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  • Chi_archie
    SBR Aristocracy
    • 07-22-08
    • 63167

    #456
    losses don't add up to wins though right? especially in AL

    almost everyone has a winning record
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    • LT Profits
      SBR Aristocracy
      • 10-27-06
      • 90963

      #457
      Originally posted by Wrigley
      Houston was a fluke last year dont see them winning 90 games
      Astros were not a fluke, they have lots of young talent as they drafted and traded well during their rebuilding phase. And they may now have a legitimate closer too, which they lacked last year. Yeah, Gregorson was fine be he is best suited as a set-up man.
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      • BigSpoon
        SBR MVP
        • 11-04-10
        • 4113

        #458
        Originally posted by Chi_archie
        losses don't add up to wins though right? especially in AL

        almost everyone has a winning record
        The NL is only a 8 team league atm, so many clubs tanking.
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        • LT Profits
          SBR Aristocracy
          • 10-27-06
          • 90963

          #459
          Originally posted by Chi_archie
          losses don't add up to wins though right? especially in AL

          almost everyone has a winning record
          It does in totality, it projects the American League to be 46 games over .500 in interleague play.

          AL is a collective 1238-1192, NL is 1192-1238
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          • koz-man
            SBR Hall of Famer
            • 11-21-08
            • 7102

            #460
            '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."

            =================

            Think he should concentrate on returning to batting numbers of 2008-09.
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            • EmpireMaker
              SBR Posting Legend
              • 06-18-09
              • 15578

              #461
              Originally posted by Andy117


              I think the Mets are low and the Cubs are a bit high. Any thoughts?
              I like the Mets over the Nats and the Royals over the White Sox and probably the Dodgers and D-backs over the Giants
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              • mr. leisure
                SBR Posting Legend
                • 01-29-08
                • 17507

                #462
                Yep, the Dodgers will win the NL west .
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                • BarkingToad
                  SBR Hall of Famer
                  • 08-31-08
                  • 5913

                  #463
                  It's amazing Bumgarner is the lowest paid starting pitcher in Giants rotation.
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                  • El Nino
                    SBR Posting Legend
                    • 05-03-12
                    • 18426

                    #464
                    Originally posted by koz-man
                    '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."

                    =================

                    Think he should concentrate on returning to batting numbers of 2008-09.
                    Literally zero chance he wins a gold glove.
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                    • stevenash
                      Moderator
                      • 01-17-11
                      • 65478

                      #465
                      Originally posted by LT Profits
                      Astros were not a fluke, they have lots of young talent as they drafted and traded well during their rebuilding phase. And they may now have a legitimate closer too, which they lacked last year. Yeah, Gregorson was fine be he is best suited as a set-up man.
                      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.
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                      • Shortstop
                        BARRELED IN @ SBR!
                        • 01-02-09
                        • 27281

                        #466
                        Originally posted by Otters27
                        NL Central looks tough. Not sold on the Cubs beating out the Card though
                        I agree.

                        St. Louis will find a way to win the NL Central...
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                        • LT Profits
                          SBR Aristocracy
                          • 10-27-06
                          • 90963

                          #467
                          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.

                          Source: CSN Bay Area
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                          • EmpireMaker
                            SBR Posting Legend
                            • 06-18-09
                            • 15578

                            #468
                            Originally posted by stevenash
                            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.
                            I'm looking for a really good year out of the Astros too.
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                            • Wrigley
                              SBR Hall of Famer
                              • 12-28-07
                              • 7268

                              #469
                              Originally posted by Shortstop
                              I agree.

                              St. Louis will find a way to win the NL Central...
                              They always do
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                              • Shortstop
                                BARRELED IN @ SBR!
                                • 01-02-09
                                • 27281

                                #470
                                Originally posted by stevenash
                                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.


                                No doubt!

                                Houston is going to be getting used to playing ball in October for years to come...
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                                • Otters27
                                  BARRELED IN @ SBR!
                                  • 07-14-07
                                  • 30756

                                  #471
                                  Originally posted by LT Profits
                                  Astros were not a fluke, they have lots of young talent as they drafted and traded well during their rebuilding phase. And they may now have a legitimate closer too, which they lacked last year. Yeah, Gregorson was fine be he is best suited as a set-up man.
                                  Astros not a fluke. I would like to see them get to the WS. Product of great player development.
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                                  • Chi_archie
                                    SBR Aristocracy
                                    • 07-22-08
                                    • 63167

                                    #472
                                    Originally posted by LT Profits
                                    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.

