Author Topic: AL Central  (Read 418 times)

0 Members and 1 Guest are viewing this topic.

Offline seanrmgallagher

  • All-Star
  • ***
  • Join Date: Dec 2012
  • Posts: 1693
  • Bonus inPoints: 0
    • :PHI-NFL:
    • :PHI-NBA:
    • :PHI-NHL:
    • :Pennsylvania:
    • View Profile
AL Central
« on: March 13, 2014, 04:58:50 PM »
Just for fun.
funny
0
like
0
dislike
0
No reactions
No reactions
No reactions

Offline Jss0062

  • MVP
  • ****
  • Join Date: Sep 2013
  • Posts: 2533
  • Bonus inPoints: 0
    • :DAL:
    • :SA:
    • :Blank:
    • :Texas:
    • View Profile
Re: AL Central
« Reply #1 on: March 13, 2014, 07:34:06 PM »
1. KC Best staff in the league, solid outfield, question marks in the infield.
2. DET Number of average-above average players, needs Teixeira to be the version from 3 years ago.
3. CLE Stud in Anibal Sanchez, potential in Salazar, decent catching.  Fringe depth in other positions.
4. CHW A lot of team control being wasted on talented prospects who likely won't reach the majors this season.
5. MIN Not much talent, seems by design.
funny
0
like
0
dislike
0
No reactions
No reactions
No reactions

Offline seanrmgallagher

  • All-Star
  • ***
  • Join Date: Dec 2012
  • Posts: 1693
  • Bonus inPoints: 0
    • :PHI-NFL:
    • :PHI-NBA:
    • :PHI-NHL:
    • :Pennsylvania:
    • View Profile
Re: AL Central
« Reply #2 on: March 13, 2014, 09:11:25 PM »
My AL East Predictions (I will get to the other divisions as time allows. Let me know what you all think, I am looking forward to being completely wrong!)

The AL Central has 3 solid teams that will compete for the Wild Cards and will get boosts to their records by 2 rebuilding teams. The Royals are possible AL favorites. The Indians pitching makes them a possible sleeper.

In order from favorite to least favorite (2013 record)(My projection):
Kansas City Royals (20-2)(20-2)- Obviously, I am the owner of this team, so I will try to be as unbiased as possible. The Royals will likely have the strongest pitching in 2014. The rotation is headlined by the reigning AL Cy Young Scherzer, former Cy Young winner Cliff Lee, Adam Wainwright, and Jered Weaver. There is also strong depth in Jonathan Niese, Miguel Gonzalez, Ivan Nova, and Charlie Morton. The relief corps is also very strong with Holland, Robertson, and Melancon. The offense is the teams weakness, but it is still fairly strong. Led by Bautista and Hosmer, there is solid depth, but the team lacks true star potential. The MI is weak and there are several injury prone players which could derail the Royals’ World Series hopes. The Royals are still the favorites to win the Central and possibly the AL.

Detroit Tigers (19-3)(15-7)- The Tigers made a strong run at the division last year and have the best chance to challenge KC this year. There is very solid depth in the batting lineup. If Sizemore and Teixeira can return to their old forms, Lawrie can play to his potential, and Chris Johnson and Rasmus can repeat, the Tigers could have one of the best overall lineups in the league. The pitching needs a little luck, however. They have depth at starting pitcher, but injuries, age, and declining performance make them question marks. The same could be said for the bullpen. Springer and Ventura are probable midseason callups that could really give this team a boost. The division is probably unlikely, but a Wild Card spot is definitely possible.

Cleveland Indians (15-7)(13-9)- The Indians took a favorable schedule and some luck to a 15-7 record last year. I actually think this team has improved and expect them to increase their point total, but expect more of a challenge from opponents. They have many mediocre to below average offensive weapons, but should get points from almost every position. If Morse and Castro can bounce back, Gattis can replicate his first half from last year after making adjustments and some injuries happen to some starters, the Indians offense could surprise and be a solid contributor.  Javier Baez could provide a big boost with a callup. The strength of the team is its’ pitching however. Kluber and Salazar have great potential and Greinke and Sanchez have already proven they are studs. O’Day, Putz, Soriano, and Rodney headline one of the strongest bullpens in the league. The pitching could make this team a wild card contender.

