bluemax said:He only played 2 games at SS after 2005 for the Mariners. The rest were OF/DH/1B/3B.
He didn't exactly hit for shit while with the Mariners.
There's still time to edit your predictions accordingly.Enron said:oh god will we never be free of Brooks F'n Conrad
that's why they are so fun to doFrenchToastDisciple said:I won't make predictions because I'd probably be hideously wrong. Just ready to sit back and soak up some baseball.
I hope so. I always root for Rays in that division.mYm|17| said:Kyle Farnsworth will surprise people and we will get "the dude" back this year
Yes. Obviously some people couldn't wait. I hadn't even decided on my Butch Huskey Award winner yet. Also:evil solrac v3.0 said:it's ok, as long as you are part of the Yankee council you are in for life. hey, not that i dont think Sanjuro did a great job with the thread but wasn't it supposed to be a fan of the world series winner? Corran or Xia?
edit: I'll make my predictions later.
He hit pretty well for you IIRC. Had an over 100 wRC+ every single year with you, in fact, albeit in limited playing time.bluemax said:He only played 2 games at SS after 2005 for the Mariners. The rest were OF/DH/1B/3B.
He didn't exactly hit for shit while with the Mariners.
bluemax said:He only played 2 games at SS after 2005 for the Mariners. The rest were OF/DH/1B/3B.
He didn't exactly hit for shit while with the Mariners.
tyguy20204 said:The Nyjer Morgan deal wasn't TERRIBLE or anything. Keep in mind that he's one year removed from putting up a 4.9 WAR. Granted that season happens to be the only stand-out season of his career. But still, at least according to stats, he plays average to above-average defense. And his career OBP, even with the poor 2010, is .344.
At the very least, the guy is a solid bench player.
You have to keep in mind that a large part of Morgan's career is that one great '09. He's also on the wrong side of 30. I don't really know anything about Gomez so I can't say whether Morgan is better, but I definitely would not expect him to replicate his career numbers this year, or even close to it. Particularly not the UZR.Windu said:over the course of their careers, Morgan has been the better offensive and defensive player apparently.
Gomez 14.3 UZR/150 career in Center. 73 wRC+ career hitter.
Morgan, 18 UZR/150, 92 wRC+.
tyguy20204 said:The Nyjer Morgan deal wasn't TERRIBLE or anything. Keep in mind that he's one year removed from putting up a 4.9 WAR. Granted that season happens to be the only stand-out season of his career. But still, at least according to stats, he plays average to above-average defense. And his career OBP, even with the poor 2010, is .344.
At the very least, the guy is a solid bench player.
Oh, and Cutter Dykstra? He has promise with the bat, but he's also a defensive atrocity.
The Mitre trade is harder to defend. Dickerson will be missed. I don't agree with that one.
Sharp said:You have to keep in mind that a large part of Morgan's career is that one great '09. He's also on the wrong side of 30. I don't really know anything about Gomez so I can't say whether Morgan is better, but I definitely would not expect him to replicate his career numbers this year, or even close to it. Particularly not the UZR.
tyguy20204 said:Keep in mind that Morgan, having spurned the Nats, is now joining Greinke in the promised land that is the Brewers organization. Automatic +2 WAR upgrade.
eznark said:So, how nervous are you for Marcum's start tomorrow? I can't be the only one sweating bullets.
XiaNaphryz said:Brooks Conrad is shitty quotes
I could live with Acosta as a long reliever (barely). I PRAY Boyer doesn't make the team. It's Izzy or bust.Windu said:so a 2/3 chance to either have Blaine Boyer or Manny Acosta. lol.
Windu said:Fun? Lol no. Perhaps the drowning in alcohol part was fun but definitely not watching that bastard ruin our year.
