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Posted by: ffman Feb 28 2008, 12:41 PM

Last year's "surprise" was the Colorado Rockies. What team do you think can turn heads this year?

I will go with the Seattle Mariners and/or the Milwaukee Brewers. I think the NL Central will be real competitive this year.

Posted by: snkpoct137 Feb 28 2008, 12:42 PM

neither of those would surprises since they both had great seasons last year

i do like the mariners with the addition of bedard though

a surprise team? hmm i would actually prolly go with the Nats

Posted by: ffman Feb 28 2008, 12:43 PM

They don't have to be "complete" surprises.

Posted by: jeffsmith2349 Feb 28 2008, 12:52 PM

the toronto blue jays halliday stays healthy wins 22 and cy young burnett stay healthy wins 17 great year coming

Posted by: booth9919 Feb 28 2008, 01:09 PM

the twins though they have lost there 2 best players from last year i like the players they picked up, i think they will be better this year than they were last

Posted by: snkpoct137 Feb 28 2008, 01:14 PM

ur kiddin yourself

Liriano is gonna be your #1 pitcher!

Posted by: booth9919 Feb 28 2008, 01:17 PM

the key word is surprise team, not likely to happen

Posted by: aceecards Feb 28 2008, 02:00 PM

I got two surprises but nobody agrees with me..

The Washington Nationals

and the Cincinatti Reds

Posted by: aceecards Feb 28 2008, 02:01 PM

The Reds will be in contention for wild card and possible shot at the central title

The Nats will finish at or near 500!

Posted by: captkirk42 Feb 28 2008, 04:07 PM

As a big fan of them I have to agree with the Nats being a surprise this year. They should get over .500. Their inaugural year of '05 They were exactly .500, in '06 they were .438 both years finished dead last (5th) in the NL East, last year they were .451 and finished in 4th ahead of the Marlins. Of course with Brian Schnieder catching for the Mets now the Nats won't shoot out too many base stealers.

Posted by: dekno2 Feb 28 2008, 04:11 PM

Got to go with the Dodgers as a surprise team

Posted by: psupuz31 Feb 28 2008, 04:13 PM

I am going to have to go with the Pirates!

Posted by: snkpoct137 Feb 28 2008, 04:40 PM

i think i just said that a few posts above

Posted by: mvpujols#5 Feb 28 2008, 04:43 PM

I say, maybe the Astros, Mariners, or Orioles()

Posted by: lsufball_Fan2114 Feb 28 2008, 04:44 PM

i am going to have to go with the Devil Rays! improved their pitching
plus David Price and Evan Longoria will be superstars before you know it
they could finish 3rd in the AL West which would surprise everyone

in the NL i am going to have to say the Cubbies!
everyone is talking about the Brewers in the Central
it has been 100 years and if the Cubs actually win the series it will be a surprise
the poor cubs always have horrible luck
soo if they get through the season without any injuries it will be a miracle!

Posted by: acesandeights71 Feb 28 2008, 04:47 PM

The Texas Rangers suprise the world and play .500 ball this year! After the last few years I will take it.

Posted by: ffman Feb 28 2008, 04:47 PM

This year will be huge for the NL Central - Reds, Brewers, Cubs, Cardinals....

Posted by: Sports Junkie Feb 28 2008, 06:37 PM

EXPOS

Posted by: mvpujols#5 Feb 28 2008, 06:43 PM

Do you mean Nationals?

The expos arent a team anymore.

Posted by: tex333 Feb 28 2008, 06:45 PM

You and me both brother! I'm going to say we finish 92-70 and win the division!

Posted by: baseballguy601 Feb 28 2008, 07:08 PM

Reds will be good, also look for the Mariners to contend

Posted by: acesandeights71 Feb 28 2008, 07:13 PM

That would be amazing!!!!! What we need is the offense of the late 90's to make up for the pitching staffs ERA.

Posted by: BoxBreaker44 Feb 29 2008, 12:08 AM

The SF Giants! Denker= Giants Savior

Posted by: bigeric Feb 29 2008, 12:11 AM

fixed it for you

Posted by: 2000 rushing yards Mar 1 2008, 10:14 PM

I would say the blue jays. They could definitely get a playoff spot if the yankees or bosox weren't in the division, but i think this year is the year

Posted by: Hallsgator Mar 1 2008, 10:24 PM

I'm really anxious to see what The Rays can do this year with all the young talent they have ready or just about ready. Longoria, McGee,Davis, Niemann, Brignac, Jaso, and Price, among others. Add those guys with Kazmir, Garza, Shields, Crawford, Pena, and Upton, and that's some serious potential.

Posted by: Hallsgator Mar 1 2008, 10:29 PM

Haha, The Pirates have a good chance to break the record for most losses.

Posted by: ronaldinho0003 Mar 1 2008, 10:30 PM

eh ill say KC royals..