Monday, November 17, 2008

Season 3 Preview - NL North

Leon Jackson - Cobbfather Post Gazette w/ special correspondent Shenaynay from the Psychic Friends network

On to the final division preview - the NL North!!


NL NORTH

4. Rochester Rolling Rocks
Last Season: 49-113

Shenaynay’s crystal ball shows: the rocks have all rolled down hill and now the townsmen are gathering them up to take them back to the top

Gazette says: It looks like another rebuilding year for the Rolling Rocks, as they gather prospects and IFA’s for the future. We see some improvement in store for them this year, but they are still a season few seasons away from being competitive.

Psychic Friends Network prediction: 57-105, 4th place
Vegas Odds to win it all: 180-1

3. Ottawa Renegades
Last Season: 80-82

Shenaynay’s crystal ball shows: A revolution against hockey up north, baseball has taken over in Ottawa!

Gazette says: The Renegades should be decent, but not great this year. The division isn’t all that strong, so they should see a fair amount of victories. If they can solidify the pitching staff, they’ll be competing for a division title soon.

Psychic Friends Network prediction: 76-86, 3rd place
Vegas Odds to win it all: 75-1

2. Syracuse Sycophants
Last Season: 69-93

Shenaynay’s crystal ball shows: Syracuse Sycophants succeeding superiorly! Gazette says: Ownership has done a good job of building the team’s talent base, spending some cash in the free agent market and we see a big step forward this season for Syracuse. It’ll be a close race for the division title, and with a move or two during the season, the momentum could definitely shift.
Psychic Friends Network prediction: 86-76, 2nd place Vegas Odds to win it all: 20-1
1. Cincinnati Flying Pigs
Last Season: 83-79
Shenaynay’s crystal ball shows: Pigs are flying high, so that must mean another division title for elderboy!
Gazette says: Cincinnati looks poised for a third straight division title, but it won’t be easy, with a much improved Syracuse squad on their tail. Cincinnati’s offense should be able to put them over the top and maintain a hold on the division crown.
Psychic Friends Network prediction: 88-74, 1st place Vegas Odds to win it all: 18-1
UP NEXT: PLAYOFF PREDICTIONS!