Pinstripe Alley's 2016 Yankees and MLB predictions

As much as the rain would like to ruin everything, a new season of Yankees baseball is one more day away, even . So it's getting to be just about the time for us to formally make our 2016 predictions! Nikhil won the contest last year and Greg has won it in the past as well, but there are 14 other writers who could take home the prize (?) this fall.

You can play along too! Predict whatever you'd like in the comments, and don't be afraid to go big or go home, as Matt Ferenchick did. Apologies for spoiling what will now inevitably happen in 2016. Don't say we didn't warn you.

1) 2016 AL Standings:

The playoff picture looks awfully close to how 2015 ended, though there are certainly a few alterations.The AL East mess could go to pretty much anyone though.

2) 2016 NL Standings:

As in the AL, most of the 2015 results are the same in the predictions, save for us obviously subscribing to the Giants' classic Even Year Bullshit after missing the postseason in 2015 (and 2013... and 2011).

3) A-Rod & Tex HR, Gardner & Ellsbury SB, Tanaka & Severino ERA, and Dellin K

Matt F.'s Grade A trolling boosted the average A-Rod dinger total from 27 to 30. Well played, sir. Well played.

4) Yankee leaders: AVG, HR, ERA, and WAR

We clearly have high expectations from the new up-the-middle BFFs!

5) MLB leaders: AVG, HR, ERA, and WAR

WE WENT BOLD. Simply shocking names here.

6) Most teams wins & losses, first manager fired

Hopefully Price will give us one more ragefest before his inevitable departure from the Queen City. These predictions aren't supposed to help the Reds.

7) MLB Awards

No one can suggest that Kunj isn't fond of Dellin.

8. PLAYOFFS?!

Well, that settles that. No need to play the season now. We'll accept the Commissioner's Trophy this afternoon, Robby Boy.