So the Mets did indeed get Cano and Diaz from Seattle! Great move! We gave up some prospects but Bruce is gone and Swarzak too! Thank Christ! Just glad we didn't lose McNeil.
The Mets also wisely gave up on Realmuto. The price was just too high. Mets smartly grabbed Wilson Ramos. He'll definitely be in a platoon with another catcher as he has history of knee problems and he's in his 30s, old for a catcher, but i'm glad to see this guy on our team now. He should be great for our young pitchers. Glad that they didn't grab Grandal either. He was terrible for the Dodgers last year.
Mets brought back Familia too. I'm okay with this move. Middle relief, setup man should be good for him.
Also hearing rumors now that the Mets have inquired about Mike Minor. Journeyman guy. I wouldn't mind him. Never heard anything bad about him. Seems like a good clubhouse guy.
As always just glad the Mets are actually doing things.
Curious what's going to happen with Frazier. I'd rather see them give McNeil chances. Alonso let's see what he's got.
AJ Pollock is still out there but he's super injury prone. Intrigued but nervous. Lagares is a great defender but a terrible hitter. Just don't know what they're thinking here. Adam Jones' name has been floated around but he's getting older too. Can McNeil play the corners? Slide Nimmo to Center? Who knows?
Here's what i envision so far for 2019:
1. Brandon Nimmo RF
2. Jeff McNeil 3B
3. Robinson Cano 2B
4. Michael Conforto LF
5. Wilson Ramos C
6. Todd Frazier 1B
7. Juan Lagares CF
8. Pitcher
9. Ahmed Rosario SS
Still talks of Harper on the radio. While I'd welcome him with open arms if he could produce, i highly doubt the Mets front office will open the bank for him. They're have been articles out there that are very interesting about contract offers the Mets should try. I'll keep reading.
So here's to the Mets continuing to give us frustrated fans some hope!
Friday, December 21, 2018
Saturday, December 1, 2018
Making Moves
Looks like the Mets are closing in on acquiring Cano and Diaz from Seattle. Couldn't get Mallex Smith too oh well. Glad we're not giving up Jeff McNeil.
Also the Mets missed out on Yan Gomes which sucks. And sucks more that he went to the Nationals. The Mets tendered d'Arnaud. Ugh. Another thought is that the Mets are looking at Yasmani Grandal. I hope not. He looked terrible in the playoffs for the Dodgers.
Hearing rumors now that the Mets are inquiring about Corey Kluber which would be very interesting. I'm just nervous to hear what the Indians would want for him.
Just glad the Mets are actually doing things.
Here's a lineup i'd like to see in 2019 with some additions.
1. Ahmed Rosario SS
2. Jeff McNeil 3B
3. Robinson Cano 2B
4. Michael Conforto LF
5. Todd Frazier 1B
6. Kevin Plawecki C
7. Juan Lagares CF
8. Pitcher
9. Brandon Nimmo RF
People talking about the Mets exploring Bryce Harper. While I'd welcome him with open arms if he could produce, i highly doubt the Mets front office will open the bank for him.
So here's to the Mets continuing to give us frustrated fans some hope!
Also the Mets missed out on Yan Gomes which sucks. And sucks more that he went to the Nationals. The Mets tendered d'Arnaud. Ugh. Another thought is that the Mets are looking at Yasmani Grandal. I hope not. He looked terrible in the playoffs for the Dodgers.
Hearing rumors now that the Mets are inquiring about Corey Kluber which would be very interesting. I'm just nervous to hear what the Indians would want for him.
Just glad the Mets are actually doing things.
Here's a lineup i'd like to see in 2019 with some additions.
1. Ahmed Rosario SS
2. Jeff McNeil 3B
3. Robinson Cano 2B
4. Michael Conforto LF
5. Todd Frazier 1B
6. Kevin Plawecki C
7. Juan Lagares CF
8. Pitcher
9. Brandon Nimmo RF
People talking about the Mets exploring Bryce Harper. While I'd welcome him with open arms if he could produce, i highly doubt the Mets front office will open the bank for him.
So here's to the Mets continuing to give us frustrated fans some hope!
Wednesday, November 28, 2018
Mets 2019
It's time for the New York Mets to get off the schnide! As a constantly frustrated Mets fan I've been hearing lots of rumors for this winter and at this point i say let's pull the trigger on some of these!
First i heard the rumor of the Mets being contacted by the Seattle Mariners about acquiring Robinson Cano. He's coming off a PED suspension but i say screw it at this point. I want to see the Mets win a world series before i die! If the deal is right for the mets i.e. the Mariners pay most of that ridiculous contract then let's get him.
The conundrum for me here is that i really liked the way Jeff McNeil played down the stretch but the addition of Cano would be huge! The trade I've seen prpoposed by MLB experts is: the Mariners send Cano, reliever Edwin Diaz, and outfielder Mallex Smith to the Mets and the mets send first baseman Dominic Smith, pitcher Justin Dunn, outfielder Jay Bruce, and Shortstop Andres Gimenez to the Mariners. Let's pull that trigger NOW! Egos of Cespedes and Cano would be a bit much for me but i also hope the Mets can figure out a way to get rid of Cespedes. Never wanted him in the first place. But he'll be out most of next season anyways so i'm not worried yet.
With those additions i'd imagine the lineup could look like this:
1. Ahmed Rosario SS
2. Brandon Nimmo RF
3. Michael Conforto LF
4. Robinson Cano 2B
5. Todd Frazier 3B
6. Wilmer Flores 1B
7. Mallex Smith CF
8. Kevin Plawecki C
9. Pitcher
Another rumor is trading with the Cleveland Indians for catcher Yan Gomes. Okay. Let's do it! Anything is better than Travis d'Arnaud or Kevin Plawecki. I liked Devin Mesoraco but i don't know if they feel he can be the everyday guy they want. The pitching staff seemed to like him though so hopefully they keep him and get Gomes.
