2005 Pick: AL Central - Page 2

Daddy Warbuk$ · 03-24-2005, 01:06 PM

Man, I had to register for this one, almost fell of my chair here at work.

Twins winning the central again? Nope

White Sox? HA HA

Tigers? One word, NO

Royals? Would have a problem beating Cal State.

The Tribe is taking it this year, they will be the most surprising team in baseball, now consider why.

1) 1-9, they are on of the most solid hitting teams in BASEBALL, not just the AL.With Eddie Murray's constant guidance, they will again smash doubles and move runners, and in addition, the 3-4-5-6 power on this team is competitive with any team in the league.

My Projections

Martinez .289 28 105
Pronk .321 33 115
Blake .277 29 85
Juan-gone .255 21 77

good enough for goverment work

2) The bullpen is much improved over last year, without the bullpen meltdown in the first half of 04, the tribe would have been in first by 5 games by all star break.
If Wickman places DECENT, they will contend.

3) The rotation is solid, if CC breaks out, they could be great. Westbrook developed a good sinker, which is working. Lee just needs confidence, and Elarton is on pace for a pretty decent year according to Gamons.

That's all my rambling for now, good day!

bulldog55 · 03-24-2005, 01:09 PM

I don't think anyone has improved enough to pass the Twins.

Daddy Warbuk$ · 03-24-2005, 01:12 PM

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Originally Posted by bulldog55

I don't think anyone has improved enough to pass the Twins.

Um, thanks for your info, who exactly do the twins have besides Santana again? Radke and his gin a geritol ball isn't gonna cut the mustard.

bulldog55 · 03-24-2005, 01:24 PM

If gin and geritol make a 3.48 ERA, I'll take eleven orders of both for the Dodgers rotation.

Also, perhaps you've heard of: Shannon Stewart, Michael Cuddyer, Torii Hunter, Jacque Jones, Justin Morneau and Joe Mauer when he's healthy.

twins15 · 03-24-2005, 01:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Daddy Warbuk$

Um, thanks for your info, who exactly do the twins have besides Santana again? Radke and his gin a geritol ball isn't gonna cut the mustard.

Basically the same crew they've had for their last 3 division titles.

bulldog55 · 03-24-2005, 01:26 PM

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Originally Posted by twins15

Basically the same crew they've had for their last 3 division titles.

But Gonzalez is going to hit 21 homeruns, didn't you read his projections?

Incubus3000 · 03-24-2005, 01:30 PM

Radke's what, 32? He's a good bet to post another ERA over 4, but he'll still be a damn fine #2 starter. Especially for the AL Central.

I'd probably take Radke over Sabathia as my ace if we're just talking one season, no long-term effects.

Jonzard · 03-24-2005, 01:30 PM

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Originally Posted by bulldog55

But Gonzalez is going to hit 21 homeruns, didn't you read his projections?

Well Justin Morneau could be pressing for 40. And Mauer in the lineup is a huge boost.

Jason Moyer · 03-24-2005, 01:32 PM

I pict the Injuns cuz they got Willie Mays Hayes and he #1.

Incubus3000 · 03-24-2005, 01:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Jason Moyer

I pict the Injuns cuz they got Willie Mays Hayes and he #1.

That boy can run.

And he does those nifty pushups after every popup.

Daddy Warbuk$ · 03-24-2005, 01:35 PM

Yeah, we'll see...

Juan has a better chance of hitting 21 homeruns than Radke does of hitting the 3's in ERA again, mark my words.

Jones? Stewart? Mauer, oh boy, scariest #2 hitters in the league.

Don't get the wrong impression, Twins are a solid team, but there time has come, and why does every non indians fan in the whole world forget that we have more trade-able prospects in AAA than teams such as the Dodgers have in their whole organization? If we are contending, what do you think we would get for a Ludwick? and he's mid-tier on our prospect chart.

If you're gonna argue baseball, better bring you guns, canned arguements and snide comments don't make you the "internet winner"....

andjbock · 03-24-2005, 01:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Daddy Warbuk$

Man, I had to register for this one, almost fell of my chair here at work.

Twins winning the central again? Nope

White Sox? HA HA

Tigers? One word, NO

Royals? Would have a problem beating Cal State.

The Tribe is taking it this year, they will be the most surprising team in baseball, now consider why.

1) 1-9, they are on of the most solid hitting teams in BASEBALL, not just the AL.With Eddie Murray's constant guidance, they will again smash doubles and move runners, and in addition, the 3-4-5-6 power on this team is competitive with any team in the league.

