Regionals tmr...all the pressure

I don't know, been thinking over my fearless predictions today at school. Out of the time I spent sleeping in class, and yes, I fell asleep in all my classes today, I got the gut feeling that the Isles is going to make their series interesting, maybe even an up-set. But I stand-by what I wrote, and we'll see what happens.

The Jays started their season, somehow I think that they will not be as hyped up as they are right now. Yes they have improved, but they haven't improved enough to win the 100 games required to win their division, nor will they win the 90-95 games predicted by their manager, Carlos Tosca. Speaking of Carlose Tosca, he's one great man off the field. Sign autographs for fans of all ages as his time permits, just connecting with the fans. Speaking of nice players, Chris Woodward is one of the best when speaking of connecting with fans. Similar to Cal Ripken Jr, Chris often go out of his way to provide the fans with what they ask for. I seriously hope that his on-field performance will continue to improve, because he's a complete gentleman off the field. Anyways, back to the season. Even with the addition of Batista, Hentgen, and Lilly, the Jays are still lacking a couple pieces of the puzzle to become serioius contenders for the East Division. That is made especially hard when the Yanks lost Boone, and turned around and took the best player in the game in A'Rod. The Yanks still need another quality starter, does the name Randy Johnson in pinstrip strike fear in anyone's mind. With George's unlimited budget, that possibility is not as far-fetched as it seems at this point. Matching the Yanks, Boston kept its offence intacted, and added a quality closer in Keith Foulke, and one of the best pitchers in the game in Curt Schilling. If Petro can stay healthy for the year, I would not want to face Boston with Petro one game followed by Curt the next game. I'm sure the Jays can tell you how hard it will be this weekend when it will be Halladay/Martinez on Sautrday (April 10) and then Batista/Schilling on Sunday (April 11). With the improvements made by the top 2 teams in their Division, the Jays will also need to worry about the O's. With addition of Tejada and Lopez in the off-season, it will definitely improve their team's offensive ability. Adding Sidney Ponson will definitely aid their pitching staff, but one good pitcher will not carry their team. They will be competitive this year, but they will lose many high scoring games this year simply because they're still lacking quality starters and relievers. Even the Tampa Bay Devil Rays made improvement in the off-season, but it will not be enough to catapult them out of the basement in the East. Anyways, my prediction. Yanks, Bo Sox, Jays, O's, D'Rays. The same standing at the end of the season for the past 5 seasons. Jays will contend for awhile, and even playing meaningful games in September, but they will remain at around 85-90 wins. 10 games out of the Wild Card.

I know today was suppose to be the West, but that can wait until tomorrow night.