MLB First Round Predictions

NL
Philadelphia vs. Colorado-The best series of the bunch. The Colorado Rockies went on a tear to end the season, and with a wild victory on Monday night, defeating the Padres for the final playoff spot. Philadelphia meanwhile came from a long way back and just edged out the New York Mets. This is a matchup that we can see for quite some time with both teams having quite a bit of young talent. This year though, I think it will be Philadelphia behind the play of Ryan Howard. With the season on the line, Howard was playing his best ball late, and I see that continuing. Phillies win the series in 5 games.

Arizona vs. Chicago-Despite playing in 162 games I am still not sold on this Arizona team. How can a team that has been outscored by as much as they have still win in such a competitive division. I am still going to have to go with the Cubbies on this one. Look for the Cubs to take the series in five games.

AL
Boston vs. LA-Anaheim-California- Anaheim has always struggled in Fenway and against the Angels. However I do feel that this year the Angels will be able to beat the Red Sox. The Angels are one of the money ball teams, and if they can get their players on base, they will be able to give the Red Sox some problems. The series is going to be Anaheim in 5 games.

New York vs. Cleveland- The Yankees experience is going to be what gets them through in this series. Despite the Indians having the better pitching in this series, they Yankees have the experience and is great at wearing down pitchers. Yankees will win the series in 4 games.

Paul Blackborow