Leon Jackson - Cobbfather Post Gazette w/ special correspondent Shenaynay from the Psychic Friends network
Back to the previews - the AL East has produced the World Series representative from the AL the past two seasons. Let's see how it shakes out this season!
AL EAST
4. Durham Radicals
Last Season: 59-103
Shenaynay’s crystal ball shows: a hiker slowly climbing up the mountain, striving to reach the top.
Gazette says: the Radicals are improving, but it looks like they are still a season or two away from making an impact. It looks like another rebuilding year in Durham, and they’ve started early signing the first big IFA of the year (see previous article in the Gazette for more details!). No question about it, this team is getting better.
Psychic Friends Network prediction: 71-91, 4th place
Vegas Odds to win it all: 60-1
3. Boston Massacre
Last Season: 75-87
Shenaynay’s crystal ball shows: a pool of bloodshed, and a slue of bodies in the wayside. One warrior stands proud over his kill. MASSACRE!!
Gazette says: Boston took a step backwards last season, trading some established veterans for prospects cost them their goal of dominance of mediocrity. With a couple of callups, and a free agent signing, we fully expect them to claim the title of most mediocre team in the league, once again.
Psychic Friends Network prediction: 81-81, 3rd place
Vegas Odds to win it all: 55-1
2. Burlington Huskies
Last Season: 90-72
Shenaynay’s crystal ball shows: a pack of well-trained huskies, working together, well-trained by their master, pulling their sled to victory!
Gazette says: The Huskies took major strides last season in improving their team, and it looks like their success will continue in season 3. No real weaknesses on this team, so we expect them to contend for the division title for sure.
Psychic Friends Network prediction: 94-68, 2nd place
Vegas Odds to win it all: 10-1
1. Chicago Chokers
Last Season: 112-50
Shenaynay’s crystal ball shows: a man choking, being saved by the Heimlich maneuver. After his near death experience, he goes on to achieve great things.
Gazette says: The franchise that has made the World Series the last two seasons, still looks very solid, and should be in for another great year. The rest of the division has improved, however, which will make it tough for them to maintain their dominance. Still, we like them to take the division this year in a close race.
Psychic Friends Network prediction: 97-65, 1st place
Vegas Odds to win it all: 7-1
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