The
FiveThirtyEight website (noted for
sometimes accurate political and sports predictions)
has tabbed your 2016 Carmine Hose as the top team in the American League. The website ranks Boston (with a 1558 rating) just behind the Chicago Cubs (1580) and just
ahead of the Nationals (1544).
'Tito's Tribe' ranks fourth as the next best AL team after Boston—coming in with a rating of 1542. The site projects a final win total of 91 for the Red Sox—which is
exactly where they would end up if they maintained their current winning percentage. The Red Sox are given a 90% chance of making the post-season 'tournament'—and a 14% chance of winning the World Series. Only the Cubbies have a higher chance of a victory in
The Fall Classic (20%). All pretty good news—
except 538's chief honcho,
Nate Silver, thought
Donald Trump had no chance at the Republican nomination.
