American League West: Early Read

My not that early read on the American League West is that the division will be down this season at least opposed to expectations.

The Texas Rangers and Houston Astros overachieved last season and I expect neither will do as well this season.

I thought the Astros would be a factor last season as they like the Chicago Cubs and New York Mets had impressive young players and all three improved to make the playoffs a year ahead of schedule last season.

The Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim sooner or later will realize manager Mike Scioscia does not walk on water (Who does other than Jerzy Kosinski’s “Chauncey Gardner,” in “Being There,” about whom Mr. Kosinski said maybe) and likely will not improve much.

Seattle (Mariners) and Oakland (A’s) might surprise, somebody usually does, but I say no.

Final predictions are ahead, as the season is still nearly three weeks away.