Baseball 2007

WabUfvot5 · 03-05-2007, 10:03 PM

It's about that time again. What's the prognosis for your favorite team?

Elspode · 03-05-2007, 10:51 PM

I predict that my favorite team, the Kansas City Royals, will once again be the worst team in professional baseball...and probably amateur baseball, as well.

wolf · 03-06-2007, 01:57 AM

I will steadfastly root for the Cubs, as always. Not expect much, despite ever high hopes, but root just the same.

WabUfvot5 · 03-06-2007, 05:37 AM

KC really frustrates be Elspode. Yes, I know their payroll is minuscule but they have not done much to warrant success. They finally spend some cash and it's to land... GIL MECHE?! Develop the farm, sign somebody that will draw fans or help the team. Geez.

It'll be interesting to see how the Cubs do this year. With a good manager and healthy arms they could be good. But as you say, Wolf, never expect much with them.

W.HI.P · 03-06-2007, 06:52 AM

I think the Cubs have a pretty good shot at winning their pennant.
In the East the Mets will have an even easier year than last.
The Dodgers are kinda iffy, but still, you'd have to like them over the other teams in the division.
Watch for Clevland this year to have its nose in front in the American central, despite Detroit, Minnesota and the white sox looking so strong. The east is always interesting, Yankees, boston and Toronto will be tighter this year than last, with Toronto this year putting in a serious challenge.
I'm an Angels fan, and I have to say that the team is world series material.
Personally, i will go to at least 20 games this year, mostly early in the season.

Griff · 03-06-2007, 07:28 AM

I intend to hit some games in Scranton /Wilkes-Barre. They are the new Yankee AAA club. There will be very good pitching there early this year. When the oldsters start breaking down, the Yanks will be bringing folks up. One way or another the Yanks need to get younger. It may take a bunch of broken down pitchers...

Shawnee123 · 03-06-2007, 09:27 AM

If the whole year were spring training I'd say the Reds have a good chance!

W.HI.P · 05-17-2007, 02:29 AM

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Originally Posted by W.HI.P

I think the Cubs have a pretty good shot at winning their pennant.
In the East the Mets will have an even easier year than last.
The Dodgers are kinda iffy, but still, you'd have to like them over the other teams in the division.
Watch for Clevland this year to have its nose in front in the American central, despite Detroit, Minnesota and the white sox looking so strong. The east is always interesting, Yankees, boston and Toronto will be tighter this year than last, with Toronto this year putting in a serious challenge.
I'm an Angels fan, and I have to say that the team is world series material.
Personally, i will go to at least 20 games this year, mostly early in the season.

I still think the Chicago Cubs will win their division.
The Brewers, although off to a good start are not half the team that the cubs are this year, you can't forget last year they started the year without lee and ramirez due to injury, this year they're fine.
The addition of Soriano is huge, add to that the great pitching staff they've got, you have to see them as contenders in the NL alongside the Mets.

Sure the line-ups of the braves and the phillies are good,
but they cannot compare to that of the New York Mets.
Reyes is off to a record breaking start in stolen bases and is easily the greatest in baseball. Just wait for Beltran, Wright and Delgado to start swinging the bat and the Mets will run away with it.

Obviously the Los Angelos Dodgers are the best team in their division.
Their pitching and line-up are just a class above the rest.
Arizona looks like the #2 contender. The Padres line-up is amongst the worst in all baseball for them to even contemplate competing for it. they may even be surpased by the Giants who suprisingly are not as bad as last year. Colorado on the other hand probably remove KC from the pit of the MLB.

The Clevland Indians are proving me right as they we're ranked 4th in their division and yet seem to be the easy favorites to win their pennant.
The line-up is on fire and does not look like cooling off anytime soon.
Verlander and the tigers will have another year in the spotlight
and will fight with the white-sox for 2nd place.
Poor Minnesota without Liriano and now with Mauer on the DL look pretty bad. Next year maybe.

It looked like a tight one between Boston Toronto and the Yankees, but sometimes things change during the year. Toronto lost their Closer Ryan, and now have Halladay on the DL, looks like they'll be out of this race. Boston looked like the clear favorite until the Yankees picked up Clemens. Mussina, Pettite and Roger are not bad at all when you've got the line-up that New York's got.
IMO, it won't matter who wins it, they'll both make it past the regualr season 1st and 2nd. So who cares?

