It is now only six days away until the first regular season MLB game, and today is a look at the West Division of both the American and National Leagues. So, here we go...AMERICAN LEAGUE WEST
Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim: In addition to the most confusing team name ever, the Angels are also the favorite to repeat...barely. No clear cut ace in the rotation, and they don't have a real intimidating hitter in the middle of their lineup. However, these are the Angels, so don't count them out.
Oakland Athletics: Lots of youth, but not much experience. They will certainly be in games, but thinking that they will compete for a playoff spot would be foolish.
Seattle Mariners: The best threat to the Angels' throne, it will have to be all about pitching, something that they have in bunches. However, the walking time bomb that is Milton Bradley is also on the team, so anything can happen there.
Texas Rangers: Every year, it's the same story with this team: great hitting, not so good pitching. This year just might be the year that the pitching becomes decent, and that may be enough to at least, make the playoffs.
NATIONAL LEAGUE WEST
Arizona Diamondbacks: Young team that can hit, but strikes out way too much. Pitching that is trying to pick up the pieces, especially the bullpen, and of course, the health of Brandon Webb is something to keep an eye on.
Colorado Rockies: If they can avoid the traditional slow starts, they would be the favorites to take the division. Solid pitching staff that can pitch as well at home as they can on the road, and an exciting offense that isn't going to remind people of the Blake Street Bombers anytime soon, but it doesn't need to be that way...much.
Los Angeles Dodgers: Ownership drama will likely overshadow the on field product, which has its share of drama in the form of Manny Ramirez. Other than that, they still have a chance to win the division. In short, they are the Colorado Rockies with more drama surrounding it.
San Diego Padres: They are just now getting out of the rubble of the front office mess, and they don't have much going for it now. If the team could build itself to fit its home ball park, that would be a step in the right direction.
San Francisco Giants: Great pitching, but subpar offense. At least they have people that can be difference makers in Tim Lincecum and Pablo Sandoval.
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