Get ready for a repeat

What an odd feeling for Opening Day. No more blind optimism that this is the year my team wins it all because the Phillies are already proven winners. I still grumble that they don't get the respect that they deserve - and they don't. But that's OK. A dynasty is getting under way. (OK, maybe I'm still a little overly optimistic. But they will win two or three of the next four championships.)

NL East: Phillies
NL Central: Cubs
NL West: Diamondbacks
Wild Card: Dodgers

AL East: Red Sox
AL Central: Indians
AL West: Angels
Wild Card: Rays

World Series: Phillies over Angels (This is the year they finally overcome the Sox in the playoffs. Greg is not happy with my pick.)

NL MVP: Ryan Howard
NL ROY: Pablo Sandoval
NL Cy Young: Cole Hamels

AL MVP: Grady Sizemore
AL ROY: Elvis Andrus
AL Cy Young: Felix Hernandez

Who will be the next player revealed from the list of 104 who tested positive for steroids in 2003? I'm torn between two Davids: one irrelevant - David Bell - or one who would bring down a nation - David Ortiz.

First manager fired? Ozzie Guillen

Who's the first team to be called "this year’s Rays?" Royals

Which team's disappointing season will be attributed to players participating in the World Baseball Classic? Mets, of course.