The big one i just started hearing today was that new GM Brodie Van Wagenen is interested in Bryce Harper. Now being from the Nationals i loathe him BUT if he could help bring a world series to Queens then sign me up! Of course I cannot imagine him and Cespedes and Cano on that team all together. Makes my head hurt. But again i'm praying that the Mets rid themselves of Cespedes. And hopefully the new team and lots of money keep Harper grounded and Cano's PED suspension and scare of another longer suspension if he's stupid again keep him smart too.
If all these moves take place I'd be absolutely floored and would love it. I also don't want to see them give up on Jeff McNeil. Explore making him a super utility or putting him at 1st! Jay Bruce and Smith will be gone and Alonso isn't ready according to front office. Maybe try him at 3rd with questionable Frazier. Alot of options if the Mets are smart about it.
A lineup in 2019 I'd like to see:
1. Ahmed Rosario SS
2. Bryce Harper RF
3. Michael Conforto LF
4. Robinson Cano 2B
5. Todd Frazier 3B
6. Jeff McNeil 1B
7. Yan Gomes C
8. Mallex Smith CF
9. Pitcher
Pitching rotation i want to see in 2019:
Jacob deGrom
Noah Syndergaard
Zack Wheeler
Steven Matz
Nathan Eovaldi
First i heard the rumor of the Mets being contacted by the Seattle Mariners about acquiring Robinson Cano. He's coming off a PED suspension but i say screw it at this point. I want to see the Mets win a world series before i die! If the deal is right for the mets i.e. the Mariners pay most of that ridiculous contract then let's get him.
The conundrum for me here is that i really liked the way Jeff McNeil played down the stretch but the addition of Cano would be huge! The trade I've seen prpoposed by MLB experts is: the Mariners send Cano, reliever Edwin Diaz, and outfielder Mallex Smith to the Mets and the mets send first baseman Dominic Smith, pitcher Justin Dunn, outfielder Jay Bruce, and Shortstop Andres Gimenez to the Mariners. Let's pull that trigger NOW! Egos of Cespedes and Cano would be a bit much for me but i also hope the Mets can figure out a way to get rid of Cespedes. Never wanted him in the first place. But he'll be out most of next season anyways so i'm not worried yet.
With those additions i'd imagine the lineup could look like this:
1. Ahmed Rosario SS
2. Brandon Nimmo RF
3. Michael Conforto LF
4. Robinson Cano 2B
5. Todd Frazier 3B
6. Wilmer Flores 1B
7. Mallex Smith CF
8. Kevin Plawecki C
9. Pitcher
Another rumor is trading with the Cleveland Indians for catcher Yan Gomes. Okay. Let's do it! Anything is better than Travis d'Arnaud or Kevin Plawecki. I liked Devin Mesoraco but i don't know if they feel he can be the everyday guy they want. The pitching staff seemed to like him though so hopefully they keep him and get Gomes.
The big one i just started hearing today was that new GM Brodie Van Wagenen is interested in Bryce Harper. Now being from the Nationals i loathe him BUT if he could help bring a world series to Queens then sign me up! Of course I cannot imagine him and Cespedes and Cano on that team all together. Makes my head hurt. But again i'm praying that the Mets rid themselves of Cespedes. And hopefully the new team and lots of money keep Harper grounded and Cano's PED suspension and scare of another longer suspension if he's stupid again keep him smart too.
If all these moves take place I'd be absolutely floored and would love it. I also don't want to see them give up on Jeff McNeil. Explore making him a super utility or putting him at 1st! Jay Bruce and Smith will be gone and Alonso isn't ready according to front office. Maybe try him at 3rd with questionable Frazier. Alot of options if the Mets are smart about it.
A lineup in 2019 I'd like to see:
1. Ahmed Rosario SS
2. Bryce Harper RF
3. Michael Conforto LF
4. Robinson Cano 2B
5. Todd Frazier 3B
6. Jeff McNeil 1B
7. Yan Gomes C
8. Mallex Smith CF
9. Pitcher
Pitching rotation i want to see in 2019:
Jacob deGrom
Noah Syndergaard
Zack Wheeler
Steven Matz
Nathan Eovaldi
Friday, March 30, 2018
Results of Opening Day- Pathetic
Here is the results post. I guessed at the opening day lineups for every MLB team. I will now give a side by side of what i said versus what occurred and grade myself accordingly. A half point (.5) for every team which i got the positions correct and another half point if i get the batting order correct. Each team i can only get a max of 1 point and then i'll go out of the total number of teams (30).
I always take a more aggressive lineup idea but i played it safe this year and went conservative like i thought the managers would too but they went aggressive of course so this made me look pretty terrible.
So away we go. I suck...
Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim:
My Guess:
1. Ian Kinsler 2B
2. Mike Trout CF
3. Albert Pujols DH
4. Justin Upton LF
5. Luis Valbuena 1B
6. Kole Calhoun RF
7. Zack Cozart 3B
8. Martin Maldonado C
9. Andrelton Simmons SS
Garrett Richards P
Actual:
1. Zack Cozart 2B
2. Mike Trout CF
3. Justin Upton LF
4. Albert Pujols 1B
5. Kole Calhoun RF
6. Andrelton Simmons SS
7. Luis Valbuena 3B
8. Shohei Ohtani DH
9. Martin Maldonado C
Garrett Richards
I missed on both. Was close but 0 points here.
Houston Astros:
My Guess:
1. George Springer RF
2. Alex Bergman 3B
3. Jose Altuve 2B
4. Carlos Correa SS
5. Evan Gattis DH
6. Marwin Gonzalez 1B
7. JJ Reddick RF
8. Brian McCann C
9. Jake Marisnick CF
Justin Verlander P
Actual:
1. George Springer RF
2. Alex Bergman 3B
3. Jose Altuve 2B
4. Carlos Correa SS
5. Marwin Gonzalez 1B
6. JJ Reddick RF
7. Evan Gattis DH
8. Jake Marisnick CF
9. Brian McCann C
Justin Verlander P
So I had all the positions right but the lineup was off. 1/2 point here.
Oakland Athletics:
My Guess:
1. Dustin Fowler CF
2. Marcus Semien SS
3. Matt Joyce LF
4. Khris Davis DH
5. Stephen Piscotty RF
6. Matt Chapman 3B
7. Matt Olson 1B
8. Jed Lowrie 2B
9. Jonathan Lucroy C
Kendall Graveman P
Actual:
1. Matt Joyce LF
2. Marcus Memien SS
3. Jed Lowrie 2B
4. Khris Davis DH
5. Matt Olson 1B
6. Stephen Piscotty RF
7. Matt Chapman 3B
8. Jonathan Lucroy C
9. Boog Powell CF
Kendall Graveman P
I was off by 1! CF! for 1/2 a point. 0 points here.
Toronto Blue Jays:
My Guess:
1. Kevin Pillar CF
2. Troy Tulowitzki SS
3. Josh Donaldson 3B
4. Justin Smoak 1B
5. Kendrys Morales DH
6. Randal Girchuk RF
7. Curtis Granderson LF
8. Russell Martin C
9. Devon Travis 2B
J.A. Happ P
Actual:
1. Devon Travis 2B
2. Josh Donaldson 3B
3. Justin Smoak 1B
4. Curtis Granderson LF
5. Kendrys Morales DH
6. Randal Girchuk RF
7. Russell Martin C
8. Kevin Pillar CF
9. Aledmys Diaz SS
J.A. Happ P
Way off here. Tulo let me down. injury prone. 0 points yet again.
Atlanta Braves:
My Guess:
1. Ender Inciarte CF
2. Ozzie Albies 2B
3. Freddie Freeman 1B
4. Nick Markakis RF
5. Lane Adams LF
6. Rio Ruiz 3B
7. Dansby Swanson SS
8. Tyler Flowers C
9. Julio Teheran P
Actual:
1. Ender Inciarte CF
2. Ozzie Albies 2B
3. Freddie Freeman 1B
4. Nick Markakis RF
5. Tyler Flowers C
6. Preston Tucker LF
7. Dansby Swanson SS
8. Ryan Flaherty 3B
9. Julio Teheran P
Started strong and ended horribly. 0 points. I'm beginning to sense a pattern.
Milwaukee Brewers:.
My Guess:
1. Lorenzo Cain CF
2. Christian Yelich RF
3. Ryan Braun LF
4. Eric Thames 1B
5. Travis Shaw 3B
6. Eric Sogard 2B
7. Manny Pina C
8. Orlando Arcia SS
9. Chase Anderson P
Actual:
1. Lorenzo Cain CF
2. Christian Yelich LF
3. Ryan Braun 1B
4. Travis Shaw 3B
5. Domingo Santana RF
6. Manny Pina C
7. Jonathan Villar 2B
8. Orlando Arcia SS
9. Chase Anderson P
Dismal. 0 points. shocker
St. Louis Cardinals:
My Guess:
1. Tommy Pham CF
2. Dexter Fowler RF
3. Matt Carpenter 1B
4. Marcel Ozuna LF
5. Yadier Molina C
6. Jedd Gyorko 3B
7. Paul DeJong SS
8. Kolten Wong 2B
9. Carlos Martinez P
Actual:
1. Dexter Fowler RF
2. Tommy Pham CF
3. Matt Carpenter 3B
4. Marcel Ozuna LF
5. John Martinez 1B
6. Yadier Molina C
7. Paul DeJong SS
8. Kolten Wong 2B
9. Carlos Martinez P
Annoying how close i was with this one. 0 points.
Chicago Cubs:
My Guess:
1. Albert Almora Jr. CF
2. Kris Bryant 3B
3. Anthony Rizzo 1B
4. Kyle Schwarber LF
5. Wilson Conteras C
6. Addison Russell SS
7. Jason Heyward RF
8. Javier Baez 2B
9. Jon Lester P
Actual:
1. Ian Happ CF
2. Kris Bryant 3B
3. Anthony Rizzo 1B
4. Wilson Conteras C
5. Kyle Schwarber LF
6. Addison Russell SS
7. Jason Heyward RF
8. Javier Baez 2B
9. Jon Lester P
Another beautiful performance by me. 0 points...
Arizona Diamondbacks:
My Guess:
1. AJ Pollock CF
2. Nick Ahmed SS
3. Paul Goldschmidt 1B
4. Jake Lamb 3B
5. Steven Souza Jr RF
6. David Peralta LF
7. Alex Avila C
8. Ketel Marte 2B
9. Zack Grienke P
Actual:
1. David Peralta LF
2. AJ Pollock CF
3. Paul Goldschmidt 1B
4. Jake Lamb 3B
5. Ketel Marte 2B
6. Alex Avila C
7. Nick Ahmed SS
8. Jarrod Dyson RF
9. Patrick Corbin P
Wow. Couldnt even get the pitcher right here. another big 0.
Los Angeles Dodgers:
My Guess:
1. Chris Taylor CF
2. Corey Seager SS
3. Cody Bellinger 1B
4. Matt Kemp LF
5. Yasiel Puig RF
6. Enrique Hernandez 2B
7. Logan Forsythe 3B
8. Austin Barnes C
9. Clayton Kershaw P
Actual:
1. Chris Taylor CF
2. Corey Seager SS
3. Yasiel Puig RF
4. Enrique Hernandez 2B
5. Cody Bellinger 1B
6. Matt Kemp LF
7. Yasmani Grandal C
8. Logan Forsythe 3B
9. Clayton Kershaw P
0 just 0
San Francisco Giants:
My Guess:
1. Joe Panik 2B
2. Brandon Belt 1B
3. Buster Posey C
4. Evan Longoria 3B
5. Hunter Pence LF
6. Andrew McCutchen RF
7. Brandon Crawford SS
8. Austin Jackson CF
9. Madison Bumgarner P
Actual:
1. Austin Jackson CF
2. Joe Panik 2B
3. Andrew McCutchen RF
4. Buster Posey C
5. Evan Longoria 3B
6. Hunter Pence LF
7. Brandon Belt 1B
8. Brandon Crawford SS
9. Ty Blach P
SMH. 0.