My Projections

Martinez .289 28 105
Pronk .321 33 115
Blake .277 29 85
Juan-gone .255 21 77

good enough for goverment work

2) The bullpen is much improved over last year, without the bullpen meltdown in the first half of 04, the tribe would have been in first by 5 games by all star break.
If Wickman places DECENT, they will contend.

3) The rotation is solid, if CC breaks out, they could be great. Westbrook developed a good sinker, which is working. Lee just needs confidence, and Elarton is on pace for a pretty decent year according to Gamons.

That's all my rambling for now, good day!

Where on earth does the nickname "Pronk" come from?

Green & Gold Heart · 03-24-2005, 01:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Incubus3000

That boy can run.

And he does those nifty pushups after every popup.

Oh, come on. Rick "The Wild Thing" Vaughn is the key to this team. He only has one pitch but he throws it really hard!

Jason Moyer · 03-24-2005, 01:39 PM

I totally pict Cleveland cuz Jaun Guan will make up the 12 games teh Twins beat the Injuns bye last year. Yup.

I tink Roger Dorn will b teh sekrit 2 this team tis year. He is undreated like Biggio.

Incubus3000 · 03-24-2005, 01:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Daddy Warbuk$

Yeah, we'll see...

Juan has a better chance of hitting 21 homeruns than Radke does of hitting the 3's in ERA again, mark my words.

Jones? Stewart? Mauer, oh boy, scariest #2 hitters in the league.

Don't get the wrong impression, Twins are a solid team, but there time has come, and why does every non indians fan in the whole world forget that we have more trade-able prospects in AAA than teams such as the Dodgers have in their whole organization? If we are contending, what do you think we would get for a Ludwick? and he's mid-tier on our prospect chart.

If you're gonna argue baseball, better bring you guns, canned arguements and snide comments don't make you the "internet winner"....

meh. how about this: mark my words, Radke will triple Juan Gone's VORP.

oh wait, my bad, you don't even know what that stands for, so to you it looks like one of them "internet weiner" snide comments.

Incubus3000 · 03-24-2005, 01:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Green & Gold Heart

Oh, come on. Rick "The Wild Thing" Vaughn is the key to this team. He only has one pitch but he throws it really hard!

the whole damn team would be nothing without Joe Boo.

TheRockCT · 03-24-2005, 01:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Green & Gold Heart

Oh, come on. Rick "The Wild Thing" Vaughn is the key to this team. He only has one pitch but he throws it really hard!

And Jake Taylor is clutch! Who cares if he's 800 years old and hits .220 or something, he's clutch, baby!

Bobbuttons · 03-24-2005, 01:43 PM

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Originally Posted by andjbock

Where on earth does the nickname "Pronk" come from?

I believe he said it comes from half "project" and half "donkey".

I prefer the nickname Shrek for him.

Bobbuttons · 03-24-2005, 01:47 PM

You guys are forgetting the Tanaka effect this season:

Daddy Warbuk$ · 03-24-2005, 01:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Incubus3000

meh. how about this: mark my words, Radke will triple Juan Gone's VORP.

oh wait, my bad, you don't even know what that stands for, so to you it looks like one of them "internet weiner" snide comments.

And how many world series has Keith Woolner won? I'll make sure to mark this thread to see how good OLD Mr. Radke does this year.

Kid, I forgot more about baseball then you'll ever know..

Back to the subject, yeah, as you can tell I live and die Indians, so bear with me. Living in Cleveland this has been the most frustrating city to be a sports fan of, period. Only time I ever won was when I played for Michigan in college, by the way don't put to much stock in the word play, however I have sampled the best benches from hear to Texas, and let me tell ya, wood is the way to go, metal is just to chaffing for my taste.....

However I do think it's coming around, Lebron, new owners, gotta believe.

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03-24-2005, 01:06 PM	#21
Daddy Warbuk$ Minors (Single A) Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 62	Wow Man, I had to register for this one, almost fell of my chair here at work. Twins winning the central again? Nope White Sox? HA HA Tigers? One word, NO Royals? Would have a problem beating Cal State. The Tribe is taking it this year, they will be the most surprising team in baseball, now consider why. 1) 1-9, they are on of the most solid hitting teams in BASEBALL, not just the AL.With Eddie Murray's constant guidance, they will again smash doubles and move runners, and in addition, the 3-4-5-6 power on this team is competitive with any team in the league. My Projections Martinez .289 28 105 Pronk .321 33 115 Blake .277 29 85 Juan-gone .255 21 77 good enough for goverment work 2) The bullpen is much improved over last year, without the bullpen meltdown in the first half of 04, the tribe would have been in first by 5 games by all star break. If Wickman places DECENT, they will contend. 3) The rotation is solid, if CC breaks out, they could be great. Westbrook developed a good sinker, which is working. Lee just needs confidence, and Elarton is on pace for a pretty decent year according to Gamons. That's all my rambling for now, good day!

