First off my predictions change big time knowing chris carpenter won't be back until after the all star break mid july so here are my predictions and a little hit by the reds knowing closer ryan madison is gone for the season
1- brewers 92-70- They lost prince fielder but they got aramis ramirez who can hit 30+ homeruns and drive in 100+ rbi's one of the best pitching rotations and bullpens.
2. reds wild card- 90-72 great offense their pitching rotation is much improved also a good bullpen but took a hit when they found out closer madison is gone for the year but they will still contend.
3. pirates 82-80 This team has good young talent and is a up and coming team.
4. cardinals 76-86- i love my cards but with no albert pujols, dave duncan, tony la russa, and chris carpenter gone at least until after the all star break maybe longer this teams season is over, before the carpenter injury i had this team contending for the division fighting until the last week with the brewers and reds but no way with pujols, duncan, la russa, and carpenter.
5. cubs- biggest offseason addition is getting theo epstein from the red sox but lacks talent on this team.
6 astros 60-103 This team do i already have to say anything about the astros they are in major rebuilding mode. So hear are my predictions im a st.louisian it kills me to say this about the cards but just to much to overcome plus this team is aging beltran, furcal, berkman, and you see carpenter at his age is having health issues.