losses don't add up to wins though right? especially in AL
almost everyone has a winning record
almost everyone has a winning record
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'What if I win a Gold Glove?'
As Hanley Ramirez makes his switch from the outfield to first base, he said his goal is "definitely" to win a Gold Glove: "It would be nice, you know ... for you guys."
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Think he should concentrate on returning to batting numbers of 2008-09.Comment -
Yep, the Dodgers will win the NL west .Comment -
It's amazing Bumgarner is the lowest paid starting pitcher in Giants rotation.Comment -
Yeah, I'm on board the Astros are no fluke.
Not in love with Singleton, however Altuve is an elite 2B, the wonder boy at SS I guess is the real thing, they say he's going to be 20/20 plus this season, Correa, I need to see more of him, but everybody else says he's legit, Valbuena is good for 20 bombs, Springer is the real deal, if Carlos Gomez bounces back and keeps his head on, that lineup will be loaded.
Keuchel, McHugh, and McCullers are solid starters.
Bullpen is suspect, they'll be there in September.Comment -
Madison Bumgarner isn't worried about his contract status and said his next deal will come in "due time."
Despite being one of the best pitchers in baseball over the last few years, Bumgarner is actually the lowest-paid starter in the Giants' rotation. If the Giants exercise both of his club options, he might not hit free agency until 2020. "If everything goes the way I want and what I work for, then that'll come along in due time," said Bumgarner. "I'm not at all worried about that." The 26-year-old left-hander has already been named San Francisco's Opening Day starter.
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Chi_archie, come on out to Tempe and let's watch a Cubbies game. Portillo's and PBR's, pal. You won't even know you left.
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Whoever wins nl central, going to be a fun race!Comment -
PECOTA PROJECTIONS
AL EAST
Rays 91-71
Red Sox 88-74
Blue Jays 86-76
Yankees 85-77
Orioles 72-90
AL CENTRAL
Indians 92-70
White Sox 82-80
Tigers 79-83
Twins 79-83
Royals 76-86
AL WEST
Astros 88-74
Mariners 84-78
Rangers 80-82
Angels 75-87
Athletics 75-87
NL EAST
Mets 90-72
Nationals 87-75
Marlins 76-86
Braves 68-94
Phillies 65-97
NL CENTRAL
Cubs 92-70
Pirates 83-79
Cardinals 82-80
Brewers 77-85
Reds 74-88
NL WEST
Dodgers 94-68
Giants 87-75
Diamondbacks 78-84
Padres 77-85
Rockpile 74-88Comment -
Just a few side by side comparisons for my own tracking.
Milwaukee Brewers
Atlantis 71.5
USA Today 64
Pecota 77
Cleveland Windians
Atlantis 84
USA Today 83
Pecota 92
Kansas City Royals
Atlantis 87
USA Today 84
Pecota 76
Seattle Mariners
Atlantis 83
USA Today 77
Pecota 84
Cincinnati Reds
Atlantis 71
USA Today 61
Pecota 74
Arizona Diamondbacks
Atlantis 84.5
USA Today 86
Pecota 78
Texas Rangers
Atlantis 86
USA Today 85
Pecota 80
Detroit Tigers
Atlantis 85
USA Today 82
Pecota 79
Houston Astros
Atlantis 85.5
USA Today 90
Pecota 88
New York Mets
Atlantis 88
USA Today 87
Pecota 90
Pittsburgh Pirates
Atlantis 87
USA Today 88
Pecota 83
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Pujols' surgery recovery to be lengthy
The 3-time NL MVP had right foot surgery in November, and the Angels medical staff doesn't think the DH will be ready by Opening Day. Said manager Mike Scioscia: "We're definitely not going to sacrifice a lion's share of the season to get him back maybe 2 weeks before he should."Comment -
Even with Al Angels had pretty much no shot.
Now they have to go to war with CJ Cron.
Simmons at SS, Giavotella at 2B, and Yunel Escobar at 3B = weak ass infield.
Even if Trout slash line is .350/45/125 Angels still finish third (or worse)
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Amazing the range in wins at different places.Comment -
Orioles “Expect” To Land Both Gallardo, Fowler
By Jeff Todd | February 18, 2016 at 6:32am CST
FEB. 18: Eduardo A. Encina of the Baltimore Sun hears that Fowler has recently been seeking a four-year deal or, at least, more than $45MM on a three-year deal. Baltimore’s reportedly increased willingness to spend bodes well for the two sides being able to bridge that gap. Encina writes that the O’s “don’t seem to be in a rush” to complete either deal, noting that fans shouldn’t expect to see either in camp today. Encina echoes the sentiment that the O’s ultimately expect to sign both, however.
FEB. 17, 7:35pm: ESPN’s Buster Olney reports some of the parameters being discussed by the Orioles and Fowler (links to Twitter). The two sides are exploring a deal that would pay Fowler $12-13MM per season over a two- to three-year term, Olney hears. That’s a hike from previous comparisons to Howie Kendrick’s two-year, $20MM contract with the Dodgers, but even $12-13MM over a two- or three-year deal represents, from my vantage point, a rather nice value for the Orioles.
Olney adds that it is the Orioles’ “expectation” that they will sign both Gallardo and Fowler, with Gallardo bolstering the starting pitching and Fowler becoming the team’s everyday right fielder.
1:03pm: We checked in earlier today on the Orioles’ efforts to make some late additions of qualifying offer-bound free agents, as reports have suggested continued optimism that Baltimore will finalize a deal with righty Yovani Gallardo. Roch Kubatko of MASNsports.com hears much the same (links to Twitter), and adds that the O’s are “confident” they’ll land outfielder Dexter Fowler as well.
Notably, per Kubatko, the O’s have yet to agree with the dollars being sought by their open-market targets — suggesting that there’s a bit more ground to cover than some minor contract provisions. He adds, interestingly, that the price tag on one or both players has “apparently changed recently.”
The expected cost of these players at this stage of the market remains a bit murky, though we have heard suggestions on both. Gallardo was said to be nearing agreement on a deal that would pay him in the $40MM to $45MM range over a three-year term. And Fowler has reportedly drawn interest from the O’s at around two years and $20MM.
While there’s still confidence in adding multiple players, Kubatko says that the Orioles would be interested in reaching agreement with Fowler whether or not a deal is first finalized with Gallardo. Adding either player would require the sacrifice of the 14th overall pick in this summer’s amateur draft, while signing both would spread that cost somewhat since the O’s next selection currently stands as the 29th choice.
Meanwhile, Baltimore still isn’t ruling out a move for Reds’ outfielder Jay Bruce. But it appears that the interest is tepid, as the team has real concerns about the former star’s ability to bounce back after two consecutive disappointing campaigns.Comment -
So Percota predicts Royals go from World Champs to last place with a record as good as Reds, lol.Comment -
I think the Twins finish above .500Comment
Literally zero chance he wins a gold glove.
