2012 MLB/Brewers Predictions

[humanrefutation]

Alright folks, it's time for you to put down your final predictions for the 2012 season. I undersold them last year and they pleasantly surprised me, so I'm going to do so again.

Brewers Predictions
Record: 81-81
Place In Divisional Standings: 3rd
Playoffs (Y/N): Nope
MVP Hitter: Ryan Braun
MVP Pitcher: Yovani Gallardo
Most Pleasant Surprise: Shaun Marcum
Biggest Disappointment: Nyjer Morgan
Do We Re-Sign Greinke (Y/N): Yes.

MLB Predictions
AL Playoff Teams: Yankees, Tigers, Angels, Rangers (WC), Rays (WC)
NL Playoff Teams: Phillies, Reds, Giants, Marlins (WC), Cardinals (WC)
NLCS: Giants OVER Marlins
ALCS: Angels OVER Tigers
World Series: Angels OVER Giants
AL MVP: Albert Pujols
NL MVP: Matt Kemp
AL Cy Young: CC Sabathia
NL Cy Young: Roy Halladay
AL Rookie of the Year: Matt Moore
NL Rookie of the Year: Bryce Harper

EDIT: **** **** ****! I forgot there are two WCs this year.

[ReasonablySober]

Alright folks, it's time for you to put down your final predictions for the 2012 season. I undersold them last year and they pleasantly surprised me, so I'm going to do so again.

Brewers Predictions
Record: 92-70
Place In Divisional Standings: FIRST PLACE MOTHER******.
Playoffs (Y/N): Yes.
MVP Hitter: Ryan Braun
MVP Pitcher: Zach Greinke
Most Pleasant Surprise: Mat Gamel
Biggest Disappointment: Randy Wolf
Do We Re-Sign Greinke (Y/N): Yes

MLB Predictions
AL Playoff Teams: Rays, Tigers, Angels, Yankees (WC)
NL Playoff Teams: Braves, Brewers, Diamondbacks, Giants (WC)
NLCS: Brewers over Giants
ALCS: Rays over Angels
World Series: Brewers over Rays
AL MVP: Albert Pujols
NL MVP: Justin Upton
AL Cy Young: Matt Moore
NL Cy Young: Timmeh!
AL Rookie of the Year: Matt Moore
NL Rookie of the Year: Bryce Harper

WHY THE HELL NOT, BOYS.

[Kerb Hohl]

Brewers Predictions
Record: 90-72
Place In Divisional Standings: 1st
Playoffs (Y/N): Yes
MVP Hitter: Ryan Braun
MVP Pitcher: Zack Greinke
Most Pleasant Surprise: Gamel
Biggest Disappointment: Marcum
Do We Re-Sign Greinke (Y/N): Yes.

MLB Predictions
AL Playoff Teams: Blue Jays (WC1), Rangers (WC2), Angels, Tigers, Red Sox
NL Playoff Teams: Reds (WC1), Phillies (WC2), Braves, Brewers, D-Backs
NLCS: D-Backs over Braves
ALCS: Tigers over Angels
World Series: Tigers over D-Backs
AL MVP: Miggy
NL MVP: Kemp
AL Cy Young: Verlander
NL Cy Young: Kershaw
AL Rookie of the Year: Matt Moore (can Lawrie still qualify?)
NL Rookie of the Year: Drew Pomeranz edges Trevor Bauer (called up too late)

[humanrefutation]

Brewers Predictions
Record: 90-72
Place In Divisional Standings: 1st
Playoffs (Y/N): Yes
MVP Hitter: Ryan Braun
MVP Pitcher: Zack Greinke
Most Pleasant Surprise: Gamel
Biggest Disappointment: Marcum
Do We Re-Sign Greinke (Y/N): Yes.

MLB Predictions
AL Playoff Teams: Blue Jays (WC1), Rangers (WC2), Angels, Tigers, Red Sox
NL Playoff Teams: Reds (WC1), Phillies (WC2), Braves, Brewers, D-Backs
NLCS: D-Backs over Braves
ALCS: Tigers over Angels
World Series: Tigers over D-Backs
AL MVP: Miggy
NL MVP: Kemp
AL Cy Young: Verlander
NL Cy Young: Kershaw
AL Rookie of the Year: Matt Moore (can Lawrie still qualify?)
NL Rookie of the Year: Drew Pomeranz edges Trevor Bauer (called up too late)

Damn...forgot there are 2 WCs this year.

