Here are what the standings should look like come October 2002. Prof. Bukiet's 2002 Major League Standings September 30, 2002 -- Major League Baseball Standings Predictions posted March 25, 2002 National League East American League East Team Won Lost Pct. GB Team Won Lost Pct. GB Braves 95 67 .586 - YANKEES 102 60 .630 - METS 83 79 .512 12 Red Sox 93 69 .574 9 Phillies 80 82 .494 15 Blue Jays 76 86 .469 26 Marlins 78 84 .481 17 Orioles 65 97 .401 37 Expos 72 90 .444 23 Tampa Bay 60 102 .370 42 National League Central American League Central Team Won Lost Pct. GB Team Won Lost Pct. GB Astros 87 75 .537 - White Sox 87 75 .537 - Cards 86 76 .531 1 Indians 80 82 .494 7 Cubs 85 77 .525 2 Twins 76 86 .469 11 Reds 74 88 .457 13 Royals 70 92 .432 17 Brewers 71 91 .438 16 Tigers 69 93 .426 18 Pirates 67 95 .414 20 National League West American League West Team Won Lost Pct. GB Team Won Lost Pct. GB D'backs 92 70 .568 - Mariners 99 63 .611 - Giants 86 76 .531 6 Athletics 90 72 .556 9 Rockies 83 79 .512 9 Rangers 88 74 .543 11 Dodgers 79 83 .488 13 Angels 79 83 .488 20 Padres 78 84 .481 14