss- CJ Wilson—The Angels are everyone’s hot pick to win the AL West this season, and with good reason. However, I believe that the Rangers are still the better team, and I will tell you why. This lineup is filthy. Elvis Andrus will set the table and …
1st. Detroit Tigers - Key Addition- Prince Fielder. Key Loss- Victor Martinez—The Tigers were the team to beat in the AL Central before Victor Martinez went down for the year with a torn ACL. How did they respond to such a devastating loss? They went out and gave Prince Fielder all the money they could offer …
1st. New York Yankees- Key Addition- Michael Pineda. Key Loss- Jesus Montero—The Yankees won 97 games last year and have only added to their roster in the offseason. The loss of fan favorite Yanks catcher Jorge Posada hurts from a leadership standpoint, but top prospect Jesus Montero was ready to take over behind the dish …
1st. Arizona Diamondbacks Key Addition- Trevor Cahil. Key Loss- N/A—The D’Backs took baseball by surprise last year by winning the seemingly unpredictable NL West. There will be no sneaking up on anybody in 2012, and the division is looking more predictable than ever. The talented Diamondbacks only got better during the offseason, adding the underrated …
1st. Cincinnati Reds – Key addition- Mat Latos. Key loss-Edinson Volquez—Trading for Mat Latos this offseason may have been the best move made by any team in the division this offseason. The Reds are absolutely loaded with talent and are primed for a shot at taking home the NL Central this year. With a division …
1st. Philadelphia Phillies. Key addition- Jonathon Paplebon. Key loss- Roy Oswalt.—-The Phillies fell short of most expectations last year. The team’s weakest link appeared to be their bullpen and lack of a consistent closer. They addressed that need this offseason by signing Jonathon Paplebon to a Four year contract. Though their All-star pitching rotation lost …