Bold MLB Offseason Predictions

With the World Series over, Alex Rodriguez is now officially a member of the New York Yankees again, and I wouldn’t be too shocked to see Rodriguez attempt to win some of the fans who gave up on him back.

It’s rare that teams will be at the midpoint of November without a manager (out of all current managers, the one hired latest in the offseason was John Gibbons on November 20th, 2012), and there are currently two vacant spots in terms of managers – Minnesota, and now, Tampa Bay.

Reports out of Minnesota suggest Paul Molitor is going to be named Twins manager on Monday, so that would leave the Tampa Bay Rays as the only team without a manager.

Knowing Amaro, he won’t do any of the things he should do this offseason (trading Dominic Brown, getting a couple MLB ready pieces), but instead halt the development of these young players by bringing in older players; Amaro took a risk when he decided to win now, and it’s hurt them immensely.

I’ve watched Lester since his rookie year in 2006, and he does not seem like the type of player to turn heel and go to the team’s rival, especially with how the Red Sox treated him during his cancer treatment in 2006.

Maybe breaking the bank is the wrong term, but the Mets are set up to have a big time offseason this year.

Next year could be a great year for the Mets, but to make a run at the postseason for the first time since 2006, they’ll need a big offseason.

The player many Baltimore fans affectionately call Nick ‘Mar-Kick-Ass’ is in line for a big payday this offseason after Baltimore declined their team option on him.

One of the big stories this past year has been who will replace Derek Jeter as the shortstop of the New York Yankees.

Then, the Yankees traded for Stephen Drew at the deadline, but he looked lost all year for both New York and Boston.