Monthly Archives: March 2011

March 27, 2011

2011 Season Forecast: Boston Red Sox

Last Five Seasons: 2010:  89 – 73 (3rd AL East) 2009:  95 – 67 2008:  95 – 67 2007:  96 – 66 (WS Champs) 2006:  86 – 76 Runs Scored: 818 (2nd, AL to NYY) Runs Allowed: 744 (11th in … Continue reading →

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Filed under Adrian Beltre, Adrian Gonzalez, Alfredo Aceves, Anthony Rizzo, Bill Hall, Bobby Jenks, Boston Red Sox, Carl Crawford, Clay Buchholz, Daisuke Matsuzaka, Dan Wheeler, Daniel Bard, Daniel Nava, Darnell McDonald, David Ortiz, Dustin Pedroia, Dustin Richardson, Felix Doubrant, Hideki Okajima, J.D. Drew, Jacoby Ellsbury, Jarrod Saltalamacchia, Jason Varitek, Jed Lowrie, Jeremy Hermida, John Lackey, Jon Lester, Jonathon Papelbon, Jose Iglesias, Josh Beckett, Josh Reddick, Kevin Youkilis, Manny Delcarmen, Marco Scutaro, Matt Alberts, Michael Bowden, Mike Cameron, Mike Lowell, Oscar Tejeda, Ramon Ramirez, Ryan Kalish, Ryan Lavarnway, Scott Atchison, Scott Schoeneweis, Season Forecast, Stolmy Pimentel, Tim Wakefield, Victor Martinez

March 27, 2011

2011 Season Forecast: Tampa Rays

Last Five Seasons: 2010:  96 – 66 (1st AL East) 2009:  84 – 78 2008:  97 – 65 (AL Champs) 2007:  66 – 96 2006:  61 – 101 Runs Scored: 802 (3rd, AL to NYY and BOS) Runs Allowed: 649 … Continue reading →

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Filed under Adam Russell, Akinori Iwamura, Alex Torres, Alexander Cobb, Andy Sonnestine, B.J. Upton, Ben Zobrist, Carl Crawford, Carlos Pena, Cesar Ramos, Chad Qualls, Chris Archer, Dan Johnson, Dan Wheeler, David Price, Desmond Jennings, Dioner Navarro, Evan Longoria, Grant Balfour, Hank Blalock, Jake McGee, James Shields, Jason Bartlett, Jeff Niemann, Jeremy Hellickson, Joaquin Benoit, Joe Cruz, Joel Peralta, John Jaso, Johnny Damon, Kelly Shoppach, Kyle Farnsworth, Lance Cormier, Manny Ramirez, Matt Garza, Matt Joyce, Matt Moore, Pat Burrell, Rafael Soriano, Randy Choate, Reid Brignac, Sam Fuld, Sean Rodriguez, Tampa Bay Rays, Tim Beckham, Wade Davis, Willy Aybar, Zach Quate

March 23, 2011

2011 Season Forecast: New York Yankees

Last Five Seasons: 2010:  95 – 67 2009: 103 – 59 (World Series Champs) 2008:  89 – 73 2007:  94 – 68 2006:  97 – 65 Runs Scored: 859 (Tops in the AL) Runs Allowed: 693 (5th in the AL) … Continue reading →

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Filed under A. J. Burnett, Adam Warren, Alex Rodriguez, Andruw Jones, Andy Pettitte, Austin Kearns, Bartolo Colon, Boone Logan, Brandon Laird, Brett Gardner, C.C. Sabathia, Colin Curtis, Corbin Joseph, Curtis Granderson, Damaso Marte, David Phelps, David Robertson, Dellin Betances, Derek Jeter, Dustin Moseley, Eduardo Nunez, Francisco Cervelli, Freddy Garcia, Greg Golson, Hector Noesi, Ivan Nova, Javier Vasquez, Jesus Montero, Jimmy Paredes, Joba Chamberlain, Jorge Posada, Jose Pirela, Kerry Wood, Lance Berkman, Manny Banuelos, Marcus Thames, Mariano Rivera, Mark Melancon, Mark Teixeira, New York Yankees, Nick Swisher, Pat Venditte, Pedro Feliciano, Phil Hughes, Rafael Soriano, Ramiro Pena, Randy Winn, Robinson Cano, Russell Martin, Season Forecast, Sergio Mitre

