Leon Jackson - Cobbfather Post Gazette w/ special correspondent Shenaynay from the Psychic Friends network
The NL East looks to be much improved from top to bottom this season, and promises to be a very competitive race. Let's get right into the preview!
NL EAST
4. Buffalo Bisons
Last Season: 77-85
Shenaynay’s crystal ball shows: a bunch of drunk cowboys singing “Oh Give me a home, where the Buffalo roam”
Gazette says: Buffalo has a solid enough team this season, but in a very competitive division, they’ll probably come up on the short end of the stick this season. With improved pitching, Buffalo can be right back in the thick of things in a season or two, as they are very good on offense.
Psychic Friends Network prediction: 75-87, 4th place
Vegas Odds to win it all: 52-1
3. Pawtucket G-Maniacs
Last Season: 93-69
Shenaynay’s crystal ball shows: the Swami receiving a massive beatdown for his horrid prediction last year. Shenaynay hopes she doesn’t succumb to the same fate!
Gazette says: Yes, that’s right, we’re picking the defending World Series champs to finish 3rd in their division this year. It’s more of a testament to how good the division is, as opposed to a knock on the team. We’re not predicting a 50-win season like the swami, however. They will contend, and with the reputation of new ownership for winning, it wouldn’t surprise us if they ended up taking the division.
Psychic Friends Network prediction: 88-74, 3rd place
Vegas Odds to win it all: 15-1
2. New York Primetimers
Last Season: 80-82
Shenaynay’s crystal ball shows: the Primetimers team logo and name in gigantic letters and bright lights on the marquee.
Gazette says: The Primetimers have arrived! We think this will be the season the Primetimers take the step forward a post a solid record. Both pitching and offense seem to be ready to take the team to the next level, but not quit to the division title.
Psychic Friends Network prediction: 89-73, 2nd place
Vegas Odds to win it all: 14-1
1. Augusta Spiders
Last Season: 83-79
Shenaynay’s crystal ball shows: The crafty spider spews his venom through their deadly bite.
Gazette says: The season 1 champ is back with a different team, and we predict great success with their first year with the franchise. Augusta sports quite the potent offensive, to go along with a good pitching staff. After two mediocre seasons, we see this franchise ready to take it to the next level. After all, furniss is the King of Cobb!
Psychic Friends Network prediction: 92-70, 1st place
Vegas Odds to win it all: 11-1
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