I'm definitely not, because of Cruz's suspension.Dan Gilbert;1482579 wrote: Definitely concerned about the Rangers though.
They also have a gigantic hard-on for all things Los Angeles. A couple weeks ago, I hadn't caught any baseball at night, so in the morning when a friend had his radio on and they cut in with baseball highlights from the night, I had him turn it up so I could get the Pirates-Reds score (you know, two of the better teams in baseball at the All-Star break playing a big weekend series). All they gave were the Dodgers, the Angels and as a footnote, the Red Sox-Yankees scores.TBone14;1482599 wrote:If he pitches well...it will be a good problem to have. Hopefully he pitches well, though.
Also, I was thinking ESPN would pick up this series for Monday/Wednesday night baseball. Of course, they will be in St Louis for the Dodgers/Cardinals. They do more Cardinals game than even NY or Boston I think.
I understand Cleveland's schedule is easy but the Rangers have 10 and 10 against the Angels and Astros.lhslep134;1482610 wrote:I'm definitely not, because of Cruz's suspension.
So losing Cruz is no big deal to you?Dan Gilbert;1482622 wrote:I understand Cleveland's schedule is easy but the Rangers have 10 and 10 against the Angels and Astros.
lhslep134;1482646 wrote:So losing Cruz is no big deal to you?
As was discussed throughout this thread, ESPN thinks the Royals are the 2nd place team in the Central. They've been stuck in that mindset since the preseason and they apparently are going to ride that prediction till the end. They will either be geniuses or have egg all over their face.I was thinking ESPN would pick up this series for Monday/Wednesday night baseball
lhslep134;1482646 wrote:So losing Cruz is no big deal to you?
Definitely agree on KC. I think Baltimore is as big of a threat as Texas.Dan Gilbert;1482659 wrote:
I see the Rangers as more of a threat than Baltimore or KC to catch the Tribe.
Reps for using statistics to prove your pointTBone14;1482651 wrote:No. He is one player. The highest WAR of his career is 4.3. He is about on pace for that this year. Currently at 2.2. So losing Cruz will cost Texas approx 2 wins the rest of way. Could make all the difference in the world because I think the race will be close but it isn't like they are going to fall apart without him.
That's also assuming they have someone to fill in at replacement level and not worse than replacement level (always possible when you're talking about fill-ins).TBone14;1482651 wrote: So losing Cruz will cost Texas approx 2 wins the rest of way.
..... GEEZ....I got butterflies waiting for this game/series to begin.
I hear ya...been on my mind all day.HitsRus;1482716 wrote:That leaves Raburn to counter any move to bring in a matchup lefty
HitsRus;1482716 wrote:That leaves Raburn to counter any move to bring in a matchup lefty
royal_k;1482717 wrote:I hear ya...been on my mind all day.
Laley23;1482725 wrote:I am being 100% serious. Is Michael Brantley a potential GG winner this year?
Thats a good point.wes_mantooth;1482729 wrote:No.
Not enough name recognition
Laley23;1482731 wrote:Thats a good point.
I should say, SHOULD he be in consideration?? I honestly dont know enough about the other LFs in the AL...