S32 PRESEASON PREVIEW AL EAST

Last season Boston won the division by 5 games over Durham, before eventually losing to Salem in the playoffs.  It was their 5th straight AL EAST title and 7th in the last 9 seasons.  Durham placed second in the division, but got swept in the wildcard round.  It was their 12th winning season in the last 13.    Chicago finished third place last season, although they were representing Indianapolis under different ownership.  That franchise has a history of 11 straight losing seasons.  Rochester brought up the rear last year winning 73 games.  They have now finished in last place 3 of the last 4 seasons.

I ranked all teams in each category.  The AL teams are ranked separately from the NL teams.  16 teams obviously in each league.

Durham Doormats

Owner: Alogman1(23rd season)

Offense-6th

Pitching-13th

Starters-6th

Relief-13th

Defense-15th

Boston Pilgrims

Owner: kjmulli(18th season)

Offense-9th

Pitching-10th

Starters-1st

Relief-16th

Defense-2nd

Press release-im thinking 95+ and another division title for this season.

Rochester Renagades

Owner: Wylie715(12th season)

Offense-8th

Pitching-9th

Starters-13th

Relief-8th

Defense-11th

Press release- I expect my team to finish at around .500. I'm hoping some of my youngsters continue to improve, but I won't be surprised if my expectations don't come to be.

Chicago Thugs

Owner: wyvern737(1st season)

Offense-2nd

Pitching-5th

Starters-12th

Relief-4th

Defense-16th

Predictions

Chicago under new ownership has made some serious changes.  Their hitting is now one of the best in the league.    I think Chicago will bring home their first AL EAST title in the last 14 seasons.  I think Boston will place second by winning 86 games and taking a wildcard spot.  Rochester and Durham should have a good battle at the bottom of the division in the mid 70's for wins again.

1. Chicago
2. Boston
3. Rochester
4. Durham