Chicago White Sox (12-10)(4-18)- The White Sox were an above average team last season, but have since gone into rebuild mode. Questionable callups may end up hurting the team long term as prospects like Hedges and Manaea will use up their team control early. Rios, Willingham, Reed, and Peavy should prevent the South Side from pulling up the rear in the division, but good young signings will help them compete in 5+ years.

Minnesota Twins (3-19)(1-21)- The signings of Anetsberger (who?), Cantu (still alive?), and Ryan Adams (no, the singer is Bryan Adams) have shown that Tankesota has no intention of competing this year. It’s actually a smart move, because those players, unlike the prospects (which are very good) in their system, will not be hurt by having their clocks started. The dearth of prospects could actually make the Twins competitive in a couples years if things go right. In any case, McClouth, Revere, Chen, and Lackey might help this team win a game over the ‘Stros or Yankees but not much else.
funny
0
like
0
dislike
0
No reactions
No reactions
No reactions

 

Forum Search


Quick Profile

 
 
Welcome, Guest. Please login or register.
Did you miss your activation email?

* Chat Room

Refresh History
  • Brent: Carr is still OTB.
    March 18, 2024, 07:29:17 PM
  • Jwalkerjr88: Oversee? Like a king perhaps?
    March 18, 2024, 07:39:43 PM
  • TheGOAT: I don't really know. It just sounded professional
    March 18, 2024, 07:44:06 PM
  • TheGOAT: Daddy pm
    March 18, 2024, 07:52:41 PM
  • Daddy: Back sir GOAT
    March 18, 2024, 08:33:18 PM
  • Daddy: @Brent.. as do i sir. As do i.
    March 18, 2024, 08:34:31 PM
  • Braves155: Around for deal talks - Any sport
    March 18, 2024, 09:32:06 PM
  • Braves155: @Brent FrickTheSaints #FTS
    March 18, 2024, 10:25:30 PM
  • Daddy: :rofl:
    March 18, 2024, 10:36:13 PM
  • Daddy: Cant wait for Vikings vs Saints in LIVE
    March 18, 2024, 10:37:16 PM
  • Braves155: Snell to SanFran 2 yrs/62M
    March 18, 2024, 10:42:49 PM
  • indiansnation: Giants To Sign Blake Snell March 18th, 2024 at 8:45pm CST • By Anthony Franco 8:45pm: Snell receives a $15MM salary for the upcoming season and has a $17MM signing bonus that will not be paid until 2026, reports Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle (on X). That indicates he’ll be deciding on whether to opt out of a $30MM salary next winter, although the delayed date on the payment of the bonus reduces the team’s short-term commitment.  8:23pm: Blake Snell is in agreement with the Giants on a two-year, $62MM contract that allows him to opt out after the upcoming season, reports Jon Heyman of the New York Post (X link). San Francisco adds the defending NL Cy Young winner to the top of a staff that also includes last year’s runner-up, Logan Webb.  ADVERTISEMENT
    March 18, 2024, 10:48:21 PM
  • Jwalkerjr88: I didnt know we could type that much into 1 comment lol
    March 18, 2024, 10:50:20 PM
  • BayAreaBallers: LFGGGG SNELLIZA TO THE BAY
    March 18, 2024, 10:55:55 PM
  • Daddy: Celebrate this San Francisco [link] ;)
    March 18, 2024, 11:45:47 PM
  • TheGOAT: IndianaBuc pm
    March 19, 2024, 08:51:13 PM
  • Braves155: Who dealing in baseball?
    March 19, 2024, 10:37:10 PM
  • TheGOAT: Jwalkerjr pm
    March 20, 2024, 08:08:57 AM
  • Jwalkerjr88: Back goat
    March 20, 2024, 05:52:15 PM
  • TheGOAT: Daddy pm
    March 20, 2024, 07:44:45 PM
