Well now that the All Star break is behind us and what an All Star week it was, with Big Papi putting on a show in the Home run derby and the National League finally winning an All Star game in over a decade. The ratings for the actual All Star game were low by there standards but it seemed to be a great game if you like pitching. Guess that's why many didn't watch, not much offense. As they say, chicks dig the long ball. Anywho, second half of the MLB season primed to get underway and there is a lot to look for. Out of the American League East, the Yanks hold a couple of games lead over the Rays with Boston not far behind. I see Boston making some noise and this being super competitive as it usually is down the stretch. Out of the AL Central, not much difference in the standings as the East. The ChiSox are in the lead with Detroit nipping at the heals and the Twins pushing into the fold as well. Certainly going to be interesting to see how that division unfolds. In the last 30 games up to the All Star break, the White Sox were 25-5...that is impressive. The AL West, you gotta think is the Rangers to lose. They added Cliff Lee, there bankrupt, they have a good offense and they have a 4.5 game lead. I just don't see the Angels overtaking them in that division.
Out of the National League, The Braves man, that's right, the Braves, in Bobby Cox's last stand have a 4 game lead over the NY Mets, with defending NL champs, Phillies at 4.5 games back. This is going to be a great division to keep an eye on and that shouldn't be a problem as most people around these parts support the Braves due to there proximity and the fact that growing up, that's all the baseball you got on TV. Personally, I hope the Braves win the division outright and hopefully the addition of Alex Gonzalez at shortstop will add that much needed pop in the middle to bottom part of the lineup they have been needing. In the NL Central, the Cincy Reds hold a 1 game lead over the Cardinals and I don't foresee that holding up. The Cards, I think have too much talent to let the division slip away from them. Besides, they got Pujols. Enough said. The NL West is a surprise as the Friars of San Diego have a slight edge over the Dodgers at the moment. Expect the Dodgers to make some noise and push that race to division champs alongside the Colorado Rockies. The Rockies are kinda the team I am hoping make a strong showing this second half. They aren't per se an underdog, but I just like there team and the balance they have between hitting and pitching.
Anyway, a whole lot can happen before the trade deadline at the end of July and there is a chance for maybe some moving around of mainstays. Caught a rumor or talk, that is, of Prince Fielder of the Brewers on the trading block, not sure about the certainty and not sure why they would unload him, but hey, you never know and I'm not a MLB GM. If you dig baseball or you just haven't been watching a great deal of it, now is the time. It is about to start heating up. We'll be back as the Wildcard race heats up. Crockett, Out.
Out of the National League, The Braves man, that's right, the Braves, in Bobby Cox's last stand have a 4 game lead over the NY Mets, with defending NL champs, Phillies at 4.5 games back. This is going to be a great division to keep an eye on and that shouldn't be a problem as most people around these parts support the Braves due to there proximity and the fact that growing up, that's all the baseball you got on TV. Personally, I hope the Braves win the division outright and hopefully the addition of Alex Gonzalez at shortstop will add that much needed pop in the middle to bottom part of the lineup they have been needing. In the NL Central, the Cincy Reds hold a 1 game lead over the Cardinals and I don't foresee that holding up. The Cards, I think have too much talent to let the division slip away from them. Besides, they got Pujols. Enough said. The NL West is a surprise as the Friars of San Diego have a slight edge over the Dodgers at the moment. Expect the Dodgers to make some noise and push that race to division champs alongside the Colorado Rockies. The Rockies are kinda the team I am hoping make a strong showing this second half. They aren't per se an underdog, but I just like there team and the balance they have between hitting and pitching.
Anyway, a whole lot can happen before the trade deadline at the end of July and there is a chance for maybe some moving around of mainstays. Caught a rumor or talk, that is, of Prince Fielder of the Brewers on the trading block, not sure about the certainty and not sure why they would unload him, but hey, you never know and I'm not a MLB GM. If you dig baseball or you just haven't been watching a great deal of it, now is the time. It is about to start heating up. We'll be back as the Wildcard race heats up. Crockett, Out.
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