5 to watch: Weekend predictions

1. Joe's newly acquired Pittsburgh Pirates will not lead him to glory this week.
The always dangerous Jose Tabata and Neil Walker of the awesome Pirates won't be enough to take down Adam's team.

2. Mike will beat Bob in the Upset of the Year on the same night his Mets lose 2-of-3 to the Phillies.
At least Bob gets some matter of revenge, but the damage of losing to Mike will prove costly in the long run.


3. There will be two new people in first place by Monday.
Currently Bob and Hal are in first place, but both are in danger of losing this week. Adam, Andy and Chris all could take over or be tied for first by Monday.

4. Jack will finish with an ERA higher than Dave's current (season) win total
It was not the right week for Jack's pitchers to throw meatballs. His 6.56 ERA through 35 innings is brutal.

5. Hal will bench at least one starting pitcher this weekend.
It's become a staple of his managing career this season - sometimes for better, sometimes for worse - and it looks like it could happen again this weekend.