2008 MLB Predictions

The Johnny Wishbone Panel of Experts for 2008 is a remarkable combination of talent, wit, and narcissism. And that's just from Josh. In all seriousness we have a group that is second to none. You think you need Kurkijan, Olney, and Gammons? Let's check our numbers versus theirs at year's end and see where we stand. No, not paycheck numbers. Without further ado, the 2008 experts and their predictions:

Josh Brill--Josh stands 5'10 in platform shoes and has yet to actually make a scale's needle move. An aspiring Screenwriter Josh lives in the LA Suburbs and has not been seen with Britney Spears. We cannot say this is due to a lack of trying. Josh likes Asian women and cold beer and can be found watching MLB.tv for the next 6 months in his Joe Girardi 25 t-shirt. Josh is also a contributor to Johnny Wishbone.

Eric Anderson-- A West Coast Native, Eric spends his days as a Web Editor for AccessHollywood.com and his nights reminding his Fiancee Shelley Aguilar why she is the luckiest woman left of the Mississippi (sorry Holly). EA also spends his days on Instant Messenger with Craig talking sports all day at work. Eric has his own blog That's What HE Said, but don't read it becasue he does not really update it very often.

Chris Baker-- Chris can be found in God's Country, San Diego, wearing flip flops and a Hawaiian shirt by day. And by night. Rarely found without a cold one in his right hand, Chris is an avid golfer and loses to his older brother beats him in Fantasy sports every year. Chris is wed to the beautiful girl from Chicago, Holly Pissy Pants.

Seth Cohn-- As an attorney in NYC Seth spends much of his day in court litigating in front of the likes of Judge Harry Stone. As an expecting father Seth spends the rest of his time figuring out how to raise a child, and when he will be playing golf this summer. Seth was to be a Johnny Wishbone contributor but has yet to figure out how to log in.

Kevin Connors--Kevin is about 6'3" 115 lbs and can see the floor and handle the rock. He also has a gift for gab and can be heard during Yankees Broadcasts on 880 WCBS Radio in NYC. Please don't confuse his with Suzyn Waldman. Kevin grew up in the Rock and goes to church on Sundays.

Seth Doria-- Seth is first in foremost known as a family man, as he lives in the Midwest with his wife and two children. Seth is the only person here responsible enough to actually have kids. If you saw his 2007 predictions you will know why is is known as a family man first. Seth also has a blog The Left Calf.

Craig Rubinstein--Craig is not sure what his is known for, which may be why he has the time to write this in the first place. He is the main contributor to Johnny Wishbone and still gets an erection when the NY Giants are mentioned. He wears his emotions on his sleeve and is most looking forward to Ricky Henderson's Hall of Fame Induction Speech. Craig would like Ricky to introduce Ricky. Craig is tolerated, (most of the time) by his beautiful Bride Danielle.

AL East Yankees--Craig, Eric, Kevin, Josh, Seth C Red Sox- Chris
AL Central Tigers--Eric, Kevin, Seth D, Seth C, Chris Indians--Craig, Josh
AL West Mariners--Craig, Eric, Kevin, Josh, Seth C Angels--Seth D, Chris
AL WC Indians--Kevin, Eric, Seth C Yankees- Seth D, Chris Tigers- Craig Red Sox- Josh

NL East Mets--Craig, Eric, Kevin, Josh, Chris Braves-Seth D Phillies- Seth C
NL Central Cubs- Craig, Eric, Josh, Seth C, Chris Brewers- Seth D, Kevin
NL West Rockies- Craig, Kevin DBax- Eric, Seth D Dodgers-Josh, Seth Padres-Chris
NL WC Phillies- Eric, Kevin Braves- Craig Cubs- Seth D Brewers- Josh Mets- Seth C
Dodgers- Chris

NL Champ Cubs- Craig, Seth D, Josh, Seth C Mets- Eric Phillies- Kevin Padres- Chris
AL Champ Tigers- Eric, Seth D, Chris Yankees- Kevin, Josh, Seth C Indians-Craig