[MrLynch07]

Brewers Predictions
Record: 88-74
Place In Divisional Standings: 1st
Playoffs (Y/N): Yes
MVP Hitter: Ryan Braun
MVP Pitcher:Greinke
Most Pleasant Surprise: Ramirez
Biggest Disappointment: Weeks
Do We Re-Sign Greinke (Y/N):

MLB Predictions
AL Playoff Teams: Tigers (WC1), Red Sox (WC2), Angels, Rangers, Yankees
NL Playoff Teams: Giants (WC1), Braves(WC2), Brewers, D-Backs, Phillies
NLCS: Giants over Brewers
ALCS: Tigers over Rangers
World Series: Tigers over Giants
AL MVP: Pujols
NL MVP: Kemp
AL Cy Young: King Felix
NL Cy Young: Kershaw
AL Rookie of the Year: Yu Darvish
NL Rookie of the Year: Pomeranz

[gbmb34]

Brewers Predictions
Record: 87-75
Place In Divisional Standings: 2nd
Playoffs (Y/N): Yes.
MVP Hitter: Rickie Weeks
MVP Pitcher: Zach Greinke
Most Pleasant Surprise: Mat Gamel
Biggest Disappointment: Nyjer Morgan
Do We Re-Sign Greinke (Y/N): Yes

MLB Predictions
AL Playoff Teams: Rangers, Indians, Yankees, WC Angels, Red Sox
NL Playoff Teams: Rockies, Cardinals, Braves, WC Brewers, Nationals
NLCS: Brewers over Rockies, Braves over Cardinals
ALCS: Red Sox over Indians, Rangers over Yankees
World Series: Rangers over Brewers
AL MVP: Miguel Cabrera
NL MVP: Hanley Ramirez
AL Cy Young: CC Sabathia
NL Cy Young: Cole Hamels
AL Rookie of the Year:
NL Rookie of the Year: Bryce Harper

[Siefer]

Brewers Predictions
Record: 92-70
Place In Divisional Standings: 1st
Playoffs (Y/N): Yes.
MVP Hitter: Ryan Braun
MVP Pitcher: Zach Greinke
Most Pleasant Surprise: Aramis Ramirez
Biggest Disappointment: Shaun Marcum
Do We Re-Sign Greinke (Y/N): Yes

MLB Predictions
AL Playoff Teams: Rays (WC1), Rangers (WC2), Tigers, Angels, Yankees
NL Playoff Teams: Giants (WC1), Phillies (WC2), Braves, Brewers, Diamondbacks
NLCS: Brewers over Diamondbacks
ALCS: Angels over Tigers
World Series: Angels over Brewers
AL MVP: Miguel Cabrera
NL MVP: Matt Kemp
AL Cy Young: Jered Weaver
NL Cy Young: Zach Greinke
AL Rookie of the Year: Matt Moore
NL Rookie of the Year: Bryce Harper

[MikeIsGood]

Brewers Predictions
Record: 86-76
Place In Divisional Standings: 2nd
Playoffs (Y/N): Yes
MVP Hitter: Ryan Braun
MVP Pitcher: Yovani Gallardo
Most Pleasant Surprise: Mat Gamel
Biggest Disappointment: Shaun Marcum
Do We Re-Sign Greinke (Y/N): **** yes

MLB Predictions
AL Playoff Teams: Yankees, Tigers, Angels, Rangers (WC), Rays (WC)
NL Playoff Teams: DBacks, Braves, Reds, Phillies (WC), Brewers (WC)
NLCS: DBacks over Brewers (sad face)
ALCS: Tigers over Angels
World Series: Tigers over DBacks
AL MVP: His Fatness!
NL MVP: Matt Kemp
AL Cy Young: Justin Verlander
NL Cy Young: Freaky Franchise

[dbrodz7]

Brewers Predictions:
Record: 92-70
Place In Divisional Standings: 1st
Playoffs (Y/N): Yes
MVP Hitter: Ryan Braun
MVP Pitcher: Zack Greinke (NL Cy Young)
Most Pleasant Surprise: Mat Gamel
Biggest Disappointment: Francisco Rodriguez, losing velocity and lots of bases loaded escapes last year.
Do We Re-Sign Greinke (Y/N): No, asking price gets too high after he has an amazing year.

I think this team is going to do very well. I think Ramirez and Gamel will be suitable to cover for the loss of Fielder's offense. Ramirez is such an upgrade over McGehee and Gonzalez will save a lot of runs on defense. Exact same starting staff in place everyone is more comfortable with a year under their belt and we have Krod for the entire season. I'm not sure where all the pessimism is coming from, other than losing Fielder we have almost the exact same team as last year and as I mentioned I believe we made some upgrades elsewhere which will help this team get back to the playoffs.

[BUCKnation]

Brewers Predictions
Record: 88-74
Place In Divisional Standings: 1st
Playoffs (Y/N): Yes
MVP Hitter: Ryan Braun
MVP Pitcher: Yovani Gallardo
Most Pleasant Surprise: Shaun Marcum
Biggest Disappointment: Corey Hart
Do We Re-Sign Greinke (Y/N): Yes.