My Los Angelos Angels suprisingly are only 2 games up on Seattle so far.
I thought they would have run away with it.
Ichiro is starting to pick it up , and the Mariners pitching staff is actually looking decent, not to mention their closer Putz who has picked up exatly where he left off last year(elite RP).
Oakland's bats are just getting worse, and now with Street on the DL, Oakland cannot close out their 1 run leads anymore. Watchout, texas may steal third with their amazing line-up.

The world series?
New York Mets or Chicago Cubs
............................VS...........................
Los Angelos Angels or Clevland Indians

elSicomoro · 03-06-2007, 10:28 AM

Cardinals...of course. Walt Jocketty is a fucking genius...the most mundane pickups wind up becoming extraordinary here.

WabUfvot5 · 03-07-2007, 12:45 AM

Here's what I see (not factoring in unexpected injuries)...

NL West - Does anybody really care? I'm leaning Padres although the Dodgers could take it.

NL Central - Cardinals. I believe the Texas ballparks diminish the impact of good players there; consequently they'll be good but not good enough to overcome the world series champs. Cincy could make second place interesting however. The Cubs have too many question marks although if everything falls right they could do well.

NL East - Mets, although it will be more competitive. Atlanta should do a bit better and Philly will be over .500.

AL East - It's all money. Depending on injury it will be Red Sox or Yankees with Toronto keeping close.

AL Central - Wow, so many good teams. I thought Cleveland would do better last year but their pitching gave out. They'll improve but it's still a Tigers / Twins race in my eyes. Tigers take it having the best pitching staff in baseball.

AL West - I positively hate the Angels but can't let that color the forecast. The A's will be competitive as always but the Angels simply have better bats and pitching. It will all be for naught if they don't learn to field however. Rangers have made good moves again, but once again do the Texas ballpark effect it won't do that much good. Seattle on the bottom again.

piercehawkeye45 · 03-07-2007, 02:04 AM

Right now I live in Minnesota so a lot of the people around me are rooting for the Twins so I will tend to follow them but not necessarily root for them. When I go back to Wisconsin I will be around fake Brewers fan so then I will actually cheer for the Twins.

W.HI.P · 03-08-2007, 09:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by piercehawkeye45

Right now I live in Minnesota so a lot of the people around me are rooting for the Twins so I will tend to follow them but not necessarily root for them. When I go back to Wisconsin I will be around fake Brewers fan so then I will actually cheer for the Twins.

I can truly understand where you're coming from

Hyoi · 03-20-2007, 04:44 PM

I think there's something about Houston, TX, an otherwise busy, bustling, upbeat city, that forces professional sports general managers and owners to suffer irreversible brain damage. It seems that utter stupidity is a requirement for these positions. The Astros have literally traded away several allstar teams over the years, but I foolishly cling to hope. If Willie Taveras and Jason Schmidt become allstars, I think I'll take up golf.

Clodfobble · 03-20-2007, 05:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hyoi

...Houston, TX, an otherwise busy, bustling, upbeat city...

Ugh, ever actually been there? There's nothing upbeat about that place. Aggressive, desperate, and soul-crushing, yes...

Sheldonrs · 03-20-2007, 07:08 PM

“If I owned Hell and Texas I would rent out Texas and live in Hell”
Philip Henry Sheridan

03-05-2007, 10:03 PM	#1
WabUfvot5 Operations Operative Join Date: May 2002 Posts: 634	Baseball 2007 It's about that time again. What's the prognosis for your favorite team?

03-06-2007, 01:57 AM	#3
wolf lobber of scimitars Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Phila Burbs Posts: 20,774	I will steadfastly root for the Cubs, as always. Not expect much, despite ever high hopes, but root just the same. __________________ wolf eht htiw og "Conspiracies are the norm, not the exception." --G. Edward Griffin The Creature from Jekyll Island High Priestess of the Church of the Whale Penis

03-06-2007, 06:52 AM	#5
W.HI.P Free Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Canada Posts: 1,513	I think the Cubs have a pretty good shot at winning their pennant. In the East the Mets will have an even easier year than last. The Dodgers are kinda iffy, but still, you'd have to like them over the other teams in the division. Watch for Clevland this year to have its nose in front in the American central, despite Detroit, Minnesota and the white sox looking so strong. The east is always interesting, Yankees, boston and Toronto will be tighter this year than last, with Toronto this year putting in a serious challenge. I'm an Angels fan, and I have to say that the team is world series material. Personally, i will go to at least 20 games this year, mostly early in the season. __________________ pls stfu k thx