Cleveland Indians:
My Guess:
1. Francisco Lindor SS
2. Jason Kipnis 2B
3. Jose Ramirez 3B
4. Edwin Encarncion DH
5. Lonnie Cisenhall RF
6. Yonder Alonso 1B
7. Michael Brantley LF
8. Roberto Perez C
9. Bradley Zimmer CF
Corey Kluber P
Actual:
1. Francisco Lindor SS
2. Jason Kipnis 2B
3. Jose Ramirez 3B
4. Yonder Alonso 1B
5. Edwin Encarncion DH
6. Lonnie Cisenhall RF
7. Yan Gomes C
8. Tyler Naquin LF
9. Bradley Zimmer CF
Corey Kluber P
Another disappointment. 0
Seattle Mariners:
My Guess:
1. Dee Gordon CF
2. Guillermo Heredia LF
3. Robinson Cano 2B
4. Nelson Cruz DH
5. Kyle Seager 3B
6. Mitch Haniger RF
7. Ryon Healy 1B
8. Mike Zunino C
9. Jean Segura SS
Felix Hernandez P
Actual:
1. Dee Gordon CF
2. Jean Segura SS
3. Robinson Cano 2B
4. Nelson Cruz DH
5. Kyle Seager 3B
6. Mitch Haniger RF
7. Ryon Healy 1B
8. Mike Marjama C
9. Ichiro LF
Felix Hernandez P
The middle looked good. another big 0
Miami Marlins
My Guess:
1. Lewis Brinson CF
2. Derek Dietrich LF
3. Starlin Castro 2B
4. Justin Bour 1B
5. Brian Anderson 3B
6. Cameron Maybin RF
7. JT Realmuto C
8. Miguel Rojas SS
9. Jose Urena P
Actual:
1. Lewis Brinson CF
2. Derek Dietrich LF
3. Starlin Castro 2B
4. Justin Bour 1B
5. Brian Anderson 3B
6. Garrett Cooper RF
7. Miguel Rojas SS
8. Chad Wallach C
9. Jose Urena P
ugh. fat 0
New York Mets
My Guess:
1. Brandon Nimmo CF
2. Yoenis Cespedes LF
3. Jay Bruce RF
4. Todd Frazier 3B
5. Adrian Gonzalez 1B
6. Asdurbal Cabrera 2B
7. Tavis d'Arnaud C
8. Ahmed Rosario SS
9. Noah Syndergaard P
Actual:
1. Brandon Nimmo CF
2. Yoenis Cespedes LF
3. Jay Bruce RF
4. Asdurbal Cabrera 2B
5. Todd Frazier 3B
6. Adrian Gonzalez 1B
7. Kevin Plawecki C
8. Noah Syndergaard P
9. Ahmed Rosario SS
Couldn't even get my own team's lineup correct. Forgot we weren't dealing with Collins and his conservativeness anymore. Loved the actual lineup! but 0 points for me.
Washington Nationals:
My Guess:
1. Adam Eaton LF
2. Trea Turner SS
3. Bryce Harper RF
4. Ryan Zimmerman 1B
5. Anthony Rendon 3B
6. Matt Wieters C
7. Howie Kendrick 2B
8. Michael A. Taylor CF
9. Max Scherzer P
Actual:
1. Adam Eaton LF
2. Anthony Rendon 3B
3. Bryce Harper RF
4. Ryan Zimmerman 1B
5. Howie Kendrick 2B
6. Trea Turner SS
7. Michael A. Taylor CF
8. Matt Wieters C
9. Max Scherzer P
I had all the right guys. just in the wrong spots. 1/2 point.
Baltimore Orioles:
My Guess:
1. Adam Jones CF
2. Jonathan Schoop 2B
3. Manny Machado SS
4. Chris Davis 1B
5. Colby Rasmus RF
6. Trey Mancini DH
7. Craig Gentry LF
8. Caleb Joseph C
9. Tim Beckham 3B
Kevin Gausman P
Actual:
1. Chris Davis 1B
2. Manny Machado SS
3. Jonathan Schoop 2B
4. Adam Jones CF
5. Trey Mancini LF
6. Tim Beckham 3B
7. Pedro Alvarez DH
8. Craig Gentry RF
9. Caleb Joseph C
Dylan Bundy P
Back to zeros...
San Diego Padres:
My Guess:
1. Manuel Margot CF
2. Wil Meyers LF
3. Eric Hosmer 1B
4. Hunter Renfroe RF
5. Chase Headley 3B
6. Freddy Galvis SS
7. Carlos Asuaje 2B
8. Austin Hedges C
9. Clayton Richard P
Actual:
1. Manuel Margot CF
2. Wil Meyers RF
3. Eric Hosmer 1B
4. Jose Pirela LF
5. Carlos Asuaje 2B
6. Chase Headley 3B
7. Freddy Galvis SS
8. Austin Hedges C
9. Clayton Richard P
At least i'm consistent...ly bad...
Philadelphia Phillies:
My Guess:
1. Cesar Hernandez 2B
2. Odubel Herrera CF
3. Rhys Hoskins LF
4. Carlos Santana 1B
5. Maikel Franco 3B
6. Nick Williams RF
7. J.P. Crawford SS
8. Jorge Alfaro C
9. Aaron Nola
Actual:
1. Cesar Hernandez 2B
2. Carlos Santana 1B
3. Nick Williams RF
4. Rhys Hoskins LF
5. Aaron Altherr CF
6. J.P. Crawford SS
7. Maikel Franco 3B
8. Andrew Knapp C
9. Aaron Nola
BIG FAT ZERO
Pittsburgh Pirates:
My Guess:
1. Starling Marte CF
2. Josh Harrison 2B
3. Gregory Polanco RF
4. Josh Bell 1B
5. Corey Dickerson LF
6. Colin Moran 3B
7. Jordy Mercer SS
8. Francisco Cervelli C
9. Ivan Nova P
Actual:
1. Adam Frazier DH
2. Josh Harrison 2B
3. Gregory Polanco RF
4. Josh Bell 1B
5. Corey Dickerson LF
6. Starling Marte CF
7. Francisco Cervelli C
8. Colin Moran 3B
9. Jordy Mercer SS
Ivan Nova P
Well i had all the players right if i researched enough and noticed that the Pirates were starting the year in Detriot aka DH. Damn it... another 0.
