1. 01-15-11 10:53 AM #1
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    What players are going to break out in 2011?

    What hitters are going to break out in 2011?
    What pitchers are going to break out in 2011?
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  2. 01-15-11 01:43 PM #2
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    Kind of an under-the-radar guy, but I really think Cliff Pennington, the SS for Oakland, will have a killer 2011. He quietly put up solid numbers this past season, while batting #9 a great deal of the time.

    Other guys I'm looking at to have breakout seasons are Nick Hundley, Madison Baumgarner, Pedro Alvarez, and John Jaso.
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  3. 01-15-11 03:28 PM #3
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    jason heyward travis snyder


    bumgardner tommy hanson
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  4. 01-15-11 05:16 PM #4
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    Keep your eye on Starlin Castro.

    The kid was barely 20 yrs old when he became an everyday shortstop. That in itself is pretty unusual. Hit .300 and showed real flashes of brilliance at short. He will add consistency in the field, and as he matures his power numbers will increase significantly.

    A lot of upside with this kid. A star in the making for many years to come.
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  5. 01-16-11 05:17 PM #5
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    Daric Barton is becoming a very good ballplayer.
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  6. 01-16-11 09:13 PM #6
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    Quote Originally Posted by Terrapin Station View Post
    Kind of an under-the-radar guy, but I really think Cliff Pennington, the SS for Oakland, will have a killer 2011. He quietly put up solid numbers this past season, while batting #9 a great deal of the time.

    Other guys I'm looking at to have breakout seasons are Nick Hundley, Madison Baumgarner, Pedro Alvarez, and John Jaso.
    Nick Hundley? The guy sucks and has his slumps.

    Pitchers: Mat Latos, Baumgarner, Kris Medlen, Mike Adams, and Strasburg (if healthy).

    Batters: Jon Jay, Heyward, Carlos Gonzalez, and if healthy Kyle Blanks.
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  7. 01-17-11 12:17 AM #7
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    One of my biggest breakout candidates is Carlos Santana

    Should rehab fully and completely to be ready for full spring training participation

    still will be under the radar cuz the Indians will suck again
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  8. 01-17-11 01:25 AM #8
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    Quote Originally Posted by mlb View Post
    One of my biggest breakout candidates is Carlos Santana

    Should rehab fully and completely to be ready for full spring training participation

    still will be under the radar cuz the Indians will suck again
    This Carlos Santana?
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  9. 01-17-11 01:36 AM #9
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    Sleeper scouting for fantasy?
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  10. 01-17-11 01:36 AM #10
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  11. 01-19-11 06:18 PM #11
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    Some people in Washington think Ian Desmond is going to be really good at SS

    .269, 10 HR, 65 RBI, 17 SB in his first full year as a starter.
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  12. 01-19-11 09:07 PM #12
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    Bumgarner, Bumgarner its not that hard to spell

    I guess that means he really hasn't made it yet
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  13. 01-19-11 09:53 PM #13
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    Quote Originally Posted by C-Gold View Post
    Some people in Washington think Ian Desmond is going to be really good at SS .269, 10 HR, 65 RBI, 17 SB in his first full year as a starter.
    i agree i think he will have a pretty good year

    just has to improve on his defence (30+ errors last year)
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  14. 01-20-11 01:48 PM #14
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    I think John Jay will put up solid numbers and become a household name in a few years!
    His plate discipline and bat control was ridiculous for a rookie last year!
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  15. 01-20-11 03:10 PM #15
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    hey J, if CarGo's last season wasn't a break out one, he's gonna hit 60 homers and .400 in 2011?

    I think Colby Rasmus REALLY breaks out this year if he stays with the Cardinals. If La Russa doesn't act like I fa\*\*ot I easily project something around .290, 30 homers and 25 steals.
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  16. 01-26-11 01:04 PM #16
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    I think Austin Jackson improves on his rookie season and possibly becomes an all star.
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  17. 01-26-11 01:25 PM #17
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    Quote Originally Posted by mlb View Post
    One of my biggest breakout candidates is Carlos Santana

    Should rehab fully and completely to be ready for full spring training participation

    still will be under the radar cuz the Indians will suck again
    good call, he's exactly who i was coming to post.

    that said, he's still going to be awfully young, and he only really had a couple of weeks of looking good at the mlb level.
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  18. 01-26-11 03:42 PM #18
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    Starlin Castro is a great call as well as a kid that I think will have a monster year... Mike Stanton.
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  19. 01-26-11 05:15 PM #19
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    david freese, colby rasmus, and jon jay

    the cards have a bright future
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  20. 01-30-11 10:02 AM #20
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    Brett Wallace, Jed Lowie, Jeremy Hellickson.
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  21. 01-31-11 09:56 PM #21
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    Almost all players mentioned have already broken out

    Like the guy who said Carlos Santana.
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  22. 01-31-11 11:43 PM #22
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    Quote Originally Posted by C-Gold View Post
    Some people in Washington think Ian Desmond is going to be really good at SS

    .269, 10 HR, 65 RBI, 17 SB in his first full year as a starter.
    Agree with this. I'm looking for Desmond to have a very solid year for the Nats.
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  23. 02-01-11 12:47 AM #23
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    Colby Rasmus is one of those guys that will fall deep in drafts, but he's someone who is going to have a 30/30 season sooner or later.

    Also a big Starlin Castro fan, but I don't think his power numbers will be significant for another few years.
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  24. 02-01-11 01:12 AM #24
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    Hellickson, Jon Jay, Martin Perez, Freeman, Venters, Desmon Jennings, Dominic Brown, Logan Morrisson.
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  25. 02-01-11 01:54 AM #25
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    Quote Originally Posted by Regul8er View Post
    I think John Jay will put up solid numbers and become a household name in a few years!
    His plate discipline and bat control was ridiculous for a rookie last year!
    Only reason why John Jay might not break out, but I know he can, is the fact that the Cards signed Fatty Burkman.

    Quote Originally Posted by Pauulzcappin View Post
    hey J, if CarGo's last season wasn't a break out one, he's gonna hit 60 homers and .400 in 2011?
    LOL, hey he can join the 40/40 club at his age. That's breakout to me.
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  26. 02-01-11 01:06 PM #26
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    Pedro Alvarez
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  27. 02-01-11 02:02 PM #27
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    Maybe Travis Snyder, but I dont know, he should have broken out last year, and he didnt.
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  28. 02-01-11 07:21 PM #28
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    yeah, i'm a cubs fan but rasmus could be a 5 win player this year.
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  29. 02-01-11 07:37 PM #29
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    Quote Originally Posted by BRAVES1985 View Post
    i agree i think he will have a pretty good year

    just has to improve on his defence (30+ errors last year)
    That's what they say, but the people in the know said he's actually really good at defense. They think the errors were either bad luck or due to his range. Meanwhile a guy like Jeter is pretty immobile and won't get any errors.
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  30. 02-02-11 01:38 AM #30
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    Quote Originally Posted by OMGRandyJackson View Post
    kyle drabek.

    Maybe Travis Snyder, but I dont know, he should have broken out last year, and he didnt.
    I was expecting Travid Snyder to break out too last year, but instead of breaking out, he is getting fat.
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  31. 02-02-11 03:38 PM #31
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    What you guys think about Daniel Hudson?? didnt really watch him pitch last year but his numbers are very impressive
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  32. 02-02-11 04:16 PM #32
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    not really sure what yall see in ian desmond
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  33. 02-02-11 09:46 PM #33
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    Who knows!
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  34. 02-03-11 05:59 AM #34
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    I think Luke Hochever will have a big year for Kansas City. He has been working out extremely hard here in Knoxville preparing to take over the #1 spot in their rotation with the departure of Greinke.

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  35. 02-03-11 10:45 AM #35
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    I hope the young Reds continure to improve. However, it seems that when players get new contracts, they slip until it is time to get resigned again.
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