MLB Season Preview

Baseball season is almost here! I love this time of year.

Anyway, we have some pre-season picking to take care of. The deadline will be Monday, April 6th around 1 p.m. That's because Kubatski does not acknowledge opening the Sunday night game as opening day. Monday, April 6th is opening day and that is your deadline. (And yes, I did refer to myself in 3rd person.)

First, who will win each division?
(3 points each, you will receive 1 point if your pick earns the Wild Card)

AL East

Actual Winner: Tampa Bay Rays
Predictions:
Butters: New York Yankees (1pt)
Carmen: New York Yankees (1pt)
Dave: Boston Red Sox (0pts)
Jeff: New York Yankees (1pt)
Katie: New York Yankees (1pt)
Kubatski: New York Yankees (1pt)
Kubatski III: New York Yankees (1pt)
Kubatski Sr: New York Yankees (1pt)
Marty: New York Yankees (1pt)
Murray: New York Yankees (1pt)
Oliver: Boston Red Sox (0pts)
Paulie: New York Yankees (1pt)
Princess G: New York Yankees (1pt)
Scott S: New York Yankees (1pt)
Scott T: New York Yankees (1pt)
Waders: New York Yankees (1pt)

AL Central

Actual Winner: Minnesota Twins
Predictions:
Butters: Minnesota Twins (3pts)
Carmen: Minnesota Twins (3pts)
Dave: Chicago White Sox (0pts)
Jeff: Minnesota Twins (3pts)
Katie: Chicago White Sox (0pts)
Kubatski: Detroit Tigers (0pts)
Kubatski III: Minnesota Twins (3pts)
Kubatski Sr: Minnesota Twins (3pts)
Marty: Minnesota Twins (3pts)
Murray: Chicago White Sox (0pts)
Oliver: Chicago White Sox (0pts)
Paulie: Minnesota Twins (3pts)
Princess G: Chicago White Sox (0pts)
Scott S: Minnesota Twins (3pts)
Scott T: Chicago White Sox (0pts)
Waders: Detroit Tigers (0pts)

AL West

Actual Winner: Texas Rangers
Predictions:
Butters: Seattle Mariners (0pts)
Carmen: Los Angeles Angels (0pts)
Dave: Los Angeles Angels (0pts)
Jeff: Los Angeles Angels (0pts)
Katie: Seattle Mariners (0pts)
Kubatski: Seattle Mariners (0pts)
Kubatski III: Los Angeles Angels (0pts)
Kubatski Sr: Los Angeles Angels (0pts)
Marty: Los Angeles Angels (0pts)
Murray: Los Angeles Angels (0pts)
Oliver: Texas Rangers (3pts)
Paulie: Seattle Mariners (0pts)
Princess G: Los Angeles Angels (0pts)
Scott S: Los Angeles Angels (0pts)
Scott T: Los Angeles Angels (0pts)
Waders: Seattle Mariners (0pts)

NL East

Actual Winner: Philadelphia Phillies
Predictions:
Butters: Philadelphia Phillies (3pts)
Carmen: Philadelphia Phillies (3pts)
Dave: Philadelphia Phillies (3pts)
Jeff: Philadelphia Phillies (3pts)
Katie: Philadelphia Phillies (3pts)
Kubatski: Philadelphia Phillies (3pts)
Kubatski III: Philadelphia Phillies (3pts)
Kubatski Sr: Philadelphia Phillies (3pts)
Marty: Philadelphia Phillies (3pts)
Murray: Philadelphia Phillies (3pts)
Oliver: Philadelphia Phillies (3pts)
Paulie: Philadelphia Phillies (3pts)
Princess G: Philadelphia Phillies (3pts)
Scott S: Philadelphia Phillies (3pts)
Scott T: Philadelphia Phillies (3pts)
Waders: Philadelphia Phillies (3pts)

