A. L. West Crystal Ball….
Posted: March 12, 2010 Filed under: Dailies | Tags: A's, AL West, American League, Anaheim, Angels, division, Los Angeles, Mariners, MLB, MLB shop, More Cowbell, Oakland, Rangers, Rays Renegade, Seattle, Tampa Bay, Texas 29 Comments
What will the American League West look like come October 2010. I know we are not even halfway through spring training and already I am looking to October. This is a time when I want to have a record i look back at and say “Jeeez was I wrong” or “Wow I nailed that one”.
Like it or not here are a few suggestions for fans of the American League West teams…
Oakland A’s fans, I am suggesting that you…
…invest some of your money in this Northwest Bolster Pillow at $19.99 Item no. 3538060 from the MLB shop, because the Oakland A’s are going to put you back to sleep this year and finish at the bottom of the division.
L.A. Angels of Anaheim should consider reviewing the possible purchase of this….
…Memory Company ‘Born to be’ Piggy Bank for $19.99, Item no. 3055337, from MLB shop, so you can start saving for game tickets for the 2011 season, because the Angels this year will disappoint as they struggle to stay in contention with the teams above them.
Texas Rangers fans should seriously consider splurging on the purchase of…
Kolder Jersey Bottle Holder for $14.99, Item no. 3094273, from the MLB shop as I fear this is the only thing the Rangers will hold in 2010 as they once again fall short of the division title.
Seattle Mariners fans will need one of these….
….Turner Licensing 2010 Box Calendar & Paper Cube for $21.99, Item no. 3785928, from the MLB shop, so that they can keep track of the post season games they will enjoy after winning the AL West division title for 2010.
any sarcasm is not meant to offend, unless it does, then consider the possibilities of more during the season.
…..and finally so as not to generate any hard feelings with a fellow blogger I have added a link to his blog to my side bar, so now you can navigate to both of these Tampa Bay fan blogs Rays Renegade and More Cowbell from my site…..
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Rather remarkable turn around since they fired the GM. Because the Angel’s farm is a machine, I never count them out. But this looks like Seattle’s division to loose.
http://thebrooklyntrolleyblogger.mlblogs.com/
Seattle ‘s team today reminds me an awful lot of a 2008 Texas Rangers team. Second year mgr, alot of new teammates. I think the AL West belongs to Texas this year. Our team is scary this year…the experienced youth if you will. I have a feeling loyal Ranger fans will be richly rewarded this year…
btb – I agree, Seattle’s to loose….
Jen – Thanks for hitting my blog, if I thought the Rangers were clear fav’s they’d be at the top, I think they will challenge Seattle all the way, it could come down to September to decide this one….
~peter
Okay, who are you working for, Peter? Number Two? Haha. I especially like the Rangers investment, cuz it’ll keep my “medicine” cold. Yum…
–Jeff
http://redstatebluestate.mlblogs.com/
http://mtrredstatebluestate.com
Jeff – Just working on my resume….:-) I’m all for keepin medicine cool…
~peter
Hmm… The Rangers might like to invest in a few labels for the bottles that say, “we apologize for any further dissapointments this season”
Ted
http://tribewithted.mlblogs.com/
Ted – I wouldn’t right the Rangers off, if Seattle pips them in the division they are strong contenders for the WC
~peter
I think Seattle wins with DEFENSE !!!!
Go Jack Wilson .
Greg
http://baseballfix.mlblogs.com/
Greg – I agree thats why I had them tops, but secretly I want the Rangers to win… I guess we’re not all perfect…
~peter
You’d have to break the piggy bank just to buy that piggy bank! $20. Sheesh! I like Texas’ team, but I don’t see them having good enough pitching. Whereas the Angels are good all around. I was surprised that they didn’t do more last year in the playoffs. Oh well.
A great welcome to Renegade to the hallowed halls of your blog roll. I was very honored to have been placed on one of the premiere Phill’s blogs from the get go. The more Rays bloggers the merrier!!
Good stuff!!
http://raysfanboy.mlblogs.com/
raysfan – don’t be too honored association with me has been known to have adverse effects…LOL
~peter
Yes! Mariners will totally dominate in 2010! I think the Rangers and Angels will have a bit of a fight for second place, but I think you’ve hit the nail on the head. Nice job!
