They’re not as bad as you thought!
Last year, the National League West was a bit of a punching bag, quite like the American League Central is this season.
Not quite as bad, as they had a strong Dodger team, an on the rise Giants team, and a modest Diamondbacks squad. But it still was expected to be a bit chaotic.
Well it was chaotic, but Colorado won the wild card, Los Angeles won the division with 95 wins, and the Giants were two wins shy of 90. Everyone had at least 70 wins, something only the AL West could boast, and they have one less team to worry about.
So this year, expectations for the West are a little higher. Many expect the Dodgers and Rockies to once again be in contention and the Giants are certainly capable of repeating an 85-plus win season. There is also a belief that ...
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Article written by Nino Colla
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