Texas Rangers:
My Guess:
1. Delino DeShields CF
2. Joey Gallo 1B
3. Elvis Andrus SS
4. Adrian Beltre 3B
5. Rougned Odor 2B
6. Shin-Soo Choo DH
7. Nomar Mazara RF
8. Drew Robinson LF
9. Robinson Chinros C
Cole Hamels P
Actual:
1. Delino DeShields CF
2. Joey Gallo 1B
3. Elvis Andrus SS
4. Adrian Beltre 3B
5. Nomar Mazara RF
6. Shin-Soo Choo DH
7. Robinson Chinros C
8. Rougned Odor 2B
9. Ryan Rua LF
Cole Hamels P
What a surprise...another 0. To think i was good at this...
Tampa Bay Rays:
My Guess:
1. Denard Span DH
2. Kevin Kiermaier CF
3. Brad Miller 2B
4. CJ Cron 1B
5. Carlos Gomez RF
6. Matt Duffy 3B
7. Mallex Smith LF
8. Wilson Ramos C
9. Adeiny Hechavarria SS
Chris Archer P
Actual:
1. Matt Duffy 3B
2. Kevin Kiermaier CF
3. Carlos Gomez RF
4. CJ Cron 1B
5. Wilson Ramos C
6. Denard Span LF
7. Adeiny Hechavarria SS
8. Daniel Robertson 2B
9. Rob Refsnyder DH
Chris Archer P
I should rethink this for next year...0
Boston Red Sox
My Guess:
1. Mookie Betts RF
2. Andrew Benintendi LF
3. Hanley Ramirez 1B
4. JD Martinez DH
5. Xander Bogarts SS
6. Rafael Devers 3B
7. Eduardo Nunez 2B
8. Jackie Bradley Jr CF
9. Chris Vasquez C
Chris Sale P
Actual:
1. Mookie Betts RF
2. Andrew Benintendi LF
3. Hanley Ramirez 1B
4. JD Martinez DH
5. Xander Bogarts SS
6. Rafael Devers 3B
7. Eduardo Nunez 2B
8. Jackie Bradley Jr CF
9. Chris Vasquez C
Chris Sale P
I think this is the only one i got entirely right! 1 point for me!
Cinncinnati Reds:
My Guess:
1. Billy Hamilton CF
2. Eugenio Suarez 3B
3. Joey Votto 1B
4. Adam Duvall LF
5. Scott Schebler RF
6. Tucker Barnhart C
7. Scooter Gennett 2B
8. Jose Peraza SS
9. Homer Bailey P
Actual:
1. Jesse Winker LF
2. Eugenio Suarez 3B
3. Joey Votto 1B
4. Scooter Gennett 2B
5. Scott Schebler RF
6. Tucker Barnhart C
7. Jose Peraza SS
8. Homer Bailey P
9. Billy Hamilton CF
So close here. lineup nope and assumed Duvall was in...
Colorado Rockies:
My Guess:
1. Charlie Blackmon CF
2. DJ LeMahieu 2B
3. Nolan Arenado 3B
4. Carlos Gonzalez RF
5. Trevor Story SS
6. Ian Desmond LF
7. Ryan McMahon 1B
8. Chris Iannetta C
9. Jon Gray P
Actual:
1. Charlie Blackmon CF
2. DJ LeMahieu 2B
3. Nolan Arenado 3B
4. Trevor Story SS
5. Carlos Gonzalez RF
6. Ian Desmond 1B
7. Gerardo Parra LF
8. Chris Iannetta C
9. Jon Gray P
Damn Parra had to be in there! 0
Kansas City Royals:
My Guess:
1. Jon Jay LF
2. Whit Merrifield 2B
3. Mike Moustakas 3B
4. Salvador Perez C
5. Lucas Duda 1B
6. Cheslor Cuthbert DH
7. Jorge Soler RF
8. Alex Gordon CF
9. Alcides Escobar SS
Danny Duffy P
Actual:
1. Jon Jay LF
2. Whit Merrifield 2B
3. Mike Moustakas 3B
4. Lucas Duda 1B
5. Cheslor Cuthbert DH
6. Jorge Soler RF
7. Alex Gordon CF
8. Alcides Escobar SS
9. Drew Butera C
Danny Duffy P
Goddamn Perez! All you had to do was start! 0
Detroit Tigers:
My Guess:
1. Leonys Martin CF
2. Jeimer Candelario 3B
3. Miguel Cabrera 1B
4. Victor Martinez DH
5. Nicholas Castellanos RF
6. James McCann C
7. Mikie Mahtook LF
8. Jose Iglesias SS
9. Dixon Machado 2B
Jordan Zimmerman P
Actual:
1. Leonys Martin CF
2. Jeimer Candelario 3B
3. Miguel Cabrera 1B
4. Nicholas Castellanos RF
5. Victor Martinez DH
6. James McCann C
7. Mikie Mahtook LF
8. Jose Iglesias SS
9. Dixon Machado 2B
Jordan Zimmerman P
For not knowing this lineup. I did damn good! just switched 4 and 5. not bad. but just 1/2 of a point
Minnesota Twins:
My Guess:
1. Brian Dozier 2B
2. Joe Mauer 1B
3. Miguel Sano 3B
4. Logan Morrison DH
5. Eddie Rosario LF
6. Max Kepler RF
7. Eduardo Escobar SS
8. Byron Buxton CF
9. Jason Castro C
Ervin Santana P
Actual:
1. Brian Dozier 2B
2. Joe Mauer 1B
3. Miguel Sano 3B
4. Eddie Rosario LF
5. Logan Morrison DH
6. Eduardo Escobar SS
7. Max Kepler RF
8. Byron Buxton CF
9. Jason Castro C
Jake Odorizzi P
Close. So close. damn pitcher!
