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Post by nutsberryfarm 🏜 on Feb 26, 2020 13:49:53 GMT
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Post by klawrencio79 on Feb 26, 2020 16:07:56 GMT
The Astros still have a great team even after losing Cole, but their mettle will be tested by constant media attention, merciless fans all year long, finger-pointing, etc. It's going to be a tough road to hoe for them. If they manage to win the division, Dusty Baker deserves a medal.
I'd love to see the Angels finally make a playoff run with Trout, and adding Rendon is a huge piece, but I still think they're a piece or two short. The A's always manage to be better than everyone expects so let's go with them.
I'm not even sure I can name 5 guys on the Rangers. They still have Elvis Andrus?
The Mariners have zero chance, just like last year.
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Post by Xeliou66 on Feb 26, 2020 17:01:53 GMT
I’ll take the Astros, they are clearly the most talented team in the division IMO - their lineup of hitters is probably the best in MLB.
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Post by FrankSobotka1514 on Feb 26, 2020 17:22:23 GMT
I’ll take the Astros, they are clearly the most talented team in the division IMO - their lineup of hitters is probably the best in MLB. How good are they if they don’t know what pitch is coming? The Angels will have to win games like 8-7, 12-11, because their rotation isn’t exactly Pedro and Clemens. I had to google the Rangers roster, no chance. A’s? Sure why not for another first round exit. |
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Post by nutsberryfarm 🏜 on Feb 26, 2020 17:56:31 GMT
The Astros still have a great team even after losing Cole, but their mettle will be tested by constant media attention, merciless fans all year long, finger-pointing, etc. It's going to be a tough road to hoe for them. If they manage to win the division, Dusty Baker deserves a medal. I'd love to see the Angels finally make a playoff run with Trout, and adding Rendon is a huge piece, but I still think they're a piece or two short. The A's always manage to be better than everyone expects so let's go with them. I'm not even sure I can name 5 guys on the Rangers. They still have Elvis Andrus? The Mariners have zero chance, just like last year. m's got jp! and he's ready!
J.P. Crawford spent his offseason putting on muscle and tweaking his swing. Will it pay off for the Mariners’ shortstop?www.spokesman.com/stories/2020/feb/25/jp-crawford-spent-his-offseason-putting-on-muscle-/
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Post by TheGoodMan19 on Feb 26, 2020 18:25:01 GMT
Astros have the better team on paper but the distractions will be an albatross. Athletics have a good team and two huge pitching prospects, Jesus Luzardo and AJ Puk (Puk, not Fuk). Angels can only win so many 11-10 games. Texas overachieved last year.
Who voted for Seattle? Fess up...
1. Oakland
2. Houston
3. LA
4. Texas
5. Seattle
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Post by nutsberryfarm 🏜 on Feb 26, 2020 18:28:08 GMT
Astros have the better team on paper but the distractions will be an albatross. Athletics have a good team and two huge pitching prospects, Jesus Luzardo and AJ Puk (Puk, not Fuk). Angels can only win so many 11-10 games. Texas overachieved last year. Who voted for Seattle? Fess up... 1. Oakland 2. Houston 3. LA 4. Texas 5. Seattle i voted for the m's. 1-m's 2-la (wildcard) 3-oaktown 4- houston 5-texas
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Post by TheGoodMan19 on Feb 26, 2020 18:30:03 GMT
Astros have the better team on paper but the distractions will be an albatross. Athletics have a good team and two huge pitching prospects, Jesus Luzardo and AJ Puk (Puk, not Fuk). Angels can only win so many 11-10 games. Texas overachieved last year. Who voted for Seattle? Fess up... 1. Oakland 2. Houston 3. LA 4. Texas 5. Seattle i voted for the m's. 1-m's 2-la (wildcard) 3-oaktown 4- houston 5-texas What is the reasoning?
