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Post by sep on Mar 13, 2006 17:30:54 GMT -5
Of course you mean an improvement over the 3rd they came last year, right? No, an improvement in wins. Just not enough to qualify for postseason play. |
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Post by bearcat on Mar 13, 2006 19:01:37 GMT -5
Boston/Toronto might be the best interdivision battle in the league this upcoming year. With Boston slipping just a little, and with Toronto's whirlwind off-season, there is possibility we could see a playoffs without one of the two (BoSox/Yanks) in it. No one in the AL West or Central seems like they might be able to step up and possibly steal the WC either.
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Post by Jami on Mar 13, 2006 20:38:42 GMT -5
I still think the Jays are a year away...all that new talent needs some time to gel, so they might get off to a slow start, but that's just my opinion. This would be the year to slip into second place, however, with the Red Sox having such a crazy offseason between the Manny saga, the Epstein saga, trading for Andy Marte and keeping him for like two months before trading him, losing Damon (which isn't as big a deal as ESPN is making it out to be), and gaining Coco Crisp in the Marte trade.
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Post by Cerrano39 on Mar 14, 2006 21:51:15 GMT -5
I still think the Jays are a year away...all that new talent needs some time to gel, so they might get off to a slow start, but that's just my opinion. This would be the year to slip into second place, however, with the Red Sox having such a crazy offseason between the Manny saga, the Epstein saga, trading for Andy Marte and keeping him for like two months before trading him, losing Damon (which isn't as big a deal as ESPN is making it out to be), and gaining Coco Crisp in the Marte trade. It has been a crazy offseason. In regards to Manny, I don't think any Boston fan cares anymore. We don't care if he is high, drunk, late, as long as he hits .300, 30-40 HRS, 130 RBI. He's done it so far with everything swirling around him. I like the pitching depth and the improved defense on the left. Despite M. Lowell's awful offensive season, he was still a gold glover. As good as Mueller was, that is an upgrade. Anything he gives us at the plate is gravy. Fans will be going nuts if he hits .270, 15 HR, 70 RBI. Marte looks like he will be a monster, but Crisp is 25 and proven. He looks like he should only improve, and he's got a great name. |
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Post by tman20 on Mar 20, 2006 0:40:57 GMT -5
Mariners:
offseason: C
prediction: 2nd or 3rd
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Post by orioles on Mar 21, 2006 22:18:38 GMT -5
Offseason: B-
Prediction: 3rd in AL East
Personally, I believe the Orioles have a better team now, then the start of last year's season. Sure, it could be biased because I am a die hard Orioles fan, but they did decent this offseason. We picked up Kris Benson, which fits in perfectly in our young developing pitching staff. And, we picked up two veterans, Jeff Conine and Kevin Millar. They aren't the best, but they bring experience, and hopefully a good bat this year. Hopefully, Corey Patterson has a season like 2004, not like last year.
The biggest acquisition for the Orioles was pitching coach Leo Mazzone. He was former Altanta Braves pitching coach, and is hands down one of the best pitching coaches in the majors today. He will work well with Bedard and Cabrera, trying to mold them into young stars.
I do not believe the Orioles will make the playoffs, or even finish above 500. They did not go out and get that big starter they needed. I do not think they can compete with the Red Sox and Yankees, and the Blue Jays had a tremendous off-season.
If the Orioles can click, and Miguel, Mora, Roberts, and Lopez get the bats going, they could have a swell year. Injuries always hurt though.
We will see how it turns it this year, I am excited.
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Post by jxtuoleafs on Mar 21, 2006 23:42:49 GMT -5
Offseason: B- Prediction: 3rd in AL East Personally, I believe the Orioles have a better team now, then the start of last year's season. Sure, it could be biased because I am a die hard Orioles fan, but they did decent this offseason. We picked up Kris Benson, which fits in perfectly in our young developing pitching staff. And, we picked up two veterans, Jeff Conine and Kevin Millar. They aren't the best, but they bring experience, and hopefully a good bat this year. Hopefully, Corey Patterson has a season like 2004, not like last year. The biggest acquisition for the Orioles was pitching coach Leo Mazzone. He was former Altanta Braves pitching coach, and is hands down one of the best pitching coaches in the majors today. He will work well with Bedard and Cabrera, trying to mold them into young stars. I do not believe the Orioles will make the playoffs, or even finish above 500. They did not go out and get that big starter they needed. I do not think they can compete with the Red Sox and Yankees, and the Blue Jays had a tremendous off-season. If the Orioles can click, and Miguel, Mora, Roberts, and Lopez get the bats going, they could have a swell year. Injuries always hurt though. We will see how it turns it this year, I am excited. If they're third, who are they gonna pass? The Jays? The Yankees? The Red Sox? I'm biased, but I think your shooting too high with this pick. |
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Post by orioles on Mar 22, 2006 15:19:56 GMT -5
Sorry that I did not include it. But, I believe the Red Sox will drop off in contention this year. Now, I know I am going to get hammered by the Red Sox fans here, but let's face it, you guys have down graded tremendously this off-season. I mean, you lost great lead-off hitter Johnny Damon, and replaced him with Coco Crisp. Alex Gonzalez is a weak shortstop, not in the same caliber as Edgar Renteria. Mike Lowell hit under .250 last year, and I think will be a huge bust. The pitching is eh. I mean Curt Schilling, I don't know if he still will have it in him. David Wells is going to be 43 years old. I don't know, I just think the Red Sox are getting old. Blue Jays had a great off-season, better than my Orioles  . But, Yankees will still be number 1 because of their great offense. They will probably win games like 10-8 all year, because there pitching staff is old as well. Tampa Bay will finish out at the bottom, sorry Tampa fans but again there was no major acquisition. P.S. This is my opinion, if you don't like it that is fine. We can agree to disagree ;D. |
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Post by bmaster on Mar 28, 2006 15:53:18 GMT -5
I didn't want to start a whole new thread, so I'll put my predictions in here:
NL West: LA Dodgers
NL Central: St. Louis
NL East: New York Mets
NL Wild Card: Atlanta
AL West: Oakland
AL Central: Cleveland
AL East: NY Yankees
AL Wild Card: Boston
NLDS: St. Louis over Atlanta
NLDS: New York over LA
NLCS: New York over St. Louis
ALDS: Cleveland over Boston
ALDS: Oakland over New York
ALCS: Cleveland over Oakland
WS: Cleveland over New York
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Post by bearcat on Mar 29, 2006 2:13:45 GMT -5
I'm more of an AL guy, so my NL picks might be a little off.
