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Re: 2011 MLB Predictions

MikesPickz — Sat, 09 Apr 2011 00:02:50 -0000

We have very similar results in the AL, but pretty different in the NL.

The Cubs in the World Series is an interesting pick. I really like the addition of Garza to the rotation and getting Kerry Wood back was a great deal, but I'm not sold the team as a whole. Dempster and Garza are solid. Zambrano is unreliable at this point in his career and the rest are average back of the rotation guys.

Vazquez is an interesting player. He followed the best season of his career with his worst (excluding his horrible rookie season). I think the NL East is a good situation for him, he was 4th in the CY Young his sole year with the Braves.

Re: 2011 MLB Predictions

Chet Kresge — Fri, 08 Apr 2011 22:56:11 -0000

The Vazquez comment drops your credibility... he will be kicked out of the rotation if not released by June. Here are some real preseason predictions:

AL East: Yankees, Red Sox*, Orioles, Blue Jays, Rays
AL Central: White Sox, Tigers, Twins, Indians, Royals
AL West: Rangers, Angels, Athletics, Mariners

NL East: Phillies, Braves*, Mets, Marlins, Nationals
NL Central: Cubs, Reds, Brewers, Cardinals, Pirates, Astros
NL West: Dodgers, Giants, Rockies, Padres, Diamondbacks

World Series: Red Sox over Cubs

Re: 2011 NCAA Tournament Snubs: Not Who You Think

Christopher Drinkut — Thu, 17 Mar 2011 09:51:45 -0000

Keen analysis on Snubs and Duds of early #NCAA men's basketball bracketing on @MikesPickz

Re: Peyton Manning: The Greatest QB Ever?

Chrisgriffen1977 — Fri, 04 Feb 2011 23:23:07 -0000

Football is a team game so super bowl wins crap can be taken out of context to much when us intelligent people know football is the ultimate team game. Put Brady on Bengals team and lets see how he fairs. My Eyes tells me for pure passing. 1. Moon/Marino 2. Manning. 3.Fouts 4.Tarkenton 5. Farve
For runnning: 1.vick 2. mcnabb 3. tarkenton 4 randal 5. young. Toughness: 1. Mcnair. 2 Farve 3. Big ben, 4. mcnabb 5. Young.

Re: 2010 NFL Postseason Predictions

john — Thu, 06 Jan 2011 12:26:11 -0000

if the bears were playing the saints in new orleans, i may agree, but the bears at home in january is something i wouldn't bet against

also, i think the falcons are not getting the credit they deserve. i haven't really heard anything about the team this year. matt ryan is nearly invincible at home. i don't think he is going to lose, especially against a wild car team

as for the ravens/chiefs, i don't really see much coming from the chiefs. they couldn't even beat the raiders this year. i just looked at the chiefs schedule, and they only beat one team over .500 (jacksonville). the ravens have quality wins over fellow playoff teams (jets, saints, steelers). also, the chiefs rushing statistics are inflated. i mean, when you get to play the browns, 49ers, titans, rams, broncos (x2), seahawks, cardinals, bills, and even the raiders (x2), those numbers don't look as impressive

Re: 2010 NFL Postseason Predictions

MikesPickz — Wed, 05 Jan 2011 01:39:59 -0000

I can see the Saints beating the Bears for one main reason - I'm not sold on Jay Cutler in a big game. He is inconsistent and I think he will make mental mistakes that could cost them the game.

The Packers definitely have a chance against the Falcons. In Week 12, the Packers lost 20-17 against the Falcons in Atlanta. It was a field goal with 9 seconds left that put the Falcons over the top. The Packers have a great defense and they can score with anybody when Rodgers has it going.

I agree the Patriots are clearly the favorite and Tom Brady is definitely making an argument to not only be a Top 3 QB all-time, but to be the best ever if his career keeps going like it is now.

I do not feel obligated to pick teams I know won't win, as I already mentioned the Packers have a strong chance to make the Super Bowl. The Chiefs is probably my riskiest pick, but they play great at home, their rushing offense is tremendous, and they don't turn the ball over. As good as the Ravens defense is, I think they will be on the field for a long time and they have been notorious for being softer in the 4th quarter. The Ravens offense was inconsistent all season and if they are not on their A game, I see the upset coming.

