PAhunter14 Posted February 26, 2008 Report Share Posted February 26, 2008 I'm predicting this to be their worst year in quite a while. And that's saying a lot since they haven't hit the .500 mark in 15 consecutive years. I know its extremely possible, but just out of curiosity why do you think that:cool: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buckbuster11 Posted February 26, 2008 Report Share Posted February 26, 2008 I know its extremely possible, but just out of curiosity why do you think that:cool: They went 68-94 last year and they are fielding the exact same team. No changes basically except their bullpen got worse and they have a completely new rookie manager. Their minor league system is still a complete joke so there isn't any hope coming anytime soon. Matt Morris is making 20% of the entire Pirates payroll....MATT FREAKING MORRIS...the guy had a losing record and an ERA of almost 5.....and that's the guy the Pirates decide to make their big money guy...almost 10 million a year. Now, as I think about their roster I start to feel hope just because they have a lot of young guys. I mean LaRoche, Bay, Sanchez, Wilson, Gorzelanny etc.... these are all pretty good players. If they play to their potential they could be alright, but as we know they never play to their potential and some how the team always manages to lose. So like I said, on paper I look at this team and think they should be at least a .500 team, but its the same team that went 68-94 last year so I don't see how we could expect any different this year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PAhunter14 Posted February 26, 2008 Report Share Posted February 26, 2008 Now, as I think about their roster I start to feel hope just because they have a lot of young guys. I mean LaRoche, Bay, Sanchez, Wilson, Gorzelanny etc.... these are all pretty good players. If they play to their potential they could be alright, but as we know they never play to their potential and some how the team always manages to lose. and once those players reach the potentail the pirates wont pay them to stay around:mad: how do ya screw a team up that bad? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craig mack Posted February 26, 2008 Report Share Posted February 26, 2008 and once those players reach the potentail the pirates wont pay them to stay around:mad: how do ya screw a team up that bad? You hire Matt Millen to run your team. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brownie65 Posted March 3, 2008 Report Share Posted March 3, 2008 AL West LA Seattle Oakland Texas Central Tigers Indians White Sox Twins Royals East Yankees Red Sox D Rays Blue Jays Orioles Wildcard= Indians Champ= Tigers NL West Padres Dbacks Rockies Dodgers Giants Central Brewers Cubs Cardinals Astros Pirates East Mets Phillies Braves Marlins Nationals Wildcard= Dbacks Champ= Mets World Series Champ= Mets Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MCH Posted March 3, 2008 Report Share Posted March 3, 2008 AL West LA Angels Central Detroit AL East New York Yankees Wildcard--Boston(would love to pick the D-rays here but too far of a stretch this year) NL West Arizona NL Central Chicago Cubs NL East New York Mets Wildcard--Dodgers I really think the Dodgers have made the right moves and should contend for the NL West title. I just see them stumbling a little down the stretch and the D-backs using momentum to pull out the W. The Braves should contend for the Wildcard, as well. Also, I think the Brewers will be in the thick of things but Chicago will ultimately make some mid-season moves that will put them over the top. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VABuckSlayer Posted March 3, 2008 Report Share Posted March 3, 2008 AL East NYY AL Cent Tigers AL West Angels Wildcard Red Sux NL East Mets NL Cent Cubs NL West Rockies Wildcard Phillies Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randyman Posted March 5, 2008 Report Share Posted March 5, 2008 Anybody but the Cubs! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toddyboman Posted March 28, 2008 Report Share Posted March 28, 2008 bump.....anyone else Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toddyboman Posted May 1, 2008 Report Share Posted May 1, 2008 current standings.......so far how are you doing???? I know its early still... AL East Boston - Bal 1.0 Tampa 1.0 NY 3.0 Toronto 5.5 Central Chi - Minn 1.5 Clev 2.0 Det 2.0 KC 2.5 West LA Angels - Oak 1.0 Seattle 4.5 Texas 7.5 NL East FL - NY .5 Phil .5 Atl 3.0 Wash 4.0 Central Stl - Chi - Milw 2.0 Hous 5.0 Cin 6.0 Pit 6.0 West Ari - LA Dodgers 5.5 SAn Fran 7.5 Colo 9.0 San Diego 9.0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
muggs Posted May 1, 2008 Author Report Share Posted May 1, 2008 Not doing so good in the AL Central that's for sure, but the others are okay for me. I don't expect the White Sox or Baltimore to continue their play. Tigers are starting to roll now, they'll be leading their division in a few weeks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craig mack Posted May 1, 2008 Report Share Posted May 1, 2008 I'm not doin' so good. But its still early. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toddyboman Posted September 4, 2008 Report Share Posted September 4, 2008 Current Standings AL East Rays Red Sox - 3.0 Spankees - 10 Central White Soxs Twins - 1.0 Indians - 10.5 West Angles Rangers - 16.5 A's - 21 Wild Card - Red Sox Twins - 5.0 Spankees - 7.0 NL East Mets Phillies - 3.0 Marlins - 8.0 Central Cubs Brewers - 4.5 Cards - 10.0 West Dbacks Dodgers - 1.5 Rockies - 6.0 Wild Card Brewers Phillies -4.5 Cards -5.5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
muggs Posted September 4, 2008 Author Report Share Posted September 4, 2008 No doubt in my mind, if the Indians didn't lose their #3 and #4 hitters as well as their #3 starter, they would have never had to trade CC and they'd be in first by at least 5 or 6 games right now...injuries killed their season. It's funny how down everyone was on the Twins, including myself (I was down on the White Sox too- shows how much I know about the division I watch the most:D). I'm starting to gain some serious respect for the Twinkies organization. They just continue to turn out great young arms. They lose Santana, they turn to Slowey, Baker and some others and they don't skip a beat. Probably the most intelligent thing they do is build to their strengths. They play on that hard astro turf, so they build for speed. You watch them play, there's really not a whole lot of pop in that order, but they run like a Jamaican sprint team. Span, Gomez, Casilla...those guy slap the ball and then go. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VABuckSlayer Posted September 4, 2008 Report Share Posted September 4, 2008 I'm doing better in the NL then the AL. I didn't see the White Sox winning the AL Cent. Surely not the Rays winning the Al East either. The Rockies still have a chance at the NL West! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
muggs Posted September 4, 2008 Author Report Share Posted September 4, 2008 I think if you flip mine upside down I'd be doing a lot better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MCH Posted September 4, 2008 Report Share Posted September 4, 2008 I'm actually looking pretty good besides the Yanks and the Dodgers winning the wildcard. Almost called the Rays, too...dang it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toddyboman Posted October 1, 2008 Report Share Posted October 1, 2008 Well let the playoffs begin..... Most of us picked the Tigers or Indians and Mets...... No one picked the Ray. Very few picked the Dodgers We all did terrible :D:D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tominator Posted October 1, 2008 Report Share Posted October 1, 2008 AL West Angels Seattle Oakland Texas Central Tigers Indians Royals White Sox Twins East Red Sox Spankees Blue Jays Rays Orioles Wildcard= Tribe NL West Diamondbacks Rockies Padres Dodgers (I'm not sorry Kev:D) Giants Central Astros Cardinals Reds Cubs Brewers Pirates East Mets Phillies Braves Marlins Nationals Wildcard= Rockies I suck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
backwoods07 Posted October 1, 2008 Report Share Posted October 1, 2008 I'm surprised by many of yours!! Especially you MCH! I had to double check the date of your original post when you almost called the Rays. Some of you on the other hand, not so good Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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