Elizabeth
http://redsoxgirl46.mlblogs.com
Elizabeth – The Mariners should have this one, but I think the Angels are going to struggle this year….
~peter
Ted, we won’t be needing those labels this year. I’m telling you. Raysfanboy…I swear if i hear ‘Ranger’s Pitching’ ONE MORE TIME! jeez. I’d love to wow you with all the marked improvements of Ranger’s pitching, both in our rotation and farm teams…but if u can’t even check and see if your ‘comment’ applies, why would i waste my time . I will however give you this HOT lead, but, shh… don’t tell anyone…NOLAN RYAN is our president AND part owner now!! andtherehasALREADYbeenanoticableimprovement! Sorry, but you heard it here FIRST…Rangers are going win the AL West.I understand the reluctance, but i’m telling ya! I watched this team, very close last year…somehing is clicking in Arlington, Tx. Trust me. it’s a woman’s intuition 🙂 (raysfanboy, go ask your momma what that is, she’ll tell ya 😉
Ted, we won’t be needing those labels this year. I’m telling you. Raysfanboy…I swear if i hear ‘Ranger’s Pitching’ ONE MORE TIME! jeez. I’d love to wow you with all the marked improvements of Ranger’s pitching, both in our rotation and farm teams…but if u can’t even check and see if your ‘comment’ applies, why would i waste my time . I will however give you this HOT lead, but, shh… don’t tell anyone…NOLAN RYAN is our president AND part owner now!! andtherehasALREADYbeenanoticableimprovement! Sorry, but you heard it here FIRST…Rangers are going win the AL West.I understand the reluctance, but i’m telling ya! I watched this team, very close last year…somehing is clicking in Arlington, Tx. Trust me. it’s a woman’s intuition 🙂 (raysfanboy, go ask your momma what that is, she’ll tell ya 😉
Ted, we won’t be needing those labels this year. I’m telling you. Raysfanboy…I swear if i hear ‘Ranger’s Pitching’ ONE MORE TIME! jeez. I’d love to wow you with all the marked improvements of Ranger’s pitching, both in our rotation and farm teams…but if u can’t even check and see if your ‘comment’ applies, why would i waste my time . I will however give you this HOT lead, but, shh… don’t tell anyone…NOLAN RYAN is our president AND part owner now!! andtherehasALREADYbeenanoticableimprovement! Sorry, but you heard it here FIRST…Rangers are going win the AL West.I understand the reluctance, but i’m telling ya! I watched this team, very close last year…somehing is clicking in Arlington, Tx. Trust me. it’s a woman’s intuition 🙂 (raysfanboy, go ask your momma what that is, she’ll tell ya 😉
so important, i apparently had to post it 3X….sorry about that 🙂
Jen – No apology needed, All women are allowed to repeat themselves, it’s kind of like a woman’s ‘intuition’ only a ‘prerogative’ …LOL. 🙂
The piggy bank is hysterical. And I actually have that calendar (in Phillies) – it is a little disappointing; too much generic triva and not much team-based stuff. Oh well! It cost me a dollar…can’t complain.
Jenn
http://philliesphollowers.mlblogs.com/
Jenn – Anything that’s a dollar has to be worth it…unless it has the Mets logo on it then it’s overpriced…:-)
A toast to your predictions Peter! I like! Love the post! Clever guy!
Emma
http://crzblue.mlblogs.com/
http://DodgersBlueBlog.com/
Emma – Thanks….:-)
~peter
Mariners are gonna be the team to beat in the AL West. They’ve upgraded so much, probably the most of any team in MLB. Thanks for commenting on my blog!!!
http://adriangonzalez23.mlblogs.com
Adrian – seems to be the team to watch in the MLB this season if all goes to their plan…
~peter
when is the next update.
Greg
http://baseballfix.mlblogs.com/
http://devilabrit.mlblogs.com/archives/2010/03/al_central_crystal_ball.html
~peter
i actually want that piggy bank!!!!!!!!! :O
the competition is fierce this year and i am SO looking forward to that! Whatever will be will be but i know that the Angels aren’t going without a fight 🙂
http://mimi.mlblogs.com
mimi – the piggy bank is kind of cute… a fight is what is needed gets the adrenaline going for a great season
-peter
hmmmm…looks like that ‘inuition’ of mine MIGHT have been on to something. i LOVE, LOVE, LOVE being right.