Monthly Archives: March 2010

March 31, 2010

2010 Season Forecast: Tampa Rays

Last Five Seasons: 2009: 84 – 78 (3rd AL East) 2008: 97 – 65 2007: 66 – 96 2006: 61 – 101 2005: 67 – 95 Runs Scored: 803 (5th AL) Runs Allowed: 754 (7th AL) Season Recap: Optimism reigned … Continue reading →

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March 18, 2010

2010 Season Forecast: Kansas City Royals

Last Five Seasons: 2009:  65 -  97 (Tied for last in AL Central) 2008:  75 -  87 2007:  69 -  93 2006:  62 – 100 2005:  56 – 106 Runs Scored: 686 – 13th in the AL Runs Allowed: 842 … Continue reading →

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Filed under Aaron Crow, Aaron Hartsock, Alberto Callaspo, Alex Gordon, Billy Butler, Brayan Pena, Bruce Chen, Chris Getz, Chris Nicoll, Coco Crisp, Danny Duffy, David DeJesus, Gil Meche, Jason Kendall, Jeff Bianchi, Joakim Soria, John Bale, John Buck, Jose Guillen, Josh Anderson, Juan Cruz, Kansas City Royals, Kilo Kaaihue, Kyle Davies, Kyle Farnsworth, Luke Hochevar, Mark Teahan, Miguel Sano, Mike Aviles, Mike Jacobs, Mike Montgomery, Mitch Maier, Rick Ankiel, Robinson Tejada, Roman Colon, Scott Podsednik, Season Forecast, Sidney Ponson, Willie Bloomquist, Yasuhiko Yabuta, Yuniesky Betancourt, Zack Greinke

March 18, 2010

2010 Season Forecast: Boston Red Sox

Last Five Seasons: 2009: 95 – 67 (2nd AL East) 2008: 95 – 67 2007: 96 – 66 2006: 86 – 76 2005: 95 – 67 Runs Scored: 872 (3rd AL) Runs Allowed: 736 (3rd AL) Season Recap: Most people … Continue reading →

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March 14, 2010

2010 Season Forecast: New York Yankees

Last Five Seasons: 2009: 103 – 59 (1st AL East, World Champions) 2008:  89 – 73 2007:  94 – 68 2006:  97 – 65 2005:  95 – 67 Runs Scored: 915 (1st, MLB) Runs Allowed: 753, (5th, AL) The Yankees … Continue reading →

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March 11, 2010

2010 Season Forecast: Houston Astros

Last Five Seasons: 2009: 74 – 88 (5th NL Central) 2008: 86 – 75 2007: 73 – 89 2006: 82 – 80 2005: 89 – 73 For two straight seasons, the Astros have outperformed their stats – which is to … Continue reading →

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Filed under Albert Pujols, Brandon Lyon, Brett Myers, Brian Moehler, Bud Norris, Carlos Lee, Chris Johnson, Collin Delome, Darin Erstad, Drew Locke, Felipe Paulino, Fernando Abad, Geoff Blum, Houston Astros, Humberto Quintero, Hunter Pence, Ivan Rodriguez, J.R Towles, Jason Castro, Jason Michaels, Jeff Fulchino, Jeff Keppinger, Jordan Lyles, Jose Valverde, Kaz Matsui, Koby Clemens, Lance Berkman, Latroy Hawkins, Leandro Cespedes, Matt Lindstrom, Maxwell Sapp, Michael Bourn, Miguel Tejada, Mike Hampton, Pedro Feliz, Polin Trinidad, Roy Oswalt, Russ Ortiz, Sam Gervacio, Season Forecast, Shane Wolf, Tim Byrdak, Tommy Manzella, Wandy Rodriguez, Yorman Bazardo

March 10, 2010

2010 Season Forecast: Pittsburgh Pirates

Last Five Years: 2009: 62 – 99 (6th, NL Central) 2008: 67 – 95 2007: 68 – 94 2006: 67 – 95 2005: 67 – 95 The Pirates won 79 games in 1997, which is the closest they have come … Continue reading →

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March 3, 2010

2010 Season Forecast: Cincinnati Reds

Last Five Seasons: 2009: 78 – 84 (4th NL Central) 2008: 74 – 88 2007: 72 – 90 2006: 80 – 82 2005: 73 – 89 The Reds haven’t had a winning season since going 85 – 77 in 2000.  … Continue reading →

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Filed under Aaron Harang, Aaron Miles, Alex Gonzalez, Aroldis Chapman, Arthur Rhodes, Brandon Phillips, Bronson Arroyo, Carlos Fisher, Chris Dickerson, Chris Heisey, Cincinnati Reds, Danny Herrera, Devin Mesoraco, Drew Stubbs, Drew Sutton, Edinson Volquez, Edwin Encarnacion, Francisco Cordero, Homer Bailey, Jared Burton, Jay Bruce, Joey Votto, Johnny Cueto, Jonny Gomes, Justin Lehr, Kyle Lotzkar, Matt Maloney, Micah Owings, Miguel Cairo, Nick Massett, Orlando Cabrera, Paul Janish, Ramon Hernandez, Ryan Hannigan, Scott Rolen, Season Forecast, Todd Frazier, Travis Wood, Victor Martinez, Willy Taveras, Wladimir Balentien, Yonder Alonso

March 2, 2010

2010 Season Forecast: St. Louis Cardinals

Last Five Years: 2009:  91 – 71 (1st NL Central) 2008:  86 – 76 2007:  78 – 84 2006:  83 – 78 2005: 100 – 62 Runs Scored: 730 Runs Allowed: 640 Season Recap: With two aces and the world’s … Continue reading →

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Filed under Adam Ottavino, Adam Wainwright, Albert Pujols, Allen Craig, Brad Penny, Brad Thompson, Brendan Ryan, Brett Wallace, Chris Carpenter, Chris Duncan, Chris Perez, Clayton Mortensen, Colby Rasmus, Daniel Descalso, David Freese, David Kopp, Dennys Reyes, Felipe Lopez, Jason LaRue, Jason Motte, Jess Todd, Joe Mather, Joel Pineiro, Jon Jay, Julio Lugo, Kyle Lohse, Kyle McClellan, Lance Lynn, Mark DeRosa, Matt Holliday, Mitchell Boggs, Nick Stavinoha, P.J. Walters, Rich Hill, Rick Ankiel, Ryan Franklin, Ryan Ludwick, Season Forecast, Shane Carpenter, Shane Robinson, Skip Schumaker, St. Louis Cardinals, Todd Wellemeyer, Trever Miller, Trey Hearne, Tyler Greene, Yadier Molina