The season just a few weeks away so it is time to look a little closer at those season win totals. \u00a0Spring is full of questions and there may be great value in knowing whether the Astros really are as bad as they look, or are the Jays really worthy of playoff consideration? <\/p>\n
Arizona Diamondbacks – 82 –<\/strong> \u00a0The BabyBacks have been a huge disappointment lately and I am not sure of the direction of the team right now with the moves they have made.<\/p>\n I think they will come in under .500 so take the under here.<\/p>\n Atlanta Braves\u00a0– 87.5 –<\/strong> It was a surprise that the Braves traded Tommy Hanson but I like the look of this team a lot. \u00a0Their OF should be tremendous and they might have the best bullpen in baseball.<\/p>\n Plus the NL East is light after Washington (and maybe Philly). \u00a0Take the over.<\/p>\n Baltimore Orioles\u00a0– 77.5 –<\/strong> This total is predicting a return to normalcy for the O\u2019s. \u00a0They were so much better than people expected that they have to regress right? \u00a0Especially in the bullpen. \u00a0I wouldn\u2019t bet that they can repeat those figures. \u00a0Take the under.<\/p>\n Boston Red Sox\u00a0– 82.5 –<\/strong> I don\u2019t see how this incarnation of the Red Sox is going to be a better than .500 team. \u00a0I think you have to take the under. \u00a0Especially when you consider the unbalanced schedule has them playing the teams in the East more often than others.<\/p>\n Chicago Cubs –\u00a073 –<\/strong> I suppose the Cubs should be better than they were last year but I wouldn\u2019t bet on this team which is still showing little direction. \u00a0Don\u2019t forget they don\u2019t even get to push around Houston this season.<\/p>\n Go under.<\/p>\n Chicago White Sox\u00a0– 80.5 –<\/strong> Chicago should be the second best team in the AL Central this year. \u00a0Being able to feast on a group of mostly weak teams should enable them to push over .500 for the season.<\/p>\n Play the over.<\/p>\n Cincinnati Reds\u00a0– 91.5 –<\/strong> The loss of games against Houston hurts their win totals but this is a team that is solid all the way around the diamond. \u00a0The big X factor is Aroldis Chapman.<\/p>\n If he is effective as a starter this team easily rises over 91.5. \u00a0I would take the over.<\/p>\n Cleveland Indians\u00a0– 76.5 –<\/strong> This Indians team should be more consistent with the moves they have made. \u00a0Their rotation is still kind of light and their chances on this figure will depend in part on how bad, or good, Minnesota and K.C. are. \u00a0Not a lot of value here so I would stay clear.<\/p>\n Colorado Rockies\u00a0– 70.5 –<\/strong> These guys could be very bad this season especially if Tulo does not have a huge bounceback season. \u00a0They are going to have to rely on their lineup more than ever and will win a few 11-9 games but I would feel safer with the under.<\/p>\n Detroit Tigers\u00a0– 93 –<\/strong> The highest win total on the board and it is hard to argue with it. \u00a0Great lineup and rotation that could be better than last year with full seasons from Victor Martinez and Anibal Sanchez.<\/p>\n A couple of question marks in the pen and they have a generally mediocre division. \u00a0Strong value here.<\/p>\n Miami Marlins\u00a0– 64 –<\/strong> Everyone knows the Marlins are going to be bad this year. \u00a0The only question is how bad? \u00a0I think they will challenge the Astros for the worst team in the league and would take the under.<\/p>\n Houston Astros\u00a0– 60 –<\/strong> Houston, like Florida is going to be really bad. \u00a0They play in a much more competitive division now which is why they should have the worst record in the league. \u00a0Going under 60 makes you pause but I can\u2019t make the case for over either.<\/p>\n Kansas City Royals\u00a0– 77.5 –<\/strong> The Royals surprised by dealing a top prospect for some pitching. \u00a0It was a short term move that I think will backfire as this team won\u2019t challenge to even make .500. [dfads params=’groups=10&limit=1&return_javascript=0′]<\/p>\n Take the under on the Royals in a bunchy middle of the AL Central.<\/p>\n Los Angeles Angels\u00a0– 91.5 –<\/strong> The Angels are probably the best team in the American League. \u00a0With the A\u2019s likely not as strong as last year, and Texas too, they should be able to win the West with somewhere over 95 wins.<\/p>\n Take the over.