Can't believe these teams are favored to win more than they lose this year. SF might have an outside shot at it depending on whether the old guys at the back end of their rotation can hold up, but I think those totals are a little heavy.
Can't believe these teams are favored to win more than they lose this year. SF might have an outside shot at it depending on whether the old guys at the back end of their rotation can hold up, but I think those totals are a little heavy.
2 teams in the same division with less than 70 wins? The Mets and Marlins are in there too. I think the Braves and Phillies might exceed 70. Braves maybe even 75
2 teams in the same division with less than 70 wins? The Mets and Marlins are in there too. I think the Braves and Phillies might exceed 70. Braves maybe even 75
Braves will have zero offense this year. Aside from Freeman, where is the offense? BJ? Markasis coming back from surgery? Andrelton? Their pitching is solid.
Braves will have zero offense this year. Aside from Freeman, where is the offense? BJ? Markasis coming back from surgery? Andrelton? Their pitching is solid.
I like Miami, though I think they're a little overrated this season. NL East should finish in the following order: Washington, Miami, Mets, Atlanta, Philly. I may be incorrect.
I like Miami, though I think they're a little overrated this season. NL East should finish in the following order: Washington, Miami, Mets, Atlanta, Philly. I may be incorrect.
Braves will have zero offense this year. Aside from Freeman, where is the offense? BJ? Markasis coming back from surgery? Andrelton? Their pitching is solid.
Yea their pitching is the reason I think theyre capable of 75 wins. Their lineup lacks a lot, mostly power. Freeman is the only guy who will consistently put up 20 HR. But pitching wise they have a strong front 3 in Teheran Wood and Miller
Braves will have zero offense this year. Aside from Freeman, where is the offense? BJ? Markasis coming back from surgery? Andrelton? Their pitching is solid.
Yea their pitching is the reason I think theyre capable of 75 wins. Their lineup lacks a lot, mostly power. Freeman is the only guy who will consistently put up 20 HR. But pitching wise they have a strong front 3 in Teheran Wood and Miller
I'd say it's more likely that they don't, but I wouldn't be too surprised if they did. After the Nationals, that division is the worst in baseball. If the Phillies were in any other division I would say it was really likely they'd win less than 68.5.
I'd say it's more likely that they don't, but I wouldn't be too surprised if they did. After the Nationals, that division is the worst in baseball. If the Phillies were in any other division I would say it was really likely they'd win less than 68.5.
RIGHT now with the players currently on the Phillies, and not anticipating any injuries, they are more than a 68-win team. On paper, they are not the worst team in MLB. Do they have a bunch of players that haven't lived up to their big contracts? For sure, but these are still veterans, and not unproven rookies. And they have a really solid, young bullpen.
The only dominate team in the NL East is the Nationals. Vegas has overrated the Mets and Marlins, especially with both of their aces coming off Tommy John surgery. If you look at the projected rotations and lineups for the Phillies, Marlins, Mets, and Braves, I see little separation.
RIGHT now with the players currently on the Phillies, and not anticipating any injuries, they are more than a 68-win team. On paper, they are not the worst team in MLB. Do they have a bunch of players that haven't lived up to their big contracts? For sure, but these are still veterans, and not unproven rookies. And they have a really solid, young bullpen.
The only dominate team in the NL East is the Nationals. Vegas has overrated the Mets and Marlins, especially with both of their aces coming off Tommy John surgery. If you look at the projected rotations and lineups for the Phillies, Marlins, Mets, and Braves, I see little separation.
Who would you say is the worst team in the MLB on paper? Diamondbacks and Twins depth charts look pretty awful
Rockies. They got slaughtered on the road last year and may even have a losing record at home this year. That rotation can't throw a fast ball through a wet tissue paper and they are so desperate they gave Kyle Kendrick $5.5 big ones (million) out of sheer desperation to come to a worse pitchers park that the one he couldn't survive in last year. Don't tell me their offense can carry that staff unless you think they will be the first 1,000 regular season run team in baseball history.
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Who would you say is the worst team in the MLB on paper? Diamondbacks and Twins depth charts look pretty awful
Rockies. They got slaughtered on the road last year and may even have a losing record at home this year. That rotation can't throw a fast ball through a wet tissue paper and they are so desperate they gave Kyle Kendrick $5.5 big ones (million) out of sheer desperation to come to a worse pitchers park that the one he couldn't survive in last year. Don't tell me their offense can carry that staff unless you think they will be the first 1,000 regular season run team in baseball history.
