2017 Predictions Revisited

Six months ago, as the 2017 baseball season was scheduled to kick off, I made my annual predictions as to who would win what.  Now that the regular season has come to an end, it is time revisit those predictions and see what, if anything, I got right.

American League

East: Red Sox

1 for 1 so far, as the Red Sox held off a late surge from the Yankees to clinch on the season’s second to last day.

Central: Indians

The Indians finished with the best record in the American League thanks to a 32-4 run to close out the season.

West: Mariners

Well, I was a little off on this one, as the Mariners finished in third place, a mere 23 games behind the Astros.

Wild Cards: Blue Jays, Tigers

Both teams finished in last place in their respective divisions, with the Tigers finishing with the worst record in baseball.

AL Champion: Red Sox

It’s a good sign that my pick made the playoffs.

Cy Young: Chris Sale

There is a very good possibility of this coming to fruition.

MVP: Francisco Lindor

There is very little possibility of this coming to fruition.

National League

East: Mets

Yeah, that one didn’t work out too well, thanks to injuries and the Mets being the Mets.

Central: Cubs

West: Dodgers

But these two I nailed, with both clubs repeating as division champs.

Wild Cards: Nationals, Rockies

I was pretty close here, with the Nationals winning their division and the Rockies securing the second Wild Card spot.

NL Champion: Dodgers

Seemed like a better choice back in August, but they are still alive.

Cy Young: Noah Syndergaard

There is no chance of this happening.

MVP: Anthony Rizzo

There is a slight chance of this happening.

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