MexicanStallion's MLB Thread

Bcatswin · 03-29-11, 04:16 PM

Well put Stallion, Love them Reds as well. Heading down Sat Nt. We stay healthy we should have no problems winning the NL Central. Heres to the Reds

MexicanStallion · 03-29-11, 08:20 PM

Originally posted by Bcatswin

Well put Stallion, Love them Reds as well. Heading down Sat Nt. We stay healthy we should have no problems winning the NL Central. Heres to the Reds

Very awesome. Thank you sir. The Reds have depth, but can't afford to lose their super stars to any length.

xX Das Boot Xx · 03-29-11, 08:41 PM

their pitching rotation is underrated...wouldn't be surprised to see them repeat as long as votto can go 30/100/.300 and if stubbs can raise that average 10 to 15 pts...LETS GO METS!

MexicanStallion · 03-29-11, 08:51 PM

Originally posted by xX Das Boot Xx

their pitching rotation is underrated...wouldn't be surprised to see them repeat as long as votto can go 30/100/.300 and if stubbs can raise that average 10 to 15 pts...LETS GO METS!

I think their unfamiliar names are underrated. I am hopeful Arroyo can match last season's numbers, but I don't know. It might have been a career year to bank on a contract. I am not a Volquez fan at all and wish Hamilton was still with The Reds. He needs to throw strikes and he can be effective. I think Wood is the next up and coming pitcher though. He looked great last year and I think he can step it up. I think Cueto can get better as long as he doesn't miss too much time. Leake was solid, but poorly used last year, because they were worried about his innings. It's a big year for Homer Bailey too with him being out of options. He is still young despite being around for a few years. I think he can make positive strides this season.

joekane88 · 03-29-11, 09:43 PM

Why is Chapman not a starter ????

Love the lineup, Starting Pitching worries me, Volquez and Cueto have great upside, but who knows, Cueto hurt now, Arroyo battling Mono, Bailey is a bust, lets face it, I do like Wood, its a tough division, Cards will be good, Brew Crew should be good, Cubs improved

Just think If Chapman was a starter they would be much better off

MexicanStallion · 03-29-11, 10:58 PM

Originally posted by joekane88

Why is Chapman not a starter ????

Love the lineup, Starting Pitching worries me, Volquez and Cueto have great upside, but who knows, Cueto hurt now, Arroyo battling Mono, Bailey is a bust, lets face it, I do like Wood, its a tough division, Cards will be good, Brew Crew should be good, Cubs improved

Just think If Chapman was a starter they would be much better off

I would agree. I love the lineup and they started to hit well the past two weeks going into the season. I'm not a big fan of Stubbs leading off, because he just struggles there. He is a much better hitter when he is down to 6th. They don't have a true lead offer hitter though, so will be juggling him, Phillips, and Bruce most likely. If Heisey is in the game, he would probably also get consideration.

I don't know about the upside with Volquez. I think what he did two seasons ago is his peak level. I just hope he can return to that. So far Spring was shaky with throwing strikes. I think Cueto would have upside as well. He took that next step last year. He only had 12 wins, but I believe they had 6-8 blown games behind him, so he could have had better numbers. I'm not ready to say Bailey is a bust, but this is the season to show something. He is only 24 years old which is young. The only issue is he hasn't pitched a full season for injuries or just not delivering and being demoted. He should only miss 1-2 starts, so after that he needs to get 30 starts this season and have some results.

I would agree that the division will be tough. That's why I think 90-92 wins would be plenty to win the division and I think Cincinnati will do just that. I think they have one of the strongest bullpens in baseball. Yes with Cordero at the back end. He's not a 1-2-3 inning pitcher, but he has got the job done. Only Brian Wilson has more saves in the NL the past three seasons since the Reds have had Cordero. I am happy with him.

Chapman was put into the bullpen last year to get him to the majors. It was the fastest way with the rotation pretty set. Same deal this year. The Reds have a ton of depth at pitching. Even with Cueto and Bailey starting on the DL, Leake and LeCure are very capable of filling in those sports for short term. They also have Maloney who will start out in the bullpen. Daryl Thompson is waiting in the minors being one of the last pieces of the Nationals trade from 2007. Bray is a big part of the team though, but Thompson has a little upside to him still. Next year Chapman will a starter though, because they didn't spend all that money for a middle reliever. He could potentially be a closer. Maybe something like Marmol. He will walk batters, but he can strike them out too. It is Cordero's last year and they gave out extensions to Votto, Bruce, Hanigan, and Cueto this off season. They have Phillips on an option year as well, so Cordero won't be back after this year. They need somebody to step up and take that closer role and Chapman could be it. He will close or start though next year, because he is getting paid decent money.

