NBA Finals Predictions

The Cavaliers and The Warriors battled last year in the NBA finals. The Warriors beat the Cavs 4 games to 2. The Cavs were however without Kyrie Irving and Kevin Love. Some believe if they were full strength they would have won. Others believe the Warriors were the better team. This year we may get a more accurate picture of who is the better team. Last year the Warriors whole team stepped up. For the Cavaliers Lebron James had to be a one man show and got Finals MVP votes despite his team losing. Steph Curry has won the MVP the past two years but I still see Lebron James as the best player in the world. This should be a great series.

Predictions

Peter Vitella - Cavaliers in 7

Shane Tobin - Warriors in 5

Jordan Grubin - Cavaliers in 7

Tom Baggot - Cavaliers in 5

Evan Grubin - Cavaliers in 6

By Peter Vitella

NFL 2016 Mock Draft 1.0

1. Los Angeles - from Tennessee (3-13)- Jared Goff-QB-California
2. Philadelphia - from Cleveland (3-13)- Carson Wentz-QB-North Dakota State
3. San Diego (4-12)-Ronnie Stanley-OL-Notre Dame
4. Dallas (4-12)-Joey Bosa-DL-Ohio State 
5. Jacksonville (5-11)-Jalen Ramsey-DB-Florida State
6. Baltimore (5-11)-Laremy Tunsil-OL-Ole Miss.
7. San Francisco (5-11)-Deforest Buckner-DL-Oregon
8. Cleveland - from Philadelphia via Miami (6-10)-Myles Jack-LB-UCLA
9. Tampa Bay (6-10)-Leonard Floyd-DL/OLB-Georgia
10. New York Giants (6-10)-Jack Conklin-OL-Michigan State
11. Chicago (6-10)-Vernon Hargraves-DB-Florida
12. New Orleans (7-9)-Sheldon Rankins-DL-Lousiville
13. Miami - from Philadelphia (7-9)-Ezekiel Elliot-RB-Ohio State 
14. Oakland (7-9)-Eli Apple-DB-Ohio State 
15. Tennessee - from Los Angeles (7-9)-Shaq Lawson-DL-Clemson
16. Detroit (7-9)-Jarran Reed-DL-Alabama
17. Atlanta (8-8)-Darron Lee-LB-Ohio State 
18. Indianapolis (8-8)-Ryan Kelly-C-Alabama
19. Buffalo (8-8)-Vernon Butler-Louisiana Tech-DL
20. New York Jets (10-6)-Noah Spence-DL-Eastern Kentucky 
21. Washington* (9-7)-Robert Nkemidiche-DL-Ole Miss
22. Houston* (9-7)-Laquon Teadwell-WR-Ole Miss
23. Minnesota* (11-5)-Josh Doctson-WR-TCU
24. Cincinnati* (12-4)-Corey Coleman-WR-Baylor
25. Pittsburgh* (10-6)-William Jackson III-DB-Houston
26. Seattle* (10-6)-Artie Burns-CB-Miami
27. Green Bay* (10-6)-Reggie Ragland-LB-Alabama
28. Kansas City* (11-5)-Will Fuller-WR-Notre Dame
29. Arizona* (13-3)-Cody Whitehair-OL-Kansas State
30. Carolina* (15-1)-Kevin Dodd-DL-Clemson
31. Denver* (12-4)-Paxton Lynch-QB-Memphis

