National League predictions

NL East

1. Phillies
I don't know why so few people are picking the Phillies to repeat. This is a good young team on both offense and pitching, and I think they are easily the class of the National League once again.
2. Braves
They do seem to be a greatly improved team. Javier Vazquez is a nice acquisition, he does well in low pressure situations. Garret Anderson is a great pick-up too. If their young pitchers step up they will be right in the thick of the wild card hunt.
3. Mets
The pressure brought on this team by their two collapses and the New York media will be unbearable. That and their mediocre starting pitching after Santana. Mike Pelfrey is a decent prospect, but when he is your #2 starter you're in trouble.
4. Marlins
Once a decade the Marlins win a World Series. The other nine years they are lousy. They already won their World Series this decade.
5. Nationals
Some decent young players, but this team is years away.

NL Central

1. Cardinals
Why not? They have some good young players, and Tony LaRussa always gets the maximum out of his teams. This division is ripe for the picking.
2. Cubs
After two straight playoff disasters, the Cubs, like the Mets, will be playing very tightly. It won't take much for this talented team to implode.
3. Reds
Lots of exciting young players like Johnny Cueto and Jay Bruce. The dark days could soon be over for this franchise.
4. Astros
All of those people picking the Astros to lose 100 games this year have forgotten how strong this team finished last year. Remember this team won 86 games last year.
5. Brewers
Last year was nice, but they lost their two best pitchers with nothing in return and picked a total mediocrity for their manager.
6. Pirates
LOL

NL West

1. Diamondbacks
They started off last year the best team in baseball. There is too much good talent on this team for them not to put it all together.
2. Dodgers
Manny isn't playing for a contract this time.
3. Giants
Some good young players, this team is starting to emerge from the shadow of Barry Bonds.
4. Rockies
Hard to believe this team was in the World Series two years ago.
5. Padres
How much does it suck to be a Padres fan? Your team can't compete because your owner needs to sell off players to pay for his divorce. Ouch.