                                    Source: CSN Bay Area
                                    guy seems to be very patient
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                                    • El Nino
                                      SBR Posting Legend
                                      • 05-03-12
                                      • 18426

                                      #473
                                      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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                                      • BigSpoon
                                        SBR MVP
                                        • 11-04-10
                                        • 4113

                                        #474
                                        Originally posted by El Nino
                                        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.
                                        Chi_archie is a Pirates fan though.
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                                        • Cross
                                          SBR Hall of Famer
                                          • 04-15-11
                                          • 5777

                                          #475
                                          Whoever wins nl central, going to be a fun race!
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                                          • Ra77er
                                            SBR Posting Legend
                                            • 06-20-11
                                            • 10969

                                            #476
                                            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 74-88
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                                            • Ra77er
                                              SBR Posting Legend
                                              • 06-20-11
                                              • 10969

                                              #477
                                              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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                                              • koz-man
                                                SBR Hall of Famer
                                                • 11-21-08
                                                • 7102

                                                #478
                                                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."
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                                                • stevenash
                                                  Moderator
                                                  • 01-17-11
                                                  • 65478

                                                  #479
                                                  Originally posted by Otters27
                                                  Astros not a fluke. I would like to see them get to the WS. Product of great player development.
                                                  KC was the same way, product of player development, solid drafting and building a team tailored to it's home ball park.
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                                                  • stevenash
                                                    Moderator
                                                    • 01-17-11
                                                    • 65478

                                                    #480
                                                    Originally posted by koz-man
                                                    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."
                                                    Done, see you in Cooperstown Al, Al was Miggy before Miggy was Miggy.
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                                                    • BarkingToad
                                                      SBR Hall of Famer
                                                      • 08-31-08
                                                      • 5913

                                                      #481
                                                      Originally posted by koz-man
                                                      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."
                                                      Wow, another surgery on his foot. Could be a long season for Angels.
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                                                      • stevenash
                                                        Moderator
                                                        • 01-17-11
                                                        • 65478

                                                        #482
                                                        Originally posted by BarkingToad
                                                        Wow, another surgery on his foot. Could be a long season for Angels.
                                                        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)

                                                        Would like to see Richards have a clean 33 start season, he's got 20 game win potential in that arm.
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                                                        • Andy117
                                                          SBR Hall of Famer
                                                          • 02-07-10
                                                          • 9511

                                                          #483
                                                          Originally posted by Ra77er
                                                          Just a few side by side comparisons for my own tracking.
                                                          Cincinnati Reds
                                                          Atlantis 71
                                                          USA Today 61
                                                          Pecota 74

                                                          I think USA Today has the Reds correct, that's not a good team and 61 wins is a definite possibility.
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                                                          • Cross
                                                            SBR Hall of Famer
                                                            • 04-15-11
                                                            • 5777

                                                            #484
                                                            Amazing the range in wins at different places.
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                                                            • EmpireMaker
                                                              SBR Posting Legend
                                                              • 06-18-09
                                                              • 15578

                                                              #485
                                                              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.
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                                                              • Shortstop
                                                                BARRELED IN @ SBR!
                                                                • 01-02-09
                                                                • 27281

                                                                #486
                                                                Originally posted by Ra77er
                                                                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 74-88
                                                                Originally posted by Ra77er
                                                                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




                                                                Great stuff! Thank you, Ra77er!
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                                                                • BarkingToad
                                                                  SBR Hall of Famer
                                                                  • 08-31-08
                                                                  • 5913

                                                                  #487
                                                                  So Percota predicts Royals go from World Champs to last place with a record as good as Reds, lol.
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                                                                  • LT Profits
                                                                    SBR Aristocracy
                                                                    • 10-27-06
                                                                    • 90963

                                                                    #488
                                                                    Originally posted by BarkingToad
                                                                    So Percota predicts Royals go from World Champs to last place with a record as good as Reds, lol.
                                                                    Royals projected poorly last year too, they are apparently a team whose whole is greater than its parts, especially the starting pitching.
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                                                                    • El Nino
                                                                      SBR Posting Legend
                                                                      • 05-03-12
                                                                      • 18426

                                                                      #489
                                                                      Originally posted by BarkingToad
                                                                      So Percota predicts Royals go from World Champs to last place with a record as good as Reds, lol.
                                                                      With the Indians winning the AL Central
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                                                                      • Wrigley
                                                                        SBR Hall of Famer
                                                                        • 12-28-07
                                                                        • 7268

                                                                        #490
                                                                        I think the Twins finish above .500
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