hasbeen
Posts: 6,504
Feb 22, 2010 5:14pm
The Mariners could be very successful this season. They were 85-77 last season.
Their rotation is going to be great with Felix Hernandez, Cliff Lee, and Eric Bedard(especially if he can get back to his Orioles form).
Add in Griffey would supposedly lost weight in the off-season and is a guy people can look to. Lopez at second, Wilson at short, Gutierrez in center and Ichiro in Right.
Add in Figgins, Bradley, Johnson, and Kotchman and they should definitely be a threat in the wild card, but may also be the favorite for the AL West.
I'm personally excited.
Their rotation is going to be great with Felix Hernandez, Cliff Lee, and Eric Bedard(especially if he can get back to his Orioles form).
Add in Griffey would supposedly lost weight in the off-season and is a guy people can look to. Lopez at second, Wilson at short, Gutierrez in center and Ichiro in Right.
Add in Figgins, Bradley, Johnson, and Kotchman and they should definitely be a threat in the wild card, but may also be the favorite for the AL West.
I'm personally excited.
Azubuike24
Posts: 15,933
Feb 22, 2010 5:27pm
The Angels still have a talented rotation and great closer, but I still question their lineup, how they will handle the loss of Figgins and whether they can produce at the same level as last year.
A lot of pressure on the likes of Howie Kendrick, Kendry Morales, Erick Aybar and Juan Rivera to repeat great seasons.
A lot of pressure on the likes of Howie Kendrick, Kendry Morales, Erick Aybar and Juan Rivera to repeat great seasons.
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purple_rein
Posts: 349
Feb 22, 2010 5:56pm
They have Milton Bradley. I don't like their chances.
darbypitcher22
Posts: 8,000
Feb 22, 2010 5:59pm
they could have a really good club. Assuming Bradley gets his shit together(which isn't likely) and isn't a cancer, with Hernandez and Lee, plus the edition of Figgins, an they have Jack Wilson as well, they could be a decent ballclub.
jordo212000
Posts: 10,664
Feb 22, 2010 6:14pm
Depends on whether or not they can score. Defensively and pitching-wise they are stacked
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paulspadafora
Posts: 20
Feb 22, 2010 7:05pm
Fuentes is not a great closer; he was pretty rough at times last year.
The Mariners should be one of the best defensive teams in the majors and have some solid speed at the top but there isn't anyone to fear in the middle of the order. If figgins and ichiro are themselves and Byrnes, Jr., or Bradley can show some life they might have enough hitting when you consider how solid their pitching should be.
The Mariners should be one of the best defensive teams in the majors and have some solid speed at the top but there isn't anyone to fear in the middle of the order. If figgins and ichiro are themselves and Byrnes, Jr., or Bradley can show some life they might have enough hitting when you consider how solid their pitching should be.
Mulva
Posts: 13,650
Feb 22, 2010 7:37pm
Seattle had maybe the best offseason in baseball. They should be great defensively, and if Bedard comes back strong I'd take their 1-3 starters over anyone in the AL.
j_crazy
Posts: 8,372
Feb 22, 2010 7:41pm
there is a ton of truth to this statement. his cubs teams are evidence of it.purple_rein wrote: They have Milton Bradley. I don't like their chances.
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paulspadafora
Posts: 20
Feb 22, 2010 9:55pm
I'd rather have the sure thing in Boston. They have a much deeper staff too.Mulva wrote: Seattle had maybe the best offseason in baseball. They should be great defensively, and if Bedard comes back strong I'd take their 1-3 starters over anyone in the AL.
Laley23
Posts: 29,506
Feb 22, 2010 10:08pm
Bostons rotation is probably better overall (especially since Bedard has had like 1 good year. Hes good now, but is hurt by May.)
Hernandez and Lee are better than Bostons top, but overall the rotation is not as solid.
Hernandez and Lee are better than Bostons top, but overall the rotation is not as solid.
hoops23
Posts: 15,696
Feb 22, 2010 10:10pm
Yeah, I don't like the Milton Bradley signing, and honestly don't know why he's still in the MLB..
Other than that, they had a GREAT offseason.. My pick to win the West.
