Championship predictions, part 1

As we've done in the past, here's where you get your say. I've gathered the thoughts of the other league members (who chose to respond), and have compiled predictions for the championship game between Shea and Mike.

I've asked who they think will win and who they want to win. Part 1 of who do you think will win is first. Answers -- 100 percent real and not fabricated -- after the jump


WHO DO YOU THINK WILL WIN AND WHY?

Andy: I think Shea will win because the name of the league is MTL, and Mike is not from MTL. Shea is.

Bob: I think Mike will win, he's got a good balanced squad with very good pitching and solid hitting. Plus he's playing with a chip on his shoulder that he's had all year and I think he'll do what it takes to win.

Dave: It is my belief that Shea has the better team. After reviewing the match-up, it is my opinion that Shea's hitting is slightly more explosive, while his pitching anchored by Verlander and Hernandez lacks depth compared to Chris'. However I think that hitting will decide this contest. Shea, who is already out to a lead, should have the luxury of sitting pitchers with unfavorable match-ups in the second week while leading most of the hitting categories.

Hal: I believe Mike will win for the simple reason that I will be rooting for Schea.

Jack: I think Mike will win because his team gets streaky hot and hits in bunches. If he gets hot in these 10 days he will be tough.

Joe: Shea will win because of Verlander and Felix.

Ken: I think Shea will win because, well, look at the start he got (Monday).