.Jon Heyman said:PORT ST. LUCIE, FlaIn an attempt to move the organization into a new era, the New York Mets announced Friday they will part ways with the New York Mets, releasing all 40 of its roster players and its entire farm system. "They were given a fair chance to prove themselves, but they've shown a disappointing lack of productivity for the past 64 years," Mets general manager Sandy Alderson told reporters, citing the 1988 NLCS, the 1999 NLCS, the Subway Series, the 2006 NLCS, the 2007 and 2008 collapses, seven consecutive losing seasons in the 1960s, the decision to trade Nolan Ryan, K-Rod punching his girlfriend's father in the face, and Carlos Beltran as reasons to swallow the remaining $480 million left on every player's contract. "Mets fans associate an intense feeling of negativity with the Mets. Cutting the entire organization was the only way to get them back on our side." Following his statement, Alderson said, "Goodbye," and left, as he had just informed himself of his own release.
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jman2050 said:Baseball's back ALRIGHT
The Magnificent Yankees of Grand Ole New York - 162-0, CC wins 36 games and is awarded the Cy Young twice for his efforts. A-Rod hits 71 home runs. Joba finishes with a 4.50 ERA. World Series champs
The Dastardly Grumpy Ol Self-Absorbed Dingbats of Beantown - Gonzalez is injured for the year, Crawford fails to outproduce Brett Gardner, Beckett continues to implode, and Manny hits seventeen home runs against them during the season. Last place.2nd place
Jangocube's Fetish - Better than last year, still not quite enough to crack that nut called Last Place
The Alex Anthopjpowhatevers of Canada - May or may not make some noise, fans should just be grateful Vernon is gone. 4th place.
FREE SYLAR - A force to be reckoned with despite losing half their roster. Price continues to dominate and Jennings breaks out. Continue to play in that shithole stadium in that shithole town I always hated visiting when I lived in Florida. Bullpen scares me though. 3rd place.
That Chicago Team Eminem rooted for. Where is he anyhow? - Don't know shit about what they did this offseason, Peavy looks to be DOA I guess? 3rd place
Zack Grienke's old flame - Not this year. Ask again in 2012 then we'll start talking. 4th place
Less threatening than anime catgirls - Miguel Cabrera learns to hold his liquor and competes for MVP again. Verlander is Verlander. Still won't be enough but they'll be better than people think I reckon. 2nd place.
The Yankees' Bitches - Win the division, face the Yankees in the first round, promptly get swept. So business as usual. Kevin Butler signed in August to help with the stretch run. AL Central winners.
Charlie Sheen didn't implode as swiftly as these guy - There's always Major League. Last place by a mile.
Little Bitch's Mound - I like what Beane's been doing to keep his team above water but for god's sake, can they please spend some money already? This is getting tiring. 3rd place.
#6#17org - Transition year for them, absolutely nothing of interesting except further confirmation that they should have just taken Montero. Last place.damn yoooou Jack ZZZZ
That California team everyone hates. - Will finish 2nd by virtue of their division being a piece of shit. Five years later Mr Morales will remember to tell us his name is Kandrys, not Kendrys.
Those No-Good Cockblockers - Oh we're coming for you. That's right. No Cliff Lee to save your ass this time, so be ready for pain. AL West winners.
MEET THE MEST. BEAT THE MEST - I actually don't think they're going to have a bad year. They won't make the playoffs but they should easily finish close to or over .500. Not sure how their future looks though. 3rd place.
OOOOOOOOOH OOOH OAOAOOOOOOOOH. OOOOOOOOOH OHH OAOAOOOOOOOOOH - Great team, definitely a legit pick for the NL East or at least the wildcard. Looking forward to visiting Turner again, great great stadium. 2nd place.
Trade AI set to "Easy" - This team are the luckiest sons of bitches ever, no? Fortunately, it looks like their offense may end up dooming them in the long run despite the godly pitching staff. So basically, they're the last 90's Braves. NL East winners.
Steven Strasburg's Elbow - Please stay in one place please please pleaaaaase. Last place.