<\/p>\n Los Angeles Dodgers\u00a0– 91.5 –<\/strong> The Dodgers have made some bold moves over the past 12 months. \u00a0I am not completely sold that it will all come together the way they think so I am taking the under.<\/p>\n Milwaukee Brewers\u00a0– 81.5 –<\/strong> The Brewers are a tough team to peg. \u00a0Their ceiling is high but they could also disappoint as their rotation is kind of thin. \u00a0I would pass unless you are really bearish on some of their division rivals in the NL Central.<\/p>\n Minnesota Twins\u00a0– 67 –<\/strong> It should be a real battle between the Twins and Astros for the basement in the AL. \u00a0The Twins have experience in their lineup but if it is all about pitching than they don\u2019t have much of a chance to be real competitive. \u00a0I would play under.<\/p>\n New York Mets\u00a0– 75.5 \u00a0–<\/strong> If Johan Santana comes back and makes a contribution this team could be better than you think because the rotation could be alright.<\/p>\n Their lineup is awful though and they play in a still relatively tough NL East. \u00a0They will be closer to the Marlins than the Phillies. \u00a0Go under.<\/p>\n New York Yankees\u00a0– 88.5 –<\/strong> I think this is high this year. \u00a0I am not expecting this team to fall like Boston did last year but where are they going to get the production they normally rely upon. \u00a0Everyone is getting older and now Granderson is hurt. \u00a0Go under.<\/p>\n Oakland A\u2019s\u00a0– 83.5 –<\/strong> How much magic do the A\u2019s have left? \u00a0The win total is predicting that there won\u2019t be a total fall off but will their formula of slugging and better than expected pitching win again.<\/p>\n This feels about right but could be over if the Rangers really struggle.<\/p>\n Philadelphia Phillies\u00a0– 82.5 –<\/strong> The lineup is certainly not as fearsome but if this staff is healthy it can be as good as any in the league. \u00a0They can easily exceed expectations and challenge Atlanta and Washington in the NL East if they are healthy. \u00a0Play over.<\/p>\n Pittsburgh Pirates\u00a0– 77 –<\/strong> The Pirate were looking to breakthrough last season but it didn\u2019t materialize. \u00a0I really like them to do so this year and think there is tremendous value here. \u00a0Just remember that it is Pittsburgh.<\/p>\n San Diego Padres\u00a0– 75 –<\/strong> The Padres should be decent this year but in a tough division this is probably about the ceiling for this team. \u00a0Take the under or nothing at all.<\/p>\n San Francisco Giants \u00a0– 88.5 –<\/strong> The defending World Series Champs aren\u2019t even the favourite in their own division this season. \u00a0Betting against the Giants, who still have all that pitching is not a great idea. \u00a0Whether they win the NL West or not I think they can get 90 victories, especially with some bounceback by Tim Lincecum.<\/p>\n Seattle Mariners\u00a0– 78.5 –<\/strong> If you look at the numbers the AL West should be super competitive. \u00a0Moving in the fences at SafeCo is not going to help this team win games.<\/p>\n This number is too high unless you think the A\u2019s are going to fall off the map.<\/p>\n St. Louis Cardinals\u00a0– 86.5 –<\/strong> I see a down year for the Cardinals and this is my strongest under play. \u00a0No Carpenter significantly weakens the rotation. \u00a0They won\u2019t embarrass themselves but this is a .500 team max.<\/p>\n Tampa Bay Rays\u00a0– 85.5 –<\/strong> The Rays are always a tough team to gauge. \u00a0They gave up some pitching in the offseason but they appear to have that in spades. \u00a0If the lineup is truly improved than they could cruise over. \u00a0I would pass on this number. \u00a0It seems just right.<\/p>\n Texas Rangers\u00a0– 86 –<\/strong> The Rangers could go either way this season. \u00a0They are not better than last year but they are likely good enough to stay in the race all season long. \u00a0There won\u2019t be as many 10-4 games as we have become accustomed to. \u00a0Fair value as the second best team in the AL West.<\/p>\n Toronto Blue Jays\u00a0– 87.5 –<\/strong> Maybe no team improved themselves more in the offseason than Toronto. \u00a0This is a big jump but they just need the guys they have to play to form not have career years so I like the value.<\/p>\n Washington Nationals\u00a0– 91.5 –<\/strong> Off-season moves built upon an already good team. \u00a0A full season of Bryce Harper should lead to more offense and letting Strasburg work more is a positive too.<\/p>\n That alone might have been enough but \u00a0really like 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