Sarge+ 3,436 Posted February 18, 2015 Several teams reported to Spring Training today. Baseball season will be underway shortly. How are your rosters shaping up? Any battles in your lineup, rotation, bullpen? How are you feeling about this season? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tridentdawgpound 1,043 Posted February 18, 2015 WHO WANTS TO BE DEPRESSED? LOOK AT THIS SHIT. Let's start with the less depressing part: Pitching staff. 1. Julio Teheran 2. Alex Wood 3. Mike Minor 4. Shelby Miller 5. Mike Foltynewicz/Manny Banuelos/Eric Stults/Wandy Rodriguez/James Russell/Ghost of Warren Spahn Jim Johnson Jason Grilli (likely to set up) James Russell (definitely ends up in here) Matt Capps? Someone who failed to get the 5th rotation spot? Luis Avilan Arodys Vizcaino Juan Jaime? Craig Kimbrel "Lineup" (how I think it shakes out) 1. Nick Markakis RF 2. Alberto Callaspo 2B 3. Freddie Freeman 1B 4. Chris Johnson 3B 5. Jonny Gomes LF 6. BJ Upton CF 7. Andrelton Simmons SS 8. Christian Bethancourt C Bench options: Fuckface Pierzynski C Jace Peterson INF Zoilo Almonte OF Dian Toscano OF Tyler Pastornicky INF Phil Gosselin INF Jose Constanza OF Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BradyFan81 404 Posted February 18, 2015 (edited) Mookie Betts CF Pedroia 2B Hanley Ramirez LF Ortiz DH Napoli 1B Sandoval 3B Rusney Castillo RF Xander Bogaerts SS Christian Vazquez C I can't wait to see this lineup everyday. We're gonna score a ton of runs. Bogaerts hitting 8th is ridiculous. Pitching sucks tho Porcello Wade Miley Justin Masterson Joe Kelly Clay I fucking suck Buchholz I don't think we'll be that good, maybe 85 wins but we'll be entertaining at least. I'm most excited to watch the development of Mookie and Xander. For me, following prospects through the minors then watching them play and hopefully succeed in the pros is the best part of being a baseball fan, I love it. I have high hopes for those 2, Blake Swihart is the other big prospect that may come up this year. Edited February 18, 2015 by RevisFan81 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BigBen07 285 Posted February 19, 2015 Projected batting order1. SS Jose Reyes:.287 BA, .328 OBP, .398 SLG, 9 HR, 51 RBI, 30 SB in 2014 2. C Russell Martin:.290 BA, .402 OBP, .430 SLG, 11 HR, 67 RBI in 2014 3. RF Jose Bautista:.286 BA, .403 OBP, .524 SLG, 35 HR, 103 RBI in 2014 4. DH Edwin Encarnacion:.268 BA, .354 OBP, .547 SLG, 34 HR, 98 RBI in 2014 5. 3B Josh Donaldson:.255 BA, .342 OBP, .456 SLG, 29 HR, 98 RBI in 2014 6. LF Michael Saunders:.273 BA, .341 OBP, .450 SLG, 8 HR, 34 RBI in 2014 7. 1B Justin Smoak:.202 BA, .275 OBP, .339 SLG, 7 HR, 30 RBI in 2014 8. 2B Maicer Izturis:.286 BA, .324 OBP, .314 SLG, 0 HR, 1 RBI in 2014 9. CF Dalton Pompey:.231 BA, .302 OBP, .436 SLG, 1 HR, 4 RBI in 2014 Projected rotation1. R.A. Dickey, 14-13, 3.71 ERA in 20142. Marcus Stroman, 11-6, 3.65 ERA in 20143. Mark Buehrle, 13-10, 3.39 ERA in 20144. Drew Hutchison, 11-13, 4.48 ERA in 20145. Marco Estrada, 7-6, 4.36 ERA in 2014 Projected bullpenCloser: Brett Cecil, 5 saves, 2.70 ERA in 2014RH setup man: Aaron Sanchez, 1.09 ERA in 2014LH setup man: Aaron Loup, 3.15 ERA in 2014 Ton of battles so far. Edwin was supposed to be favored for the DH spot but Dioner Navarro is returning so that will make things interesting. Bullpen wise it's between Brett, and Sanchez for the closers' spot, as Casey Janssen is now on Washington. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Favre4Ever+ 4,476 Posted February 19, 2015 Most of our guys reported a week ago! Been hard at it! Should be interesting to see how Wacha returns to the lineup and if Carlos Martinez can finally take that next step. Jason Heyward so sexy out there Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sarge+ 3,436 Posted February 20, 2015 I'm really not sure what to make of the Pirates headed into this year. I think we'll still contend for a playoff spot though. I could see anything from 82-88 wins. I guess I'll go right in the middle and say 85 wins. Barely missing out on the playoffs this year. But here's hoping I'm wrong and we win 88-90 games and make it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sarge+ 3,436 Posted February 28, 2015 I can't wait to see our outfield this year though. I really think we have a shot to be the best outfield in baseball taking everything into account. We'll likely be the best defensive outfield by a comfortable margin. And while we may not produce the most offense, we'll still be in the top 5. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SteVo+ 3,702 Posted February 28, 2015 Phillies roster: 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CampinWithaMissingPerson 2,025 Posted February 28, 2015 Chris Sale broke his foot? ...of course. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Vin+ 3,121 Posted March 6, 2015 http://espn.go.com/espn/feature/story/_/id/12420393/top-blue-jays-prospect-daniel-norris-lives-own-code Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bangy 19 Posted March 7, 2015 It may have only been two innings but Matt Harvey pitched well. So long as he is slowly reintroduced I'd expect a solid year from him Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sarge+ 3,436 Posted March 13, 2015 Yankees sign Will Ferrell to a 1 day/10 million dollar contract. Confirmed. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Favre4Ever+ 4,476 Posted March 13, 2015 Love what I have seen from the Red Birds this spring so far. So excited! Let's go. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Vin+ 3,121 Posted March 14, 2015 Yu Darvish (elbow) will undergo Tommy John surgery on Tuesday in Pensacola, Florida. Dr. James Andrews will perform the procedure. Darvish understandably wanted to get a few opinions before officially deciding to have the operation, but this news was inevitable. The right-hander will miss all of the 2015 season and almost surely the beginning of 2016, as well. It's obviously a massive blow to a Rangers squad looking to bounce back from a disappointing 2014 campaign. Mar 13 - 12:37 PM Source: T.R. Sullivan on Twitter Matty sad. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sarge+ 3,436 Posted March 14, 2015 Damn. I love watching Yu pitch. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bangy 19 Posted March 14, 2015 Mets have looked good so far in spring training, The pitching especially Jacob DeGrom has been really nice to watch, also good too see Matt Harvey looking alright after Tommy Johns surgery. John Mayberry Jr also has impressed me more than I thought he would. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Favre4Ever+ 4,476 Posted March 16, 2015 https://twitter.com/AmaraGrautski/status/577473654063251456?lang=en Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sarge+ 3,436 Posted March 16, 2015 The Mets literally can never catch a break. At least they still have strong pitching depth overall though with Harvey, Syndergaard, deGrom, Niese, Fat Colon, Gee, etc... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GA_Eagle 595 Posted March 16, 2015 Way ot but I just signed a contract to do lawn maintenance for Buddy Carlyle. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bangy 19 Posted March 16, 2015 https://twitter.com/AmaraGrautski/status/577473654063251456?lang=en That is quite a big loss to the rotation honestly. Now time for Gee to refind the form that made me love him Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tridentdawgpound 1,043 Posted March 16, 2015 Dillon Gee is only good against the Braves. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sarge+ 3,436 Posted March 17, 2015 Pirates name Liriano Opening Day starter. Let's do it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BigBen07 285 Posted March 19, 2015 Very good article here: http://espn.go.com/mlb/story/_/id/12508142/major-league-baseball-dying-think-again Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sarge+ 3,436 Posted March 20, 2015 MLB just needs to up its efforts to market baseball toward younger fans. They're trying now at least. But it'll be a few years until it pays off. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BradyFan81 404 Posted March 22, 2015 Can't wait for the season to start. Mookie is gonna be so awesome. I know there's gonna be a learning curve and it's not good to have too high expectations for rookies, but this kid is gonna be special. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites