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NFL Predictions 

Peter Vitella 

NFC East 
1. Giants 10-6
2. Cowboys 9-7
3. Redskins 7-9 
4. Eagles 4-12

NFC North
1. Packers 12-4 
2. Vikings 10-6
3. Bears 5-11
4. Lions 5-11 

NFC South 
1. Panthers 12-4 
2. Falcons 7-9 
3. Saints 7-9 
4. Buccaneers 6-10 

NFC West 
1. Seahawks 13-3
2. Cardinals 11-5
3. Rams 5-11 
4. 49ers 3-13 

Wild cards - Cardinals , Vikings 

NFC Playoff Picture 
Seahawks 
Panthers 
Packers 
Giants 
Cardinals 
Vikings 

AFC East 
1. Patriots 12-4
2. Jets 8-8
3. Bills 7-9
4. Dolphins 4-12 

AFC North 
1. Steelers 10-6 
2. Ravens 10-6 
3. Bengals 9-7 
4. Browns 4-12

AFC South 
1. Texans 10-6
2. Colts 8-8
3. Jaguars 7-9 
4. Titans 3-13 

AFC West 
1. Chiefs 11-5
2. Broncos 10-6
3. Raiders 9-7 
4. Chargers 6-10 

Wild cards - Broncos , Ravens 

AFC Playoff Picture 
Patriots 
Chiefs 
Steelers 
Texans
Broncos 
Ravens 

MVP - Aaron Rodgers
Offensive player of the year - Antonio Brown 
Defensive player of the year - Richard Sherman 
Offensive rookie of year - Ezekiel Elliot 
Defensive rookie of the year - Myles Jack 
Coach of the Year - Bill O'Brien 

Super Bowl - Seahawks over Chiefs 

Evan Grubin 

NFL predictions 

NFC East 
1. Giants 10-6
2. Redskins 8-8
3. Cowboys 6-10
4. Eagles 5-11

NFC North
1. Packers 13-3
2. Vikings 11-5
3. Bears 7-9
4. Lions 4-12

NFC South 
1. Panthers 12-4
2.Buccaneers 8-8
3. Saints 7-9
4. Falcons 5-11

NFC West 
1. Cardinals 13-3
2. Seahawks 11-5
3. Rams 6-10
4. 49ers 4-12

Wild cards - Seahawks , Vikings 

NFC Playoff Picture 
Cardinals
Packers
Panthers
Giants
Seahawks 
Vikings 

AFC East 
1. Jets 11-5
2. Patriots 10-6 
3. Bills 7-9
4. Dolphins 6-10

AFC North 
1. Steelers 12-4
2. Ravens 10-6 
3. Bengals 8-8
4. Browns 4-12

AFC South 
1. Texans 10-6
2.Jaguars 8-8
3. Colts6-10
4. Titans 3-13 

AFC West 
1. Chiefs 11-5
2. Broncos 10-6
3. Raiders 9-7
4. Chargers 7-9 

Wild Cards - Patriots , Ravens 

AFC Playoff Picture
Steelers
Chiefs
Jets
Texans
Patriots
Ravens

MVP - Carson Palmer
Offensive player of the year - Todd Gurley 
Defensive player of the year - J.J Watt
Offensive rookie of year - Corey Coleman
Defensive rookie of the year - Joey Bosa 
Coach of the Year - Mike Tomlin 

