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LAD vs DAL - LA wins 4-2. Jim's team always surprises, but that's because you can count on Dimmick for 2 wins. Without him, and an offense that really only has Dani Alvarez to scare you, makes me think they're in a bad spot. Which means they'll likely win the DL title. LA's rotation doesn't look all that formidable without Tucker, but their offense is loaded with talent. They don't need to rely on one guy to carry the load.
MAI vs NO - NO wins 4-3. NO is home. The rotation is built for the playoffs with Curtis and AMart ready to go twice and a veteran line-up. The offense is rejuvenated with Sinclair surprising and Ramos emerging to join Flynn-Johnston-Haynes. Maine is balanced, having avoided major injuries to an older team. The Guides have a well rounded rotation, a solid bullpen and a productive offense 1-9, I'm just not sure they can outduel a 2-superstar playoff rotation that's already won a title.
LAB vs WAS - WAS wins 4-1. A bounceback season that delivers WAS a division title and HFA for the playoffs, means trouble for the Bandits. Despite the emergence of Antonio Cardenas as a star, the Bandits lack support around him. Same goes for the rotation, where Migdonio Manhos is the only elite starter. Fernandez, RaGo or Hara will need to come up with at least 2 unbelievable starts to make the series competitive. The Bats trot out 5 starters with ERA's under 3 and a bullpen without a reliever over 3.00. The line-up is dangerous and Pat always does a good job of maximizing match-ups and the depth is there to do it again in this series. I think the most interesting aspect of the series will be what starting pitcher sits, or do all 5 get a game?
VA vs CAL - VA in 4-3. The Turcotte injury completely changes this series. The 2nd time in 2 seasons he's sat out. With both offenses featuring an absurd amount of the BLB's stars, the key to this match-up will most likely be Pancho Herrera and the bullpens. If the Kodiaks can get one from Herrera they'd have a shot at taking down the champs if they can get into Virginia's bullpen early in every other match-up. Sutton has emerged as Cali's go to for the playoffs, and they're other above average options with Fisher-Warren-Arnold having solid seasons. The issue with California, similar to Virginia, is the pen. Solid but unspectacular, the bullpen will need to hold on against the never ending late inning magic that is Virginia's offense. I'm not sure they can do it without a better bridge to closer Robert Menendez.
MAI vs NO - NO wins 4-3. NO is home. The rotation is built for the playoffs with Curtis and AMart ready to go twice and a veteran line-up. The offense is rejuvenated with Sinclair surprising and Ramos emerging to join Flynn-Johnston-Haynes. Maine is balanced, having avoided major injuries to an older team. The Guides have a well rounded rotation, a solid bullpen and a productive offense 1-9, I'm just not sure they can outduel a 2-superstar playoff rotation that's already won a title.
LAB vs WAS - WAS wins 4-1. A bounceback season that delivers WAS a division title and HFA for the playoffs, means trouble for the Bandits. Despite the emergence of Antonio Cardenas as a star, the Bandits lack support around him. Same goes for the rotation, where Migdonio Manhos is the only elite starter. Fernandez, RaGo or Hara will need to come up with at least 2 unbelievable starts to make the series competitive. The Bats trot out 5 starters with ERA's under 3 and a bullpen without a reliever over 3.00. The line-up is dangerous and Pat always does a good job of maximizing match-ups and the depth is there to do it again in this series. I think the most interesting aspect of the series will be what starting pitcher sits, or do all 5 get a game?
VA vs CAL - VA in 4-3. The Turcotte injury completely changes this series. The 2nd time in 2 seasons he's sat out. With both offenses featuring an absurd amount of the BLB's stars, the key to this match-up will most likely be Pancho Herrera and the bullpens. If the Kodiaks can get one from Herrera they'd have a shot at taking down the champs if they can get into Virginia's bullpen early in every other match-up. Sutton has emerged as Cali's go to for the playoffs, and they're other above average options with Fisher-Warren-Arnold having solid seasons. The issue with California, similar to Virginia, is the pen. Solid but unspectacular, the bullpen will need to hold on against the never ending late inning magic that is Virginia's offense. I'm not sure they can do it without a better bridge to closer Robert Menendez.
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