On paper? A question worth debating. Dbacks rotation lacks an ace, or even a solid arm or innings eater, but I believe they can somewhat improve this year if they stay healthy. Twins are destined for the cellar. Buxton and Sano are the future. Despite his stats last year I still dont trust Hughes. We've already broken down the NL East. The Reds have much to prove this season. I believe they will be sellers by the trade deadline. In my opinion, Yankees and Rays are weakest teams in East. I believe Rangers will improve this season if they stay healthy. A's may disappoint, possibly surprise, though I doubt it. Their rotation puts no fear in my heart. Gray will tire following the All Star break, and I'm skeptical of Kazmir. It's a fight between Halos and M's.
On paper? A question worth debating. Dbacks rotation lacks an ace, or even a solid arm or innings eater, but I believe they can somewhat improve this year if they stay healthy. Twins are destined for the cellar. Buxton and Sano are the future. Despite his stats last year I still dont trust Hughes. We've already broken down the NL East. The Reds have much to prove this season. I believe they will be sellers by the trade deadline. In my opinion, Yankees and Rays are weakest teams in East. I believe Rangers will improve this season if they stay healthy. A's may disappoint, possibly surprise, though I doubt it. Their rotation puts no fear in my heart. Gray will tire following the All Star break, and I'm skeptical of Kazmir. It's a fight between Halos and M's.
The Rockies are definitely another team that could have the worst record this year. As of now, though, I'd guess the Twins (barring any mid season call ups) will have the worst. Fun fact: their pitching allowed a .280 batting average vs opponents last season, while they only had 1 full timer hit that well
The Rockies are definitely another team that could have the worst record this year. As of now, though, I'd guess the Twins (barring any mid season call ups) will have the worst. Fun fact: their pitching allowed a .280 batting average vs opponents last season, while they only had 1 full timer hit that well
The only total that stands out to me as too high from that list is the Mets. I usually bet the Blue Jays Under every year, but this year I like their chances. Pirates and SF are both good teams
The only total that stands out to me as too high from that list is the Mets. I usually bet the Blue Jays Under every year, but this year I like their chances. Pirates and SF are both good teams
The only total that stands out to me as too high from that list is the Mets. I usually bet the Blue Jays Under every year, but this year I like their chances. Pirates and SF are both good teams
SF is the one team on that list that I think could possibly get the over. The Pirates have McCutchen on offense and then a bunch of question marks (Marte is solid too). Their starting pitching is average at best, their bullpen is the best part about their team. It'll be hard to with 85 games when you have the Cardinals and revamped Cubs in your division
The only total that stands out to me as too high from that list is the Mets. I usually bet the Blue Jays Under every year, but this year I like their chances. Pirates and SF are both good teams
SF is the one team on that list that I think could possibly get the over. The Pirates have McCutchen on offense and then a bunch of question marks (Marte is solid too). Their starting pitching is average at best, their bullpen is the best part about their team. It'll be hard to with 85 games when you have the Cardinals and revamped Cubs in your division
Well I still think O's will have to stay healthy if they want to mix something in AL East especially now that they miss some eteran sluggers. But I still wonder bout Red Sox and Rangers coz their last seasson was terrible ^^ And if Astros finally make something in their new division....Also will like to see a new champ this year and Im rly hopr it will be someone from AL finally lol ;)
Well I still think O's will have to stay healthy if they want to mix something in AL East especially now that they miss some eteran sluggers. But I still wonder bout Red Sox and Rangers coz their last seasson was terrible ^^ And if Astros finally make something in their new division....Also will like to see a new champ this year and Im rly hopr it will be someone from AL finally lol ;)
Pirates have cutch and that's it??? How about a harrison, polanco,cutch,walker,marte,alvarez (bounceback), kang, lineup? ..cole, liriano, burnett, Locke staff?... seems very solid with a great bullpen and a great manager...Over 84.5 and a division win
All those guys on offense except McCutchen and Marte have things to prove imo. Polanco faded hard after his first month or so, Harrison has to prove last year wasnt a fluke, Walker has to prove last year wasnt a dead cat bounce, and Alvarez has to prove 2013 was the real him. Cole and Liriano are solid, Locke can be unreliable, and Burnett is old but pitched well last time he was a Pirate. Can he do so again? Don't get me wrong, the team has potential, I personally am just skeptical at this point.
