Well, The New York Mets, despite being the first team to clinch its division, are doing really bad now...Is like if all of a sudden they just gave up on baseball. They'll have to change that if they wanna get passed the first round.
IMO, the Yankees (whom I hate with a passion) and the Oakland A's are the best candidates for the tittle, as for the NL, i'd say either the Cards or Mets. They both have excellent managers and a good spirit while playing; both teams are known for comeback wins and also for thei powerful offense...
It'll feel weird that the Red Sox won't be a part of the playoff games this year but at the same time, seeing the Tigers in the postseason will be a first one for me!
Go Mets!
Ciao!