Predicted MLB 2013 Final Standings$$$ What you GOT ??

Here are some thoughts on the cubs.

Castro is going to be better defensively. Barney is already as good as they come defensively. So up the middle they are going to be solid defensively.

problem #1: they don't have a 3rd baseman.

problem #2: they have soriano

Fujikawa in relief is solid. Jackson is a capable #2/3.

I think Schierholtz and Hairston platooning in OF will give a bump to offensive production. What I think is being factored into the cubs projections is a bump in Rizzo's production. Expect about the same or a little more from Castro offensively and a slight bump down in production for soriano. problem is, he is the only pop they have and it isn't much. a third baseman with some pop, a cleanup hitter not named soriano and an ace is what is keeping them from getting to 80+ wins.

I don't think 75-87 is too much of a stretch for this team in 2013. When I look at Fujikawa, an improved Castro at defense, a short leash on Marmol, the addition of Jackson and a very, very much improved bat of Rizzo.

A VERY NICE JOB..

A FEW COMMENTS....

RED SOX  seems pretty high..last yr they won 69 with a bunch of overpriced slop..replaced with..some new overpriced crap..i will definitely go under given the Blue jays assumed improvements and  the Orioles won 94 with injuries and did not really lose anything in free agency

YANKS ..VERY INTERESTING..every yr i go over the total as my biggest bet and every yr i seem to collect except Girardi's first yr.given the age of the starting rotationn and the loss of homerun power in a home run stadium..i will be looking to play them under and fade in april..I WILL NOT BE PLAYING THEM OVER THIS YR

METS..Would love to play them over your original total. starters are ok and infield should be solid..Even Buck will be more productive from what last yrs backstops offered. Outfield a mess.they should be around last yrs 74 if Shawn Marcum can win 11-12 games. A big if given his injury  history.

ASTROS..I think they will be hard pressed to win 50 + games.last yr they couldn't do much and now they are in a dh league with no offense and little pitching.

PITTSBURGH..Still not ready to give them a winning record. Esp if the cubs improve

biggest ???????

WHY THE  NATIONALS DOWN TO 88..I like them to be near 100

Bullpen improved, another starter, no limit on Strasberg , a legitimate center fielder, Davey Johnson's swan song and Bryce harper for a full season..

i think the Uptons cause cancer in the Braves lockerroom

HAVE A GREAT SEASON AND THANKS FOR YOUR INSIGHTS

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