NL Central

Actual Winner: Cincinnati Reds
Predictions:
Butters: Saint Louis Cardinals (0pts)
Carmen: Saint Louis Cardinals (0pts)
Dave: Chicago Cubs (0pts)
Jeff: Saint Louis Cardinals (0pts)
Katie: Saint Louis Cardinals (0pts)
Kubatski: Saint Louis Cardinals (0pts)
Kubatski III: Saint Louis Cardinals (0pts)
Kubatski Sr: Saint Louis Cardinals (0pts)
Marty: Saint Louis Cardinals (0pts)
Murray: Saint Louis Cardinals (0pts)
Oliver: Saint Louis Cardinals (0pts)
Paulie: Saint Louis Cardinals (0pts)
Princess G: Saint Louis Cardinals (0pts)
Scott S: Saint Louis Cardinals (0pts)
Scott T: Saint Louis Cardinals (0pts)
Waders: Saint Louis Cardinals (0pts)

NL West

Actual Winner: San Francisco Giants
Predictions:
Butters: Colorado Rockies (0pts)
Carmen: Colorado Rockies (0pts)
Dave: Los Angeles Dodgers (0pts)
Jeff: San Francisco Giants (3pts)
Katie: Colorado Rockies (0pts)
Kubatski: San Francisco Giants (3pts)
Kubatski III: Colorado Rockies (0pts)
Kubatski Sr: Colorado Rockies (0pts)
Marty: Colorado Rockies (0pts)
Murray: Los Angeles Dodgers (0pts)
Oliver: Colorado Rockies (0pts)
Paulie: Colorado Rockies (0pts)
Princess G: Colorado Rockies (0pts)
Scott S: Los Angeles Dodgers (0pts)
Scott T: Colorado Rockies (0pts)
Waders: Los Angeles Dodgers (0pts)

...and who will win each of the wild cards?
(3 points each, you will receive 1 point if your pick wins their division)

AL Wild Card

Actual Wild Card:
Predictions:
Butters: Boston Red Sox (0pts)
Carmen: Boston Red Sox (0pts)
Dave: New York Yankees (3pts)
Jeff: Boston Red Sox (0pts)
Katie: Boston Red Sox (0pts)
Kubatski: Boston Red Sox (0pts)
Kubatski III: Tampa Bay Rays (1pt)
Kubatski Sr: Tampa Bay Rays (1pt)
Marty: Boston Red Sox (0pts)
Murray: Boston Red Sox (0pts)
Oliver: New York Yankees (3pts)
Paulie: Boston Red Sox (0pts)
Princess G: Boston Red Sox (0pts)
Scott S: Seattle Mariners (0pts)
Scott T: Boston Red Sox (0pts)
Waders: Boston Red Sox (0pts)

NL Wild Card

Actual Wild Card:
Predictions:
Butters: Atlanta Braves (3pts)
Carmen: Atlanta Braves (3pts)
Dave: Saint Louis Cardinals (0pts)
Jeff: Colorado Rockies (0pts)
Katie: Atlanta Braves (3pts)
Kubatski: Atlanta Braves (3pts)
Kubatski III: Los Angeles Dodgers (0pts)
Kubatski Sr: Atlanta Braves (3pts)
Marty: Chicago Cubs (0pts)
Murray: Chicago Cubs (0pts)
Oliver: Los Angeles Dodgers (0pts)
Paulie: Atlanta Braves (3pts)
Princess G: Atlanta Braves (3pts)
Scott S: Chicago Cubs (0pts)
Scott T: Atlanta Braves (3pts)
Waders: Chicago Cubs (0pts)

Next, who will represent each league in the World Series? Declare one of those two teams as your winner for bonus points. Example: Royals over Pirates. (I crack myself up.)
(5 points each team, + 5 point bonus for World Champion)

World Series

Actual World Series:
Predictions:
Butters: Philadelphia Phillies over New York Yankees (0pts)
Carmen: Philadelphia Phillies over New York Yankees (0pts)
Dave: Chicago Cubs over Chicago White Sox (0pts)
Jeff: Saint Louis Cardinals over New York Yankees (0pts)
Katie: New York Yankees over Colorado Rockies (0pts)
Kubatski: Philadelphia Phillies over New York Yankees (0pts)
Kubatski III: Saint Louis Cardinals over Tampa Bay Rays (0pts)
Kubatski Sr: Philadelphia Phillies over New York Yankees (0pts)
Marty: New York Yankees over Colorado Rockies (0pts)
Murray: New York Yankees over Los Angeles Dodgers (0pts)
Oliver: Boston Red Sox over Philadelphia Phillies (0pts)
Paulie: Boston Red Sox over Colorado Rockies (0pts)
Princess G: Philadelphia Phillies over New York Yankees (0pts)
Scott S: Chicago Cubs over New York Yankees (0pts)
Scott T: Saint Louis Cardinals over New York Yankees (0pts)
Waders: New York Yankees over Saint Louis Cardinals (0pts)