Chicago White Sox:
My Guess:
1. Yoan Moncada 2B
2. Tim Anderson SS
3. Jose Abreu DH
4. Matt Davidson 1B
5. Wellington Castillo C
6. Nicky Delmonico LF
7. Avisail Garcia RF
8. Yolmer Sanchez 3B
9. Adam Engel CF
James Shields P
Actual:
1. Yoan Moncada 2B
2. Avisail Garcia RF
3. Jose Abreu 1B
4. Matt Davidson DH
5. Nicky Delmonico LF
6. Wellington Castillo C
7. Tim Anderson SS
8. Yolmer Sanchez 3B
9. Adam Engel CF
James Shields P
I'm gonna give myself a 1/2 point. All the right guys were in just wrong order and abreu and davidson were switched positions. Giving myself some mercy.
New York Yankees:
My Guess:
1. Brett Gardner LF
2. Aaron Judge RF
3. Giancarlo Stanton DH
4. Gary Sanchez C
5. Didi Gregorious SS
6. Neil Walker 2B
7. Brandon Drury 3B
8. Tyler Austin 1B
9. Aaron Hicks CF
Luis Severino P
Actual:
1. Brett Gardner LF
2. Aaron Judge RF
3. Giancarlo Stanton DH
4. Gary Sanchez C
5. Aaron Hicks CF
6. Didi Gregorious SS
7. Brandon Drury 3B
8. Neil Walker 2B
9. Tyler Austin 1B
Luis Severino P
another whoping 1/2 point.
so out of a possible 30 points i got 3.5 points! how sad. That's 12%
Just shoot me now
So in conclusion I should stick to my day job.
I always take a more aggressive lineup idea but i played it safe this year and went conservative like i thought the managers would too but they went aggressive of course so this made me look pretty terrible.
So away we go. I suck...
Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim:
My Guess:
1. Ian Kinsler 2B
2. Mike Trout CF
3. Albert Pujols DH
4. Justin Upton LF
5. Luis Valbuena 1B
6. Kole Calhoun RF
7. Zack Cozart 3B
8. Martin Maldonado C
9. Andrelton Simmons SS
Garrett Richards P
Actual:
1. Zack Cozart 2B
2. Mike Trout CF
3. Justin Upton LF
4. Albert Pujols 1B
5. Kole Calhoun RF
6. Andrelton Simmons SS
7. Luis Valbuena 3B
8. Shohei Ohtani DH
9. Martin Maldonado C
Garrett Richards
I missed on both. Was close but 0 points here.
Houston Astros:
My Guess:
1. George Springer RF
2. Alex Bergman 3B
3. Jose Altuve 2B
4. Carlos Correa SS
5. Evan Gattis DH
6. Marwin Gonzalez 1B
7. JJ Reddick RF
8. Brian McCann C
9. Jake Marisnick CF
Justin Verlander P
Actual:
1. George Springer RF
2. Alex Bergman 3B
3. Jose Altuve 2B
4. Carlos Correa SS
5. Marwin Gonzalez 1B
6. JJ Reddick RF
7. Evan Gattis DH
8. Jake Marisnick CF
9. Brian McCann C
Justin Verlander P
So I had all the positions right but the lineup was off. 1/2 point here.
Oakland Athletics:
My Guess:
1. Dustin Fowler CF
2. Marcus Semien SS
3. Matt Joyce LF
4. Khris Davis DH
5. Stephen Piscotty RF
6. Matt Chapman 3B
7. Matt Olson 1B
8. Jed Lowrie 2B
9. Jonathan Lucroy C
Kendall Graveman P
Actual:
1. Matt Joyce LF
2. Marcus Memien SS
3. Jed Lowrie 2B
4. Khris Davis DH
5. Matt Olson 1B
6. Stephen Piscotty RF
7. Matt Chapman 3B
8. Jonathan Lucroy C
9. Boog Powell CF
Kendall Graveman P
I was off by 1! CF! for 1/2 a point. 0 points here.
Toronto Blue Jays:
My Guess:
1. Kevin Pillar CF
2. Troy Tulowitzki SS
3. Josh Donaldson 3B
4. Justin Smoak 1B
5. Kendrys Morales DH
6. Randal Girchuk RF
7. Curtis Granderson LF
8. Russell Martin C
9. Devon Travis 2B
J.A. Happ P
Actual:
1. Devon Travis 2B
2. Josh Donaldson 3B
3. Justin Smoak 1B
4. Curtis Granderson LF
5. Kendrys Morales DH
6. Randal Girchuk RF
7. Russell Martin C
8. Kevin Pillar CF
9. Aledmys Diaz SS
J.A. Happ P
Way off here. Tulo let me down. injury prone. 0 points yet again.
Atlanta Braves:
My Guess:
1. Ender Inciarte CF
2. Ozzie Albies 2B
3. Freddie Freeman 1B
4. Nick Markakis RF
5. Lane Adams LF
6. Rio Ruiz 3B
7. Dansby Swanson SS
8. Tyler Flowers C
9. Julio Teheran P
Actual:
1. Ender Inciarte CF
2. Ozzie Albies 2B
3. Freddie Freeman 1B
4. Nick Markakis RF
5. Tyler Flowers C
6. Preston Tucker LF
7. Dansby Swanson SS
8. Ryan Flaherty 3B
9. Julio Teheran P
Started strong and ended horribly. 0 points. I'm beginning to sense a pattern.
Milwaukee Brewers:.
