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Post by fw91 on Mar 31, 2015 1:58:23 GMT -5
I know it's Spring Training and this doesn't mean much of anything, but the Mets have the best run differential among all teams right now and oh my God I just want the season start nooooooow.In all seriousness, the lineup looks great, the rotation is solid, and the bench and minor leagues have depth. A bad Spring Training is usually much more indicative of regular season results than a good one, but having watched a lot of their games, they just look locked in and ready to go. Only concern right now is health and some effectiveness issues from the bullpen, but again, they've got enough young depth in the minors to bring up new guys if anybody falters. eh I still say they're a year away from serious contention. I peg them at around 84-78 |
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Post by HMARK Center on Mar 31, 2015 6:03:11 GMT -5
I know it's Spring Training and this doesn't mean much of anything, but the Mets have the best run differential among all teams right now and oh my God I just want the season start nooooooow.In all seriousness, the lineup looks great, the rotation is solid, and the bench and minor leagues have depth. A bad Spring Training is usually much more indicative of regular season results than a good one, but having watched a lot of their games, they just look locked in and ready to go. Only concern right now is health and some effectiveness issues from the bullpen, but again, they've got enough young depth in the minors to bring up new guys if anybody falters. eh I still say they're a year away from serious contention. I peg them at around 84-78 I think the only thing preventing them from being serious contenders this season is if nobody steps up in Zack Wheeler's absence...they'll get decent pitching in his place (between Gee, Montero, Sydnergaard, Matz, or whomever), but Wheeler clearly was demonstrating ace upside in the second half last year, and if he picked up where he left off then the Mets would've had a Harvey/deGrom/Wheeler three headed monster to work with. So on the one hand, yeah, they'll miss that upside, but I don't really see what'll hold them back this year besides injuries, which are always a possibility. And besides, given the second wild card, 85 win potential basically means you're in the race. |
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Post by Deleted on Mar 31, 2015 10:04:23 GMT -5
The White Sox have added the black diamond patch on the right sleeve with a silver/grey* number 9 for Minnie Minoso.
(*depending on your point of view)
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Post by Renslayer on Mar 31, 2015 14:53:40 GMT -5
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Post by andrew8798 on Mar 31, 2015 21:14:10 GMT -5
Giants manager Bruce Bochy confirmed Tuesday that Tim Lincecum will begin the season as the team's No. 5 starter.
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Post by andrew8798 on Mar 31, 2015 23:17:08 GMT -5
Rays acquired RHP Erasmo Ramirez from the Mariners in exchange for LHP Mike Montgomery.
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Post by RKTaker on Apr 1, 2015 9:28:47 GMT -5
mets have signed juan lagares to a 4 year/$20 mil contract extension
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Post by Deleted on Apr 1, 2015 9:29:17 GMT -5
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Post by hashtagdaley/JudasDay on Apr 1, 2015 11:44:51 GMT -5
I just went back and read through all the Game 7 posts where the Giants won. Won the World Series. I feel I'm going to need to do that frequently to keep my head up, because the Giants can legitimately lose close to 100 games and be one of the worst teams in baseball this year.  What a shitty uninspiring offseason following a(nother) championship. |
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Post by The Captain on Apr 1, 2015 12:45:58 GMT -5
Since the season is coming up soon, I figure now is as good a time as any to start up what are likely hilariously off predictions for how the season will go.
Here are my own predictions, which will likely be very inaccurate. They are listed from first to worst in each division.
NL East: Nationals, Mets, Marlins, Braves, Phillies
NL Central: Cardinals, Cubs, Pirates, Reds, Brewers,
NL West: Dodgers, Padres, Giants, Diamondbacks, Rockies
Wild Cards: Cubs, Pirates
AL East: Orioles, Blue Jays, Yankees, Red Sox, Rays
AL Central: Indians, Royals, Tigers, White Sox, Twins
AL West: Angels, Mariners, Athletics, Rangers, Astros
Wild Cards: Blue Jays, Mariners
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Post by HMARK Center on Apr 1, 2015 14:57:55 GMT -5
I'll go with the Nats, Cards, and Dodgers as NL Division champs, Pirates as first Wild Card, and since they're my team and look to finally be good again, I've got to put the Mets in the second. If we're being brutally honest, that spot could go to New York, San Diego, Milwaukee (I think they'll surprise some people this year), Miami, etc., but hey, I'm a Mets fan, and it's spring time.
In the AL, I'll pick Toronto (take your pick, the East is wide open), Cleveland, and Seattle as the division champs, with the Angels as the top Wild Card and the Tigers, Royals, Orioles, and A's (who pull their usual voodoo/smart analysis work and wind up in contention) duking it out for the second, with Boston on the periphery.
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Post by Seth Drakin of Monster Crap on Apr 1, 2015 18:33:23 GMT -5
I'd love to pick Toronto to make the playoffs.....but then I have to remember that this team is in the hard ass AL East and that Toronto hasn't been to the playoffs since 1993. Also, we have had years where we got talent and well....hasn't worked out well in the past.
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Post by Deleted on Apr 1, 2015 19:59:08 GMT -5
NL East: Nationals, Mets, Braves, Marlins, Phillies
NL Central: Cardinals, Pirates, Brewers, Cubs, Reds
NL West: Giants, Dodgers, Padres, Diamondbacks, Rockies
NL Wild Card: Pirates, Mets
AL East: Orioles, Jays, Red Sox, Rays, Yankees
AL Central: Indians, Tigers, Royals, White Sox, Twins
AL West: Mariners, Rangers, A's. Angels, Astros
AL Wild Cards: Jays, Tigers
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Post by Deleted on Apr 1, 2015 20:00:32 GMT -5
Michael Matuella, one of the top pitching prospects in the upcoming 2015 draft will undergo TJ surgery. With Aiken and now Matuella on the shelf, two of the top five prospects won't be ready until late next year.
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Post by Renslayer on Apr 1, 2015 20:19:36 GMT -5
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Post by angryfan on Apr 1, 2015 20:26:04 GMT -5
Jesus. Philly fans who have to put up with that front office, in what is almost sure to be a very down year, so let's all do some shots for the first few innings to see how that takes the edge off. |
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Post by andrew8798 on Apr 2, 2015 14:49:39 GMT -5
Tigers placed RHP Justin Verlander on the 15-day disabled list, retroactive to March 28, with a right triceps injury.
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Post by Deleted on Apr 2, 2015 16:43:52 GMT -5
I'm pretty sure this is how the apocalypse starts. |
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Post by BRV on Apr 2, 2015 18:48:06 GMT -5
Jesus. Philly fans who have to put up with that front office, in what is almost sure to be a very down year, so let's all do some shots for the first few innings to see how that takes the edge off. They're going to have to line the field with chicken wire like it's the stage at the Double Deuce in "Road House". |
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Post by andrew8798 on Apr 2, 2015 21:20:41 GMT -5
Diamondbacks acquired OF Josh Elander from the Braves in exchange for RHP Trevor Cahill and cash considerations.
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What a shitty uninspiring offseason following a(nother) championship. 
