Swami Naktap - Special to Cobbfather Post Gazette
NL East
Tampa Bay Cyclones (81-81, 2nd place)
--Swami Naktap sees a storm brewing in Tampa Bay, and a devastating cyclone is not out of the picture. The lineup is talented top to bottom, and should shower opposing pitching with many hits. The pitching staff has great control of their pitches, but their stuff isn't the thing riptides are made of. Still, a division championship could come spinning down from the clouds.
Prediction: 95-67 - 1st place
New York Primetimers (70-92, 3rd place)
--Swami says that the only problem with prime time is that it is on too late for east coast viewers, and too early for the west coast. With games going past midnight in primetime, Swami Naktap wonders who will be awake to see this young and exciting team. If they can stay up past their bedtimes, viewers should be able to watch New York compete for a wildcard spot.
Prediction: 92-70 - 2nd place
San Juan Orioles (89-73, 1st place)
--Swami Naktap thinks the move from the fast paced east coast lifestyle of Dover to the laid back tropical attitudes of San Juan may have a detrimental effect on the motivation of the Orioles players. It's hard to summon the motivation to compete when the rum and sun is so good in your home city. Still, Miguel Guererro and Justin Post should be able to tear themselves away from the luxuries of San Juan long enough to power the Orioles to a winning season.
Prediction: 85-77 - 3rd place
Pawtucket G-Maniacs (52-110, 4th place)
--Swami says it is a good thing the management of the Pawtucket team fixed the renaming contest, becuase otherwise the winner would have been the KAA-THUD, which is the sound that will be heard quite often in Pawtucket when frustrated G-Maniacs bang their fists on gatorade tubs. Jonathan Sheldon was a good signing in the offseason for the G's, but