My Guess:
1. Lorenzo Cain CF
2. Christian Yelich RF
3. Ryan Braun LF
4. Eric Thames 1B
5. Travis Shaw 3B
6. Eric Sogard 2B
7. Manny Pina C
8. Orlando Arcia SS
9. Chase Anderson P
Actual:
1. Lorenzo Cain CF
2. Christian Yelich LF
3. Ryan Braun 1B
4. Travis Shaw 3B
5. Domingo Santana RF
6. Manny Pina C
7. Jonathan Villar 2B
8. Orlando Arcia SS
9. Chase Anderson P
Dismal. 0 points. shocker
St. Louis Cardinals:
My Guess:
1. Tommy Pham CF
2. Dexter Fowler RF
3. Matt Carpenter 1B
4. Marcel Ozuna LF
5. Yadier Molina C
6. Jedd Gyorko 3B
7. Paul DeJong SS
8. Kolten Wong 2B
9. Carlos Martinez P
Actual:
1. Dexter Fowler RF
2. Tommy Pham CF
3. Matt Carpenter 3B
4. Marcel Ozuna LF
5. John Martinez 1B
6. Yadier Molina C
7. Paul DeJong SS
8. Kolten Wong 2B
9. Carlos Martinez P
Annoying how close i was with this one. 0 points.
Chicago Cubs:
My Guess:
1. Albert Almora Jr. CF
2. Kris Bryant 3B
3. Anthony Rizzo 1B
4. Kyle Schwarber LF
5. Wilson Conteras C
6. Addison Russell SS
7. Jason Heyward RF
8. Javier Baez 2B
9. Jon Lester P
Actual:
1. Ian Happ CF
2. Kris Bryant 3B
3. Anthony Rizzo 1B
4. Wilson Conteras C
5. Kyle Schwarber LF
6. Addison Russell SS
7. Jason Heyward RF
8. Javier Baez 2B
9. Jon Lester P
Another beautiful performance by me. 0 points...
Arizona Diamondbacks:
My Guess:
1. AJ Pollock CF
2. Nick Ahmed SS
3. Paul Goldschmidt 1B
4. Jake Lamb 3B
5. Steven Souza Jr RF
6. David Peralta LF
7. Alex Avila C
8. Ketel Marte 2B
9. Zack Grienke P
Actual:
1. David Peralta LF
2. AJ Pollock CF
3. Paul Goldschmidt 1B
4. Jake Lamb 3B
5. Ketel Marte 2B
6. Alex Avila C
7. Nick Ahmed SS
8. Jarrod Dyson RF
9. Patrick Corbin P
Wow. Couldnt even get the pitcher right here. another big 0.
Los Angeles Dodgers:
My Guess:
1. Chris Taylor CF
2. Corey Seager SS
3. Cody Bellinger 1B
4. Matt Kemp LF
5. Yasiel Puig RF
6. Enrique Hernandez 2B
7. Logan Forsythe 3B
8. Austin Barnes C
9. Clayton Kershaw P
Actual:
1. Chris Taylor CF
2. Corey Seager SS
3. Yasiel Puig RF
4. Enrique Hernandez 2B
5. Cody Bellinger 1B
6. Matt Kemp LF
7. Yasmani Grandal C
8. Logan Forsythe 3B
9. Clayton Kershaw P
0 just 0
San Francisco Giants:
My Guess:
1. Joe Panik 2B
2. Brandon Belt 1B
3. Buster Posey C
4. Evan Longoria 3B
5. Hunter Pence LF
6. Andrew McCutchen RF
7. Brandon Crawford SS
8. Austin Jackson CF
9. Madison Bumgarner P
Actual:
1. Austin Jackson CF
2. Joe Panik 2B
3. Andrew McCutchen RF
4. Buster Posey C
5. Evan Longoria 3B
6. Hunter Pence LF
7. Brandon Belt 1B
8. Brandon Crawford SS
9. Ty Blach P
SMH. 0.
Cleveland Indians:
My Guess:
1. Francisco Lindor SS
2. Jason Kipnis 2B
3. Jose Ramirez 3B
4. Edwin Encarncion DH
5. Lonnie Cisenhall RF
6. Yonder Alonso 1B
7. Michael Brantley LF
8. Roberto Perez C
9. Bradley Zimmer CF
Corey Kluber P
Actual:
1. Francisco Lindor SS
2. Jason Kipnis 2B
3. Jose Ramirez 3B
4. Yonder Alonso 1B
5. Edwin Encarncion DH
6. Lonnie Cisenhall RF
7. Yan Gomes C
8. Tyler Naquin LF
9. Bradley Zimmer CF
Corey Kluber P
Another disappointment. 0
Seattle Mariners:
My Guess:
1. Dee Gordon CF
2. Guillermo Heredia LF
3. Robinson Cano 2B
4. Nelson Cruz DH
5. Kyle Seager 3B
6. Mitch Haniger RF
7. Ryon Healy 1B
8. Mike Zunino C
9. Jean Segura SS
Felix Hernandez P
Actual:
1. Dee Gordon CF
2. Jean Segura SS
3. Robinson Cano 2B
4. Nelson Cruz DH
5. Kyle Seager 3B
6. Mitch Haniger RF
7. Ryon Healy 1B
8. Mike Marjama C
9. Ichiro LF
Felix Hernandez P
The middle looked good. another big 0
Miami Marlins
My Guess:
1. Lewis Brinson CF
2. Derek Dietrich LF
3. Starlin Castro 2B
4. Justin Bour 1B
5. Brian Anderson 3B
6. Cameron Maybin RF
7. JT Realmuto C
8. Miguel Rojas SS
9. Jose Urena P
Actual:
1. Lewis Brinson CF
2. Derek Dietrich LF
3. Starlin Castro 2B
4. Justin Bour 1B
5. Brian Anderson 3B
6. Garrett Cooper RF
7. Miguel Rojas SS
8. Chad Wallach C
9. Jose Urena P
ugh. fat 0
New York Mets
My Guess:
1. Brandon Nimmo CF
2. Yoenis Cespedes LF
3. Jay Bruce RF
4. Todd Frazier 3B
5. Adrian Gonzalez 1B
6. Asdurbal Cabrera 2B
7. Tavis d'Arnaud C
8. Ahmed Rosario SS
9. Noah Syndergaard P
Actual:
1. Brandon Nimmo CF
2. Yoenis Cespedes LF
3. Jay Bruce RF
4. Asdurbal Cabrera 2B
5. Todd Frazier 3B
6. Adrian Gonzalez 1B
7. Kevin Plawecki C
8. Noah Syndergaard P
9. Ahmed Rosario SS
Couldn't even get my own team's lineup correct. Forgot we weren't dealing with Collins and his conservativeness anymore. Loved the actual lineup! but 0 points for me.
