GERBIL'S 2009 MLB FEARLESS FORECAST

After what felt like a 5 month Spring Training, the regular season is set to start on Sunday night when the Braves head to Philadelphia to take on the defending champion, Phillies. So, here are my 2009 MLB predictions (with over/unders)!

American League
East- Yankees (O 94.5), Red Sox* (U 94.5), Rays (U 87.5), Blue Jays (O 80.5), Orioles (U 73.5)
Central- White Sox (O 79.5), Twins (O 83.5), Indians (U 85.5), Royals (U 75.5), Tigers (U 82.5)
West- Angels (O 89.5), Athletics (O 81.5), Rangers (O 73.5), Mariners (U 72.5)

National League
East- Mets (O 88.5), Phillies* (U 87.5), Braves (O 83.5), Marlins (O 76.5), Nationals (U 71.5)
Central- Cubs (O 91.5), Cardinals (O 83.5), Brewers (O 80.5), Astros (O 74.5), Reds (U 80.5), Pirates (U 69.5)
West- Dodgers (O 82.5), Diamondbacks (U 86.5), Giants (U 80.5), Rockies (U 77.5), Padres (U 71.5)

ALDS
Yankees 3, White Sox 1
Red Sox 3, Angels 2

NLDS
Mets 3, Dodgers 1
Cubs 3, Phillies 2

ALCS
Red Sox 4, Yankees 2

NLCS
Cubs 4, Mets 3

World Series
Cubs 4, Red Sox 1 (IT'S OUR YEAR... HOPEFULLY)

AL Awards
Rookie- Matt Wieters, BAL
Manager- Mike Scioscia, LAA
Cy Young- Josh Beckett, BOS
MVP- Carlos Quentin, CWS

NL Awards
Rookie- Jason Motte, STL
Manager- Tony LaRussa, STL
Cy Young- Johan Santana, NYM
MVP- Carlos Beltran, NYM

Well, enjoy the season!

Pat Morgan