cmh6476 778 Posted March 21, 2017 you know where I stand 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cyclone24 1,836 Posted March 21, 2017 you know where I stand Thanks for being the Cubs farm system the last couple years. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
edjr 5,731 Posted March 21, 2017 you know where I stand cheering for a crap team that went .500 last year? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hardcore troubadour 12,958 Posted March 21, 2017 If the Yankees can get another quality starter behind Tanaka watch out. They will contend in the east. Just hoping Gregorious is OK 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
supermike80 1,342 Posted March 21, 2017 Tigers gonna blow. NO hitting. Cabrera and Verlander are past their peak. Sucky year(s) coming up. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
edjr 5,731 Posted March 21, 2017 If the Yankees can get another quality starter behind Tanaka watch out. They will contend in the east. Just hoping Gregorious is OK let me fill in for drobeski Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
patweisers44 710 Posted March 21, 2017 Tigers are gonna be in for a rough year. The only team I feel confident that they will finish ahead of in the division is the Twins. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cyclone24 1,836 Posted March 21, 2017 Id feel bad about gloating about the Cubs ready to win 90 to 100 games this year but I've had a lifetime of b*******. This is going to be great. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
giraldi02 470 Posted March 21, 2017 If the Yankees can get another quality starter behind Tanaka watch out. They will contend in the east. Just hoping Gregorious is OK I have to think the Yankees are going to get some insurance for Didi. Already people kicking up dust about how they should look towards Freddy Galvis. As a White Sox fan, I wouldn't mind trading away Carlos Sanchez. Doubt he'd have much interest, but he could serve as a utility infielder for a team in need. Not sure what they'd get in return. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cruzer 1,993 Posted March 21, 2017 Tigers gonna blow. NO hitting. Cabrera and Verlander are past their peak. Sucky year(s) coming up. Good chance my Rangers suck even worse. We've no pitching outside of Darvish.. And no, I'm not counting on Hamels. The last half of the season last year he got rocked. Everyone is saying he was just tired - I'm not so sure, I think he may have lost it... We've no left handed threat in the bullpen, we've no power - I have no idea how Banister is planning on winning games. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
giraldi02 470 Posted March 21, 2017 Tigers are gonna be in for a rough year. The only team I feel confident that they will finish ahead of in the division is the Twins. White Sox are going to have a rough go of it me thinks. I am hoping to see Tim Anderson continue to develop though. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
vuduchile 1,941 Posted March 21, 2017 Cubs lose Fowler, Hammel, Chapman and Ross. But, they get Scwharber back. I still like their chances to repeat. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
edjr 5,731 Posted March 21, 2017 Cubs lose Fowler, Hammel, Chapman and Ross. But, they get Scwharber back. I still like their chances to repeat. Ross? really? that's a loss? Oh no Lester has to pitch to someone else? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hardcore troubadour 12,958 Posted March 21, 2017 let me fill in for drobeski Ahhhh, cocky Boston guy. I know it's new for you guys, but you're doing it kinda wrong. PM me and I'll let you know how. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cyclone24 1,836 Posted March 21, 2017 Ross? really? that's a loss? Oh no Lester has to pitch to someone else? It really is. That guy was basically the entire locker room. Pretty big calming factor to a really young team. He was huge last year Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
supermike80 1,342 Posted March 21, 2017 Good chance my Rangers suck even worse. We've no pitching outside of Darvish.. And no, I'm not counting on Hamels. The last half of the season last year he got rocked. Everyone is saying he was just tired - I'm not so sure, I think he may have lost it... We've no left handed threat in the bullpen, we've no power - I have no idea how Banister is planning on winning games. I just commented about how the Tigers have better odds of winning the WS than the Rangers(even though both are crappy odds)...I guess I'm surprised by this. Thought Texas was better than that. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
giraldi02 470 Posted March 21, 2017 It really is. That guy was basically the entire locker room. Pretty big calming factor to a really young team. He was huge last year Yep. Guys like that are much bigger in the background than they are in the bright lights...though Ross had some big moments in the WS. I think winning the title grows a team older exponentially now though. It's a loss sure, but not as much as if they hadn't gotten the job done last year. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