My high school band concert had better attendance numbers - What exactly am I supposed to say here? Does anyone care? 4th place.
Zack Greinke's new whore - Ehhhhh they're going to be pretty good but I just can't see them beating the Reds. Greinke is going to absolutely annihilate the NL Central though. 2nd place
How do you spell Cinccinnati again? - Pujols should have won the MVP last season. That aside, Votto, Chapman and co will ensure another division title. NL Central winners.
BAC 0.35 - Hahahahaha you guys are still stuck with Tony Larussa hahahahahaha. Actually, I would've picked this team as a legit contender to Cincy had it not been for Wainwright's injury. A shame otherwise. 3rd place.
:jakncoke - :jakncoke Last place :jakncoke
103 Years and still counting - Nuff said. 5th place.
This team still exists, right? - The only way these guys could get me to pay attention to them is if they returned to those 70's/80's uniforms. That'd be pretty awesome. 4th place.
Snake Rattle and Roll! - Completely uninteresting team gets completely uninteresting analysis. Last place.
There's too much magic inside - But not enough to repeat. Ah who am I kidding, they're probably winning this division and once they're in well... it's Lincecum for goodness' sake! NL West winners.
That California team everyone hates. No, the other one. - I have no idea what's going on with this team. Nomar, anyone here wanna give me a hand? Tentative 3rd place.I could finish with a 4.50 ERA in this park - Come on assholes, seriously? Casey Kelly and a bunch of stiffs? I hope your team crashes and burns in the worst possible way. 4th place.
Demolish the Humidor - It's not as fun when this park's offense is only ridiculous rather than ludicrous. Either way, I have the Giants winning the division but if any team can challenge them, it's this one. 2nd place.
2 walks? Whatever man.jman2050 said:
Just do yourself a favor and root for the Angels. No one here will notice you've flipped, the Lakers avatar will help corroborate your proximity to the team and you'll have at least a glimmer of hope for the season.sf2fanatic said:They gonna shock everyone and win the west...Timmy gotta do more than "One More Try" because Dodgers still own Cain they can hit against Sanchez and Zito? LOL
Loney gonna be a doubles Machine and Kemp is looking for redemption..Just praying Furcal and play a full season and Jensen be the closer. For sure they not going out without a fight...LOL
bean breath said:Just do yourself a favor and root for the Angels. No one here will notice you've flipped, the Lakers avatar will help corroborate your proximity to the team and you'll have at least a glimmer of hope for the season.
Then again you don't have to necessarily go for a team that's close to you. A lot of strides have been made in this forward-thinking, progressive sports thread towards California Yankee fans. It's ok now to come out as a Yankee fan even if you live on the opposite side of the country and the Gaf TOS will protect you from any jerks that question your fanhood.
What the hell is up with L.A. football fans not liking the Chargers? Is San Diego really that far?sf2fanatic said:Im both angels/dodgers fan..Sanj hasnt updated..I root for any so cal team except USC....Only non socal team I root for is Tennessee Titans. F Choakland and Lams
bean breath said:What the hell is up with L.A. football fans not liking the Chargers? Is San Diego really that far?
bean breath said:What the hell is up with L.A. football fans not liking the Chargers? Is San Diego really that far?
The Orioles are going to rack up a ton of wins strictly on offense in high score affairs or teams just having an off day. Don't expect them to hold any sort of leads though.SafeinSound said:Can't wait for the season to start!
Go Phils!
Also, I'm really interested to see how the O's fair this year. Will be keeping a close eye on them. I think they are going to surprise some people (not saying they are going wild card or anything).
SafeinSound said:Can't wait for the season to start!
Go Phils!
Also, I'm really interested to see how the O's fair this year. Will be keeping a close eye on them. I think they are going to surprise some people (not saying they are going wild card or anything).
If the World Series was the Twins & Brewers, would ESPN even bother covering it? I'm guesisng no.eznark said:Brewers - Twins