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Comment on Cubs Sign Serrano, not Pedro. by Matt Pennington

Matt Pennington — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 06:46:46 +0000

I’ll take the over on that bet for sure.

Comment on 2010 MLB Predictions by Matt Pennington

Matt Pennington — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 06:45:13 +0000

I would take the M’s starting rotation as a whole over the Angels starters, as well as Figgins and Ichiro at their positions. I also really like Franklin Gutierrez in center a lot, although not necessarily more than Hunter…yet. Gutierrez has a great chance to be a 20/20 guy this year.

Comment on ALL MLB TEAM (Pre-Season 2010) by Matt Pennington

Matt Pennington — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 05:52:12 +0000

Broxton’s a good closer, as long as he doesn’t have to face Matt Stairs…I don’t think that moonshot from the 08 NLCS has landed yet.

The rest of the list is pretty good, and you’re right, Ortiz may be the “weakest” spot on the team at DH.

Comment on ALL MLB TEAM (Pre-Season 2010) by Mac

Mac — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 04:50:03 +0000

Another note; Starsburg’s debut today was sick.

Was a bit wild, but averaged 96-98 with a 91 changeup. Threw a Ricky Vaughn fastball past Miggy Cabrera.

Comment on ALL MLB TEAM (Pre-Season 2010) by Jason Wuerfel

Jason Wuerfel — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 19:23:59 +0000

No need to apologize for your opinion, Mac. That’s what makes this fun – honest discussion (or arguing, if you see it that way) is what makes baseball so great. The argument for the best player in the NBA has a short list, but in baseball you can talk for days and not even reach the bottom – it’s the toughest sport to judge talent, coach (instructed, teach), and manage (in game moves, if you will). That’s why there are 50 rounds in the draft and not very many “busts” because everyone understand the fickle nature of the sport.

Comment on ALL MLB TEAM (Pre-Season 2010) by Mac

Mac — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 18:27:23 +0000

The only one I can straight out disagree with is Joe Torre.

Torre’s(much like Jeter IMO) success is as much a product of where he’s been rather than what he’s done.

Take him out of New York with all the powerhouse teams he’s been at the helm for and he’s run of the mill. He ruined Billingsly last year and Kershaw could be next.(but damn I hope not, kid has sick stuff)

There are also a LOT of guys I’d rather have over Beckett in a game 7. I’d also go with Broxton as my #1 closer. Guy is so nasty it’s not even fair.

One thing about Kershaw; as much talent as he has, his numbers were almost identical to Jonathan Sanchez(with the obvious exception of ERA). I wouldn’t be ready to call him the best young arm in the game quite yet.

Of course this is all opinion and I’m not trying to call you out of anything, Brian, I just love me some good baseball debate.

Comment on ALL MLB TEAM (Pre-Season 2010) by Jason Wuerfel

Jason Wuerfel — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 03:22:09 +0000

That snippet about Evan Longoria is pretty incredible.

Hanley’s swing is sick! Dude generates serious momentum, drive, and leverage. If I were building a team he would be my #1 pick cause he plays a pretty solid SS, too.

Comment on Look For These Guys On The Comeback Trail by Brian LaRue

Brian LaRue — Mon, 08 Mar 2010 22:55:11 +0000

Totally agree about Brandon Webb and Jay Bruce. These guys are top quality players in the game and will have good seasons. Peavy to me is the biggest question mark going into the AL having been able to pitch in the NL West his whole career which as of late has been the worst division. He has dominanting stuff but I want to see the AL take their hacks against him. Davis is going to lose the job unless he did some amazing work this offseason and learned how to make contact with the ball half the time.

Comment on 2010 MLB Predictions by Brian LaRue

Brian LaRue — Mon, 08 Mar 2010 22:51:16 +0000

AL West-I would take Ichiro over Abreu for sure and Figgins at 3B also as Jason said. I would not take Eric Bedard over whoever ends up being the number 3 guy in Anaheim because there rotation really could vary depending on what Sciscia see’s and thinks with his guys. He has so much to play with in the rotation and the bullpen and because pitching wins championships the Angels should win the division. Everyone likes what the Mariners are doing including myself but I think it is just to early without some more high quality hitters like the Angels and even Texas.

AL East- I agree with for the most part but I think Tampa Bay is going to be hot again like they were in 2008. They have so much speed and pitching depth and maybe the best homefield advantage in baseball. I think they will be right there.

NL West- I think it’s going to be a 3 way race but I think Arizona will end up in 3rd. Pitching wins here again so it’s between Los Angeles and San Francisco. San Fran has the better staff but LA has the experience and a far superior hitting team so I’m saying LA wins the west again.

As always who knows what will happen and maybe their will be a new Cinderalla team and maybe the Yankees won’t win the title. Much to watch and look foward to anyways.

Comment on 2010 MLB Predictions by Jason Wuerfel

Jason Wuerfel — Mon, 08 Mar 2010 19:19:28 +0000

Other than Figgins over Woods, who would you take on the Mariners over the Angels position by position? The only debatable spot is Ichiro over Abreu in RF. Given Felix/Lee are tops in one-two, three/four/five all go to Angels as does the entire bullpen.