Next, who will win each of these awards?
(2 points each)

AL MVP

Actual MVP: Josh Hamilton, Rangers
Predictions:
Butters: Joe Mauer, Twins (0pts)
Carmen: Evan Longoria, Rays (0pts)
Dave: Paul Konerko, White Sox (0pts)
Jeff: Alex Rodriguez, Yankees (0pts)
Katie: Mark Teixeira, Yankees (0pts)
Kubatski: Joe Mauer, Twins (0pts)
Kubatski III: Joe Mauer, Twins (0pts)
Kubatski Sr: Evan Longoria, Rays (0pts)
Marty: Mark Teixeira, Yankees (0pts)
Murray: Alex Rodriguez, Yankees (0pts)
Oliver: Joe Mauer, Twins (0pts)
Paulie: Mark Teixeira, Yankees (0pts)
Princess G: Mark Teixeira, Yankees (0pts)
Scott S: Alex Rodriguez, Yankees (0pts)
Scott T: Evan Longoria, Rays (0pts)
Waders: Joe Mauer, Twins (0pts)

NL MVP

Actual MVP: Joey Votto, Reds
Predictions:
Butters: Albert Pujols, Cardinals (0pts)
Carmen: Albert Pujols, Cardinals (0pts)
Dave: Aramis Ramirez, Cubs (0pts)
Jeff: Albert Pujols, Cardinals (0pts)
Katie: Troy Tulowitzki, Rockies (0pts)
Kubatski: Albert Pujols, Cardinals (0pts)
Kubatski III: Albert Pujols, Cardinals (0pts)
Kubatski Sr: Albert Pujols, Cardinals (0pts)
Marty: Albert Pujols, Cardinals (0pts)
Murray: Albert Pujols, Cardinals (0pts)
Oliver: Albert Pujols, Cardinals (0pts)
Paulie: Hanley Ramirez, Marlins (0pts)
Princess G: Albert Pujols, Cardinals (0pts)
Scott S: Albert Pujols, Cardinals (0pts)
Scott T: Albert Pujols, Cardinals (0pts)
Waders: Albert Pujols, Cardinals (0pts)

AL Cy Young

Actual Cy Young: Felix Hernandez, Mariners
Predictions:
Butters: Felix Hernandez, Mariners (2pts)
Carmen: Jon Lester, Red Sox (0pts)
Dave: Josh Beckett, Red Sox (0pts)
Jeff: Mark Buehrle, White Sox (0pts)
Katie: Felix Hernandez, Mariners (2pts)
Kubatski: Justin Verlander, Tigers (0pts)
Kubatski III: CC Sabathia, Yankees (0pts)
Kubatski Sr: Felix Hernandez, Mariners (2pts)
Marty: CC Sabathia, Yankees (0pts)
Murray: CC Sabathia, Yankees (0pts)
Oliver: Jake Peavy, White Sox (0pts)
Paulie: Felix Hernandez, Mariners (2pts)
Princess G: Felix Hernandez, Mariners (2pts)
Scott S: CC Sabathia, Yankees (0pts)
Scott T: Felix Hernandez, Mariners (2pts)
Waders: Josh Beckett, Red Sox (0pts)

NL Cy Young

Actual Cy Young: Roy Halladay, Phillies
Predictions:
Butters: Roy Halladay, Phillies (2pts)
Carmen: Roy Halladay, Phillies (2pts)
Dave: Carlos Zambrano, Cubs (0pts)
Jeff: Chris Carpenter, Cardinals (0pts)
Katie: Josh Johnson, Florida (0pts)
Kubatski: Roy Halladay, Phillies (2pts)
Kubatski III: Roy Halladay, Phillies (2pts)
Kubatski Sr: Roy Halladay, Phillies (2pts)
Marty: Roy Halladay, Phillies (2pts)
Murray: Roy Halladay, Phillies (2pts)
Oliver: Roy Halladay, Phillies (2pts)
Paulie: Roy Halladay, Phillies (2pts)
Princess G: Roy Halladay, Phillies (2pts)
Scott S: Roy Halladay, Phillies (2pts)
Scott T: Adam Wainwright, Cardinals (0pts)
Waders: Carlos Zambrano, Cubs (0pts)

AL Rookie of the Year

Actual Rookie of the Year: Neftali Perez, Rangers
Predictions:
Butters: Brian Matusz, Orioles (0pts)
Carmen: Neftali Feliz, Rangers (2pts)
Dave: Austin Jackson, Tigers (0pts)
Jeff: Austin Jackson, Tigers (0pts)
Katie: Brian Matusz, Orioles (0pts)
Kubatski: Neftali Feliz, Rangers (2pts)
Kubatski III: Austin Jackson, Tigers (0pts)
Kubatski Sr: Brian Matusz, Orioles (0pts)
Marty: Neftali Feliz, Rangers (2pts)
Murray: Brian Matusz, Orioles (0pts)
Oliver: Scott Sizemore, Tigers (0pts)
Paulie: Austin Jackson, Tigers (0pts)
Princess G: Neftali Feliz, Rangers (2pts)
Scott S: Austin Jackson, Tigers (0pts)
Scott T: Brian Matusz, Orioles (0pts)
Waders: Brian Matusz, Orioles (0pts)

NL Rookie of the Year

Actual Rookie of the Year: Buster Posey, Giants
Predictions:
Butters: Jason Heyward, Braves (0pts)
Carmen: Stephen Strasburg, Nationals (0pts)
Dave: Jason Heyward, Braves (0pts)
Jeff: Jason Heyward, Braves (0pts)
Katie: Jason Heyward, Braves (0pts)
Kubatski: Jason Heyward, Braves (0pts)
Kubatski III: Stephen Strasburg, Nationals (0pts)
Kubatski Sr: Jason Heyward, Braves (0pts)
Marty: Jason Heyward, Braves (0pts)
Murray: Jason Heyward, Braves (0pts)
Oliver: Jason Heyward, Braves (0pts)
Paulie: Jason Heyward, Braves (0pts)
Princess G: Eric Young Jr., Rockies (0pts)
Scott S: Jason Heyward, Braves (0pts)
Scott T: Jason Heyward, Braves (0pts)
Waders: Jason Heyward, Braves (0pts)

Now, some random predictions.
(3 points each)

Who will be the home run leader at the all star break?

Actual Player: Jose Bautista - 24 HRs
Predictions:
Butters: Albert Pujols, Cardinals (0pts)
Carmen: Albert Pujols, Cardinals (0pts)
Dave: Ryan Howard, Phillies (0pts)
Jeff: Albert Pujols, Cardinals (0pts)
Katie: Prince Fielder, Brewers (0pts)
Kubatski: Albert Pujols, Cardinals (0pts)
Kubatski III: Albert Pujols, Cardinals (0pts)
Kubatski Sr: Albert Pujols, Cardinals (0pts)
Marty: Ryan Howard, Phillies (0pts)
Murray: Albert Pujols, Cardinals (0pts)
Oliver: Albert Pujols, Cardinals (0pts)
Paulie: Prince Fielder, Brewers (0pts)
Princess G: Alex Rodriguez, Yankees (0pts)
Scott S: Albert Pujols, Cardinals (0pts)
Scott T: Prince Fielder, Brewers (0pts)
Waders: Ryan Howard, Phillies (0pts)

Who will be the first manager fired?

