bobbob1313 Posted February 21, 2007 Share Posted February 21, 2007 7 days until Spring Training games. 39 days 'til Opening Day!! The Marlins will be the first Major League team to face Dice-K, as he is scheduled to start against BC on the 2nd of March and then the Marlins on March 6th. He's in for a rude welcome to the majors Can't wait for baseball season to start! Let's see those preseason predictions, guys: NL East: Mets NL Central:Chicago NL West:Rockies NL Wild Card:Marlins (Not too far out of the realm of possibility) NL MVP: Pujols (Cabrera is a close 2nd) NL Cy Young: Carlos Zambrano NL Rookie of the Year: Homer Bailey, Cincinatti Reds AL East: Yankees AL Central: Twins AL West: Anaheim AL Wild Card: Athletics AL MVP: Johan Santana AL Cy Young: Johan Santana AL Rookie of the Year: Alex Gordon, Kansas City Royals World Series: Mets vs. Twins, Twins win Link to post Share on other sites
P Dub Posted February 21, 2007 Share Posted February 21, 2007 The Cardinals will win it all again... Link to post Share on other sites
bobbob1313 Posted February 21, 2007 Author Share Posted February 21, 2007 Except they probably won't make the playoffs... Link to post Share on other sites
MrRain422 Posted February 21, 2007 Share Posted February 21, 2007 The Twins are a pretty risky bet considering how tight the division was last year, how much better it should be this year (well, Cleveland will be better anyway, and Detroit and Chicago should be just as good), and the giant holes in their starting rotation now. Also, I'm guessing that Daisuke won't have much trouble with the Marlins considering he's likely to be facing very few actual Major League hitters in that first appearance. Anyway, I guess I'll take a shot at this. AL East: YankeesAL Central: TigersAL West: AngelsWild Card: Indians NL East: MetsNL Central: CardinalsNL West: DodgersWild Card: Padres AL Champ: IndiansNL Champ: MetsWS Champ: Mets AL MVP: Grady SizemoreNL MVP: Albert Pujols AL Cy Young: Johan SantanaNL Cy Young: Roy Oswalt AL ROY: Delmon YoungNL ROY: Homer Bailey Link to post Share on other sites
MattZ Posted February 21, 2007 Share Posted February 21, 2007 East: PhilliesCentral: CardinalsWest: PadresWC: Mets East: YanksCentral: TwinsWest: AngelsWC: Cleveland World Series: Mets vs YanksChamps: Yanks Damn, I hate when it works out like that. Link to post Share on other sites
aricandover Posted February 22, 2007 Share Posted February 22, 2007 Let's go Bucs Link to post Share on other sites
bobbob1313 Posted February 22, 2007 Author Share Posted February 22, 2007 The Twins are a pretty risky bet considering how tight the division was last year, how much better it should be this year (well, Cleveland will be better anyway, and Detroit and Chicago should be just as good), and the giant holes in their starting rotation now. Also, I'm guessing that Daisuke won't have much trouble with the Marlins considering he's likely to be faces very few actual Major League hitters in that first appearance. Anyway, I guess I'll take a shot at this. AL East: YankeesAL Central: TigersAL West: AngelsWild Card: Indians NL East: MetsNL Central: CardinalsNL West: DodgersWild Card: Padres AL Champ: IndiansNL Champ: MetsWS Champ: Mets AL MVP: Grady SizemoreNL MVP: Albert Pujols AL Cy Young: Johan SantanaNL Cy Young: Roy Oswalt AL ROY: Delmon YoungNL ROY: Homer Bailey Can I just say that Grady Sizemore is probably the most underrated player in the game? He's ridiculously good. Good choice. I'd have to argue with Young as ROY, but thats just because I'm a big fan of Alex Gordon, and I think he's got a realistic shot at 25 homers and 100 rbi with 15 steals or so, since he's stepping right into the heart of a not terrible batting order, at least at the top. With him Teahan, Ryan Shealy, and Dejesus at the top of the order, they won't be horrible. I like Young, but he's been unimpressive the last few years, and he seems to be getting worse in terms of plate discipline. I personally think he's actually not even going to be the best rookie on his own team, with Elijah Dukes there. Link to post Share on other sites
