Sorry to be two weeks late and two rubles short, but here, by popular demand, are my (and your) picks to click in the 2017 Major League Baseball Season. You’ll remember that last year, against the wisdom of my higher paid colleagues in the soothsaying business, I predicted a Cub/Indian World Series; those of you who listened, drove to Vegas, bet a wad on my prescience, shoveled your haul into the Brinks truck rental, and were rewarded by being bumped up into the 39.6% tax bracket. You are welcome.
Why not do it all again? I must alert you though that picking the winners this year is far more difficult than last—particularly in the American League East and National League West divisions. In the former any team but Tampa Bay could win it all this season. In the latter the Dodgers will have their hands full fighting off the Diamondbacks and Rockies; the Giants will do a major fade, however. (Ditto for the Angels, I’m sorry to report.)
Without further ado the final regular season standings for 2017 are:
What about those playoffs? Well, the Chicago Cubs will face the Washington Nationals in the National League final series. The Cleveland Indians will face the Boston Red Sox in the American League final. World Series? Washington over Cleveland in six. You can take it to the bank. Or to Las Vegas again, if you’re one of those greedy folks intent on passing our president in personal wealth. And remember...per my usual policy, these selections are guaranteed. If they all do not finish in the order predicted, I will provide you next year’s picks absolutely free of charge!
By the way, I remain a baseball card collector in my old age. And I’m desperately seeking the Major League Rookie card for the guy pictured below in an early photo. If you have it, or know where I can find this guy’s rookie card, I will give you $25,000 cash for it! Help me out. Remember all I’ve done for you.