Super Bowl - Cardinals over Steelers 

Jordan Grubin 

NFC East 
1. Giants 9-7
2. Redskins 8-8
3. Cowboys 8-8 
4. Eagles 5-11 

NFC North
1. Packers 10-6 
2. Vikings 9-7 
3. Lions 7-9
4. Bears 6-10 

NFC South 
1. Panthers 11-5 
2. Buccaneers 9-7 
3. Falcons 8-8 
4. Saints 7-9 

NFC West 
1. Cardinals 11-5
2. Seahawks 11-5
3. 49ers 7-9
4. Rams 5-11 

Wild Cards - Seahawks , Vikings 

NFC Playoff Picture 
Cardinals 
Panthers 
Packers 
Giants 
Seahawks 
Vikings 

AFC East 
1. Jets 10-6 
2. Patriots 10-6 
3. Bills 7-9 
4. Dolphins 7-9 

AFC North 
Bengals 10-6
Steelers 8-8
Ravens 6-10 
Browns 4-12 

AFC South
1. Texans 9-7
2. Colts 7-9 
3. Jaguars 7-9 
4. Titans 6-10

AFC West 
1. Broncos 11-5 
2. Raiders 9-7
3. Chiefs 9-7 
4. Chargers 7-9 

Wild cards - Patriots , Raiders 

AFC playoff picture 
Broncos 
Jets 
Bengals 
Texans
Patriots 
Raiders 

MVP - Aaron Rodgers 
Offensive player of year - Antonio Brown 
Defensive player of year - Darrel Revis 
Offensive rookie of year - Corey Coleman 
Defensive rookie of year - Darron Lee
Coach of Year - Todd Bowles 

Super Bowl - Jets over Cardinals 

Shane Tobin 

NFC East 
1. Cowboys 9-7
2. Redskins 8-8
3. Giants 6-10
4. Eagles 3-13 

NFC North 
1. Packers 12-4
2. Vikings 10-6
3. Bears 6-10
4. Lions 3-13

NFC South 
1. Panthers 13-3
2. Buccaneers 7-9
3. Saints 6-10 
4. Falcons 5-11

NFC West 
1. Cardinals 14-2
2. Seahawks 11-5
3. Rams 6-10 
4. 49ers 2-14

Wild cards - Seahawks , Vikings 

NFC Playoff Picture 
Cardinals 
Panthers 
Packers 
Cowboys 
Seahawks 
Vikings 

AFC East 
1. Patriots 12-4
2. Jets 8-8
3. Bills 7-9
4. Dolphins 6-10

AFC North 
1. Steelers 11-5 
2. Bengals 10-6
3. Ravens 8-8
4. Browns 2-14 

AFC South 
1. Texans 10-6
2. Jaguars 9-7
3. Colts 7-9
4. Titans 4-12

AFC West 
1. Raiders 10-6
2. Broncos 9-7
3. Chiefs 8-8
4. Chargers 4-12 

Wild Cards - Broncos , Bengals 

MVP - Aaron Rodgers 
Offensive Player of year - Aaron Rodgers 
Defensive player of year - Khalil Mack 
Offensive Rookie of year - Ezekiel Elliott 
Defensive Rookie of year - Jalen Ramsey
Coach of the Year -Mike McCarthy 

Super Bowl - Patriots over Cardinals 

The End for Alex Rodriguez

Farewell Alex Rodriguez

Last night was about as perfect of an ending for Alex Rodriguez as one could possibly imagine. Rodriguez received a standing ovation from the Yankees crowd every time he came to the plate. He smoked an RBI double in his first at bat. He was greeted by his mother , daughters and Mariano Rivera. In the ninth A-Rod went out to third base for one out. After the out was made he was taken out and the fans went crazy. The entire Yankee team was their to greet him. If two years ago someone said this day was possible no one would have believed it. It was a sell out crowd and the best crowd at the stadium possibly since Derek Jeter left. The fans didn't stop embracing Rodriguez all night and you could see how emotional he got. Rodriguez said their isn't anything else he could ask for.

Rodriguez has a complicated legacy. He has the numbers to be one of the best ever. Of course his PED history puts a damper on it for some people. It remains to be seen if Rodriguez will be a Hall of Famer or have his day in Monument Park but last night you saw how much the Yankee fans love A-Rod. It wasn't always easy but it was always entertaining with A-Rod. Say what you want but Alex Rodriguez is one  of the best ever.

By Peter Vitella

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