"After careful thought and my desire to retire our supremely selected president, I've decided to run as an independent candidate for president," Nader said during an interview on NBC's "Meet the Press."

Unbelievable. That quote demonstrates just how deluded the man has become.

On to happier thoughts. As pitchers and catchers report to spring training, thoughts drift to nice weather and the upcoming baseball season. Below, I offer my predictions as to what the standings will look like. Don't hold me to it!

NL East
1. Phillies
2. Marlins
3. Braves
4. Mets
5. Expos

NL Central
1. Cubs
2. Astros (Wild Card)
3. Cardinals
4. Brewers
5. Reds
6. Pirates

NL West
1. Dodgers
2. Giants
3. D-Backs
4. Padres
5. Rockies

AL East
1. Yankees
2. Red Sox (Wild Card)
3. Blue Jays
4. Devil Rays
5. Orioles

AL Central
1. Royals
2. Twins
3. White Sox
4. Indians
5. Tigers

AL West
1. Mariners
2. Angels
3. A's
4. Rangers

Playoffs
Phillies d. Astros
Cubs d. Dodgers
Yankees d. Royals
Red Sox d. Mariners

Cubs d. Phillies
Red Sox d. Yankees

Cubs d. Red Sox

OK, so I'm partial to the cursed Cubs and Red Sox franchises. But they came so close last year and have each improved themselves in the offseason. If they fail to deliver this year, then they truly are cursed.