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