Other than that, they had a GREAT offseason.. My pick to win the West.
jordo212000
Posts: 10,664
Feb 22, 2010 10:44pm
Texas is winning the west. The best combo of pitching and hitting. They have some nice young pitching prospectsLTrain23 wrote: Yeah, I don't like the Milton Bradley signing, and honestly don't know why he's still in the MLB..
Other than that, they had a GREAT offseason.. My pick to win the West.
hoops23
Posts: 15,696
Feb 23, 2010 5:21am
Naw sonjordo212000 wrote:Texas is winning the west. The best combo of pitching and hitting. They have some nice young pitching prospectsLTrain23 wrote: Yeah, I don't like the Milton Bradley signing, and honestly don't know why he's still in the MLB..
Other than that, they had a GREAT offseason.. My pick to win the West.
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Footwedge
Posts: 9,265
Feb 23, 2010 8:30am
Seattle blew the pennant by releasing Branyon. Didn't they need a 3rd baseman?
darbypitcher22
Posts: 8,000
Feb 23, 2010 9:02am
I think Texas is still a year or two from being able to take over that division. The starting pitching just isn't there for me, and signing Vlad just doesn't scream "Championship!" to me.
I like Bedard, Hernandez, and Lee at the top of the rotation too. Those three guys when they're on and healthy create some very difficult matchups for hitters. Thank god in New York we don't play them 18 times a year
I like Bedard, Hernandez, and Lee at the top of the rotation too. Those three guys when they're on and healthy create some very difficult matchups for hitters. Thank god in New York we don't play them 18 times a year
jordo212000
Posts: 10,664
Feb 23, 2010 9:06am
Seattle had Branyan last year, not Texas?Footwedge wrote: Texas blew the pennant by releasing Branyon. Didn't they need a 3rd baseman?
jordo212000
Posts: 10,664
Feb 23, 2010 9:09am
And getting Milton Bradley does haha? I never said Texas was winning the World Series, just the west. Which really isn't a strong division IMO.darbypitcher22 wrote: I think Texas is still a year or two from being able to take over that division. The starting pitching just isn't there for me, and signing Vlad just doesn't scream "Championship!" to me.
I like Bedard, Hernandez, and Lee at the top of the rotation too. Those three guys when they're on and healthy create some very difficult matchups for hitters. Thank god in New York we don't play them 18 times a year
I think Seattle has a chance to have a great top of the rotation, but I need to see more from Bedard. His performance has ranged from awful to okay since he had that one great year. If Bedard can win them 15 games then yes I see Seattle being in the thick of things
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dat dude
Posts: 1,564
Feb 23, 2010 9:53am
I think the Bradley acquisition could really turn out to be key for the Mariners. The guy is an on-base machine. His personality isn't fit for a big name (large fanbase) ball club. If Seattle can keep him out of the spotlight, he is capable of producing a .850+ OPS season. Sure, you may only get 120-130 games, but if you look at his numbers in '07 and '08, he can be extremely productive. I just think his last year with the Cubs was a terrible fit, especially since he started out slow.
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Striker
Posts: 21
Feb 23, 2010 10:31am
Keeping in mind, the Mariners didn't sign Bradley. They traded Carlos Silva (aka the most overpaid waste of space) for him. You know Silva will provide you zero, while Bradley may provide you something big.
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paulspadafora
Posts: 20
Feb 23, 2010 11:09am
And he plays first.jordo212000 wrote:Seattle had Branyan last year, not Texas?Footwedge wrote: Texas blew the pennant by releasing Branyon. Didn't they need a 3rd baseman?
BCBulldog
Posts: 824
Feb 23, 2010 11:35am
Bradley and Griffey together could be a very bad combination. Beyond that, they certainly should contend to win the west if they stay healthy.
Laley23
Posts: 29,506
Feb 23, 2010 1:02pm
Right over the head. Its a joke from the old place regarding TheDave. Said Broussard should play 3rd cause he is a lefty.paulspadafora wrote:And he plays first.jordo212000 wrote:Seattle had Branyan last year, not Texas?Footwedge wrote: Texas blew the pennant by releasing Branyon. Didn't they need a 3rd baseman?