Baseball Preview part 2

By: Guido

I love the NL with a passion. I love that the Yankees and Red Sox aren't in it and that there isn't a DH. It puts more strategy into the game when your pitcher has to hit. The National League is a man's league.

National League East

Last year's WS champion resides in the NL east. Will they repeat? Only as division champs. I still don't believe in the Mets

1. Philadelphia Phillies
2. New York Mets
3. Atlanta Braves
4. Florida Marlins
5. Washington Nationals

National League Central

Can the Cubbies make it three straight division titles? Sure they can! Can the Cubbies be the most feared team in the National League? Heck yes they can! Can the Cubbies CHOKE in the playoffs for a third straight year? C'mon, it's the Cubs! As long as they keep a mindful eye on the Brewers, the Cubs should win the central. I'm picking the Astros to finish dead last as they are older than dirt.

1. Chicago Cubs
2. Milwaukee Brewers
3. St. Louis Cardinals
4. Cincinnati Reds
5. Pittsburgh Pirates
6. Houston Astros

National League West

I love the Dodgers in this division. their outfield is 4-star and they have a rising star in James Looney(jackass, by the way). I look for the Padres to be pathetic this year but not as bad as Colorado and I'm gonna make a bold prediction that Barry Zito will win more games than he losses. Count it!

1. LA Dodgers
2. Arizona Diamondbacks
3. San Francisco Giants
4. San Diego Padres
5. Colorado Rockies