AL West Predictions

My third and final predictions for the American League. Enjoy.
AL West
1. Los Angeles Angels-They are still the best team in the AL West because they are the only team that still has good starting pitching. A rotation of Lackey, Escobar, Weaver, and so on is better than the other shaky lineups of the AL West. In the hitting department I still think they lack a big piece to being good. Sure, they went out and got Torii Hunter but the thing they are missing is a good hitting infield. But the pitching brings them through it with also a strong bullpen and closer.
2. Seattle Mariners-Seem to be a contender for 1st every year but they don't have the depth to go all the way. Same thing this year. They didn't get anybody in free agency so far so this was a bad off season for them. Their pitching falls off after Felix Hernandez. All of their hitters are old and tire out after July but they are great before they expire. They need to get more youth hitters on their team and get a good veteran pitcher like Mike Mussina. Until them expect a .500 season.

3. Texas Rangers-The Rangers have always been a great team that just doesn't have "it". You could blame a lot of things like how Hank Blalock and Michael Young don't like each other but I blame the lack of talent everywhere else besides Young and Blalock. They have nobody besides those 2. Their pitching is ok but that won't get you very far. Until they get more good players I say they are mediocre. Expect a .40 season.

4. Oakland Athletics-They are a great story back in 2002 but that was 2002. They suck now. They have no pitching besides some flops that Harden and Blanton. I still think they are a contender in there imagination but play like bums on the field. Genius? Billy Beane? Please.