2008 WS Champ Indians- Craig Mets- Eric Tigers-Seth D Yankees- Kevin, Josh, Seth C
Padres- Chris

AL MVP Miguel Cabrera- Kevin, Seth D Grady Sizemore- Craig, Seth C Alex Rodriguez- Eric, Josh, Chris
NL MVP Albert Pujols- Seth D, Kevin David Wright- Eric Mark Teixeira- Craig
Alfonso Soriano- Josh, Seth C Chase Utley- Chris

AL Cy Young Justin Verlander- Craig, Kevin CC Sabathia- Seth D, Josh Eric Bedard- Eric, Seth C, Chris
NL Cy Young Johan Santana- Craig, Eric, Seth D, Kevin, Josh, Seth C Jake Peavy- Chris

AL ROY Ian Kennedy- Craig Erick Aybar- Eric Adam Jones- Seth D, Chris
Someone on Oakland- Kevin Evan Longoria- Josh, Seth C
NL ROY Geovany Soto- Craig, Seth D, Josh Kosuke Fukudome--Eric Johnny Cueto- Seth C
Chase Headley- Chris

AL Manager of Year Eric Wedge- Craig, Kevin John McLaren- Eric John Gibbons- Seth D Joe Girardi- Josh Jim Leyland- Seth C, Chris
NL Manager of Year Bobby Cox- Craig Lou Pinella- Eric, Seth C Ned Yost- Seth D
Willie Randolph- Kevin Joe Torre- Josh Bud Black- Chris

AL Comeback Player Jason Giambi- Craig Rich Harden- Eric Francisco Liriano- Seth D
Alex Gordon- Kevin Scott Rolen- Josh Travis Hafner- Seth C Cliff Lee- Chris
NL Comeback Player Kerry Wood- Eric, Kevin Matt Cain- Craig Nick Johnson- Seth D, Josh Pedro Martinez- Seth C Mark Prior- Chris

AL Breakout Player Josh Hamilton- Craig, Eric, Josh Delmon Young- Seth D
Robinson Cano-Kevin Grady Sizemore- Seth C Nick Swisher- Chris
NL Breakout Player Corey Hart- Craig Michael Bourne- Eric, Rick Ankiel- Seth D
Manny Corpas- Kevin James Loney- Josh Ryan Zimmerman- Seth C Kusoke Fukodome- Chris

AL Breakout Team Mariners- Eric, Kevin Rays- Craig, Seth C Blue Jays- Seth D, Josh
White Sox- Chris
NL Breakout Team Reds- Craig, Josh, Seth C Astros- Eric Braves- Seth D Brewers- Kevin, Chris

AL Bust Josh Beckett- Craig Dontrelle Willis- Eric Carlos Silva- Seth D BJ Ryan- Kevin Dustin Pedroia- Josh Jon Lester- Seth C
NL Bust Eric Byrnes- Craig Andruw Jones- Eric Aaron Rowand - Seth D Tom Glavine- Kevin Troy Glaus- Josh Eric Gagne- Seth C

AL HR Leader Alex Rodriguez- Craig, Eric, Seth D, Kevin, Josh, Chris David Ortiz- Seth C
NL HR Leader Ryan Howard- Craig, Eric, Josh, Seth C, Chris Prince Fielder- Seth D, Kevin

League Leader in Blown Saves? Eric Gagne- Craig, Seth D, Kevin, Chris Brad Lidge- Eric, Seth C Todd Jones- Josh

First Manager to be Fired? Ozzie Guillen- Craig, Seth D, Kevin Bruce Bochy- Seth D Dave Trembley- Josh, Seth C John Russell- Chris

More Wins: Pedro or Pettite? Pedro- Craig, Eric, Seth D, Kevin, Seth C Pettite- Josh, Chris

Most Starts: Schilling or Joba? Joba- Craig, Eric, Seth D, Seth, Joba, Chris Schilling- Kevin

More: Liriano Wins OR Wood Saves? Wood Saves- Craig, Eric, Seth D, Kevin, Josh, Seth C
Liriano Wins- Chris

