To have something to look back on when I’m incredibly wrong, I’m leaving my thoughts on the 2014 season on paper (or the internet equivalent of that). So, here is what I think happens in ’14.
NATIONAL LEAGUE:
-Nationals 94-68
-Cardinals 92-70
-Dodgers 97-65
-Pirates 90-72 (WC)
-Reds 87-75 (WC)
MVP: Paul Goldschmidt, Diamonbacks
Cy Young: Adam Wainwright, Cardinals
ROY: Archie Bradley, Diamondbacks
AMERICAN LEAGUE:
-Rays 94-68
-Indians 91-71
-Rangers 91-71
-A’s 89-73 (WC)
-Red Sox 88-74 (WC)
MVP: Mike Trout, Angels
Cy Young: Chris Sale, White Sox
ROY: Masahiro Tanaka, Yankees
PLAYOFFS:
-Pirates over Reds (WC)
-Pirates over Nationals (NLDS)
-Cardinals over Dodgers (NLDS)
-Cardinals over Pirates (NLCS)
-A’s over Red Sox (WC)
-Rays over A’s (ALDS)
-Rangers over Indians (ALDS)
-Rays over Rangers (ALCS)
-Rays over Cardinals (WS)
Pat GallenPat joined Phillies Nation in July 2009, coming over from Examiner.com. As a previous employee of both Comcast SportsNet and the National Basketball Association, Pat prides himself on being a well-rounded individual when it comes to sports. However, the Phillies are first on the list. You’ll usually find Pat chiming in on the Phillies Nation Facebook or Twitter account, weekdays on 97.3 ESPN radio or hosting Phillies Nation TV. He’s also a Senior Writer for the site, and in his free time is a music enthusiast and Will Ferrell movie-follower. His favorite beer: Philly’s own Yards. In 2015, Pat moved on from Phillies Nation as a sports anchor and reporter for CBS-3 in Philadelphia.