March 19, 2011

2011 Season Forecast: Toronto Blue Jays

Last Five Years: 2010: 85 – 77 (4th in AL East) 2009: 75 – 87 2008: 86 – 76 2007: 83 – 79 2006: 87 – 75 Consistently good, not always as competitive in the toughest division to win in … Continue reading →

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Filed under Aaron Hill, Adam Lind, Adeiny Hechevarria, Alan Farina, Alex Gonzalez, Anthony Gose, Brandon Morrow, Brett Cecil, Brett Lawrie, Brett Wallace, Brian Tallett, Casey Janssen, Dana Eveland, Danny Farquhar, Darin Mastroianni, David Cooper, David Purcey, Edwin Encarnacion, Eric Thames, Frank Francisco, Fred Lewis, J.P. Arencibia, Jason Frasor, Jesse Litsch, Jo-Jo Reyes, Joel Carreno, John Buck, John McDonald, Jon Rauch, Jose Bautista, Jose Molina, Juan Rivera, Kevin Gregg, Kyle Drabek, Lyle Overbay, Marc Rzepczynski, Octavio Dotel, Rajai Davis, Ricky Romero, Roy Halliday, Scott Downs, Season Forecast, Shaun Marcum, Shawn Camp, Toronto Blue Jays, Travis D'Arnaud, Travis Snider, Trystan Magnuson, Vernon Wells, Yunel Escobar, Zach Stewart

March 15, 2011

2011 Season Forecast: Baltimore Orioles

Last Five Years: 2010:  66 – 96 (Last in AL East) 2009:  64 – 98 2008:  68 – 93 2007:  69 – 93 2006:  70 – 92 The Orioles haven’t had a winning record since 1997, when the roster included … Continue reading →

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Filed under Adam Jones, Alfredo Simon, Baltimore Orioles, Brad Bergesen, Brandon Snyder, Brian Matusz, Brian Roberts, Cesar Izturis, Chris Tillman, Craig Tatum, David Hernandez, Derrek Lee, Felix Pie, Garrett Atkins, J.J. Hardy, Jake Arriata, Jake Fox, Jason Berken, Jeremy Guthrie, Joe Mahoney, Joel Guzman, Julio Lugo, Justin Duchscherer, Kevin Gregg, Kevin Millwood, Koji Uehara, Luke Scott, Mark Hendrickson, Mark Reynolds, Matt Alberts, Matt Wieters, Miguel Tejada, Mike Gonzalez, Mychal Givens, Nick Markakis, Nolan Reimhold, Rick VandenHurk, Robert Andino, Ryan Adams, Season Forecast, Ty Wiggington, Tyler Townsend, Vladimir Guerrero, Will Ohman

March 7, 2011

2011 Season Forecast: Minnesota Twins

Last Five Seasons: 2010:  94 – 68 (Winners of the AL Central, losers to the Yankees in the playoffs…  Again.) 2009:  87 – 76 2008:  88 – 75 2007:  79 – 83 2006:  96 – 66 This has been a … Continue reading →

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Filed under Alex Burnett, Alexi Casilla, Anthony Slama, Ben Revere, Billy Bullock, Bobby Lanigan, Brendan Harris, Brian Duensing, Brian Fuentes, Bruce Pugh, Carl Pavano, Danny Valencia, Delmon Young, Denard Span, Deolis Guerra, Drew Butera, Francisco Liriano, Glen Perkins, J.J. Hardy, Jacque Jones, Jason Kubel, Jason Repko, Jeff Manship, Jesse Crain, Jim Thome, Joe Benson, Joe Mauer, Joe Nathan, Jon Rauch, Jose Mijares, Justin Morneau, Kevin Slowey, Liam Hendriks, Matt Capps, Matt Guerrier, Matt Tolbert, Michael Cuddyer, Mike Maroth, Minnesota Twins, Nick Blackburn, Nick Punto, Orlando Hudson, Pat Neshak, Ron Mahay, Scott Baker, Season Forecast, Shooter Hunt, Trevor Plouffe, Tsuyoshi Nishioka

March 6, 2011

2011 Season Forecast: Chicago White Sox

Last Five Seasons: 2010:  88 – 74 2009:  79 – 83 2008:  89 – 74 2007:  72 – 90 2006:  90 – 72 The White Sox have been competitive for much of the last six or seven years, 2007 notwithstanding. … Continue reading →

