NL East

Atlanta Braves: Make no mistake, this will be a bad division this year. The Braves lost Leo Mazzone and as usual have a bunch of rookies nobody has ever heard of, but the competition isn't exactly fierce. When you've won the division 14 times in a row, it's that much harder for someone to knock you out.

New York Mets: Every offseason the Mets spend a wheelbarrow full of money, and every year they underachieve. I find it hard to believe that this year, when they rely on the old (Tom Glavine), infirm (Pedro Martinez) and just plain bad (Steve Trachsel) to anchor the starting rotation.

Washington Nationals: If they can keep Soriano in line and playing the outfield, the Nationals just may have a shot to contend. Their pitching staff will be respectable, but they're missing that big bat in the middle of the lineup.

Philadelphia Phillies: In any other division this team would come in last, but they'll get bailed out by...

Florida Marlins: The Marlins have had yet another fire sale, and now the south Florida fans will be treated to the likes of "Dan Uggla" and "Reggie Abercrombie". I'm not sure who they are or what positions they play, but I'm sure they're both in their low to mid 20's and belong in AAA.