We’ve been so consumed with fantasy baseball drafts, March Madness, Vince Young’s Wonderlic score, and Barry Bonds, that we’ve pretty much ignored all of Spring Training. We couldn’t tell you the Texas Rangers starting rotation, or who’s protecting Prince Fielder in that lethal Brewers (yes, we used those words together) lineup.

Still, what would a sports blog be without fearless, useless predictions? Scoff at them privately, or leave us a comment about your picks.
American League Playoff teams
New York Yankees, Cleveland Indians, Oakland A’s; Wild Card: Boston Red Sox
National League Playoff teams
New York Mets, St. Louis Cardinals, San Francisco Giants; Wild Card: Milwaukee Brewers

World Series: New York Yankees over St. Louis Cardinals

Sports Illustrated: How they’ll finish (Sports Illustrated)
MLB Preview 2006 (ESPN.com)