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Here's what I see (not factoring in unexpected injuries)...
NL West - Does anybody really care? I'm leaning Padres although the Dodgers could take it.
NL Central - Cardinals. I believe the Texas ballparks diminish the impact of good players there; consequently they'll be good but not good enough to overcome the world series champs. Cincy could make second place interesting however. The Cubs have too many question marks although if everything falls right they could do well.
NL East - Mets, although it will be more competitive. Atlanta should do a bit better and Philly will be over .500.
AL East - It's all money. Depending on injury it will be Red Sox or Yankees with Toronto keeping close.
AL Central - Wow, so many good teams. I thought Cleveland would do better last year but their pitching gave out. They'll improve but it's still a Tigers / Twins race in my eyes. Tigers take it having the best pitching staff in baseball.
AL West - I positively hate the Angels but can't let that color the forecast. The A's will be competitive as always but the Angels simply have better bats and pitching. It will all be for naught if they don't learn to field however. Rangers have made good moves again, but once again do the Texas ballpark effect it won't do that much good. Seattle on the bottom again.
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