vuduchile 1,941 Posted March 21, 2017 Ross? really? that's a loss? Oh no Lester has to pitch to someone else? Clubhouse leader and de facto player coach. Also homered in game 7. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
edjr 5,731 Posted March 21, 2017 Clubhouse leader and de facto player coach. Also homered in game 7. He had 10 hr in 166 ABs during the regular season. Dude should be starting for the Royals or some sh1t. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cmh6476 778 Posted March 31, 2017 OK let's hear some predictions. I think the Royals will improve on their .500 record from a year ago. Key losses: Yordano Ventura RIP Kendrys Morales Wade Davis Jarrod Dyson Edison Volquez Omar Infants (if you can call it that) Key Additions: Jason Hammel Brandon Moss Jorge Soler Nathan Karns Travis Wood 2018 Free Agents: Eric Hosmer Mike Moustakas Lorenzo Cain Alcides Escobar As you can see from above, this is a huge year for the Royals. For many of these guys who have won minor league championships together to a world series champion, they know this is their last year together as a team. The only real competition in the field was at second, and Raul mondesi jr beat out Christian colon, cheslor cuthbert and whit Merrifield for the job. This kid is the future at short for the Royals, just when they brought him up last year he didn't hit a lick. He hit well enough to win the job in spring training but we'll have to see if that transitions at the major league level. For certain though esky is the odd man out next year and the ss job is his. I also think moose is gone next year, as cuthbert showed he can play at the major league level. I also think it will be hard to re-sign cain with Gordon and soler locked up long term. The real question becomes whether they have enough in the toolbox to lure hosmer into staying. I hope so but the realist in me says probably not. I do like the prospects of our starting rotation, especially with the likelihood our offense will be able to score runs. Duffy looks poised for a breakout year. Hammel, Kennedy and Karns should be able to eat up innings, and will be interesting to see how Vargas returns after a year and a half recovery from TJ. Big questions though in the bullpen. Can Herrera transition into a lock down closer? Can Joakim Soria not suck? Can strahm become a dependable late inning guy like many think he can? Should be a fun season for us, and if by chance we are out of it late will be interesting to see if they try and move any of these free agents to a contender. Opening day lineup: LF Gordon 3B Moustakas CF Cain 1B Hosmer C Perez DH Moss RF Orlando SS Escobar 2B Mondesi I will predict an 87-75 record good enough for a wild card spot So let's hear what you guys are looking forward to. Also if anyone else wants to represent an AL central garment swap to the division champ let me know Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TimmySmith 2,782 Posted March 31, 2017 Nats should cruise to 95 wins. Then their GM Rizzo will blow the playoffs, again. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
patweisers44 710 Posted March 31, 2017 Yep. Guys like that are much bigger in the background than they are in the bright lights...though Ross had some big moments in the WS. I think winning the title grows a team older exponentially now though. It's a loss sure, but not as much as if they hadn't gotten the job done last year. Like Jason Varitek minus the stupid Captain's "C" on the front of his jersey. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hardcore troubadour 12,958 Posted March 31, 2017 The re-emergence of the evil empire is upon us. Enjoy your last gasps of relevancy. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DankNuggs 305 Posted April 1, 2017 The re-emergence of the evil empire is upon us. Enjoy your last gasps of relevancy. Pipe down your team sucks Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hardcore troubadour 12,958 Posted April 1, 2017 Pipe down your team sucks It's happening. The baseball universe has had it good the last 6 years. Even the hapless Mets got in on it. This year is the beginning of the end. The baby bombers take their first steps towards more championship baseball in The Bronx. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RaiderHaters Revenge 3,661 Posted April 1, 2017 Let me know in 2020 so I can talk padres Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Frozenbeernuts 1,653 Posted April 1, 2017 Tigers are gonna be in for a rough year. The only team I feel confident that they will finish ahead of in the division is the Twins. The White Sox will be bad too. Especially after they trade away Quintana Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cruzer 1,993 Posted April 1, 2017 The re-emergence of the evil empire is upon us. Enjoy your last gasps of relevancy. Darvish is in the last year of his deal - will be on the block come July. He's going to either you guys, LA or Chicago anyway - might as well make a deal and avoid the crowd. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bier Meister 1,532 Posted April 1, 2017 Giants gambled by only solidifying closer role, without going after OF, or middle relief help. Starters should be able to go relatively deep. Defense is strong as usual. Again they are going to have to rely on clutch hitting. Certainly capable of winning division. Starting pitching is designed for playoffs. I think they win around 92. Will be competitive if healthy. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shotsup 832 Posted April 2, 2017 A 1986 repeat. Mets over Red Sox Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hdaddy 17 Posted April 2, 2017 Gonna miss Jose on the mound...Marlins will finally be mediocre...ohhh wait, nevermind Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kilroy69 1,027 Posted April 2, 2017 This is not coming from s Yanks homer. So take it for what it is. Greg bird might hit 50 homers as a power hitting lefty in that stadium Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shotsup 832 Posted April 2, 2017 This is not coming from s Yanks homer. So take it for what it is. Greg bird might hit 50 homers as a power hitting lefty in that stadium Bird Judge Sanchez Tanaka Holliday Didi when healthy Chapman Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kilroy69 1,027 Posted April 2, 2017 So based on the sample size birds projected for 35. So 40 45 is probably more realistic if he grows Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
spork in the road 2 Posted April 2, 2017 Nats should cruise to 95 wins. Then their GM Rizzo will blow the playoffs, again. This is what I came to post. I know this is a baseball thread, but ditto for the capitals. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BronxNarrowback 7 Posted April 2, 2017 Bronx Bombers going to kick azz this year. Like HT said, if we can piece together a good number 2 or 3 pitcher, its going to be a very good year….. the bats are there, so bombs away!!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cruzer 1,993 Posted April 2, 2017 Bronx Bombers going to kick azz this year. Like HT said, if we can piece together a good number 2 or 3 pitcher, its going to be a very good year….. the bats are there, so bombs away!!!! You guys willing to pony up $30m a year for Darvish? You can do the math, he'd make you almost unbeatable. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hardcore troubadour 12,958 Posted April 2, 2017 You guys willing to pony up $30m a year for Darvish? You can do the math, he'd make you almost unbeatable. No thanks. They are going to get under the luxury tax threshold and then unleash hell. Stand by Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gepetto 1,008 Posted April 2, 2017 If the Yankees can get another quality starter behind Tanaka watch out. They will contend in the east. Just hoping Gregorious is OK I thought you lived in Texas. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gepetto 1,008 Posted April 2, 2017 OK let's hear some predictions. I think the Royals will improve on their .500 record from a year ago. Key losses: Yordano Ventura RIP Kendrys Morales Wade Davis Jarrod Dyson Edison Volquez Omar Infants (if you can call it that) Key Additions: Jason Hammel Brandon Moss Jorge Soler Nathan Karns Travis Wood 2018 Free Agents: Eric Hosmer Mike Moustakas Lorenzo Cain Alcides Escobar As you can see from above, this is a huge year for the Royals. For many of these guys who have won minor league championships together to a world series champion, they know this is their last year together as a team. The only real competition in the field was at second, and Raul mondesi jr beat out Christian colon, cheslor cuthbert and whit Merrifield for the job. This kid is the future at short for the Royals, just when they brought him up last year he didn't hit a lick. He hit well enough to win the job in spring training but we'll have to see if that transitions at the major league level. For certain though esky is the odd man out next year and the ss job is his. I also think moose is gone next year, as cuthbert showed he can play at the major league level. I also think it will be hard to re-sign cain with Gordon and soler locked up long term. The real question becomes whether they have enough in the toolbox to lure hosmer into staying. I hope so but the realist in me says probably not. I do like the prospects of our starting rotation, especially with the likelihood our offense will be able to score runs. Duffy looks poised for a breakout year. Hammel, Kennedy and Karns should be able to eat up innings, and will be interesting to see how Vargas returns after a year and a half recovery from TJ. Big questions though in the bullpen. Can Herrera transition into a lock down closer? Can Joakim Soria not suck? Can strahm become a dependable late inning guy like many think he can? Should be a fun season for us, and if by chance we are out of it late will be interesting to see if they try and move any of these free agents to a contender. Opening day lineup: LF Gordon 3B Moustakas CF Cain 1B Hosmer C Perez DH Moss RF Orlando SS Escobar 2B Mondesi I will predict an 87-75 record good enough for a wild card spot So let's hear what you guys are looking forward to. Also if anyone else wants to represent an AL central garment swap to the division champ let me know I want Soler to start over Moss. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites