Here we go!
1. How many games will the Blue Jays win during the 2016 MLB season?
GWL Baseball Prediction:
I'm calling that the Blue Jays will win the AL East again in 2016 and finish with a win total of 94 games. They definitely have a team that can win more games than 94, but I think that we are going to see the AL East teams really beat up on each other again this year and that will cut down on their overall win total. You can say what you want about some of the teams in the AL East, but Top to Bottom it's still the most competitive division in major league baseball!
GWL Wife Prediction:
102 Games! All I figured out what was half of 162 was and then added a bunch more on top of that! It's Science really....
2. Who will be the Blue Jays MVP?
GWL Baseball Prediction:
TROY TULOWITZKI is going to CRUSH baseballs and play Gold Glove Defense and it's going to be Glorious! I think Tulo is going to be on a mission this year and given that he's seems to be a lot more comfortable in his surroundings and with his teammates he is going to dominate.
GWL Wife Prediction:
I'm thinking Bautista because he's a free agent at the end of the year and he's due to be an MVP of the team!
3. Who will be the most important pitcher for the Blue Jays?
GWL Baseball Prediction:
Roberto Osuna! I say this with a bit of hesitation as I really do think that how both Marco Estrada and JA Happ perform will ultimately go a long way as to how the team preforms, but what is making me go with the Blue Jays closer is how volatile the Bullpen was at the start of the 2015 season and how many games were actually lost due to late inning collapses over the first few months. I can't help but think that with a reliable bullpen culminating with a great closer can help the team meet it's full potential.
GWL Wife Prediction:
Marcus Stroman - Everything I read on the Internet is telling me that Marcus Stroman will be the most valuable pitcher for the Blue Jays. HDMH 4 Life Bitches
4. Who will have a breakout season for the Blue Jays?
GWL Baseball Prediction
Ryan Goins is going to turn heads in Major League Baseball by evolving into a + hitter all the while still playing Elite level defence at 2nd base. I'm gonna say it now, but I think that when Devon Travis is able to come back the job at 2nd base will no longer be his....
GWL Wife Prediction:
Michael Saunders and his sprinkler loving knee are gonna be HUGE.....
5. Will John Gibbons end the season at the Toronto Blue Jays Manager?
GWL Baseball Prediction:
Yes! You don't predict the team to win 94 games and then predict that the Manager get's fired during the year. I still love Gibby and I don't think he actually gets the credit that he deserves in Toronto. Dudes a Boss!
GWL Wife Prediction:
He will not be fired! I don't think it would solve any of their problems and the team seems to support him still.
++++BONUS PREDICTION++++
GWL Baseball Prediction:
Even though the Blue Jays emptied the farm system last year at the Trade Deadline, The Blue Jays will manage to pull off one more big deal at the July 31st trade deadline that will help propel them to the playoffs!
This deal will be more as a salary dump than a prospect pick up by their trading partner as The Blue Jays ownership group will be more than satisfied with attendance numbers and will approve the additional salary into the Blue Jays budget going forward!
