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."
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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."
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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
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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
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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
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 (linkstoTwitter), 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
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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