Predictions

Predictions may have their place but in a crowded field they don't count for much. In my case, those expressed were not far off the mark on most individual bases, but the team prediction wasn't even close.

Friday, March 25, 2011

Predictions

In a matter of days, Luis Castillo will have plenty of time to make all the hotel reservations he needs...anywhere but in the Delaware Valley. His departure will deprive Mets fans of the dubious pleasure of telling Phils fans they told us so. As it turns out, Charlie Manuel told us so a few days ago when he mentioned had he been Castillo he would have showed up early for his resurrection screen test, not late!  Some are easy.

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Chase Utley will not play baseball in 2011.  Not even close.

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The Phils Fab Four rotation will win 60 games tops.  56 as of today

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Joe Blanton will not be a Phillie in September.  Technically incorrect.

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Shane Victorino will miss at least 20 games this season. Almost exactly.

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J Roll will never again approach the batting figures of his MVP season.  Sad but true.

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Ryan Howard won't see a fastball over the plate in at least half his AB's this season. He will swing anyway.  I am going to give myself this one even though the percentage was much higher.



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Brett Myers will beat the Phils on Opening Day despite Roy Halladay's fine outing.  He came close.

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The Atlanta Braves will win the NL East.  They didn't!