Re: 2010 NFL Postseason Predictions

john — Wed, 05 Jan 2011 00:21:26 -0000

I can't see the Saints beating the Bears. As nice as it would be for a wild card to make it to the super bowl, that's not going to happen. Packers have no chance against the Falcons.

Patriots will definitely stay the favorite and I like their chance of winning. If they do in fact win, Tom Brady will be a top 3 QB of all time (Marino, Montana).

Also, the chiefs suck. Don't feel obligated to pick teams you know won't win (chiefs, packers), just to make the underdogs feel better.

Re: Top Five Current Rivalries in the NFL

MikesPickz — Mon, 22 Nov 2010 01:21:41 -0000

It seems that way, especially with the Patriots. Everyone loves to hate Bill Belichick

Re: Top Five Current Rivalries in the NFL

john — Mon, 22 Nov 2010 01:14:30 -0000

I think you should have Cowboys vs Everyone Else and possibly do the same thing for the Patriots. Everyone seems to think they have a rivalry when they verse these 2 teams

Re: Top Five Current Rivalries in the NFL

MikesPickz — Mon, 22 Nov 2010 00:58:58 -0000

I am also from an area with fans of both and I must say that I disagree. In the past the Cowboys were the bigger rivals, but with the emergence of the Phillies and Yankees, the Philly fans care more about beating New York in all sports and the New York about beating Philadelphia. Oh, also straight from Philadelphia - http://insidetheiggles.com/201...

Bears vs Packers is a big rivalry and would certainly make a top ten list, but top five I can't see it. Cowboys/ Redskins is also big, but I would rank Cowboys/Giants or Eagles over that rivalry. There were quite a few other rivalries that were considered as well.

Thanks for the comment!

Re: Top Five Current Rivalries in the NFL

john — Mon, 22 Nov 2010 00:49:32 -0000

eagles/giants? you have to be kdding me. i am from an area with many of both fans and this is not a rivalry. both team's fans care more about beating the cowboys.

also, true rivalries are so intense that it does not matter what the records of each team is. All that matters is that they are playing one another. With that said, the Bears/Packers rivalry is much more of a rivalry than all of these. Redskins/Cowboys rivalry was overlooked upon this list as well.

Re: 2010 MLB Predictions

MikesPickz — Wed, 03 Nov 2010 02:26:12 -0000

Haha, whoops I predicted Seattle to win the division. It all balances out.

Re: 2010 MLB Predictions

Chet Kresge — Mon, 01 Nov 2010 23:17:44 -0000

"Also-- No way SF has a better year than Arizona."

"I wasn't necessarily defending Arizona, but please look at SF's lineup. Other than Pablo Sandoval (who will come back to earth this season) how are they not going to score the least amount of runs in the NL? Rowand, Molina, Renteria, DeRosa, Shierholtz, Huff, and Sanchez? No thanks"

Whoops

Re: MLB Postseason Predictions: Can the Yankees win #28?

MikesPickz — Tue, 05 Oct 2010 14:28:53 -0000

Thank you. It is going to be hard to see the Phillies lose prior to the World Series, but if any NL team is going to beat them I think it will be the Reds. I also agree that the Rays / Rangers series will be a good one. Two young teams playing some great all around baseball.
Thanks for taking the time to comment, and I think its the right thing to do when I use a photo that isn't mine. To many people don't give proper credit.
-MikesPickz

Re: MLB Postseason Predictions: Can the Yankees win #28?

BigLeague — Tue, 05 Oct 2010 12:15:26 -0000

Enjoyed reading the predictions. Hope you're right on some of these! Hard to see the Phillies losing with their firepower from the top 3 starters, and if the offense wakes up, they could be unstoppable. I think the Rays / Rangers matchup could be the most interesting, I'd like to see either team win it all. I'm inclined to expect a rematch from last year, with the similar results. Yankees over Phils in 6.
Thanks for crediting the site for the photo by the way! Very professional.
-BigLeauge Admin.

Re: NFL Postseason Predictions

MikesPickz — Mon, 20 Sep 2010 01:31:45 -0000

I actually predicted the Steelers to go 9-7 which would have them tied with the Bengals. I expected the Steelers to struggle early without Roethlisberger and then with him initially.

