The default pick is the National League Yankees. Should the team need to address any needs in July, they'll add the top talent available, regardless of prospects and money. I'm almost surprised they didn't sign Carlos Pena, just to make the first few Howard-less months more palatable, only to flip him in July. The rotation is filthy, and should once again have three legit Cy Young candidates, overshadowing any lineup deficiencies. It's a great era to be a Phillies fan, even if they now employ Grade A D-Bag Jonathan Papelbon.
WINS 98 MVP Chase Utley CY Cole Hamels
It should be an annoyingly entertaining season in South Florida this year. With Ozzie Guillen playing ringmaster to the reality misfits Jose Reyes, Logan Morrison, Carlos Zambrano and Hanley Ramirez, there should be no shortage of inane Baseball Tonight coverage. But below the veneer is a pretty decent team, who will probably be in the thick of the Wild Card race.
WINS 87 MVP Giancarlo Stanton CY Mark Buehrle
Eventually they should start rising in the standings, and I'll guess it's this year. The lineup is still not playoff material, but their rotation should keep them around the .500 mark all year. Perhaps they'll call up Boy Wonder Bryce Harper up mid-season to boost the offense, but they'd probably be better served giving him a look in September, then planning on starting him Opening Day 2013. Besides, with a serious case of Philly-Envy, the front office isn't shy on making bold moves around the deadline should they be close.
WINS 80 MVP Ryan Zimmerman CY Gio Gonzalez
Seems like every time I give up on the Braves' chances, they win the division, sorry Phillie fans. Gone are the days when an average lineup could be carried by a stellar rotation. But in a couple years, look out. There are some quality arms right around the corner, but until they're here it'll be a struggle.
WINS 78 MVP Brian McCann CY Tommy Hanson
LOL Mets.
WINS 64 MVP Jason Bay CY R.A. Dickey
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