MexicanStallion · 03-31-11, 05:56 AM

Opening Day
Cincinnati Reds ML (-112)
3.36 to win 3.00

MexicanStallion · 03-31-11, 11:28 AM

Reds/Brewers Under 8 (+105)
1.00 to win 1.00

mlb · 03-31-11, 11:29 AM

good luck .. we are on opposite sides but that could have been guessed ... wish u the best this season

sonnybaby · 03-31-11, 11:29 AM

bol to u sir

forloveofthegame · 03-31-11, 11:31 AM

on the reds as well.

MexicanStallion · 03-31-11, 12:46 PM

Originally posted by mlb

good luck .. we are on opposite sides but that could have been guessed ... wish u the best this season

Such a shame. What did you have today? Best of luck to your season

Originally posted by sonnybaby

bol to u sir

Thanks. Best of luck to you too

Originally posted by forloveofthegame

on the reds as well.

Sounds good. Hope we cash an early winner despite The Reds being 2-6 since opening the ball park.

jahred6999 · 03-31-11, 12:47 PM

Baseball is finally here!!!

D3 Mighty Ducks · 03-31-11, 12:48 PM

I'm on the Brewers but good luck..

Dexter · 03-31-11, 12:49 PM

GL Mex

MexicanStallion · 03-31-11, 12:51 PM

Originally posted by jahred6999

Baseball is finally here!!!

I am so pumped. I have been waiting forever to get back into baseball. Best of luck on your season.

Originally posted by D3 Mighty Ducks

I'm on the Brewers but good luck..

Lame. I think you are missing out.

Best of luck though.

Originally posted by Dexter

GL Mex

Gracias Dexter. Best of luck on your plays.

the10man · 03-31-11, 12:53 PM

on reds 2 lets get it

mlb · 03-31-11, 12:55 PM

Brewers, Nats, Tigers all for 1 unit

MexicanStallion · 03-31-11, 01:29 PM

Originally posted by the10man

on reds 2 lets get it

Let's get The Reds. I really hate Volquez though. I wish Hamilton was a Red still.

Originally posted by mlb

Brewers, Nats, Tigers all for 1 unit

Good luck buddy. Off to a nice start.

MexicanStallion · 03-31-11, 04:26 PM

Ramon Hernandez with the walk off. Thank you Hernandez. My total bet was lousy though.

forloveofthegame · 03-31-11, 04:37 PM

thats enough to get the dick hard hah glad we could cash

MexicanStallion · 03-31-11, 04:40 PM

Originally posted by forloveofthegame

thats enough to get the dick hard hah glad we could cash

What a way to start the season. Congrats on the winner

mlb · 03-31-11, 04:41 PM

Wow

D3 Mighty Ducks · 03-31-11, 04:48 PM

Very lucky I must say..

MexicanStallion · 03-31-11, 04:50 PM

Originally posted by mlb

Wow

Wow is right. I was thrilled. What a great Opening Day.

Originally posted by D3 Mighty Ducks

Very lucky I must say..

Lucky indeed, but it happens in baseball.

D3 Mighty Ducks · 03-31-11, 04:53 PM

Of course it does, i'll be on the other side one day and take it for what it is. Enjoy the winnings

mlb · 03-31-11, 04:54 PM

I was already having a shittty opening day and the brewers were suppose to limit my damage .... not so

what a horrible opening day

MexicanStallion · 03-31-11, 05:00 PM

Originally posted by D3 Mighty Ducks

Of course it does, i'll be on the other side one day and take it for what it is. Enjoy the winnings

Thanks D3. I need all the luck I can get.

Originally posted by mlb

I was already having a shittty opening day and the brewers were suppose to limit my damage .... not so

what a horrible opening day

Sorry man. Just one day though. The season is very long.

Holdin Aces · 03-31-11, 05:17 PM

Nice hit Mex, I was on the Reds myself but only for .5x but still a win. Good luck the rest of the evening.

MexicanStallion · 03-31-11, 05:18 PM

Originally posted by Holdin Aces

Nice hit Mex, I was on the Reds myself but only for .5x but still a win. Good luck the rest of the evening.

Congrats on the winner. No big deal of how big or small the wager. Just good to cash a winner. Congrats

MexicanStallion · 04-01-11, 05:20 PM

April 1st
Florida Marlins ML (-170)
1.70 to win 1.00
Tampa Bay Rays ML (-175)
1.75 to win 1.00

MexicanStallion · 04-02-11, 03:27 PM

Cincinnati Reds (-110)
5.50 to win 5.00
Philadelphia Phillies ML (-240)
2.40 to win 1.00

MexicanStallion · 04-03-11, 12:20 AM

Cincinnati Reds (-130)
3.90 to win 3.00

MexicanStallion · 04-03-11, 11:57 AM

Brewers/Reds Over 8.5 (-120)
1.20 to win 1.00
Astros/Phillies Over 8 (-112)
1.12 to win 1.00