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MLB Staff Predictions

2016 Staff MLB Predictions

Peter Vitella

AL East
1. Yankees
2. Rays
3. Blue Jays
4. Red Sox
5. Orioles

AL Central
1. Royals
2. Indians
3. Tigers
4. Twins
5. White Sox

AL West
1. Rangers
2. Astros
3. Mariners
4. Athletics
5. Angels

Wild Cards
Astros , Rays

NL East
1. Mets
2. Nationals
3. Marlins
4. Phillies
5. Braves

NL Central
1. Cubs
2. Cardinals
3. Pirates
4. Brewers
5. Reds

NL West
1. Giants
2. Diamondbacks
3. Dodgers
4. Padres
5. Rockies

Wild Cards
Cardinals , Nationals

World Series
Cubs over Royals

AL MVP
Jose Altuve

NL MVP
Paul Goldschmidt

AL CY Young
Chris Sale

NL CY Young
Clayton Kershaw

AL Rookie of Year
Byron Buxton

NL Rookie of Year
Corey Seager

AL Manager of Year
Kevin Cash

NL Manager of Year
Terry Collins

Shane Tobin

AL East
1.Yankees
2.Blue Jays
3.Red Sox
4.Rays
5.Orioles

AL Central
1.Royals
2.Indians
3. Twins
4.Tigers
5.White Sox

AL West
1.Astros
2.Rangers
3.Mariners
4.Athletics
5.Angels

Wild Card
Rangers , Indians

NL East
1.Mets
2.Nationals
3.Marlins
4.Braves
5.Phillies

NL Central
1.Cubs
2.Cardinals
3.Pirates
4.Brewers
5.Reds

NL West
1.Giants
2.Dodgers
3.Diamondbacks
4.Padres
5.Rockies

NL Wild Card
Nationals , Cardinals

World Series
Giants over Rangers

AL MVP
Mike Trout

NL MVP
Andrew McCutchen

AL CY Young
Chris Archer

NL CY Young
Clayton Kershaw

AL Rookie of Year
Blake Snell

NL Rookie of  Year
Corey Seager

Joseph Vitella

AL East
1. Yankees
2. Rays
3. Red Sox
4. Bluejays
5. Orioles

AL Central
1. Royals
2. Indians
3. Twins
4. Tigers
5. White Sox

AL West
1. Astros
2. Rangers
3. Mariners
4. Athletics
5. Angels

Wild Card
Indians , Rangers

NL East
1. Mets
2. Nationals
3. Marlins
4. Phillies
5. Braves

NL Central
1. Cubs
2. Cardinals
3. Pirates
4. Brewers
5. Reds

NL West
1. Giants
2. Diamondbacks
3. Dodgers
4. Rockies
5. Padres

Wild card
Cardinals , Nationals

World Series
Giants over Astros

AL MVP
Carlos Correa

NL MVP
Bryce Harper

AL CY Young
Corey Kluber

NL CY Young
Clayton Kershaw

AL Rookie of Year
Byron Buxton

NL Rookie of Year
Corey Seager

AL Manager of Year
Joe Girardi

NL Manager of Year
Bruce Bochy

Evan Grubin

AL East
1. Yankees
2. Bluejays
3. Rays
4. Red Sox
5. Orioles

AL Central
1.Royals
2.Tigers
3.Indians
4.Twins
5.White Sox

AL West
1.Astros
2.Rangers
3.Angels
4.Mariners
5.Athletics

Wild Cards
Rangers , Tigers

NL East
1.Mets
2.Nationals
3.Marlins
4.Braves
5.Phillies

NL Central
1.Cubs
2.Cardinals
3.Pirates
4.Brewers
5.Reds

NL West
1.Giants
2.Diamondbacks
3.Dodgers
4.Padres
5.Rockies

Wild Cards
Cardinals , Pirates

World Series
Yankees over Cubs

AL MVP
Mike Trout

NL MVP
Paul Goldschmidt

AL CY Young
Chris Sale

NL CY Young
Gerrit Cole

AL Rookie of Year
Byron Buxton

NL Rookie of Year
Steve Matz

Jordan Grubin

AL East
1. Yankees
2. Bluejays
3. Red Sox
4. Orioles
5. Rays

AL Central
1. Royals
2. Tigers
3. Indians
4. White Sox
5. Twins

AL West
1. Astros
2. Rangers
3. Angels
4. Mariners
5. Athletics

AL Wildcards
Bluejays , Rangers

NL East
1. Mets
2. Nationals
3. Marlins
4. Braves
5. Phillies

NL Central
1. Cubs
2. Cardinals
3. Pirates
4. Reds
5. Brewers

NL West
1. Giants
2. Dodgers
3. Diamondbacks
4. Padres
5. Rockies

NL Wildcards
Nationals , Cardinals

World Series
Yankees over Cubs

AL MVP
Mike Trout

NL MVP
Paul Goldschmidt

AL CY Young
Chris Sale

NL CY Young
Max Scherzer

AL Rookie of Year
Byron Buxton

