Predict the NL West

[HammerDown]

1.) Dodgers - After a near-disastrous start they are already within striking distance and promise to be major players in the next 18 days. They can come back from the All-Star break fairly healthy and ready to compete. Over the second half, I see them dominating the division.

2.) Giants - They can afford to play in the market and are a streak or two away from re-exerting themselves. That said, I doubt they'll have a winning season.

3.) D'backs - They've been on top due to nothing but attrition. As soon as the Dodgers and Giants get their shit together, the D'backs will fade. I wasn't impressed with the preoccupation with Puig and the Dodgers. Just fuckin play baseball.

4.) Padres - Barely in the cellar after losing, what? 20-of-22 or something? We'll get on some streaks as always but expect us to lose someone from the pen and a corner outfielder before the deadline and maybe even Chase Headley.

5.) Rockies - Worst team in the divsion and it will show over the second half. I expect some devastating losing streaks on roadtrips. Despite the Padres determination to win the cellar, the Rockies won't be able to help themselves.

 

[romeo212000]

Dodgers may end up winning, but only because the division is so weak. Don't count out Arizona if Cahill gets healthy either.

 

[HammerDown]

After a 5-15 start, that effectively ends our playoff hopes before the break.

And yet if the Padres win the next two games, the Giants will be right back in the cellar.

 

[HammerDown]

The Dodgers are making their move. I'm sticking with my prediction.

 

[calsnowskier]

The Rox have a history of having really good second halves, so I have to place then 4th.

The Padres SHOULD be sellers (cellars?) in the next week, so that could hurt their chances of getting anything going. Prob is, outside of Headley, who is not having a good year, and Q, who else do they have that is trade-worthy?

The Snakes are still a solid team.

The Giants are currently in playoff mode. If they go anything less than 6-4 on this "home-stand" they are done. 6-4 may actually not be enough.

I hate to say it, but right now, this division is the doggies to lose.

Doggies
Snakes
Giants
Rox
Padres

 

[navamind]

1. Dodgers
2. D-Backs
3. Giants
4. Rockies
5. Padres

Hard not to like the Dodgers winning the division IMO. They're finally hitting and they have a good rotation. Can't write the D-Backs off, though their rotation has been a huge disappointment.

 

[HammerDown]

The Padres SHOULD be sellers (cellars?) in the next week, so that could hurt their chances of getting anything going. Prob is, outside of Headley, who is not having a good year, and Q, who else do they have that is trade-worthy?

I wouldn't be surprised to see Quentin and Street placed on waivers post-deadline. I still think Headley will put together a hot streak in the second half.

 

[BigDDude]

Interviewer: What's your prediction for the N.L West fight?
Clubber Lang: My prediction?
Interviewer: Yes, your prediction.
[Clubber looks into camera]
Clubber Lang: Pain!

 

[Clayton]

1. Dodgers
2. D-Backs
3. Rockies
4. Giants
5. Padres

 

[HammerDown]

1. Dodgers
2. D-Backs
3. Giants
4. Padres
5. Rockies

I'm going to amend my prediction to agree with the above.

 

[Tigertowner68]

Interviewer: What's your prediction for the N.L West fight?
Clubber Lang: My prediction?
Interviewer: Yes, your prediction.
[Clubber looks into camera]
Clubber Lang: Pain!

I pity the fool that argues with you, Clubber...

 

[Liberal Icon]

Dodgers may end up winning, but only because the division is so weak. Don't count out Arizona if Cahill gets healthy either.

They always say the division is the weakest in baseball, yet the Giants have won 2 of the last 3 WS. Sometimes, it is time to abandon the drivel sold by the so-called experts year after year even though I know this year my Giants are done.

 

[OutlawImmortal]

Romeo you make the Dodgers sound like a bad team....

 

[Clayton]

They always say the division is the weakest in baseball, yet the Giants have won 2 of the last 3 WS. Sometimes, it is time to abandon the drivel sold by the so-called experts year after year even though I know this year my Giants are done.

Preseason predictions always fold pretty quickly in baseball

 

[USCDoom]

I have no clue but I will predict...

1. Dodgers
2. Rockies
3. Diamondbacks
4. Padres
5. Giants

 

[Driaz]

Ok, I'll be a homer!

Diamondbacks
Dodgers
Rockies
Giants
Padres

D-Backs kill Nolasco and the Dodgers in a one game playoff to win the division!

 

[HammerDown]

The Padres SHOULD be sellers (cellars?) in the next week,

They're not. The Giants are.

If they go anything less than 6-4 on this "home-stand" they are done.

They are done.