03-24-2005, 01:09 PM	#22
bulldog55 Hall Of Famer Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: California's Canada Warnings: 17 Posts: 2,481	I don't think anyone has improved enough to pass the Twins. __________________ Commissioner, Trans-Continental Base Ball Association Owner/GM, Los Angeles Electrics (TCBA), Beaverton Rangers (OTBL), Portland Mavericks (Union League), and Los Angeles Superbas (Century League) Being smart, don't always make you popular.

03-24-2005, 01:24 PM	#24
bulldog55 Hall Of Famer Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: California's Canada Warnings: 17 Posts: 2,481	If gin and geritol make a 3.48 ERA, I'll take eleven orders of both for the Dodgers rotation. Also, perhaps you've heard of: Shannon Stewart, Michael Cuddyer, Torii Hunter, Jacque Jones, Justin Morneau and Joe Mauer when he's healthy. __________________ Commissioner, Trans-Continental Base Ball Association Owner/GM, Los Angeles Electrics (TCBA), Beaverton Rangers (OTBL), Portland Mavericks (Union League), and Los Angeles Superbas (Century League) Being smart, don't always make you popular.

03-24-2005, 01:32 PM	#29
Jason Moyer Hall Of Famer Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Pittsburgh Posts: 5,111	I pict the Injuns cuz they got Willie Mays Hayes and he #1. __________________ "I pretty much popped everything cold turkey. We were doing steroids they wouldn't give to horses." -- Tom House "I was very fortunate to have a pitching coach by the name of Tom House...Tom, I really miss those days that we spent in the weight room and out on the field working together." -- Nolan Ryan's HoF Induction Speech

03-24-2005, 01:30 PM	#27
Incubus3000 Banned Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: The Heart Of Dixie Posts: 83	Radke's what, 32? He's a good bet to post another ERA over 4, but he'll still be a damn fine #2 starter. Especially for the AL Central. I'd probably take Radke over Sabathia as my ace if we're just talking one season, no long-term effects.

03-24-2005, 01:35 PM	#31
Daddy Warbuk$ Minors (Single A) Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 62	Yeah, we'll see... Juan has a better chance of hitting 21 homeruns than Radke does of hitting the 3's in ERA again, mark my words. Jones? Stewart? Mauer, oh boy, scariest #2 hitters in the league. Don't get the wrong impression, Twins are a solid team, but there time has come, and why does every non indians fan in the whole world forget that we have more trade-able prospects in AAA than teams such as the Dodgers have in their whole organization? If we are contending, what do you think we would get for a Ludwick? and he's mid-tier on our prospect chart. If you're gonna argue baseball, better bring you guns, canned arguements and snide comments don't make you the "internet winner".... Last edited by Daddy Warbuk$; 03-24-2005 at 01:36 PM.

03-24-2005, 01:39 PM	#34
Jason Moyer Hall Of Famer Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Pittsburgh Posts: 5,111	I totally pict Cleveland cuz Jaun Guan will make up the 12 games teh Twins beat the Injuns bye last year. Yup. I tink Roger Dorn will b teh sekrit 2 this team tis year. He is undreated like Biggio. __________________ "I pretty much popped everything cold turkey. We were doing steroids they wouldn't give to horses." -- Tom House "I was very fortunate to have a pitching coach by the name of Tom House...Tom, I really miss those days that we spent in the weight room and out on the field working together." -- Nolan Ryan's HoF Induction Speech Last edited by Jason Moyer; 03-24-2005 at 01:40 PM.

03-24-2005, 01:47 PM	#39
Bobbuttons Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Picturesque Mentor-on-the-Lake, Ohio Posts: 3,708	You guys are forgetting the Tanaka effect this season: __________________ Frankenstein never scared me. Marsupials do....cause they're fast! Gibson swings, and a fly ball to deep right field! This is gonna be a home run! Unbelievable! A home run for Gibson! And the Dodgers have won the game, 5 to 4; I don't believe what I just saw! I don't believe what I just saw!