some 2009 predictions

[Ceetar]

I made a couple of basic wagers online, as outlined in this post: http://www.ceetar.com/optimisticmetsfan/2009/04/worst-day-of-the-year/

2009 MLB Regular Season Wins - Team Must Play 160 Games

Atlanta Braves

Over 84.5



I think the Braves are more talented than people think. Barring injury.



2009 MLB Regular Season Wins - Team Must Play 160 Games

New York Mets

Over 89.5



This should be an easy one. The Mets are obviously seriously talented.



2009 MLB Regular Season Wins - Team Must Play 160 Games

New York Yankees

Under 95.5



I think the Yankees have a lot of issues, especially if Pettitte is old and wears down, Joba is restricted, Wang is not quite back to form and A.J. Is the new Pavano. Especially if A-Rod isn�t fully recovered.



2009 MLB Regular Season Wins - Team Must Play 160 Games

Philadelphia Phillies

Under 88.5



The Phillies got lucky with their bullpen and had a dozen guys over perform last year. They�re a pretty soft team in general and I think they mail it in early this year.



Cole Hamels - Total Regular Season Wins

Regular Season Wins

Under 15.5 (-135)



Hamels has already started injured. 16 is a lot of wins, especially for a team that won�t top 85 wins.



Jose Reyes - Total Regular Season Hits

Regular Season Hits

Over 188.5 (-115)



This might be the easiest bet. Reyes is only getting better.



2009 World Series Championship

New York Mets

6 � 1



Because I had to.

[Elster88]

The under for the Yankees is like stealing money. I was all over that.