Strat 360°

AL 2007 Predicted Standings

East
1.  Yankees - The best lineup in baseball is more than enough for a patchwork starting rotation.
2.  Red Sox - Pitching is the key if offense gets nothing more than Manny and Ortiz
3.  Blue Jays - Could make wild card if they get good seasons from Lilly and Towers
4.  Orioles - Good young pitching staff on the verge of a breakthrough could bring .500 record.
5.  Devil Rays - Lots of young talent but they’re about 10 pitchers short of a staff

Central
1.  Twins - They’ll need another big season from Mauer and Morneau to push them into playoff contention.
2.  Indians - Great offense and the starting staff behind Sabathia will surprise.
3.  White Sox - Not enough consistency throughout lineup or rotation
4.  Tigers - Expect most of their players to take a step back this year.
5.  Royals - The team continues to be a mess but Gordon and Butler will provide some glimmer of hope

West
1.  Angels - Best starting rotation in baseball, cruddy lineup after Guerrero.  It’s enough in this division.
2.  Athletics - Must avoid another team slump with the bat and rotation is a mess after Harden and Haren.
3.  Rangers - No help from the pitching once again.
4.  Mariners - Only King Felix provides any interest.

Playoffs
Angels over Yankees
Red Sox over Twins

Championship
Red Sox over Angels