MrRain422 Posted February 22, 2007 Share Posted February 22, 2007 Can I just say that Grady Sizemore is probably the most underrated player in the game? He's ridiculously good. Good choice. Thanks. He's really good, and also really young. I might be jumping the gun by picking him to win it this year, but he's a pretty good candidate to get one or two somewhere along the way, and I sort of like being one of the first people on his bandwagon. I'd have to argue with Young as ROY, but thats just because I'm a big fan of Alex Gordon, and I think he's got a realistic shot at 25 homers and 100 rbi with 15 steals or so, since he's stepping right into the heart of a not terrible batting order, at least at the top. With him Teahan, Ryan Shealy, and Dejesus at the top of the order, they won't be horrible. I like Young, but he's been unimpressive the last few years, and he seems to be getting worse in terms of plate discipline. I personally think he's actually not even going to be the best rookie on his own team, with Elijah Dukes there. I don't know a thing about Elijah Dukes but I'll take your word that he's good. I've got to dispute the assertion that Young has been unimpressive though. His call-up numbers last year were solid, and he's projected to be an absolute beast by pretty much everyone who bothers with those projections. Link to post Share on other sites
tongue-tied lightning Posted February 22, 2007 Share Posted February 22, 2007 I need time to think, but me Reds will be OVER 500 fo sho !!!!!!!!!!! Link to post Share on other sites
cryptique Posted February 22, 2007 Share Posted February 22, 2007 These are my wishful-thinking, slanted-toward-Chicago, I-hate-the-Yankees picks. AL East: Blue JaysAL Central: White SoxAL West: RangersWild Card: Indians NL East: MetsNL Central: CubsNL West: DodgersWild Card: Astros AL Champ: White SoxNL Champ: MetsWS Champ: White Sox AL MVP: Jermaine DyeNL MVP: Nomar Garciaparra AL Cy Young: Jose ContrerasNL Cy Young: Carlos Zambrano I have no idea about ROY candidates. Link to post Share on other sites
wheelco Posted February 22, 2007 Share Posted February 22, 2007 NL Central Chumps: Reds Link to post Share on other sites
Sir Stewart Posted February 22, 2007 Share Posted February 22, 2007 AL East 3rd Place: RED SOX!!! Link to post Share on other sites
bobbob1313 Posted February 22, 2007 Author Share Posted February 22, 2007 Thanks. He's really good, and also really young. I might be jumping the gun by picking him to win it this year, but he's a pretty good candidate to get one or two somewhere along the way, and I sort of like being one of the first people on his bandwagon.I don't know a thing about Elijah Dukes but I'll take your word that he's good. I've got to dispute the assertion that Young has been unimpressive though. His call-up numbers last year were solid, and he's projected to be an absolute beast by pretty much everyone who bothers with those projections. Young's OPS has fallen by 150-200 points in the last 2 years since his first two. And his On Base Percentage has to be worrying. He'll be solid this year, but I don't think he's rookie of the year. But then, of course last year Jeremy Hermida was a lock for RoY and Hanley Ramirez was fighting with Pokey Reese (!!!) for a roster spot, so that just goes to show that RoY is the hardest award to predict. And I think Sizemore's a great bet to win a couple as long as the voters continue to snub Santana, who you could make an argument for deserving every year, since he becomes absolutely untouchable after about May 1st. Also, Cryptique, there's no way Nomah wins MVP. Link to post Share on other sites
Twisted Acres Posted February 22, 2007 Share Posted February 22, 2007 I suck at this stuff, but I'm thrilled you started this thread, bobbob, so I'll take a shot: AL East: Red SoxAL Central: TwinsAL West: RangersWild Card: Yankees NL East: MetsNL Central: AstrosNL West: DodgersWild Card: Cubs AL Champ: Red SoxNL Champ: MetsWS Champ: Mets AL MVP: Mark TeixeiraNL MVP: Carlos Beltran AL Cy Young: Johan SantanaNL Cy Young: Roy Oswalt AL ROY: Alex GordonNL ROY: Troy Tulowitzki Crazy-ass prediction: Cubs get A-Rod from Yanks at trading deadline... he returns to Shortstop and pushes the underachieving Cubs to the Wild Card (like I said... crazy-ass) Link to post Share on other sites