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Filed under A.J. Pierzynski, Adam Dunn, Alejandro De Aza, Alex Rios, Alexei Ramirez, Andruw Jones, Anthony Carter, Bobby Jenks, Carlos Quentin, Chicago White Sox, Chris Sale, Daniel Hudson, David Holmberg, Dayan Viciedo, Deunte Heath, Dylan Axelrod, Edwin Jackson, Freddy Garcia, Gavin Floyd, Gordon Beckham, Gregory Infante, J.J. Putz, Jake Peavy, Jesse Crain, Jimmy Gallagher, John Danks, Juan Pierre, Justin Greene, Manny Ramirez, Mark Buehrle, Mark Kotsay, Mark Teahan, Omar Vizquel, Paul Bako, Paul Konerko, Ramon Castro, Scott Thornton, Sergio Santos, Tony Pena, Will Ohman

March 4, 2011

2011 Season Forecast: Detroit Tigers

Last Five Seasons: 2010:  81 – 81 2009:  86 – 77 2008:  74 – 88 2007:  88 – 74 2006:  95 – 67 Has it been that long since Kenny Rogers was doctoring baseballs in the World Series? More to … Continue reading →

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Filed under Adam Wilk, Alex Avila, Alfredo Figaro, Andrew Oliver, Armando Gallaraga, Austin Jackson, Brad Penny, Brad Thomas, Brandon Douglas, Brandon Inge, Brennan Boesch, Carlos Guillen, Daniel Schlereth, Detroit Tigers, Dontrelle Willis, Eddie Bonine, Jacob Turner, Jeremy Bonderman, Jhonny Peralta, Joaquin Benoit, Joel Zumaya, Johnny Damon, Jose Valverde, Justin Verlander, Kenny Rogers, Magglio Ordonez, Max Scherzer, Miguel Cabrera, Phil Coke, Placido Polanco, Rick Porcello, Ryan Perry, Ryan Rayburn, Scott Sizemore, Victor Martinez, Will Rhymes

March 2, 2011

2011 Season Forecast: Cleveland Indians

Last Five Years: 2010:  69 – 93  (Fourth in AL Central) 2009:  65 – 97 2008:  81 – 81 2007:  96 – 66 2006:  78 – 84 Remember 2007, anyone?  the Indians were a game away from getting to the … Continue reading →

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Filed under Alex White, Andy Marte, Asdrubel Cabrera, Austin Kearns, Carlos Carrasco, Carlos Santana, Chen Lee, Chris Perez, Cleveland Indians, Cord Phelps, David Huff, Fausto Carmona, Frank Herrmann, Grady Sizemore, Jake Westbrook, Jason Donald, Jason Kipnis, Jayson Nix, Jeanmar Gomez, Jensen Lewis, Jhonny Peralta, Joe Smith, Jose Constanza, Josh Tomlin, Justin Germano, Justin Masterson, Lonnie Chisenhall, Lou Marson, Luis Valbuena, Mark Grudzielanek, Matt LaPorta, Michael Brantley, Mitch Talbot, Orlando Cabrera, Russell Branyan, Shelly Duncan, Shin Soo Choo, Tony Sipp, Travis Hafner, Trevor Crowe

March 2, 2011

2011 Season Forecast: Kansas City Royals

Last Five Seasons: 2010: 67 – 95 2009: 65 – 97 2008: 75 – 87 2007: 69 – 93 2006: 62 – 100 Last winning season?  2003 Runs Scored: 676 (10th in AL) Runs Allowed: 845 (Last in AL – … Continue reading →

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Filed under Aaron Crow, Alberto Callaspo, Alcides Escobar, Alex Gordon, Billy Butler, Blake Wood, Brayan Pena, Brian Bannister, Bruce Chen, Chris Getz, Danny Duffy, David DeJesus, Eric Hosmer, Everett Teaford, Gil Meche, Greg Holland, Gregor Blanco, Jake Odorizzi, Jason Kendall, Jeff Francis, Jeff Francoeur, Jeremy Jeffress, Jesse Chavez, Joakim Soria, John Buck, John Lamb, Johnny Giavotella, Jose Guillen, Kansas City Royals, Kilo Kaaihue, Kyle Davies, Lorenzo Cain, Louis Coleman, Luke Hochevar, Melky Cabrera, Michael Moustakas, Mike Aviles, Mitch Maier, Pedro Feliz, Rick Ankiel, Robinson Tejada, Scott Podsednik, Sean O'Sullivan, Season Forecast, Vincent Mazzaro, Wil Myers, Wilson Betemit, Yuniesky Betancourt, Zack Greinke