NL Rookie of Year
Steve Matz

AL Manager of Year
Joe Girardi

NL Manager of Year
Joe Maddon

The Top 25 in Fantasy Baseball

 

1. M. Trout
2. P. Goldschmidt
3. B. Harper
4. C. Kershaw
5. J. Donaldson
6. N. Arenado
7. C. Correa
8. G. Stanton
9. M. Cabrera
10. A. McCutchen
11. J. Altuve
12. M. Machado
13. A. Rizzo
14. J. Bautista
15. M. Scherzer
16. E. Encarnacion
17. A. Pollock
18. J. Abreu
19. M. Betts
20. C. Davis
21. J. Votto
22. K. Bryant
23. J. Arrieta
24. M. Bumgarner
25. B. Posey

Peyton Retirement is an End of an Era

Peyton Manning has retired from the NFL and an era of the NFL is forever over. Manning will call it quits after 18 seasons. Manning will leave the game on top as a Super Bowl winning champion. Manning was able to accomplish the games most prestigious win for two different teams the Colts and Broncos. Manning made the Colts a house hold name and a contender every season. He put them on the map.

Manning had always had a hit to his legacy because of his losing record in the Super Bowl. Manning however won his second in February. Manning defeated the Bears with the Colts and the Panthers with the Broncos. This past year Manning struggled for really the first time in his career. He battled age and injuries. He dealt with some allegations but still led his team despite an off year.

Manning has the all time touchdown and yards records. He also has five MVP awards. Manning despite having all these accolades was always a true professional and a true leader. Manning's retirement signifies a true end of an era for the NFL. Manning will always be remembered as one of the best to ever put on a helmet. 
By Peter Vitella

Denver Broncos Win the Super Bowl

The Denver Broncos defeated the Carolina Panthers 24-10 yesterday in Santa Clara. The Broncos defense was a dominating force as they rattled Cam Newton. The defense of the Broncos was so dominating that the offense did not have to do much. Peyton Manning threw for under 200 yards however it didn't matter. It was possibly Manning's last game and it will be great if he can go out on top. The Broncos defense proved to be one of the best ever. Peyton Manning became the first quarterback to ever win a Super Bowl for multiple teams. 

My Hall of Fame Ballot : 2016

My 2016 Hall of Fame Ballot

I think the Hall of Fame ballot should be extended. Voters should be able to vote for as many players as they want.

Pete Rose should be on the ballot. He is banned from Major League Baseball. The Hall of Fame is a separate entity.

My Ballot

Ken Griffey Jr - One of the best to ever take the field.

Mike Piazza - Best hitting catcher ever.

Jeff Bagwell - Power hitting first baseman.

Tim Raines - One of the best lead off hitters in the generation.

Edgar Martinez - best DH ever , it's a position

Barry Bonds - All time Home Run King , leave it at that

Roger Clemens - One of the all time best pitchers , 300 wins

Mark McGwire - One of the best Right handed home run hitter

Alan Trammell - Final year on ballot , Hall of Fame shortstop

Mike Mussina - Same stats as Jim Palmer

If I could vote for as many as I want

Curt Schilling - post season pedigree is unbelievable

Trevor Hoffman - second most saves

Sammy Sosa - 600 home runs

Garry Sheffield - 500 home runs

Lee Smith - most saves when he retired

Jeff Kent - Power second basemen

I believe that you should be allowed to vote for as many as you want.

By Peter Vitella
@realpete13