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What about accountability? A year ago, there was optimism for the Diamondbacks (Bickley predicted 91 wins; McManaman, 90; Piecoro, 88; and Boivin 85), but Arizona stumbled to a 69-win season. Today, there is a much lower bar -- but the Diamondbacks haven't always gone the predictable route. With a season that begins with the Cubs as defending champs, anything can happen. Below, our azcentral sports experts call their shots, with winners and Diamondbacks specifics. DAN BICKLEY DIAMONDBACKS: 78-84, fourth in the NL West. NL WEST: Dodgers NL CENTRAL: Cubs NL EAST: Nationals NL WILD CARDS: Mets, Cardinals AL WEST: Astros AL CENTRAL: Indians AL EAST: Red Sox AL WILD CARDS: Blue Jays, Tigers NLCS: Cubs over Cardinals ALCS: Red Sox over Indians WORLD SERIES: Cubs over Red Sox BOB MCMANAMAN DIAMONDBACKS: 7686, fifth in NL West NL WEST: Giants NL CENTRAL: Cubs NL EAST: Mets NL WILD CARDS: Nationals, Dodgers AL WEST: Mariners AL CENTRAL: Indians AL EAST: Red Sox AL WILD CARDS: Tigers, Rangers NLCS: Cubs over Giants ALCS: Red Sox over Indians WORLD SERIES: Cubs over Red Sox PAOLA BOIVIN DIAMONDBACKS: 8577, third in NL West. NL WEST: Dodgers NL CENTRAL: Cubs NL EAST: Nationals NL WILD CARDS: Mets, Giants AL WEST: Rangers AL CENTRAL: Indians AL EAST: Red Sox AL WILD CARDS: Blue Jays, Mariners NLCS: Cubs over Dodgers ALCS: Red Sox over Rangers WORLD SERIES: Red Sox over Cubs NICK PIECORO DIAMONDBACKS: 7884, fourth in NL West. NL WEST: Dodgers NL CENTRAL: Cubs NL EAST: Nationals NL WILD CARDS: Giants, Pirates AL WEST: Astros AL CENTRAL: Indians AL EAST: Red Sox AL WILD CARDS: Mariners, Yankees NLCS: Dodgers over Cubs ALCS: Red Sox over Astros WORLD SERIES: Red Sox over Dodgers