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Nick Soulis · 12-19-2010, 11:20 PM

Top 10 Questions

As Spring Training games continue and opening night approaches, a number of questions are key as the Cooperstown League begins:

1. Can the Yankees Be Stopped?
There is no doubt that the favorites to win it all are the Yankees. Their depth and talent are head and shoulders above their competition, but can the Red Sox pull the suprise and beat them? Anyone other then the Yankees winning it all would be a huge story.

2. Who will win the batting title?
So many candidates with so many great players. Also remember that the pitching is much better so averages in general should be down. Ty Cobb and Ted Williams are getting all the hype but many other names could suprize, names like Gwynn, Brett, Hornsby, or even Dimaggio or Lajoie.

3. Who has better pitching, the Giants or the Dodgers?
So would you go with Koufax or Matthewson? Drysdale or Marichal? The two historic rivals have some of the best arms ever to take the mound and with them playing eachother so many times, it should be a joy to watch.

4. How will the Steroid Era Do?
The likes of Clemens and Bonds now face off against the players they "cheated" to beat. Will the diffrence be great when they actually play against eachother or will these "black listed" players show their true greatness?

5. Who will win the Home Run Title?
Of course the Babe is the favorite but with so so many to compete against him this should be a great race. Bonds could be a factor as are Aaron, Sosa, Foxx, or Mantle.

6. Who will be the unsung hero?
We all know the big names like Mays, Musial, Gibson, and Rivera but who will step up and be a star among stars even though their resume didnt show it? Someone like a Willie Mcgee or a Vida Pinson could become allstars.

7. Perfectos or No Hitter coming?
With so many great arms will anyone be able to throw a no hitter or dare we say it a perfect game for the 162 game season? Surely Koufax, Matthewson, or Ryan have a chance everytime they take the mound.

8. Who will win the gold gloves?
Take right field for example, Clemente or Dawson? Or maybe shortstop where Vizquel and Boudreau battle it out. So many good fielders, only two awards per position.

9. Another DiMaggio streak?
Who will have the longest hitting streak and can Joe Dimaggio put together something similar to his 1941 run? Some say it would be easier for him with all the support he has around him.

10. The first time time Clemens faces Ruth what happens?
Like so many other intriguing matchups what will result from so many of the greats fcing off against eachother?

Finally here are the predictions going into the season:

AL EAST
1. New York Yankees
2. Cleveland Indians
3. Boston Red Sox
4. Toronto Blue Jays
5. Baltimore Orioles

AL CENTRAL
1. Detroit Tigers
2. Chicago White Sox
3. Minnesota Twins
4. KC Royals
5. Milwaukee Brewers

AL WEST
1. Oakland Athletics
2. Seattle Mariners
3. LA Angels
4. Texas Rangers

NL EAST
1. Philadelphia Phillies
2. Washington Nationals
3. Atlanta Braves
4. New York Mets

NL CENTRAL
1. St. Louis Cardinals
2. Chicago Cubs
3. Pittsburgh Pirates
4. Cincinnati Reds
5. Houston Astros

NL WEST
1. San Francisco Giants
2. Brooklyn Dodgers
3. San Diego Padres
4. Colorado Rockies
5. Arizona Diamond Backs

Wild Cards
AL - Celevland Indians
NL - Chicago Cubs

Divisional Playoffs
Giants over Cubs
Phillies over Cardinals
Yankees over Tigers
Athletics over Indians

Championship Series
Giants over Phillies
Athletics over Yankees

World Series
Athletics over Giants

Yes I am picking the upset over the Yankees...

12-19-2010, 11:20 PM	#35
Nick Soulis Hall Of Famer Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Chicago IL Posts: 4,368	Top 10 Questions As Spring Training games continue and opening night approaches, a number of questions are key as the Cooperstown League begins: 1. Can the Yankees Be Stopped? There is no doubt that the favorites to win it all are the Yankees. Their depth and talent are head and shoulders above their competition, but can the Red Sox pull the suprise and beat them? Anyone other then the Yankees winning it all would be a huge story. 2. Who will win the batting title? So many candidates with so many great players. Also remember that the pitching is much better so averages in general should be down. Ty Cobb and Ted Williams are getting all the hype but many other names could suprize, names like Gwynn, Brett, Hornsby, or even Dimaggio or Lajoie. 3. Who has better pitching, the Giants or the Dodgers? So would you go with Koufax or Matthewson? Drysdale or Marichal? The two historic rivals have some of the best arms ever to take the mound and with them playing eachother so many times, it should be a joy to watch. 4. How will the Steroid Era Do? The likes of Clemens and Bonds now face off against the players they "cheated" to beat. Will the diffrence be great when they actually play against eachother or will these "black listed" players show their true greatness? 5. Who will win the Home Run Title? Of course the Babe is the favorite but with so so many to compete against him this should be a great race. Bonds could be a factor as are Aaron, Sosa, Foxx, or Mantle. 6. Who will be the unsung hero? We all know the big names like Mays, Musial, Gibson, and Rivera but who will step up and be a star among stars even though their resume didnt show it? Someone like a Willie Mcgee or a Vida Pinson could become allstars. 7. Perfectos or No Hitter coming? With so many great arms will anyone be able to throw a no hitter or dare we say it a perfect game for the 162 game season? Surely Koufax, Matthewson, or Ryan have a chance everytime they take the mound. 8. Who will win the gold gloves? Take right field for example, Clemente or Dawson? Or maybe shortstop where Vizquel and Boudreau battle it out. So many good fielders, only two awards per position. 9. Another DiMaggio streak? Who will have the longest hitting streak and can Joe Dimaggio put together something similar to his 1941 run? Some say it would be easier for him with all the support he has around him. 10. The first time time Clemens faces Ruth what happens? Like so many other intriguing matchups what will result from so many of the greats fcing off against eachother? Finally here are the predictions going into the season: AL EAST 1. New York Yankees 2. Cleveland Indians 3. Boston Red Sox 4. Toronto Blue Jays 5. Baltimore Orioles AL CENTRAL 1. Detroit Tigers 2. Chicago White Sox 3. Minnesota Twins 4. KC Royals 5. Milwaukee Brewers AL WEST 1. Oakland Athletics 2. Seattle Mariners 3. LA Angels 4. Texas Rangers NL EAST 1. Philadelphia Phillies 2. Washington Nationals 3. Atlanta Braves 4. New York Mets NL CENTRAL 1. St. Louis Cardinals 2. Chicago Cubs 3. Pittsburgh Pirates 4. Cincinnati Reds 5. Houston Astros NL WEST 1. San Francisco Giants 2. Brooklyn Dodgers 3. San Diego Padres 4. Colorado Rockies 5. Arizona Diamond Backs Wild Cards AL - Celevland Indians NL - Chicago Cubs Divisional Playoffs Giants over Cubs Phillies over Cardinals Yankees over Tigers Athletics over Indians Championship Series Giants over Phillies Athletics over Yankees World Series Athletics over Giants Yes I am picking the upset over the Yankees...