NL West
The Salem Super Sequoias are still the team to beat. Age is catching up to them so look out.
The Arizona Diamondbacks are a team that can and just don't. I don't get it either.
The San Francisco Giants aren't great but are well suited to their stadium and makes things tough.
The San Diego Padres are a lot like the Giants but are still building.
Thursday, October 4, 2012
NL South
NL South
The Mexico City Diablos Rojos as the team to beat? Sources tell me that after the Ivan injury and the Mathews trade they are the team to beat. Hopes are very high.
The Florida Marlins still are a threat even without Ivan.
The St. Louis Cardinals are getting better and have potential but not ready for prime time yet.
The Houston Astros are retooling and it will take a while.
The Mexico City Diablos Rojos as the team to beat? Sources tell me that after the Ivan injury and the Mathews trade they are the team to beat. Hopes are very high.
The Florida Marlins still are a threat even without Ivan.
The St. Louis Cardinals are getting better and have potential but not ready for prime time yet.
The Houston Astros are retooling and it will take a while.
NL East
NL East
The Atlanta Braves had the availability to trade for needs last year and won it all. They are not the juggernaut you think however but who will stop them?
The New York Mets have respectability now but couldn't get things done last year. Of course there was a big excuse.
The Louisville Colonels are getting better but my feeling is the talent doesn't match the stadium.
The Philadelphia Phillies are still in the retool mode but are stronger than some think.
The Atlanta Braves had the availability to trade for needs last year and won it all. They are not the juggernaut you think however but who will stop them?
The New York Mets have respectability now but couldn't get things done last year. Of course there was a big excuse.
The Louisville Colonels are getting better but my feeling is the talent doesn't match the stadium.
The Philadelphia Phillies are still in the retool mode but are stronger than some think.
NL North
NL North
The Chicago Cubs has the means to run away with it. The big question, will they?
The Cincinnati Reds are up and comers in more ways than one.
The Pittsburgh Pirates have enjoyed being in the playoffs for 13 straight years. Is that string going to be broken?
The Milwaukee Brewers to every ones thinking may be giving up on the season after the Mathews trade. But in all reality he had one good season, the rest marred one way or another for a good team. Overall they don't look like a great team but looks can fool ya.
The Chicago Cubs has the means to run away with it. The big question, will they?
The Cincinnati Reds are up and comers in more ways than one.
The Pittsburgh Pirates have enjoyed being in the playoffs for 13 straight years. Is that string going to be broken?
The Milwaukee Brewers to every ones thinking may be giving up on the season after the Mathews trade. But in all reality he had one good season, the rest marred one way or another for a good team. Overall they don't look like a great team but looks can fool ya.
Wednesday, October 3, 2012
News of Note
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Mark Carew became a late signing FA, a Type A no less. Signing a $3M deal with Detroit this year.
Detroit still not done, signed Dean Boone to a 1 Year deal for $3.2M. I was waiting for him to get into my financial market.
Clint Olson was signed by the Anaheim Angels to bolster their offense. A two year deal worth $2.6M per. Very cheap in a way.
Andy Fassero agreed to terms with the Louisville Colonels. $1.3M a year for two. How cheap is that for a quality 3B?
Anaheim also snuck in the signing of Frank Gordon. Quality 2B at $1.7M for 2 years is a steal.
The Milwaukee Brewers chimed in with the signing of Jesse Brennaman. Paying $3.2M for a Type A? Well, he has seen better days but should be quite productive.
Minnesota Twins signed Santos Mairena to a two year deal at $2.9M.
The Louisville Colonels also signed Greg Rose to a 3 year deal at $5M, wonder if some one else was in the market for him also? Nope, not me.
Tito Gao found a home in Texas for this season. Just couldn't turn down a $2.3M offer with a winner.
Mark Carew became a late signing FA, a Type A no less. Signing a $3M deal with Detroit this year.
Detroit still not done, signed Dean Boone to a 1 Year deal for $3.2M. I was waiting for him to get into my financial market.
Clint Olson was signed by the Anaheim Angels to bolster their offense. A two year deal worth $2.6M per. Very cheap in a way.
Andy Fassero agreed to terms with the Louisville Colonels. $1.3M a year for two. How cheap is that for a quality 3B?
Anaheim also snuck in the signing of Frank Gordon. Quality 2B at $1.7M for 2 years is a steal.
The Milwaukee Brewers chimed in with the signing of Jesse Brennaman. Paying $3.2M for a Type A? Well, he has seen better days but should be quite productive.
Minnesota Twins signed Santos Mairena to a two year deal at $2.9M.
The Louisville Colonels also signed Greg Rose to a 3 year deal at $5M, wonder if some one else was in the market for him also? Nope, not me.
Tito Gao found a home in Texas for this season. Just couldn't turn down a $2.3M offer with a winner.
AL West
AL West
The Colorado Springs Sky Sox once again is the team to beat. Rock solid lineup with plenty of power. Pitching staff will be tested however as they do have some weakness.
The Oakland A's have moved to the tax haven of Seattle and are happy. Getting used to the new digs might have its downsides. They will be very formidable however.
The Anaheim Angels are trying to get things going after trudging along. Will we see some rookies pop into the equation early in the season?
The Helena Hot Pockets likewise look to get things rolling along also. Hitting looks to be a problem as the pitching will need to hold the fort down.
The Colorado Springs Sky Sox once again is the team to beat. Rock solid lineup with plenty of power. Pitching staff will be tested however as they do have some weakness.
The Oakland A's have moved to the tax haven of Seattle and are happy. Getting used to the new digs might have its downsides. They will be very formidable however.
The Anaheim Angels are trying to get things going after trudging along. Will we see some rookies pop into the equation early in the season?
The Helena Hot Pockets likewise look to get things rolling along also. Hitting looks to be a problem as the pitching will need to hold the fort down.
AL South
AL South
The Tampa Bay Rays look to defend their title one more time. With the combo of Ronny Gant, Tony Prior and Murray Ramsey why not. Pitching is just as solid along with the defense.
The Texas Rangers showed last season they could get the job done. Juan Redondo led the way on offense and I would expect it again. Better pitching also though defense might be a little shakey.
The Kansas City Royals look to better themselves and I think they have. Solid on offense, defense and on the mound.
The Little Rock Heads are no slouches but I just don't think there is enough to go around this season.
The Tampa Bay Rays look to defend their title one more time. With the combo of Ronny Gant, Tony Prior and Murray Ramsey why not. Pitching is just as solid along with the defense.
The Texas Rangers showed last season they could get the job done. Juan Redondo led the way on offense and I would expect it again. Better pitching also though defense might be a little shakey.
The Kansas City Royals look to better themselves and I think they have. Solid on offense, defense and on the mound.
The Little Rock Heads are no slouches but I just don't think there is enough to go around this season.
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