I am the type of person who used to have a very negative attitude to most aspects of life. I am not alone in thinking this way as most of the people I meet seem to be constantly moaning about different things and basically feeling sorry for themselves. This article looks at the reasons and benefits of having a more positive outlook on life.
Divisional Outlook – Al East
Most baseball fans thought that this year would be like any other in the AL East – a two-horse race between the reigning super powers in the division, the Yankees and the Red Sox. However, as we approach June, one team is hanging in right with the two favorites and the other two are not out of it yet. This is partially due to the Yankees and Red Sox having somewhat disappointing seasons so far, but regardless, the race could be interesting all the way into October.
Boston …
Divisional Outlook – Al West
The AL West is shaping up as a division that will come down to the wire. Every team is lumped together in the standings, as the separation between first and last place as of this writing is only 5.5 games. None of the teams have been extremely hot lately, and everyone sits near .500 for the season. As of now, this race is way too early to call, and this will probably be the case throughout the season. Its going to be a very interesting season in this division.
Texas Range…
Divisional Outlook – Nl Central
Form is beginning to take hold in the NL Central, as the Cincinnati Reds have come back to the pack and the St. Louis Cardinals have assumed their customary position atop the division standings. The Astros recently made a big splash, and things could still be very interesting before the season ends.
St. Louis Cardinals
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Although the Cardinals havent been spectacular in their last 20 games, they have been solid, posting a 13-7 record. They did enjoy a five-ga…
Divisional Outlook – Nl East
The NL East is shaping up to be a three-team race, with the Atlanta Braves jumping back into the foray with a recent hot streak. The Mets, Phillies and Braves are all relatively close to each other, and the tension in the division surrounds the possibility that the Braves incredible string of postseason appearances ending in 2006.
New York Mets
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The Mets are a star-studded roster filled with household names, but the BA leader is young and unheralded 3B David…
Divisional Outlook – Nl West
Despite being widely ripped as the worst division in baseball in 2005, one facet of the division last year on which everyone agreed was the competitiveness, as nearly every team had a chance to win the division late in the season. Once again, no one is out of it in this division in 2006, as every team sits within three games of the others as of this writing.
Colorado Rockies
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Although the Rockies have leveled off just a tad lately, they still sit at the top of…
Divisional Outlook For June – Al East
Well, were looking like geniuses based on our last report on this division. Its still more than the traditional two-horse race, as the Red Sox and Yankees have a party-crasher still hanging on to hopes of a division title in the form of the Toronto Blue Jays. Although the standings are the same as last month, there have been more than a few twists and turns since we last visited the AL East, and it still looks like any of the top three teams could emerge as the champ come O…
Divisional Outlook For June – Al West
Form held in the standings over the past month in the AL West as each team looked to make a move before heading into the Dog Days of summer. Overall, the divisional race remains extremely tight, as the distance between the first and last-place teams is only 5.5 games. A hot or cold streak here or there could really shake things up, and as of now, this division is simply too close to call.
Texas Rangers
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The Rangers held their lead in the division over the p…
Divisional Outlook For June – Nl East
Its been quite a month in the NL East. What looked like a competitive race during our last review has become a runaway at the top and a surprising look from the bottom. The Mets have been on fire lately, and it appears that the Braves incredible streak of postseason appearances could be coming to an end.
New York Mets
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The Mets are surging, and are pushing their division lead towards double digits. They went 19-9 over the past month, and that includes an …
Divisional Outlook For June – Nl West
Theres been quite a shakeup in the NL West over the past month, as a couple of teams have caught fire and others have really suffered. The Rockies were in first place just a month ago, and now theyre looking up at the rest of the division. Although the teams are still relatively close to each other in the standings, we could be seeing form taking hold.
Arizona Diamondbacks
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The Diamondbacks have taken the lead in the NL West due to their strong month, pos…
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