After two weeks, the Steelers are really showing me some things on defense. I agree they do have great talent.

Big Ben is a top 5 QB possibly, you can argue yes and you can argue no.

Lastly, 6 superbowls doesn't mean a thing about this season. The 49ers have 5 and they aren't winning it this year.

Re: NFL Postseason Predictions

Rob — Wed, 15 Sep 2010 18:08:49 -0000

Where are the Steelers. Have only allowed one 100 yard rusher in the past thirty five games. Top 5 quarterback in the league. Great talent. Six Super Bowls.

Re: Armando Galarraga Perfect… well sort of

MikesPickz — Wed, 02 Jun 2010 22:00:37 -0000

You never know, that's for sure. He should at least get that after pitching a gem. It's amazing that he only threw 88 pitches. What are the odds that Bud Selig rules it a perfect game? That would certainly be unprecedented!

Re: Armando Galarraga Perfect… well sort of

Erik Eitel — Wed, 02 Jun 2010 21:55:30 -0000

What do you think the chances are that MLB comes back tomorrow and says that
Cabrera bobbles the ball and rules it an error? This would give Gallaraga a
no-hitter instead of nothing. Doubtful, but never know!

Re: 2010 MLB Predictions

Chet — Tue, 13 Apr 2010 10:14:37 -0000

You're right, I did underestimate Bradley. I thought he would wait until at least May to start flipping off fans.

"Mariners manager Don Wakamatsu had a closed-door meeting Monday with outfielder Milton Bradley. Bradley is 1-for-22 on the season and displayed his middle finger to fans in Texas on Friday after being taunted. "He opened up and talked about the pressure," Wakamatsu said of their meeting. "We talked a lot about relying on us to alleviate some of that and he doesn't have to carry this club by himself. So, he responded to it and was open." We'll see."

Re: 2010 MLB Predictions

Tim Boldurin — Mon, 12 Apr 2010 23:03:05 -0000

and by him I mean Matt Kemp or Albert.

Re: 2010 MLB Predictions

Tim Boldurin — Mon, 12 Apr 2010 23:01:48 -0000

Mike,

How could you not pick Roy Halladay for NL CY young? It`s been a slow start
for Teixeira but I also think he will have a monster year. As for NL pick
I liked that you had the balls to pick against King Albert but I can`t see
him to taking it down.

Re: 2010 MLB Predictions

MikesPickz — Fri, 02 Apr 2010 18:43:01 -0000

I don't think that the Seattle players will all be complete busts. There 1 and 2 starters are above most 1-2 combos in the league and I do think that Rowland-Smith will surprise people in the 3 spot of their rotation.

I agree that the Giants offense is relatively weak, but I think it is better than the offense they had for their third place finish last year. DeRosa, Huff and Molina will have pretty good years and Sandoval is not a bust- he will improve on last year's numbers.

Re: 2010 MLB Predictions

Chet — Fri, 02 Apr 2010 02:32:07 -0000

I do believe that all of the key players that you listed will bust this year.

It is tough to not look past their top 2 starters and see that the rest of their rotation is terrible.

I wasn't necessarily defending Arizona, but please look at SF's lineup. Other than Pablo Sandoval (who will come back to earth this season) how are they not going to score the least amount of runs in the NL? Rowand, Molina, Renteria, DeRosa, Shierholtz, Huff, and Sanchez? No thanks

Re: 2010 MLB Predictions

MikesPickz — Fri, 02 Apr 2010 02:14:32 -0000

Seattle will not come in last place this season. They added several key players this off-season:

-Figgins is going to bring versatility and a great compliment to Ichiro
-Don't underestimate Milton Bradley as the clean-up hitter
-Cliff Lee (don't forget he has proven himself in the AL with a CY Young) in the #2 spot behind King Felix is a dominant 1-2

I don't have faith in the Diamondbacks pitching at all for this season. Webb is an injury waiting to happen (actually he just had another cortisone shot today), Haren notoriously crumbles in the second half, Edwin Jackson was a bust his whole career except for last year, I am not high on Ian Kennedy, and Rodrigo Lopez has never proved anything in the majors. They lost a dominant closer in Valverde and they lost their best young pitcher in Scherzer