About The Season: Opening Day and Predictions
By Tim Kabel
March 28, 2024
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As the new season dawns, I will start off with a few predictions and my poem, which STN has graciously allowed me to post on Opening Day for the past two years.
Predictions:
The Yankees will win 100 games, the American League East, and the World Series.
The Yankees will struggle early in the season, and Aaron Boone will be replaced as manager by Brad Ausmus.
Aaron Judge will hit at least fifty home runs.
Shohei Ohtani will be suspended at some point during the season.
Juan Soto will hit at least forty home runs.
Giancarlo Stanton will be traded at some point during the season.
Clayton Beeter will become an important member of the Yankees’ bullpen.
Anthony Rizzo will win Comeback Player of the Year.
Gerrit Cole will return to form after he comes off the IL and will lead the Yankees down the stretch.
Austin Wells will win the American League Rookie of the Year.
Jasson Dominguez will return earlier than expected, in May, and will become the regular center fielder, leading to the trade of Giancarlo Stanton.
Aaron Judge will win the American League Most Valuable Player Award.
As you get ready to watch this afternoon's game, have some fun with those predictions.
Let's have a wonderful season rooting for the Yankees.
