Leon Jackson - Cobbfather Post Gazette w/ special correspondent Shenaynay from the Psychic Friends network.
On to the NL South Preview - caution, beware of Flying Lint!
NL SOUTH
4. Oklahoma City Fighting Lint
Last Season: 71-91
Shenaynay’s crystal ball shows: an army of marching lint attacking a black cashmere sweater
Gazette says: The OKC Lint are a very consistent straight down the middle, average joe kind of team. Not spectacular, not terrible, but a bunch guys who are pretty good going out there and seeing what they can do. The team is improving, but we also like their consistency, finishing 71-91 in both seasons 1 and 2.
Psychic Friends Network prediction: 71-91, 4th place (again)
Vegas Odds to win it all: 65-1
3. Memphis Mayhem
Last Season: 81-81
Shenaynay’s crystal ball shows: The King singing the national anthem on opening day. He’s still alive!
Gazette says: The Mayhem were extremely active in the free agent market this offseason and took strides towards contending in the NL South. Unfortunately, the Mayhem still have 2 monstrous teams in front of them, and we don’t think they’ve quite caught up. Still, look for the Mayhem to have a nice season, as long as they too turn off AI!!
Psychic Friends Network prediction: 86-76, 3rd place
Vegas Odds to win it all: 28-1
2. Houston Rockets
Last Season: 103-59
Shenaynay’s crystal ball shows: Houston, we have lift off!
Gazette says: The Houston franchise has had 2 great seasons in Cobbfather, and we fully expect a third. Houston’s great pitching staff, and talented offense spell another successful year for the franchise under new ownership.
Psychic Friends Network prediction: 94-68, 2nd place
Vegas Odds to win it all: 11-1
1. Huntington Liberators
Last Season: 95-67
Shenaynay’s crystal ball shows: A group of rowdy captives, chanting give me liberty or give me death!!
Gazette says: We see the franchise which owns the season one world series championship bouncing back to the top of the division, although their division rivals won’t make it easy. But eventually, the tremendous offense, backed with good pitching will lead them to the division crown.
Psychic Friends Network prediction: 96-66, 1st place
Vegas Odds to win it all: 9-1
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