NFL 2013 Predictions

Okay, I am 7 Peyton Manning touchdowns late, but here we go with division by division predictions

AFC East
New England 12-4
Miami 8-8
NY Jets 5-11
Buffalo 4-12

AFC North
Cincinnati 9-7
Baltimore 8-8
Pittsburgh 8-8
Clevleand 8-8

AFC South
Tennessee 10-6
Indianapolis 9-7
Houston 7-9
Jacksonville 5-11

AFC West
Denver 12-4
Kansas City 10-6
Oakland 6-10
San Diego 5-11

NFC East
NY Giants 9-7
Philadelphia 9-7
Washington 7-9
Dallas 7-9

NFC North
Green Bay 10-6
Detroit 9-7
Minnesota 8-8
Chicago 6-10

NFC South
Atlanta 10-6
New Orleans 10-6
Carolna 10-6
Tampa Bay 3-13

NFC West
San Francisco 9-7
Arizona 9-7
Seattle 7-9
St. Louis 7-9

AFC Wildcard: Colts over Titans, Chiefs over Bengals
AFC Divisional: Patriots over Chiefs, Colts over Broncos
AFC Championship: Patriots over Colts

NFC Wildcard: Giants over Panthers, Saints over 49ers
NFC Divisional: Packers over Saints, Giants over Falcons
NFC Championship: Giants over Packers

SUPER BOWL: Giants over Patriots (This has never happened before. Plus, we don't need Putin stealing anymore Super Bowl rings from Bob Kraft.)

MLB Trade Deadline Coming Up..What I Would Do

The Major League Baseball trading deadline is fast approaching (next Wednesday) so I figured I'd throw in my two cents on some assorted thoughts on some teams and players.

With the injury of Tim Hudson this past week, the Atlanta Braves could use another starter. They don't necessarily need another starter with Brandon Beachy on a rehab assignment. However, I'd go and trade for Jake Peavy. Peavy, I think is a National League pitcher and I think would be a big asset to the Braves coming down the stretch. 

The Pittsburgh Pirates are in the playoffs (if they started today) but it could never hurt to add another starter. Ervin Santana, of the Kansas City Royals, may be a nice option. Santana has never thrown in the National League but in a short series would be paired with comeback kids Francisco Liriano and A.J. Burnett giving Pittsburgh a solid shot in the National League playoffs. 

Obviously, it would be a big blockbuster if the Marlins would deal Giancarlo Stanton. The Texas Rangers need a big bat, but after already giving up top prospect Mike Olt (who was struggling to say the least hitting in AAA) but the Rangers top two prospects after that are pitchers Cody Buckel and Martin Perez. Lewis Brinson, is a sleeper in the outfielder. If you can get Stanton, who is 23, give up what you need to give up. He's under control for a while I believe, as long as you don't purge the farm, I think they are okay. Realistically, if I am the Rangers I would trade for Alex Rios from the White Sox.

In terms of a fantasy trade for me (Yankees fan), I would love to see the Yankees deal Phil Hughes & Joba Chamberlain to Arizona for Martin Prado and I'd even take Heath Bell's lousy contract back in return. If the Yankees want to trade Robinson Cano (which I don't think would be the worst idea in the world), I want the moon, stars and the planet formerly known as Pluto back in return). 

If I was San Francisco, I'd almost gut the team. If anybody wanted Barry Zito, I'd ask for a bag of baseballs in return. I am a fan of Hunter Pence, I wouldn't give him up for just anything. I would sent Tim Lincecum across the bay if the A's were interested. The A's, I also think could use some veteran presence, maybe Michael Young from the Phillies could fit that bill. 

Speaking of the Phillies, I'd try to retool if I could. Cliff Lee could help give the Cardinals another solid arm. The Redbirds have one of the better farm systems in the big leagues and could help the Phillies out. Also, another choice would be the Reds. Their rotation would be absolutely loaded with Lee.

In another note, let's review my Major League Baseball predictions

Teams I picked to win their division and where they are now in the standings.

AL East: Boston (1st, half game lead on Tampa Bay)

AL Central: Cleveland (2nd, 3 behind leader Detroit)

AL West: Texas (2nd, 3 behind leader Oakland)

NL East: Atlanta (1st, 8 ahead of Washington & Philadelphia)

NL Central: Cincinnati (3rd, 5 behind division leader St. Louis)

NL West: Los Angeles (1st, half game in front of Arizona)

Happy trade deadline day friends!