03-06-2007, 07:28 AM	#6
Griff still says videotape Join Date: Feb 2001 Posts: 26,813	I intend to hit some games in Scranton /Wilkes-Barre. They are the new Yankee AAA club. There will be very good pitching there early this year. When the oldsters start breaking down, the Yanks will be bringing folks up. One way or another the Yanks need to get younger. It may take a bunch of broken down pitchers... __________________ If you would only recognize that life is hard, things would be so much easier for you. - Louis D. Brandeis

03-06-2007, 09:27 AM	#7
Shawnee123 Why, you're a regular Alfred E Einstein, ain't ya? Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 21,206	If the whole year were spring training I'd say the Reds have a good chance! __________________ A word to the wise ain't necessary - it's the stupid ones who need the advice. --Bill Cosby

03-05-2007, 10:51 PM	#2
Elspode When Do I Get Virtual Unreality? Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Raytown, Missouri Posts: 12,719	I predict that my favorite team, the Kansas City Royals, will once again be the worst team in professional baseball...and probably amateur baseball, as well. __________________ "To those of you who are wearing ties, I think my dad would appreciate it if you took them off." - Robert Moog

03-06-2007, 05:37 AM	#4
WabUfvot5 Operations Operative Join Date: May 2002 Posts: 634	KC really frustrates be Elspode. Yes, I know their payroll is minuscule but they have not done much to warrant success. They finally spend some cash and it's to land... GIL MECHE?! Develop the farm, sign somebody that will draw fans or help the team. Geez. It'll be interesting to see how the Cubs do this year. With a good manager and healthy arms they could be good. But as you say, Wolf, never expect much with them.

03-06-2007, 10:28 AM	#9
elSicomoro Person who doesn't update the user title Join Date: Jan 2001 Posts: 12,486	Cardinals...of course. Walt Jocketty is a fucking genius...the most mundane pickups wind up becoming extraordinary here.

03-07-2007, 12:45 AM	#10
WabUfvot5 Operations Operative Join Date: May 2002 Posts: 634	Here's what I see (not factoring in unexpected injuries)... NL West - Does anybody really care? I'm leaning Padres although the Dodgers could take it. NL Central - Cardinals. I believe the Texas ballparks diminish the impact of good players there; consequently they'll be good but not good enough to overcome the world series champs. Cincy could make second place interesting however. The Cubs have too many question marks although if everything falls right they could do well. NL East - Mets, although it will be more competitive. Atlanta should do a bit better and Philly will be over .500. AL East - It's all money. Depending on injury it will be Red Sox or Yankees with Toronto keeping close. AL Central - Wow, so many good teams. I thought Cleveland would do better last year but their pitching gave out. They'll improve but it's still a Tigers / Twins race in my eyes. Tigers take it having the best pitching staff in baseball. AL West - I positively hate the Angels but can't let that color the forecast. The A's will be competitive as always but the Angels simply have better bats and pitching. It will all be for naught if they don't learn to field however. Rangers have made good moves again, but once again do the Texas ballpark effect it won't do that much good. Seattle on the bottom again.

03-07-2007, 02:04 AM	#11
piercehawkeye45 Franklin Pierce Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Minnesota Posts: 3,695	Right now I live in Minnesota so a lot of the people around me are rooting for the Twins so I will tend to follow them but not necessarily root for them. When I go back to Wisconsin I will be around fake Brewers fan so then I will actually cheer for the Twins.

03-20-2007, 04:44 PM	#13
Hyoi Faithful Companion Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 188	H-Town I think there's something about Houston, TX, an otherwise busy, bustling, upbeat city, that forces professional sports general managers and owners to suffer irreversible brain damage. It seems that utter stupidity is a requirement for these positions. The Astros have literally traded away several allstar teams over the years, but I foolishly cling to hope. If Willie Taveras and Jason Schmidt become allstars, I think I'll take up golf. __________________ When you stop trying to make sense of it all, it all begins to make sense.

03-20-2007, 07:08 PM	#15
Sheldonrs Master Dwellar Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 4,412	“If I owned Hell and Texas I would rent out Texas and live in Hell” Philip Henry Sheridan __________________ Laugh and the world laughs with you; cry and the world laughs AT you.

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