2014 Preview and Predictions: AL West
When considering the powerhouses in the East and Central, the West looks to be the weakest division in the American League in 2014.
But, mediocrity does not have to lack competition, and the AL West will feature a four-team race for the division for sure. The only sure thing is the Houston Astros will firmly keep their hold of the division’s basement.
Here is my prediction of how the AL West will look at the end of the 2014 season:
2014 AL West PerdicitionsTEAM
WINS
LOSES
*Oakland Athletics 88 74
Los Angeles Angels 86 76
Seattle Mariners 84 78
Texas Rangers 82 80
Houston Astros 66 96
Oakland Athletics – The A’s won 96 games in 2013, so it would be stupid to bet against them in 2014. The A’s boost a legit young pitching staff, and a good bullpen that will turn great in May when Eric O’Flaherty returns. The offense can hit too with four players smacking 22 homers last season. Plus the A’s have depth to withstand inevitable minor injuries. While Oakland doesn’t stand out in one particular area, they also don’t stink in one either. But the key to the A’s is they know how to win, and that is the point right? Welcome to Moneyball. (more…)
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