rwrkb Posted February 22, 2007 Share Posted February 22, 2007 GO A'S! Link to post Share on other sites
bobbob1313 Posted February 22, 2007 Author Share Posted February 22, 2007 Troy Tulowitzki Crazy-ass prediction: Cubs get A-Rod from Yanks at trading deadline... he returns to Shortstop and pushes the underachieving Cubs to the Wild Card (like I said... crazy-ass) I like the pick of Tulowitzki. Could make you look like a genius come season's end, especially since playing in Colorado should help him (though not as much as it would have a few years ago.) And with A-rod looking to opt out of his contract come season's end, it's not too far fetched that he will be traded. If the Marlins can't find a CFer and they are within 5 games, I wouldn't be shocked to see them trade for him, putting him back at short and moving Hanley to CF. I can dream, can't I? I get alot of shit on the Marlins board for saying we should trade for BJ Upton and stick him in center, but I really think he's going to be amazing. I think he could put up numbers extremely similar to Hanley Ramirez this year if he got 162 games to do it. If I were Larry Beinfest, I would call the Tampa Bay GM right now and offer him Josh Johnson for BJ Upton straight up and not even think about it. Link to post Share on other sites
LouieB Posted February 22, 2007 Share Posted February 22, 2007 NL Central:ChicagoDon't make me laugh....they have a shot at the wildcard I suppose. LouieB Link to post Share on other sites
quarter23cd Posted February 22, 2007 Share Posted February 22, 2007 I'm mostly pleased with the O's offseason moves. I predict you'll see a fair bit of growth this season that takes them from being a lowly 4th in the AL East to being a slightly-stronger 4th in the AL East. Link to post Share on other sites
PigSooie Posted February 22, 2007 Share Posted February 22, 2007 I'm really bummed that Trot Nixon isn't back with the Red Sox this year. On a brighter note, gyroball! Link to post Share on other sites
cryptique Posted February 22, 2007 Share Posted February 22, 2007 I'm really bummed that Trot Nixon isn't back with the Red Sox this year. On a brighter note, gyroball!He doesn't throw the gyroball. Link to post Share on other sites
PigSooie Posted February 22, 2007 Share Posted February 22, 2007 He doesn't throw the gyroball. Well, that's what I want to call it! I'm still excited about this guy. Anyway, here is an interesting thread about the gyro. http://sonsofsamhorn.net/index.php?showtopic=13928 Link to post Share on other sites
Serak_the_Preparer Posted February 22, 2007 Share Posted February 22, 2007 He doesn't throw the gyroball.Interesting read, thanks. I always learned that was a slider. Link to post Share on other sites
Leo Posted February 22, 2007 Share Posted February 22, 2007 AL East: Yankees squeak past Toronto. Toronto gets wild card. AL Central: Tigers have best pitching in MLB and take the best division. Twins come into year overrated and don't finsih .500. AL West: Angels win MLB's worst division. NL East: Mets live up to billing and win division running away; but division also provides the Wild Card -- the Phillies. NL Central: Astros win tight race ahead of Cardinals, Brewers, Cubs and Reds. Cubs get off to hot start scoring tons of runs but fall (not as dramatic as '69) in second half when staff completely falls apart. NL West Padres beat out Dodgers last week of season in baseball's best race. Padres beat Mets in NLCS. Tigers beat Angels in ALCS. In a rematch of 1984, Tigers again win in 5 games. Serioulsy!!! Link to post Share on other sites
MrRain422 Posted February 22, 2007 Share Posted February 22, 2007 That would be awesome. Link to post Share on other sites
quarter23cd Posted February 22, 2007 Share Posted February 22, 2007 He doesn't throw the gyroball. See, this is the great thing about baseball. I love all the analysis of a mysterious pitch that may or may not exist. It might be merely a fastball...or a slider......or it might just blow your puny little mind into smithereens. Link to post Share on other sites
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