1. What we said:  The Chicago Cubs WILL make the playoffs.
What really happened: The Cubs won the NL Central riding their young pitching, Sammy Sosa, and Dusty Baker.  They even advanced to the NLCS, before the billy goat caught up to them. (1-1)

2. What we said: Barry Bonds WILL hit .400.
What really happened: Bonds hit .341.  OK, this one was a reach. Bonds started the season rather slowly (relatively speaking), with his average hovering around .300 and wasn't able to overcome it.  He did however, win his unprecedented 6th MVP award. (1-2)

3. What we said: The Minnesota Twins WILL repeat as AL Central Champs. What really happened:  Despite under achieving for most of the season, the Twins got hot down the stretch and took home their second straight division crown. (2-3)

4. What we said: The Atlanta Braves run in the NL East WILL end.
What really happened:  The Braves cruised to another division title -- wishful thinking. (2-4)

5. What we said: The Montreal Expos WILL win more games than the New York Mets.
What really happened:  The Expos finished 83-79, the Mets posted a 66-95 -- not even close.  (3-5)

6. What we said: Ken Griffey Jr. WILL return to form.
What really happened:  Injuries limited the former superstar to 53 games.  He hit .247 with 13 HR. (3-6)

7. What we said: Roger Clemens WILL win his 300th game.
What really happened:  In early June, Clemens turned the trick against St. Louis.  OK, this was a gimme.  (4-7)

8. What we said: George Steinbrenner WILL melt down.
What really happened:  While the Boss never officially melted down, he did cause several in-season distractions and his Yanks didn't take home a 27th title.  We'll count this as a sacrifice fly: (4-7 with a SAC)

9. What we said: Alex Rodriguez WILL break Roger Maris' AL home run mark.
What really happened:  A-Rod hit 47 bombs -- not too shabby, but not nearly enough.  The AL MVP is still a good bet to eclipse this milestone in the coming years. (4-8 with a SAC)

10. What we said: Rickey Henderson WILL play this season.
What really happened:  After beginning the season with the Newark Bears of the independent Atlantic League, Henderson was picked up by the Dodgers during the All Star break to bolster their bench. (5-9 with a SAC)