Ya its only been a year. With 1 week in its hard to predict who is going to win what just yet.
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Official 2007 MLB Season Thread
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So I'm spoiled by a team that consistently won division titles for 14 years... I've been in Atlanta since '93, so I have never (except the strike season.....) known a losing Braves teams, so it was just strange to have last year happen.
Exactly. There are people in this thread whose team hasn't won anything during their lifetimes.
I'll take my chances with Donnely, Timlin and Romero setting up Papelbon.
And what's the most innings a Yankee starter has gone so far this year?
The Dodgers are baseball's most complete team right now in my opinion. With a tremendous balance of youth and experience, deep pitching and a good enough offense, I can see them running away with the West (not because the West is weak, but because the Dodgers are that good).
Im hoping the Yankees do better this week in warmer conditions.And what's the most innings a Yankee starter has gone so far this year?
hampton not pitching in 2007 or perhaps ever again...
http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp...news_atl&fext=.jsp&c_id=atl&partnered=rss_atl
we lost hampton for the 2007 season, i think he's done personally, unless the yankees or red sox want a dh. but we don't take too big of a hit, since we have six pitchers, but we could collect insurance money.
http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp...news_atl&fext=.jsp&c_id=atl&partnered=rss_atl
we lost hampton for the 2007 season, i think he's done personally, unless the yankees or red sox want a dh. but we don't take too big of a hit, since we have six pitchers, but we could collect insurance money.
!@#!@# That sucks. I was hoping he could come in and take redmans place, becuase lets face it: Redmans reliable for what 10-12 wins this year? We need more then that. Smoltz, Hudson, and James all need to show why they are 123 all year, or else we could be in some big trouble.
On paper, at least.
The only apparent gaps in this team are the weak arms in the outfield and a potential power-hitter at third who has yet to prove himself. A lot depends on the development of the kids, in particular Kemp and Eithier, but no so much that either one must have a breakout season for the Dodgers to compete. But I've got to say, Russell Martin is doing a lot to heal the hurt of the infamous LoDuca trade. Like all great players, you won't find a lot of what he contributes to the team on paper. Watching him play, it's hard to believe that he was a rookie only last year.
On paper, at least.
The only apparent gaps in this team are the weak arms in the outfield and a potential power-hitter at third who has yet to prove himself. A lot depends on the development of the kids, in particular Kemp and Eithier, but no so much that either one must have a breakout season for the Dodgers to compete. But I've got to say, Russell Martin is doing a lot to heal the hurt of the infamous LoDuca trade. Like all great players, you won't find a lot of what he contributes to the team on paper. Watching him play, it's hard to believe that he was a rookie only last year.
Martin had a great game on Saturday, threw out a base-stealer at second that would have scored on a subsequent hit, and did a picture-perfect block of the plate that prevented another run. The LoDuca trade was more emotional than anything for me. His lack of walks and many HIDPs made his good BA a bit misleading. Still good for a catcher, but not what the local press thought he was.
I think the Dodgers' two big question marks are:
1) Outfield defense. Gonzo looked really lost in Milwaukee and Pierre completely misplayed a couple balls in SF, which is especially ridiculous considering his speed. I expected poor throwing arms, but not misjudging the fly balls. Pierre will have to get a LOT of hits to make up for it.
2) Juggling everyone's playing time. Injuries are going to happen, so this may not be a big issue later, but it will be interesting to see how Grady Little shuffles players in and out of the lineup. Veterans will need some rest and young guys need some at-bats, if only to find out who's worth keeping or trading. I like that Little is willing to play the guy with the hot bat. (Hello, Mr. Valdez!)
I'm not at all convinced they would run away with the division, both because I've seen so many underachieving Dodger teams and because they don't seem drastically better than last year. One thing that really bothers me is that last year a lot of their offense was based on their good hitting with runners in scoring position, a stat with no consistent indicators whatsoever. Long-term clutch-hitting is basically a myth, so there's no reason to think they'll do that again and they have even less power now than last season.
San Diego has good pitching and defense and their offense has to be better than last year. I've seen a lot of people pick the D'backs as an NL sleeper, but I see a potentially very fragile rotation there. I think Arizona will be better than last year and they could definitely play the spoiler role.
That trade was hell on all of us Dodger fans
. I was watching ESPN about a year after that, and on the bottom line ticker it popped up "Dodgers fire GM Paul DePodesta", and I couldn't help but throw my arms into the air and shout "YES!! "
With Carpenter on DL, St. Louis calls up left-hander Randy Keisler from Triple-A Memphis to pitch tomorrow against the Pirates. Not impressive stats at all from NYY, SD, CIN and Oakland, last year. It'll be interesing to see if Duncan and staff can take another lack-luster pitcher and bring him around. Pujol's and Wilson's bats are waking up, though.
Arod hits HR number 5 a 2 run shot.
He's on pace for 135 HRs this year! Although it prolly still wouldnt be enough to silence the critics.
Sad, but true. Seems like he will always be booed whenever he gets out.
On a side note, Pavano looked really good tonight (finally, a Yankees pitcher got in more than 5 innings
), as did Abreu.True.He could win the triple crown,but if he were to make an out in and leave men in scoring position in a playoff game,that's what he'd be remembered for. Definitely a what have you done for me lately sport these days...
Sox open at Fenway today with Beckett.Dice K is supposed to go tomorrow nite,but with several inches of snow forecast,that game is up in the air...
Jason Schmidt's hamstring.
Dehydration, so just something they need to watch, but not be too concerned about.
Perfect football weather, not so great for baseball.
That trade was hell on all of us Dodger fans
That year was much more about Jim Tracy and injuries than it was about DePo. DePo didn't deserve the praise he got on the way in, or the bruises he got on the way out.
I suppose this is better than hearing Yankee fans whine about him.
Barely. But just.
Why hasn't A-Rod hit every ball out of the park and have more RBIs?!?!?! He sucks
that was a joke, just in case you missed it
that was a joke, just in case you missed it
Gotta correct you on this...
The Cubbies are 3-5. I believe that makes them mathematically eliminated from the playoffs.