Has it been 81 games already? It sure seems like the season flies by when your team performes better than everyone alive expected. This has been one of the most entertaining first halfs I have ever watched. 1. Tampa Bay Rays: Ladies and Gentlemen, your new King of the Hill. They are in top form right now, so I have to give them some respect, even if this is a trendy pick. Here is a scary … [Read more...]

Ok, so I skipped a couple of weeks... sue me. 1. Boston Red Sox: By a nose, yet again. Yeah, Big Poopy is out, but obviously nobody told them, They are a proven team, and the Cubs are not. That, and their pitching rotation is better. All these guys have to do is stay healthy. 2. Chicago Cubs: I never would have thought it, but Sweet Lou really did turn things around at Wrigley. This is … [Read more...]

Will 2008 be the year of Florida baseball? Not if Boston or the Cubs have anything to say about it. The Rays, Marlins, and Red Sox are about as close as four teams can be at the top of the rankings this week. 1. Boston Red Sox (LW: 3): I just have to go with experience here. Remember, these guys are the current World Series Champions. The road to the AL Pennant runs through Fenway Park. … [Read more...]