  • Daddy: Thats a great response. #respect
    March 20, 2024, 08:01:50 PM
  • TheGOAT: Thank You
    March 20, 2024, 08:05:04 PM
  • Brent: Looks like Ohtani might be going down.  Let's see how this shakes out.  Translator and best friend fired by Dodgers for stealing millions from Ohtani and illegal gambling.  Hmm, okay.
    March 20, 2024, 09:35:21 PM
  • jmntl82: Yeah there isn’t any chance he wasn’t involved
    March 20, 2024, 10:04:47 PM
  • Daddy: Damn :doh:
    March 20, 2024, 10:11:40 PM
  • BayAreaBallers: celebrate that LA
    March 20, 2024, 10:27:15 PM
  • Daddy: Well, im a Ram fan that loves Philadelphia Sports. I agree, take that Dodgers! Go Phils!!!
    March 20, 2024, 10:33:02 PM
  • Daddy: Something in the water in California ;)
    March 20, 2024, 10:34:01 PM
  • Daddy: They would legalize meth but gambling oh nooooo.
    March 20, 2024, 10:35:12 PM
  • Brent: I've lived in Japan for 3 years and Okinawa for 3 years.  You could legit leave you car unlocked with money on the dash board in a public parking lot, come back and the money is still there.
    March 20, 2024, 10:43:11 PM
  • Jwalkerjr88: Im a fan of Japanese culture
    March 20, 2024, 11:05:07 PM
  • Jwalkerjr88: From power rangers and pokemon as a kid, to the edo period, anime, video games, and ninjas
    March 20, 2024, 11:05:58 PM
  • Brent: Best  comment I gave seen on the Ohtani gambling scandal.  "Pete Rose wishes he had an interpreter"
    March 21, 2024, 12:25:08 AM
  • Brent: Have seen
    March 21, 2024, 12:25:18 AM
  • Daddy: And i wish i had a friend that covers my debts. I aint got $500k to put on Temple but thats the kind of friends i need.
    March 21, 2024, 12:27:31 AM
  • Daddy: Where yall at?????
    March 21, 2024, 12:28:32 AM
  • Braves155: There's nothin wrong with the good ol' nudie bar and a few lap dances. Who needs alcohol/drugs/scandal
    March 21, 2024, 08:09:08 AM
  • Braves155: For trade talks/chat in general, if anyone wants my cell #, msg me
    March 21, 2024, 08:37:22 AM
  • dbreer23: Life was so much simpler (maybe not better) before the internet...
    March 21, 2024, 11:47:48 AM
  • Daddy: It was better for me. My parents were alive, grand parents, and a multitude of mistakes had not yet occured. Many of them internet related.
    March 21, 2024, 04:28:54 PM
  • Alpha5: We really should be doing March Madness brackets
    March 21, 2024, 06:31:31 PM
  • jmntl82: I did one on paper and left it on my desk and it went missing so someone must’ve decided it was perfect
    March 22, 2024, 08:41:01 AM
  • janesvilleaces: Padres mlb live here all day for deals..lots of young talent..looking for 3b or 1b...rp...
    March 22, 2024, 09:08:50 AM
  • Colby: :bump:
    March 22, 2024, 09:59:59 AM
  • STLBlues91: Catching up on messages. Busy week with conferences and finishing state testing. Will send replies in a few
    March 22, 2024, 10:05:56 PM
  • indiansnation: If anybody wants to talk mlb live trade talk hit me up with a pm
    March 24, 2024, 10:19:08 AM
  • Daddy: Yeah baseball is starting up. The "long season" is here.
    March 24, 2024, 12:55:24 PM
  • PsychoticPondGoons: :taco::taco::taco: FNHL PLAYOFFS Round 1 RESULTS here ==> [link]
    March 25, 2024, 10:11:43 AM
  • Daddy: MLB LIVE business is picking up. Trades & FA are back in action.
    Yesterday at 06:07:10 PM
  • indiansnation: Daddy pm
    Today at 12:54:15 AM