Prior to the start of postseason play, I want to review our pre-season standings projections and offer our playoff forecast now that the playoff teams are set. I'll begin by covering our AL projections today and include our predictions for the American League Pennant before covering the NL and our projected World Series winner tomorrow.

 
American League East		Rotohelp Prediction
Actual	Team	Record			Record
1st	NYY	101-61		WC	100-62
WC	BOS	95-67		1st	102-60
3rd	TOR	86-76		3rd	85-77
4th	BAL	71-91		4th	69-93
5th	TB	63-99		5th	56-106

 
American League Central		Rotohelp Prediction
Actual	Team	Record			Record
1st	MIN	90-72		2nd	86-76
2nd	CHW	86-76		1st	91-71
3rd	KC	83-79		3rd	68-94
4th	CLE	68-94		4th	59-103
5th	DET	43-119		5th	57-105

 
American League West		Rotohelp Prediction
Actual	Team	Record			Record
1st	OAK	96-66		1st	97-65
2nd	SEA	93-69		3rd	91-71
3rd	ANA	77-85		2nd	93-69
4th	TEX	71-91		4th	80-82

Minnesota at New York: The Twins have the momentum to take at least one game from the Yankees, probably game one. However, New York possesses a starting pitching advantage. This series could stretch to five games, but we think New York in 4.

Boston at New York: Pedro should win every time he comes to the mound even with the Yankees throwing Mussina. Pettitte likely will triumph over Wakefield in Yankee Stadium, but Lowe can take Clemens in Boston. The Red Sox simply have the better offense. Boston in 5.