MLB Predictions
AL Playoff Teams: Yankees, Tigers, Angels, Rangers (WC), Rays (WC)
NL Playoff Teams: Phillies, Brewers, Giants, Marlins (WC), Reds (WC)
NLCS: Phillies OVER Brewers
ALCS: Tigers OVER Angels
World Series: Phillies OVER Tigers
AL MVP: Albert Pujols
NL MVP: Matt Kemp
AL Cy Young: Justin Verlander
NL Cy Young: Roy Halladay
AL Rookie of the Year: Matt Moore
NL Rookie of the Year: Bryce Harper

[gbmb34]

[quote="dbrodz7"

I think this team is going to do very well. I think Ramirez and Gamel will be suitable to cover for the loss of Fielder's offense. Ramirez is such an upgrade over McGehee and Gonzalez will save a lot of runs on defense. Exact same starting staff in place everyone is more comfortable with a year under their belt and we have Krod for the entire season. I'm not sure where all the pessimism is coming from, other than losing Fielder we have almost the exact same team as last year and as I mentioned I believe we made some upgrades elsewhere which will help this team get back to the playoffs.[/quote]

For me personally, I think that the Brewers overachieved last season, if not by talent, then certainly by their pythagrian win percentage. Their run profile was more like a 90-91 win team as opposed to 96.

I'm not as worried about losing Prince, and I think that you are right that Gamel, Ramirez, Gonzalez is about equal to Prince, Yunieksy, and McGehee. But I think one of our five projected starters will miss significant time and some of the injury luck from last year will wear off. The lineup is really right handed even if Gamel is legit.

I also think that as the team gets older, it is more likely that age attrition occurs. While I'm not predicting it to happen, Aramis Ramirez is 31 or 32. It wouldn't shock me if he fell off a cliff. Weeks and Hart are semi-injury prone and are a year older. Braun could succumb to the pressure of his initial suspension.

It's a good thing that they are in a weak division. The Cardinals have similar age risk, but I think they are frankly better than the Brewers. I'm not buying into the Reds hype, but they are probably only a couple of wins behind us. The NL East has 4 teams within close striking distance. I guess I would just be shocked if they won more than 92 games again.

[BUCKnation]

I wouldnt exactly say last year we had a lucky health year. Greinke and hart missed time early, weeks was out a long time toward the end of they year, braun had some issues in the middle of the year, plus smaller ones here and there like gomez or kintler.

[dbrodz7]

I wouldnt exactly say last year we had a lucky health year. Greinke and hart missed time early, weeks was out a long time toward the end of they year, braun had some issues in the middle of the year, plus smaller ones here and there like gomez or kintler.

Ya I agree with this. I'm not sold on the Cardinals either. Losing one of the best managers and players in the history of the game should have a pretty devastating effect on that team. Carpenter's old and has neck issues, who knows how good Wainwright will be coming off a devastating injury.

[BUCKnation]

I dont think the cards will be very good at all. They lost their best hitter, manager, and magician pitching coach. I also believe the reds are overrated by many.

[WEFFPIM]

Brewers Predictions
Record: 90-82
Place In Divisional Standings: 2nd
Playoffs (Y/N): Yes
MVP Hitter: Ryan Braun
MVP Pitcher: Zack Greinke
Most Pleasant Surprise: Mat Gamel
Biggest Disappointment: Corey Hart
Do We Re-Sign Greinke (Y/N): Yes

MLB Predictions
AL Playoff Teams: Yankees, Tigers, Angels, Rangers (WC), Rays (WC)
NL Playoff Teams: Phillies, Reds, Diamondbacks, Brewers (WC), Marlins (WC)
NLCS: Reds OVER Brewers
ALCS: Angels OVER Tigers
World Series: Angels OVER Reds
AL MVP: Josh Hamilton
NL MVP: Justin Upton
AL Cy Young: Jared Weaver
NL Cy Young: Zack Greinke
AL Rookie of the Year: Matt Moore
NL Rookie of the Year: Drew Pomeranz

[Aaron It Out]

Brewers Predictions
Record: 95-67
Place In Divisional Standings: 1st
Playoffs (Y/N): Yes
MVP Hitter: Ryan Braun
MVP Pitcher: Zack Greinke
Most Pleasant Surprise: Mat Gamel
Biggest Disappointment: The bullpen
Do We Re-Sign Greinke (Y/N): Yes

MLB Predictions
AL Playoff Teams: Yankees, Tigers, Angels, Rangers (WC1), Red Sox (WC2)
NL Playoff Teams: Phillies, Brewers, Giants, Marlins (WC), Pirates (WC2)
NLCS: Brewers over Giants
ALCS: Tigers over Red Sox
World Series: Tigers over Brewers
AL MVP: Prince Fielder
NL MVP: Ryan Braun
AL Cy Young: Jared Weaver
NL Cy Young: Zack Greinke
AL Rookie of the Year: Yoenis Cespedes
NL Rookie of the Year: Bryce Harper

[Kerb Hohl]

Pirates Wild Card?

[ReasonablySober]

I think Greinke is a legitimately good pick for NL Cy Young. I think he's going to have a monster year and price us out in the process, unfortunately.

[humanrefutation]

Too many optimistic predictions. Where is Twirl?

[BUCKnation]

I think Greinke is a legitimately good pick for NL Cy Young. I think he's going to have a monster year and price us out in the process, unfortunately.

I expect to see him getting a new deal in late april or may. Call it a prediction, but Braun and Gallardo got extensions during that time.