MLB 2025
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kane
EOG master
Just my opinion, but the Tigers don't have enough offense, and the Cubs are perennial under achievers, The Sox are a dark horse, added Bregman to an already potent lineup, added Beuhler and Crochet to a solid rotation, the issue is the division they're in, but if they sneak into the playoffs, they can make a run IMO
FairWarning
Bells Beer Connoisseur
Tigers needed to get Bregman.
I'm not bullish on the Cubs. Already injury issues with Swanson, Hoerner and Assad.
mr merlin
EOG Master
Whit sox # is 52.5, my God, that's awful, they're expected to lose 110.
mr merlin
EOG Master
You cant lose 120 every year.
I think the Red Sox offense is good- but with a lot of question marks.
Rafaela- they signed him to an 8 year extension. He showed some promise. Is he their LF for the future?
Abreu- I think the question is- how long until Anthony comes up and takes over.
Story- Is he going to stay healthy??? Lol
Casas- showed some potential, got hurt, I guess we'll see
Bregman- new team, new position
Yoshida- does he stay or get traded- clogging up the DH spot- but good avg, obp and limits k's. That is rare nowadays.
Duran- real deal or Jacoby Ellsbury?
Does the future middle infield of Mayer and Campbell get the call up at some point?
They were top 10 in a lot of offensive categories last year.
FairWarning
Bells Beer Connoisseur
And Shaw.
Wasn't aware he was hurt as well but I wasn't counting on much from him the first part of the season. They likely start him in the minors to secure the 7th year of control.
FairWarning
Bells Beer Connoisseur
Day to day with an oblique strain already.
kane
EOG master
If we're being honest, other than the Dodgers, every team in the league has some question marks, but I really like this Red Sox roster, apparently they're going to play Bregman at second, I would rather see him play third and either move Devers to first, or better yet, make him the DH, the difference between Bregman and Devers defensively is big, I've been reading rumors they're interested in trading for Dylan Cease, a top three of Cease, Crochet and Buehler can compete with just about anyone, of course you never know what's true and what isn't regarding rumors, but I'd gladly welcome Cease. This is their projected lineup and rotation
Duran
Devers
Bregman
Casas
Yoshida
Story
Abreu
Wong
Rafaela
Buehler
Crochet
Bello
Houck
Crawford
Throw in a solid bullpen and good manager, and I really think this team is a dark horse. Also like you mentioned, they have a few top end prosepcts like Mayer, Anthony, and Campbell who will likely see some time this year, I can't see them beating out the Yankees, but a second place finish is certainly possible, I just need them to get into the playoffs and I think they can make a run
kane
EOG master
Devers is bad defensively, I like Casas so I would play Bregman at third and make Devers the DH, not sure what I'd do with Yoshida, but having too many good players is a nice problem to have, maybe dangle him in a trade. I don't like the thought of moving Bregman to another position, if Devers was adequate on defense maybe it's different, but he's bad, I assume they know what they're doing, but assuming Bregman starts the season at second, that doesn't mean he says there all season, they have options, which like I said isn't a bad thing
FairWarning
Bells Beer Connoisseur
Cubs signing Justin Turner is a very Cubslike move. It's the new strategy of half sticking the toe in the water. If it don't work out, they can bail on the season.
kane
EOG master
Looks like there might be some drama in Boston, it seems like they want Devers to be the DH, but Devers says he's a third baseman and wants to stay there, on one hand I can understand where he's coming from, but if he's a team player he would allow Bregman to play third, it's what's better for the team
No drama- your best player said he wants to stay at 3rd base, it’s a done deal. Bregman at 2nd, Casas at 1st, Yoshida at DH. Plus Devers will DH some during the year, and you know there will be injuries. It will all work out.
kane
EOG master
I heard him interviewed the other day, he was asked if he knew his MLB network ranking, he said he did and he would play this year with a chip on his shoulder, knowing his injury history he'll probably end up playing with a chip in his shoulder
mr merlin
EOG Master
Trout was maybe my favorite player but I'm done with him, fake injuries year after year, he's just like these spoiled NBA players, he doesn't want to play.
His typical year is a couple months of great play and then a minor injury occurs - it's day to day, then a couple weeks, then they wait till the all star game to get him"right" - then we hear he felt a twinge, who gives a F about your twinges, it's baseball - go out there and play.
I think he got hurt last year swinging and missing, he's happy to sit on the bench and get his check IMO.
His typical year is a couple months of great play and then a minor injury occurs - it's day to day, then a couple weeks, then they wait till the all star game to get him"right" - then we hear he felt a twinge, who gives a F about your twinges, it's baseball - go out there and play.
I think he got hurt last year swinging and missing, he's happy to sit on the bench and get his check IMO.
Yes, one year but he seems like a guy capable of hitting line drives when he's 50. For a one year signing, not much downside.
mr merlin
EOG Master
When he plays he's in the top few, at least until judge and ohtani came along.
Heim
EOG Master
Just finishing up. Looking like probably 4-5 season win bets.
Saw a guy on You Tube giving totals on EVERY team. Just brutal. If he bets his picks, he will be living on the street. Guys like this take the last season total, and "adjust" for additions/deletions. Big mistake. You have to first adjust the previous years' win totals. Just because a team won 89 games last year doesn't mean they should've won 89.
Saw a guy on You Tube giving totals on EVERY team. Just brutal. If he bets his picks, he will be living on the street. Guys like this take the last season total, and "adjust" for additions/deletions. Big mistake. You have to first adjust the previous years' win totals. Just because a team won 89 games last year doesn't mean they should've won 89.