Easy there Ned Ringolsby. BR says hitting is trending downward as there pitching is rising.
Colorado Rockies
2017: 87-75
PECOTA 2018: 78-84
The Rockies should pitch the ball like never before in 2018. Jon Gray is at the head of arguably the most underrated rotation in baseball. And with Wade Davis at the back end of an incredibly deep bullpen, the Rockies have just the thing to keep their starters fresh in the thin air of Colorado.
Ironically, whether the Rockies will hit enough is the big question. Despite Nolan Arenado's and Charlie Blackmon's best efforts, they suffered through one of their worst offensive seasons in 2017. By not making any new additions, they've likely signed up for more of the same.
Andrew McCutchen and Evan Longoria are Giants now. If Buster Posey continues to be himself while Madison Bumgarner, Johnny Cueto, Mark Melancon, Brandon Crawford and Hunter Pence put last year's issues behind them, the Giants will have no trouble rising from the ashes.
But when a team needs this many things to go right, it's at least as likely that things will go wrong instead. The Giants are especially vulnerable in light of their collective age, as few of their key players will play the 2018 season on the right side of 30. It's a recipe for trouble.
>>> Ironically, whether the Rockies will hit enough is the big question. Despite Nolan Arenado's and Charlie Blackmon's best efforts, they suffered through one of their worst offensive seasons in 2017. By not making any new additions, they've likely signed up for more of the same. <<<
YES. But, the reason they were down last year was partially due to Carlos Gonzales having his worst year ever. If he gets back to what he's capable of, it's like them picking up a new player (although his Cactus League stats aren't great).
Blackmon, Arrenando and DJ are all all-star hitters. Trevor Story might add another strong bat (he was off the charts the prior year). As well as them picking Ianetta back up for catcher.
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on Friday, March 23, 2018 – 09:34 pm
Bumgarnermer
Bumgarnermer
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on Friday, March 23, 2018 – 09:40 pm
Top of Page Bottom of Page PermalinkFull Name: Lord Kalvert Lloyd_Klondike
on Saturday, March 24, 2018 – 02:16 am
Not a good way to start the
Not a good way to start the season- probably 5 weeks out
Can't get any worse than finishing 40 games out last year
GO GIANTS
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on Saturday, March 24, 2018 – 05:18 am
"Not good".
"Not good".
That's one way of putting it.
Fuck.
And nice photo Knot, impressive.
It is easier to get into that motion without the weight of any championship rings though.
Fuck 'em all...
GO GIANTS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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on Saturday, March 24, 2018 – 06:17 am
National League problems.
National League problems.
The only thing more bitter for Giants fans will be if The Freak makes it all the way back with the Rangers.
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on Saturday, March 24, 2018 – 10:44 am
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on Saturday, March 24, 2018 – 10:57 am
Rockies have had a productive
Rockies have had a productive off-season. NL West will be a track meet this season. Good luck to all! (except SF, SD, LA, AZ)
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on Saturday, March 24, 2018 – 11:12 am
Rockies have no pitching
Rockies have no pitching
Never have
Never will
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on Saturday, March 24, 2018 – 11:14 am
Something about the altitude
Something about the altitude and air keeping the ball up.
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on Saturday, March 24, 2018 – 11:19 am
You're both wrong.
You're both wrong.
Both teams play, Slack. Rockies have inside edge with that.
Klondike, your opinion is based on history (which is accurate), not the current rotation and bullpen. Plus, they're stacked on offense.
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on Saturday, March 24, 2018 – 12:16 pm
I'm told breaking balls don't
I'm told breaking balls don't break as sharp in the thin air also.
They've always been stacked on offense- they have trouble signing good free agent pitchers because they don't want to pitch there.
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on Saturday, March 24, 2018 – 12:22 pm
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on Saturday, March 24, 2018 – 12:25 pm
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on Saturday, March 24, 2018 – 04:03 pm
Gonna be more than 5 weeks
Gonna be more than 5 weeks Klondo. Maybe double that.
Rockies built a great bullpen over the winter. We'll see if it is enough.
I predict the standings will end up much the same as last yr. We could have rebuilt.......
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on Saturday, March 24, 2018 – 06:17 pm
Easy there Ned Ringolsby. BR
Easy there Ned Ringolsby. BR says hitting is trending downward as there pitching is rising.
Colorado Rockies
2017: 87-75
PECOTA 2018: 78-84
The Rockies should pitch the ball like never before in 2018. Jon Gray is at the head of arguably the most underrated rotation in baseball. And with Wade Davis at the back end of an incredibly deep bullpen, the Rockies have just the thing to keep their starters fresh in the thin air of Colorado.
Ironically, whether the Rockies will hit enough is the big question. Despite Nolan Arenado's and Charlie Blackmon's best efforts, they suffered through one of their worst offensive seasons in 2017. By not making any new additions, they've likely signed up for more of the same.
Prediction: 85-77
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/2765838-final-win-loss-predictions-fo...
San Francisco Giants
2017: 64-98
PECOTA 2018: 83-79
Andrew McCutchen and Evan Longoria are Giants now. If Buster Posey continues to be himself while Madison Bumgarner, Johnny Cueto, Mark Melancon, Brandon Crawford and Hunter Pence put last year's issues behind them, the Giants will have no trouble rising from the ashes.
But when a team needs this many things to go right, it's at least as likely that things will go wrong instead. The Giants are especially vulnerable in light of their collective age, as few of their key players will play the 2018 season on the right side of 30. It's a recipe for trouble.
Prediction: 71-91
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on Saturday, March 24, 2018 – 06:42 pm
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on Saturday, March 24, 2018 – 06:43 pm
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on Sunday, March 25, 2018 – 12:07 pm
>>> Ironically, whether the
>>> Ironically, whether the Rockies will hit enough is the big question. Despite Nolan Arenado's and Charlie Blackmon's best efforts, they suffered through one of their worst offensive seasons in 2017. By not making any new additions, they've likely signed up for more of the same. <<<
YES. But, the reason they were down last year was partially due to Carlos Gonzales having his worst year ever. If he gets back to what he's capable of, it's like them picking up a new player (although his Cactus League stats aren't great).
Blackmon, Arrenando and DJ are all all-star hitters. Trevor Story might add another strong bat (he was off the charts the prior year). As well as them picking Ianetta back up for catcher.
BIG expectations for the Rocks this year.
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on Sunday, March 25, 2018 – 04:24 pm
Klondo, my buddy who is a
Klondo, my buddy who is a dodger fan gave me a bat one yr. It was signed by Marichal.
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on Sunday, March 25, 2018 – 05:05 pm
Marichal and Roseboro buried
Marichal and Roseboro buried the hatchet and became friends later- and Juan ended up with the Dodgers.