NL West: Dodgers
NL Central: Cards
NL East: Braves
NL Wild Card: Mets
AL West: Angels
AL Central: White Sox
AL East: Yanks
AL Wild Card: Indians (barely over the Jays)
NLDS: Cards over Mets
NLDS: Braves over Dodgers
NLCS: Cards over Braves
ALDS: Angels over Yanks
ALDS: White Sox over Indians
ALCS: Angels over White Sox
WS: Cards over Angels
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Post by Sportsbuck on Mar 29, 2006 10:38:48 GMT -5
Pretty good except if the Barry Bonds* led Giants put on a good show, it could spell trouble for the Dodger blue.
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Post by sep on Mar 29, 2006 14:54:05 GMT -5
NL West: Padres
NL Central: Cards
NL East: Braves
NL Wildcard: Mets
AL West: Rangers
AL Central: White Sox
AL East: Yankees
AL Wildcard: Indians
NLDS: Cards over Mets
NLDS: Braves over Padres
NLCS: Cards over Braves
ALDS: Yankees over Indians
ALDS: White Sox over Rangers
ALCS: White Sox over Yankees
WS: Cards over White Sox
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Post by Loki on Mar 29, 2006 15:10:04 GMT -5
NL West: LA Dodgers
NL Central: St. Louis
NL East: NY Mets...though I don't think it's going to matter who comes out of here
NL Wild Card: Houston
AL West: Angels
AL Central: Chicago
AL East: NY Yankees
AL Wild Card: Oakland
NLDS: St. Louis over LA
NLDS: Houston over NYM
NLCS: STL over HOU
ALDS: NYY over OAK
ALDS: LAA over CHI
ALCS: NYY over LAA
WS: NYY over STL in 7
This isn't me being biased, it's how I really feel. I think the Yankees got it this year.
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Post by bmaster on Mar 29, 2006 16:28:52 GMT -5
How well do you guys think a Cardinals vs. Mets and A's vs. Indians Championship Series do in terms of ratings?
I think the NL Ratings do well because you have a large market and a lot of big names like Pujols and Pedro. I don't think the AL one does too well because of small market teams.
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Post by JacktheRipper on Apr 3, 2006 18:35:15 GMT -5
Baseball is not really my game, so take anything I say with a grain of salt.
I was happy with what I saw out of the Red Sox today. Well I should say the two innings I saw out of the Red Sox today. The only thing that worried me was that Foulke did not look up to speed today. The Rangers were really hammering anything they got a hold of from him. That 9th inning though did allow Coco Crisp to make a fantastic catch on the warning track. Sure it is Opening Day, but it is always nice to start out with a win.
For my prediction, Boston finishes 2nd and gets the AL Wild card. Pretty bold, no?
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Post by sep on Apr 3, 2006 18:40:00 GMT -5
For my prediction, Boston finishes 2nd and gets the AL Wild card. Pretty bold, no? That is kind of bold, cause for me it really comes down to Indians, Angels, Blue Jays, and the darkhorse the Red Sox for the wildcard. And then you go and look at who will get the most 'easy' wins, and I'd have to with the Angels playing the Rangers and Mariners all those times. |
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Post by McGahee on Apr 3, 2006 18:48:30 GMT -5
The Red Sox aren't really a dark horse at all. They're pitching staff is still better than the Yankees, and their offense isn't all that much worse than last year...
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Post by Jami on Apr 3, 2006 18:56:21 GMT -5
What Coco Crisp doesn't have in terms of hitting that Johnny Damon does (which isn't all that much, really), he makes up with some great defense. Johnny Damon throws like a girl.
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Post by TJFOR3 on Apr 3, 2006 19:38:43 GMT -5
Coco Crisp is nasty. Kid can run around the bases and outfield faster than anyone. I was watching the game today, and he would score from first on a double before they got the ball to the infield. I am gonna go out and say that I think he'll have a better year than Damon.
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Post by Cerrano39 on Apr 3, 2006 19:50:08 GMT -5
He runs a 4.23 40. And the Red Sox are not the darkhorses. Perhaps not the favorites, but by no means out of the picture.
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. But, Yankees will still be number 1 because of their great offense. They will probably win games like 10-8 all year, because there pitching staff is old as well.
