The 2009 MLB World Series

Just one day into the baseball season talks about the 2009 World Series are already circulating. Which teams strengthened their bullpens, pitching rotations, and filled their needs during the offseason put some that were playoff misses in 2008 into the forefront of 2009.
So here are my picks for the 2009 MLB World Series.

Representing the American League- The New York Yankees. With the acquisitions of CC Sabathia, Mark Teixeira, and AJ Burnett they now have one the of the strongest pitching staff’s in the league and a productive first baseman that can play everyday. Even though CC and Teixeira looked like a dud yesterday it was only opening day and they will definitely pick it up over the next few days. The Yanks are definitely looking forward to Alex Rodriguez returning in a month or so and his bat will be a definite upgrade to the line up. The only question with the Yankees is the production they are going to get from their outfield. There are age concerns with Damon, and Gardener is still unproven.

Representing the National League- The New York Mets- The Mets still have the big name pitcher in Johan Santana, and even though the only significant offense they have added was 40 year old Gary Sheffield the competition in the NL is not that strong. I don’t see them flopping at the end of the season for a third straight year and finally making a real playoff run.

The Winner--- It’s a repeat of the 2000 Subway Series and the Yankees are just too powerful this year ending their World Series drought. The Yankees are going to win it in 5 games with the captain Derek Jeter taking the MVP honors.