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Post by nutsberryfarm 🏜 on Feb 26, 2020 19:01:25 GMT
i voted for the m's. 1-m's 2-la (wildcard) 3-oaktown 4- houston 5-texas What is the reasoning?
jp crawford will be an all-star & Taijuan Walker will win 15 games.
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Post by TheGoodMan19 on Feb 26, 2020 19:06:44 GMT
jp crawford will be an all-star & Taijuan Walker will win 15 games.
"With the first pick in the 2021 Major League Baseball Draft, the Seattle Mariners select..." They'll lose at least 103
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Post by hi224 on Feb 26, 2020 19:19:17 GMT
jp crawford will be an all-star & Taijuan Walker will win 15 games.
"With the first pick in the 2021 Major League Baseball Draft, the Seattle Mariners select..." They'll lose at least 103
Do the mariners need new ownership?.
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Post by TheGoodMan19 on Feb 26, 2020 19:20:48 GMT
"With the first pick in the 2021 Major League Baseball Draft, the Seattle Mariners select..." They'll lose at least 103
Do the mariners need new ownership?. They need new players. Just looked at their roster. Phew
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Post by klawrencio79 on Feb 26, 2020 19:26:40 GMT
Do the mariners need new ownership?. They need new players. Just looked at their roster. Phew
Yeah, it's really rough. Some nice young pieces in the minors but most of them are at least a year away. I have them getting 70 wins for their ceiling. That would be a "successful" campaign.
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Post by hi224 on Feb 26, 2020 19:27:24 GMT
Do the mariners need new ownership?. They need new players. Just looked at their roster. Phew
Ichiro Suzuki days feel like a lifetime ago.
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Post by TheGoodMan19 on Feb 26, 2020 20:59:53 GMT
They need new players. Just looked at their roster. Phew
Yeah, it's really rough. Some nice young pieces in the minors but most of them are at least a year away. I have them getting 70 wins for their ceiling. That would be a "successful" campaign. Sorry, not seeing it. 1b, 2b, CF, Rf, C and the rotation are gaping holes. Only player on the roster that's worth a dam is Kyle Seager.
I'm seeing Seattle, Kansas City and San Fran as the dregs of MLB in 2020. Boy, the 2014 World Series seem like a billion years ago.
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Post by Xeliou66 on Feb 26, 2020 21:02:05 GMT
Rangers and Mariners don’t have nearly enough to compete.
I think the A’s have a better chance at winning the division than the Angels because their pitching is better, I just don’t trust the Angels really, behind Trout and Rendon they don’t have much IMO. The Astros have a loaded lineup - Altuve, Bregman, Correa, Alvarez, Gurriel, Springer, Brantley that’s a boatload of good hitters, they have the best offense in MLB IMO, it will just be a matter of how much the outside distractions affect them.
I think the AL West will go like this
Astros
A’s
Angels
Rangers
Mariners
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Post by twothousandonemark on Feb 26, 2020 22:01:04 GMT
A's will off everyone else's kneecaps.
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Post by nutsberryfarm 🏜 on Feb 26, 2020 23:22:48 GMT
They need new players. Just looked at their roster. Phew
Ichiro Suzuki days feel like a lifetime ago. leading the training!
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Post by millar70 on Feb 26, 2020 23:38:56 GMT
Astros will suffer for a few months as the world shakes their collective finger at them, but they are still real good, and by August will have control of the division.
The A's are good, definitely in competition for a possible division title but at least also a Wild Card.
Angels have very questionable pitching, but will be a fun team to watch.
Rangers and Mariners probably will struggle through the year.
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Post by Xeliou66 on Feb 27, 2020 0:33:12 GMT
They need new players. Just looked at their roster. Phew
Yeah, it's really rough. Some nice young pieces in the minors but most of them are at least a year away. I have them getting 70 wins for their ceiling. That would be a "successful" campaign. Yeah the Mariners suck horribly. They will arguably be the worst team in MLB, nutsberry has to be trolling by picking the Mariners to win the division.
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