Sori: More HR + RBI OR K's? K's- Craig, Eric, Kevin, Josh, Chris HR+RBI's- Seth D, Seth C

Will Cust Break The K Record? No- Eric, Seth D, Kevin, Josh, Chris Yes- Craig, Seth C

More HR's Braun or Manny? Braun- Craig, Seth D, Kevin, Josh Manny- Eric, Seth C, Chris

YANKEES TO WEAR COMMEMORATIVE YANKEE STADIUM FINAL SEASON PATCH IN 2008

The New York Yankees announced today that the team will wear a special patch on their 2008 uniforms commemorating the final season of Yankee Stadium. In addition, the team will also don a patch in honor of the 2008 All-Star Game that will take place at Yankee Stadium on July 15, 2008. It is the first time the club’s uniforms will be adorned with a patch for a full season since 2003, when the Yankees wore a patch commemorating the 100^th anniversary of the franchise.

The “Yankee Stadium—The Final Season” patch will feature the main entrance of the original Stadium as it was prior to renovation in 1976. A “1923-2008” notation along the top of the patch recognizes the lifetime of the Stadium since its original Opening Day on April 18, 1923.

In an effort to be closest to the heart, the Yankee Stadium patch will be worn on the left sleeves of both home and road jerseys. The 2008 All-Star Game patch will appear on the right sleeves of both jerseys.

Good Riddance, Zeke.

ESPN Reports that Donnie Walsh will sign a 3 year $15 million deal to become head of Knicks Operations after the season is over.

Can we get a standing O!!!!!!

This Is a Great Time of Year...

I know I am supposed to write more frequently here but I was never good at homework either. My only excuse is that it is a great time of year and things get busy. The months of March and April might be my two favorite months of the year.

Spring Training is in full swing and it should be an interesting year for the "underdog" Yankees. Yes, I did just use the word underdog and Yankees in the same sentence. When you have 3 rookie pitchers who are important parts of your staff you cannot be considered the favorite. Let's hope these Yankees have a flair for the dramatic in this last season in Yankee Stadium.

March Madness stepped things up yesterday after a slow opening night. UConn losing in the first round is a great thing to see, as we hope that Miserable Coach of theirs goes away sometime soon. Today's Duke/WVU game should be a great one to watch.

Here's something interesting to think about also. Remember when St John's was a powerhouse? It was not too long ago and in the last decade things have gone to crap. Why are the best NYC High School players all playing for Jamie Dixon at Pitt? Between St John's and the Knicks this is the worst I have seen NYC basketball in my lifetime (32 solid years and counting). This needs to change. FAST!

Lastly I have 2 fantasy baseball drafts in the next 48 hours. I must say that the next few days are going to be a lot of fun.....

Lastly, here are some photos of the New Yankee Stadium.

I Kinda Like These Yankees

Well it only took a few weeks of Spring Training baseball before the Yankees start to show their stuff. No, not the stuff we have been seeing in spring the past few seasons (fat old men with bad hamstrings). This Yankees team has a lot of Girardi in them already. And this is a good thing. He was a tough, hard nosed player and he wants his team to be the same.

I like what I see. But lets not get anyone hurt during these royal rumbles please fellas. Note to the pitchers. Stay in the pen and watch.

I'm Good At Basketball

Lebron drops 50 at The Garden. Wow! It's going to be fun when he's actually doing that in a Knicks uniform in 2010.

Fresh and Ready to Go

To me, the month of February means one thing when it comes to being a sports fan. Sit back, kick your feet up, and relax. This February was spent doing just that, while at the same time buying every piece of NY Giants Super Bowl Champs gear as humanly possible. How cool does that sound? NY Giants Super Bowl Champs. I love it.

Now that March is upon us it is almost time for baseball, and the NCAA tournament. By then the Jets will have spent more money than Mike Huckabee. A funny thing happened a few days back. A friend of mine said I should post on the blog more as when he is bored and needs a laugh he looks here. That's good enough for me.

Baseball is in less than a month. Nice.