Actual Manager: Trey Hillman, Royals
Predictions:
Butters: Jerry Manuel, Mets (0pts)
Carmen: Jerry Manuel, Mets (0pts)
Dave: John Russell, Pirates (0pts)
Jeff: Ron Washington, Rangers (0pts)
Katie: Jerry Manuel, Mets (0pts)
Kubatski: Jerry Manuel, Mets (0pts)
Kubatski III: Dave Trembley, Orioles (0pts)
Kubatski Sr: Jerry Manuel, Mets (0pts)
Marty: Ron Washington, Rangers (0pts)
Murray: Jerry Manuel, Mets (0pts)
Oliver: Dave Trembley, Orioles (0pts)
Paulie: Ron Washington, Rangers (0pts)
Princess G: Ron Washington, Rangers (0pts)
Scott S: Jerry Manuel, Mets (0pts)
Scott T: Jerry Manuel, Mets (0pts)
Waders: Jerry Manuel, Mets (0pts)

Who will lead the majors in triples this season?

Actual Player: Dexter Fowler, Rockies (14 triples)
Predictions:
Butters: Jimmy Rollins, Phillies (0pts)
Carmen: Stephen Drew, Diamondbacks (0pts)
Dave: Stephen Drew, Diamondbacks (0pts)
Jeff: Shane Victorino, Phillies (0pts)
Katie: Austin Jackson, Tigers (0pts)
Kubatski: Denard Span, Twins (0pts)
Kubatski III: David DeJesus, Royals (0pts)
Kubatski Sr: Curtis Granderson, Yankees (0pts)
Marty: Stephen Drew, Diamondbacks (0pts)
Murray: Michael Bourn, Astros (0pts)
Oliver: Erick Aybar, Angels (0pts)
Paulie: Jacoby Ellsbury, Red Sox (0pts)
Princess G: Paul Konerko, White Sox (0pts)
Scott S: Juan Pierre, White Sox (0pts)
Scott T: Jacoby Ellsbury, Red Sox (0pts)
Waders: Carl Crawford, Rays (0pts)

Finally, the over/under for wins for some of our favortie teams.
(2 points each)

Atlanta Braves (86.5 games)

Actual Wins: 91 - Over
Predictions:
Butters: Over (2pts)
Carmen: Under (0pts)
Dave: Under (0pts)
Jeff: Under (0pts)
Katie: Over (2pts)
Kubatski: Over (2pts)
Kubatski III: Over (2pts)
Kubatski Sr: Over (2pts)
Marty: Over (2pts)
Murray: Over (2pts)
Oliver: Under (0pts)
Paulie: Over (2pts)
Princess G: Over (2pts)
Scott S: Under (0pts)
Scott T: Over (2pts)
Waders: Over (2pts)

Chicago Cubs (83.5 games)

Actual Wins: 75 - Under
Predictions:
Butters: Under (2pts)
Carmen: Under (2pts)
Dave: Over (0pts)
Jeff: Under (2pts)
Katie: Under (2pts)
Kubatski: Under (2pts)
Kubatski III: Under (2pts)
Kubatski Sr: Under (2pts)
Marty: Over (0pts)
Murray: Over (0pts)
Oliver: Under (2pts)
Paulie: Under (2pts)
Princess G: Over (0pts)
Scott S: Over (0pts)
Scott T: Under (2pts)
Waders: Over (0pts)

Chicago White Sox (82.5 games)

Actual Wins: 88 - Over
Predictions:
Butters: Over (2pts)
Carmen: Over (2pts)
Dave: Over (2pts)
Jeff: Over (2pts)
Katie: Over (2pts)
Kubatski: Under (0pts)
Kubatski III: Under (0pts)
Kubatski Sr: Under (0pts)
Marty: Over (2pts)
Murray: Over (2pts)
Oliver: Over (2pts)
Paulie: Under (0pts)
Princess G: Over (2pts)
Scott S: Under (0pts)
Scott T: Over (2pts)
Waders: Under (0pts)

Detroit Tigers (81.5 games)

Actual Wins: 81 - Under
Predictions:
Butters: Over (0pts)
Carmen: Over (0pts)
Dave: Under (2pts)
Jeff: Over (0pts)
Katie: Under (2pts)
Kubatski: Over (0pts)
Kubatski III: Over (0pts)
Kubatski Sr: Over (0pts)
Marty: Over (0pts)
Murray: Under (2pts)
Oliver: Under (2pts)
Paulie: Over (0pts)
Princess G: Over (0pts)
Scott S: Under (2pts)
Scott T: Over (0pts)
Waders: Over (0pts)