Pirates have cutch and that's it??? How about a harrison, polanco,cutch,walker,marte,alvarez (bounceback), kang, lineup? ..cole, liriano, burnett, Locke staff?... seems very solid with a great bullpen and a great manager...Over 84.5 and a division win
All those guys on offense except McCutchen and Marte have things to prove imo. Polanco faded hard after his first month or so, Harrison has to prove last year wasnt a fluke, Walker has to prove last year wasnt a dead cat bounce, and Alvarez has to prove 2013 was the real him. Cole and Liriano are solid, Locke can be unreliable, and Burnett is old but pitched well last time he was a Pirate. Can he do so again? Don't get me wrong, the team has potential, I personally am just skeptical at this point.
I agree that it's definitely possible, and I wouldn't be surprised if they went over that total. It's just that there are too many if's for me to go with that. I'll definitely be rooting for them though. I went to Duquesne, so I'm a little emotionally biased for the Pirates
I agree that it's definitely possible, and I wouldn't be surprised if they went over that total. It's just that there are too many if's for me to go with that. I'll definitely be rooting for them though. I went to Duquesne, so I'm a little emotionally biased for the Pirates
Reds - Reds decided to make a run for it one last time before Johnny Cueto hits the door. The problem is they lost Latos and Simon and did nothing to shore up the offense. They only picked up Myron Bird and are putting way too much faith in Joey Votto returning to form. The NL Central will be brutal this year and look for the Reds to settle in last place and probably deal Cueto by All Star Break. Take the under 79.
Reds - Reds decided to make a run for it one last time before Johnny Cueto hits the door. The problem is they lost Latos and Simon and did nothing to shore up the offense. They only picked up Myron Bird and are putting way too much faith in Joey Votto returning to form. The NL Central will be brutal this year and look for the Reds to settle in last place and probably deal Cueto by All Star Break. Take the under 79.
Angels are shaping up for a fade. Not a big fan of the starting pitching and the division as a whole is better than last year.
Rockies. Last year I had them over 75.5 and the over was a lock in June until they caught an injury bug. I think they had 6 starting pitchers shelved for major periods of time. Let alone the position guys. I hate the Kendrick signing, but they have young capable SP in the minors. They also are done with Rosario as the primary catcher. The pitching staff never seemed comfortable with Rosario. So Hundley should be an upgrade. They will finish above the DBacks and I think finish over the total.
Braves have pitching still and they will hang around games. I think they can win 75 games.
Rays over 78. Of all the pitching staffs in the AL East the Rays have the least question marks. And stop with them finishing last because Joe Maddon is gone. Their season depends on Longoria rebounding. If he ups his production from last year and has a good season that will provide just enough offense for this team to contend.
Padres seem like a fade. The team that wins the off season rarely is worthy of the hype. Remember, the Dodgers are paying to play against Kemp. They wanted him gone so bad they paid someone to take him. WIl Myers is still unproven as a hitter. He is horrid in the field. Upton may do well. Shields was great in KC because he could trust his defense so much. He wont have that luxury in SD.
Angels are shaping up for a fade. Not a big fan of the starting pitching and the division as a whole is better than last year.
Rockies. Last year I had them over 75.5 and the over was a lock in June until they caught an injury bug. I think they had 6 starting pitchers shelved for major periods of time. Let alone the position guys. I hate the Kendrick signing, but they have young capable SP in the minors. They also are done with Rosario as the primary catcher. The pitching staff never seemed comfortable with Rosario. So Hundley should be an upgrade. They will finish above the DBacks and I think finish over the total.
Braves have pitching still and they will hang around games. I think they can win 75 games.
Rays over 78. Of all the pitching staffs in the AL East the Rays have the least question marks. And stop with them finishing last because Joe Maddon is gone. Their season depends on Longoria rebounding. If he ups his production from last year and has a good season that will provide just enough offense for this team to contend.
Padres seem like a fade. The team that wins the off season rarely is worthy of the hype. Remember, the Dodgers are paying to play against Kemp. They wanted him gone so bad they paid someone to take him. WIl Myers is still unproven as a hitter. He is horrid in the field. Upton may do well. Shields was great in KC because he could trust his defense so much. He wont have that luxury in SD.
All this talk about how bad the Phillies and Braves are. As well as a lot of chatter about how Vegas has overrated the Mets and Marlins. All this means one thing...is there any way the Nationals with that pitching staff and that division, don't win 100 games ? Line is still below 95, and they've got nineteen games against each of the bad teams cited above. 93 1/2 pay for the over, is the line at 5dimes today. Pound it.
All this talk about how bad the Phillies and Braves are. As well as a lot of chatter about how Vegas has overrated the Mets and Marlins. All this means one thing...is there any way the Nationals with that pitching staff and that division, don't win 100 games ? Line is still below 95, and they've got nineteen games against each of the bad teams cited above. 93 1/2 pay for the over, is the line at 5dimes today. Pound it.
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