Preview/Prediction

After starting last season 1-8, the Detroit Tigers are 5-4 as they encounter their first west coast trip of the season. In this trip they will play the Seattle Mariners in a three-game set, then head down to southern California to face the Los Angeles Angels. They will then head back to the Midwest to play a division opponent, the Kansas City Royals.

The Mariners are 7-3 and are on top of the American League West by two-and-a-half games over the Angels, Oakland Athletics, and Texas Rangers.

It's official.

The Minnesota Twins are in a freefall.

After splitting a season-opening series with the Seattle Mariners, the Twins proceeded to drop the rubber match of a three-game road series against the White Sox.

They then dropped three of four games against the visiting Blue Jays. Only a clutch hit by Joe Crede in the 11th inning Wednesday saved them from being swept by the invaders from the North.

The Twins (4-7) will open a three-game set in the Metrodome Friday against a team that's having just as many problems they are.

The Florida Marlins showcased why they're my pick for World Series champs this week in their series against the Braves.

Is this the year the Blue Jays can finally win enough games to enter post-season play? The way the first few games have gone, it sure seems like it's possible.

Last season, pitching was their strong point, and the batters let the team down. However, this year it's almost reversed, as the rotation's success relies on young arms, and no matter what trouble they get into, the bats get them out of it.

In little over two months, Major League Baseball teams will sign this year’s Latin American and Caribbean talent during the international signing period starting July 2 and continuing until August 31.

If I had my way, this would be the coaching staff of the San Francisco Giants this season. Unless Bruce Bochy makes the playoffs of course.

Bill Neukom says he wants to restore the Giants Way. These guys would definitely send the Giants on that path.

I have listed out th coaching positions that should be filled by former Giant legends that I believe are capable to coach. I am interested in what you all have to say.

There may be no more under-rated or under-appreciated aspect of a baseball team than the bullpen. While few relievers get the glory that they deserve, a collective bullpen as a whole can single- handedly lead to a team's success or demise. Therefore, with the 2009 major league baseball season now under way, I feel it is undoubtedly appropriate to give my assessment of the this year's Yankee bullpen.

Following their worst season since Bobby Cox became the manager in 1990, all signs point to the Atlanta Braves returning to their typical spot near the top of the National League East in 2009.

I know it's early, but I really don't think the Cleveland Indians have a shot at winning the AL Central division. If you look at all the pieces, they just don't seem to come together.

While I don't think Cliff Lee's phenomenal year in '08 was all a fluke, I'm calling him out a little bit. I can't see him with an ERA under three this year. Looks more like he'll post one around 4.00, which is much more in-line with his career numbers.

As cities get bigger and as the fan base grows, baseball will need to expand.  But where?

To answer that question, I made a "playoff" in between cities that could get a new team.  The bracket will go from 14 teams, to seven, to three, to the most likely to get a new team.  Here's the list:

Along with the team is commentary and likeliness/seed on a scale of 1-10.

Albuquerque, New Mexico:  (9)