Who do you predict will win the National League Central Divison in 2006?
369867
I notice that the Brewers, Reds and Astros are currently atop the division.  The Astros are not a surprise, but only in the early part of the season would you expect the Reds and Brewers.  I can't believe I'm saying this, but I think it will be the Brewers this year.  Quite a dark horse, I know, but:  They have good pitching: Davis, Capuano and now healthy superstar Ben Sheets.  The bullpen (Turnbow closes and Kolb has solid experience as a closer) is solid.  They have a good young team on offense.  This is not a particularly strong division.  The Cards are the cream, but they are facing numerous injuries.  The Cubs?  The choker team of all time and their pitching is sure to spend more time on the DL than on the field.  The Reds are improving, but just don't have the pitching.  The Astros have the pitching but not the offense.  Which leaves the miracle of 2006 Milwaulkee Brewers.\nBy the way, I'm a Reds fan.  Maybe it will be us next year!
210032
make note this is coming from a diehard yankees fan..\n\nal east: boston\nal central: chicago\nal west: oakland\nal wild card: new york yankees (narrowly beating out cleveland)\n\nnl east: atlanta\nnl central: st louis\nnl west: san diego\nnl wild card: new york mets
1089197
It is what the Mets will win in 2006!
383212
the cardinals. cmon, they have the best lineup of baseball, nd chris carpenter nd mark mulder r great pitchers. jason marquis will provide great hitting (an rbi double today!), but just remember...in a lineup with albert pujols, jim edmonds, scott rolen, nd yadier molina (who had a terrific rookie season) there is NO DOUBT that they will win the division nd even possibly the world series. \nplus they already sweeped the phillies, so yea haha
415658
The Phillies have a better chance.  They have a better nucleus of players and experience.  They are a bit weaker in the bullpen with the loss of Billy Wagner and the move of Ryan Madsen to the rotation.  However, they should be able to manage a winning record with their offense.\n\nPittsburgh has a better chance of being a cellar dweller.  They have not don't ever hold on to anyone (Jason Kendall, Brian Giles, Darryle Ward).  Sean Casey was a good addition. Jason Bay is a great hitter too.  However, they are weak in pitching and have too many inconsistencies on offense.\n\nMy vote is nether will make the playoffs.  Cardinals win the Central and New York wins the East.  Astros or Braves in the Wildcard.  I don't even count the NL West.
1137812
pistons probably. tigers gonna get far but dont think world series champs
54915
No.  The NL West should be as tight as last year, as no team has more than two top tier pitchers.  The Dbacks have Webb and El Duque (orlando hernandez) and Russ Ortiz as well--they'll finish in the middle, probably over .500 even.  The Colorado Rockies will finish last.
1088135
No they have the St. Louis Cardinals in the division even without pujols. Derrek Lee and Mark Prior are great additions but the Cubs won't have a chance this year.
1170571
I'm a die hard Cincinnati Reds fan and think they can win the central but the only way they will be able to do it is to get their bullpen in order. Right down their starting pitching and offense is as good as anybody's. Their defense is getting better as the year goes on so the bottom line is to get some bullpen help.  A proven closer I beleive will help this team a great deal.
1017258
Being a Tiger fan I should say The Tigers...no one (not even me) thought they would be where they are now.\n\nBut seriously, you have to consider The Reds!\n\nThey are only 1 1/2 games behind The Cardinals, and could take the wild card.\n\nWouldn't it be sweet to see The Reds & The Tigers in The WORLD Series?\n\nBoston is not surprising....everyone knew they were good.\n\nI am not a big fan of the red sox, but I'd rather see them win the East than those darn yankees!!
1154894
well it sure isn't going to be the Cubs, the Red Sox, the Yankees or the Mets.\nIm going with the world champion White Sox for a back to back championship.
355054
For a Rotisserie League no doubt its Maddux. I dont have enough faith in the O's offence at this moment. The Cubs seem to me like they are going to do more in the Central this year.
52923
Although the NL West remains the weakest division in baseball, I highly doubt Arizona's chances of making the playoffs this year, espeically since only 4 teams from each league can advance to the postseason.\n\nThe Giants look like they are in prime position to win that division, unless the Padres continue to get better.
418546
Red sox all the way! you guys have so much money and take the fun out of the game look at the royals then look at the yankees you guys just buy a allstar line up and play not that we dont but you take it to a higher level. David ortiz and manny all the way!!!!!! o and to answer you queston we will WIN THE DIVISION and sweep the season series with the yankees.
812220
I'm guessing that they might get wild card....\nalthough I'd love to see them win the division
495591
Monday:  Red Sox 3  Yankees 1\nTuesday: Red Sox 7  Yankees 5\n\nI predict Johnny Damon whacks his head and splits his eye open and sits on the 15 day DL.  (Oh wait, that's not a prediction, that's an outright PLEA to GOD!)
523404
Ok.. for whoever said John Papelbon.. go play in traffic.  Relivers don't win Cy Youngs! :D\n\nNL - Pedro (NYM) or Maddux (CHC)\nAL - Mussina (NYY) or Schilling (BOS)