When I was right I will give myself a
When I was wrong I will give myself a
Which Team Will Be Surprise of '07?
I said:
"I am going to go with the Cleveland Indians who finished 18 games out of first last year."
"In a tough AL Central, which produced last years surprise team the Tigers, if the Indians can stay healthy and focused they could make it interesting between them and the Twins come September."
Result:
Last year the tribe finished 18 games behind first place. Cleveland is now 8.5 games in front in the AL Central. Although Minnesota is 17 games back, I still think I deserve a win.
Burgos Surprise of the Year?
I Said:
"I think Perez will still provide solid numbers, but what a lift it would be if Burgos finds his control and winds up providing major relief for Mets starters who might rarely see the 6th inning."
"I know he's only pitched one inning, but I'm setting the deadline for guessing the surprise of the year at Friday."
Result:
Burgos went 1-0 in 17 games. He pitched only 23 innings and allowed nine earned runs, only to get injured.
Who Will Be Booed?
I Said:
"As horrible as this is to say I think many Mets fans do not want Green to succeed. For these fans, with the high-ceiling prospect Lastings Milledge waiting in the wings, the sooner Green is replaced the better. I never want a player to fail, and I'm all for giving Green a chance to prove his worth. But when the boos start raining down after every strikeout or error as I fully expect to happen, Willie and Omar will be listening, and somewhere Lastings may be smiling."
Result:
Green has been pretty clutch this year and has really hit the ball well. If he was booed at all, I don't remember it. He's batting .290 and has held down the right field spot nearly all year as well. Milledge came out with a rap song.
Who Should the Mets Fear?
I Said:
"I don't think the Mets will actually fear any team, but they should be concerned about an improved NL East, that's for sure. Hopefully they just focus on what they have to do and get 'er done!"
Result:
The Mets haven't been able to run away with the division at any point this season. If looking over your shoulder all year during a race doesn't include a fraction of fear that another team will win the division, my name is Keith Hernandez.
Phils Fans Should Curb Enthusiasm
I Said:
"A wild card spot is well within reach for them, but I still pick them to finish 2nd to the Mets IF they can hold off the Braves who will be scrapping to get back to the top."
Result:
To be continued...
