AL North Preview: S26

Milwaukee - How many years in a row have I talked about Milwaukee talking about how they want to talk about rebuilding?  So much talking.  Yet they won 102 games last year, and are likely to do the same again this year.  They didn't give up anything big, and didn't acquire anyone too big, just lots of small pieces and small deals this offseason.  So Jarvis will hit another 50 HR's, Roque will get 20 wins this year, the defense will continue being solid, blah blah blah.  This town needs an enema. 

Best Hitter: Alfredo Jarvis 

Best Pitcher: Jose Roque

Prediction: 105-57

Minny - You know how I keep saying I miss domi?  I lied.  Ruffles is twice the owner domi ever was, even though he's not half as entertaining.  But I'm not sure if this season is in the cards for the PPE.  They were a .500 squad last season, lost a couple of Type A's, and didn't really replace any of them.  It all does not bode well for a team playing in the same division as Milwaukee.  

Best Hitter: Malik Nathan

Best Pitcher: Marino Ramirez

Prediction: 70-92

Madison - Last year's 73 wins were a big jump from the prior year's 57(!!!) wins, which was a big drop from the prior year's 88 wins.  Talk about all over the place.  Based on that pattern, I would assume something like 50 wins this year.  But.....they did make a couple of moves, picked up a few small pieces, and maybe will improve instead of declining.  But.....not nearly enough to catch Milwaukee, and most likely not enough to even make a wild card spot.  But.....a valiant effort.

Best Hitter: Kurt Williams?

Best Pitcher: DJ Priest

Prediction: 80-82

Fargo - Big news, guys......the Goats didn't lose 100 games last season!  The franchise hasn't been to the playoffs since Season 3.  Holy shit balls.  And come on Fargo, why couldn't you pick a city that begins with an M?  Did you not get the memo?  Milwaukee, Minnesota, Madison......Fargo.  I do like the youth that these guys have, if they're not good this year, it'll be very soon.  But again, they've gotta play Milwaukee and fight with them, which just ain't happening this season.

Best Hitter: Carl Washington

Best Pitcher: Yunel Iglesias:

Prediction: 75-87