Here are what the standings should look like come October 2001. Prof. Bukiet's 2001 Major League Standings October 1, 2001 -- Major League Baseball Standings Predictions posted March 26, 2001 National League East American League East Team Won Lost Pct. GB Team Won Lost Pct. GB Braves 98 64 .605 - Red Sox 100 62 .617 - METS 87 75 .537 9 YANKEES 98 64 .605 2 Marlins 76 86 .469 22 Blue Jays 73 89 .451 27 Expos 75 87 .463 23 Tampa Bay 63 99 .389 37 Phillies 69 94 .426 29 Orioles 61 101 .377 39 National League Central American League Central Team Won Lost Pct. GB Team Won Lost Pct. GB Cards 87 75 .537 - Indians 95 67 .586 - Astros 84 78 .519 3 White Sox 88 74 .543 7 Reds 82 80 .506 5 Tigers 79 83 .488 16 Cubs 78 84 .481 9 Royals 68 94 .420 27 Pirates 74 88 .457 13 Twins 61 101 .377 34 Brewers 69 93 .426 18 National League West American League West Team Won Lost Pct. GB Team Won Lost Pct. GB Giants 90 72 .556 - Athletics 92 70 .568 - Rockies 88 74 .543 2 Rangers 92 70 .568 - D'backs 88 74 .543 2 Mariners 87 75 .537 5 Dodgers 84 78 .519 6 Angels 76 86 .469 16 Padres 68 94 .420 22