MLB 2013 Predictions

I realize that I am a couple of days late, but better late then never. Here are my predictions.

AL East
Boston
Toronto-
Tampa Bay
NY Yankees
Baltimore

AL Central
Cleveland
Detroit-Wild Card
Chicago
Kansas City
Minnesota

AL West
Texas
LA Angels-Wild Card
Oakland
Seattle
Houston

NL East
Atlanta
Washington-Wild Card
Philadelphia
NY Mets
Miami

NL Central
Cincinnati
St. Louis-Wild Card
Milwaukee
Pittsburgh
Chicago

NL West
LA Dodgers
San Francisco
Arizona
San Diego
Colorado

World Series: Tigers over Reds
ALCS: Tigers over Indians
NLCS: Reds over Braves
NLDS: Reds over Cardinals, Braves over Dodgers
ALDS: Tigers over Rangers, Indians over Red Sox
AL Wild Card: Tigers over Angels
NL Wild Card: Cardinals over Nationals

Awards
AL MVP: Prince Fielder
NL MVP: Adrian Gonzalez
AL Cy Young: Justin Verlander
NL Cy Young: Gio Gonzalez
NL Manager of the Year: Fredi Gonzalez
AL Manager of the Year: John Farrell

I look for very little of this to come true, if not the Tigers & Reds, may back up World Series prediction is the Angels over the Braves.

I know I am a day late (or two) but it's time. The sports predictions for 2013 as according to yours truly, Bob Alvis!

* Alabama will beat Notre Dame in next week's BCS National Title game.

* The New England Patriots will take the Super Bowl for the 2012 season, when they defeat the Green Bay Packers. Tom Brady captures the MVP.

* With all the rookie quarterbacks that have started games in 2012 in the NFL, not one team will start a rookie quarterback for a game in the 2013 NFL season.

* In NASCAR, Carl Edwards will win the chase, while Jimmie Johnson will kick off the season winning the Daytona 500.

* Novak Djokovic wins 3 of the tennis majors this year on the men's circuit. Roger Federer will not reach the semifinals of Wimbledon.

* In Golf, the majors winners will be Steve Stricker (Masters), Luke Donald (U.S. Open), Tiger Woods (British Open), Matt Kuchar (PGA Championship)

* The Miami Heat will knock off the Los Angeles Clippers for the NBA Title. The Heat will beat the Pacers to reach the NBA Finals, while the Clippers will knock off the Houston Rockets in the NBA Western Conference Finals,.The Rockets will knock off the Lakers in the Western Conf. Semis. Finals MVP will be Dwayne Wade.

* The Detroit Tigers will win the World Series when they defeat the Cincinnati Reds in 6 games. Other playoff teams/division winners will be Boston (AL East), Cleveland (AL Central), Texas (AL West). The Tigers will beat the Angels for the AL Wild Card. The Yankees, Blue Jays, Rays and A's will all be within 3 games of the AL Wild Card. In the National League, division winners will be Atlanta (NL East), Cincinnati (NL Central), Los Angeles (NL West), the Cardinals will defeat the Nationals for the NL Wild Card, while the Giants will miss the Wild Card by a game.

* MLB Post season award winners will include Adrian Gonzalez (NL MVP), Prince Fielder (AL MVP), Justin Verlander (AL Cy Young), Gio Gonzalez (NL Cy Young), John Farrell (AL Manager of the Year), Fredi Gonzalez (NL Manager of the Year)

* Horse Racing history will be made, as a horse will win the Triple Crown this season.

* Indiana will cut down the nets, as they will defeat Lousiville for the National Championship.

* In boxing, Floyd Mayweather Jr. will win two fights this year, knocking off Robert Guerrero to start the year, and then win another fight in September against a boxer not named Saul "Canelo" Alvarez. 

* The Texas Rangers will acquire Giancarlo Stanton from the Miami Marlins.

* Starting Quarterback changes in the NFL next year will look like this Mark Sanchez (Arizona), Alex Smith (NY Jets), Tim Tebow (Jacksonville)

* Next year's NFL MVP will be Andrew Luck.

* The Virginia Cavaliers will rebound and get to a bowl game, saving Mike London his job.

Any other predictions you want to know? Let me know, e-mail me at TheSportsBuffet@gmail.com