DiComo’s fearless MLB predictions

Everyone else is dong it, right? Let’s see how many angry comments this incites:

AL East: Red Sox
Well, duh.

AL Central: White Sox
Every year, I pick against the Twins. Every year, I’m wrong.

AL West: A’s
I wonder if Sandy Alderson will take any joy out of it?

AL Wild Card: Twins
While the East teams beat each other up, the Twinkies slip in.

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NL East: Braves
The most well-rounded team in a tough division.

NL Central: Reds
Maybe a little regression, but no one else stands out.

NL West: Rockies
Tulowitzki helps them hold off the Dodgers; Giants finish third.

NL Wild Card: Phillies
Contrary to popular belief, they’re still quite good.

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ALDS: Red Sox over Twins
Too much talent.

ALDS: A’s over White Sox
The young upstarts.

ALCS: Red Sox over A’s
In a sweep.

NLDS: Reds over Braves
Braves can’t get out of the first round.

NLDS: Phillies over Rockies
Rockies come in favored, walk out unhappy.

NLCS: Phillies over Reds
Phillies get healthy, gel at just the right time.

World Series: Phillies over Red Sox
Halladay beats Lester twice to win his first Series.

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AL MVP: Evan Longoria
Huge year for the best overall third baseman in baseball.

AL Cy Young: Felix Hernandez
Yep, he does it again.

AL Rookie of the Year: J.P. Arencibia
With a nod to Jeremy Hellickson.

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NL MVP: Troy Tulowitzki
Huge year for the best overall shortstop in baseball.

NL Cy Young: Roy Halladay
Yep, he does it again.

NL Rookie of the Year: Aroldis Chapman
With a nod to Brandon Belt.

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And as for the Mets? Right where they were a year ago, finishing fourth at 79-83.

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