Washington Nationals:
My Guess:
1. Adam Eaton LF
2. Trea Turner SS
3. Bryce Harper RF
4. Ryan Zimmerman 1B
5. Anthony Rendon 3B
6. Matt Wieters C
7. Howie Kendrick 2B
8. Michael A. Taylor CF
9. Max Scherzer P
Actual:
1. Adam Eaton LF
2. Anthony Rendon 3B
3. Bryce Harper RF
4. Ryan Zimmerman 1B
5. Howie Kendrick 2B
6. Trea Turner SS
7. Michael A. Taylor CF
8. Matt Wieters C
9. Max Scherzer P
I had all the right guys. just in the wrong spots. 1/2 point.
Baltimore Orioles:
My Guess:
1. Adam Jones CF
2. Jonathan Schoop 2B
3. Manny Machado SS
4. Chris Davis 1B
5. Colby Rasmus RF
6. Trey Mancini DH
7. Craig Gentry LF
8. Caleb Joseph C
9. Tim Beckham 3B
Kevin Gausman P
Actual:
1. Chris Davis 1B
2. Manny Machado SS
3. Jonathan Schoop 2B
4. Adam Jones CF
5. Trey Mancini LF
6. Tim Beckham 3B
7. Pedro Alvarez DH
8. Craig Gentry RF
9. Caleb Joseph C
Dylan Bundy P
Back to zeros...
San Diego Padres:
My Guess:
1. Manuel Margot CF
2. Wil Meyers LF
3. Eric Hosmer 1B
4. Hunter Renfroe RF
5. Chase Headley 3B
6. Freddy Galvis SS
7. Carlos Asuaje 2B
8. Austin Hedges C
9. Clayton Richard P
Actual:
1. Manuel Margot CF
2. Wil Meyers RF
3. Eric Hosmer 1B
4. Jose Pirela LF
5. Carlos Asuaje 2B
6. Chase Headley 3B
7. Freddy Galvis SS
8. Austin Hedges C
9. Clayton Richard P
At least i'm consistent...ly bad...
Philadelphia Phillies:
My Guess:
1. Cesar Hernandez 2B
2. Odubel Herrera CF
3. Rhys Hoskins LF
4. Carlos Santana 1B
5. Maikel Franco 3B
6. Nick Williams RF
7. J.P. Crawford SS
8. Jorge Alfaro C
9. Aaron Nola
Actual:
1. Cesar Hernandez 2B
2. Carlos Santana 1B
3. Nick Williams RF
4. Rhys Hoskins LF
5. Aaron Altherr CF
6. J.P. Crawford SS
7. Maikel Franco 3B
8. Andrew Knapp C
9. Aaron Nola
BIG FAT ZERO
Pittsburgh Pirates:
My Guess:
1. Starling Marte CF
2. Josh Harrison 2B
3. Gregory Polanco RF
4. Josh Bell 1B
5. Corey Dickerson LF
6. Colin Moran 3B
7. Jordy Mercer SS
8. Francisco Cervelli C
9. Ivan Nova P
Actual:
1. Adam Frazier DH
2. Josh Harrison 2B
3. Gregory Polanco RF
4. Josh Bell 1B
5. Corey Dickerson LF
6. Starling Marte CF
7. Francisco Cervelli C
8. Colin Moran 3B
9. Jordy Mercer SS
Ivan Nova P
Well i had all the players right if i researched enough and noticed that the Pirates were starting the year in Detriot aka DH. Damn it... another 0.
Texas Rangers:
My Guess:
1. Delino DeShields CF
2. Joey Gallo 1B
3. Elvis Andrus SS
4. Adrian Beltre 3B
5. Rougned Odor 2B
6. Shin-Soo Choo DH
7. Nomar Mazara RF
8. Drew Robinson LF
9. Robinson Chinros C
Cole Hamels P
Actual:
1. Delino DeShields CF
2. Joey Gallo 1B
3. Elvis Andrus SS
4. Adrian Beltre 3B
5. Nomar Mazara RF
6. Shin-Soo Choo DH
7. Robinson Chinros C
8. Rougned Odor 2B
9. Ryan Rua LF
Cole Hamels P
What a surprise...another 0. To think i was good at this...
Tampa Bay Rays:
My Guess:
1. Denard Span DH
2. Kevin Kiermaier CF
3. Brad Miller 2B
4. CJ Cron 1B
5. Carlos Gomez RF
6. Matt Duffy 3B
7. Mallex Smith LF
8. Wilson Ramos C
9. Adeiny Hechavarria SS
Chris Archer P
Actual:
1. Matt Duffy 3B
2. Kevin Kiermaier CF
3. Carlos Gomez RF
4. CJ Cron 1B
5. Wilson Ramos C
6. Denard Span LF
7. Adeiny Hechavarria SS
8. Daniel Robertson 2B
9. Rob Refsnyder DH
Chris Archer P
I should rethink this for next year...0
Boston Red Sox
My Guess:
1. Mookie Betts RF
2. Andrew Benintendi LF
3. Hanley Ramirez 1B
4. JD Martinez DH
5. Xander Bogarts SS
6. Rafael Devers 3B
7. Eduardo Nunez 2B
8. Jackie Bradley Jr CF
9. Chris Vasquez C
Chris Sale P
Actual:
1. Mookie Betts RF
2. Andrew Benintendi LF
3. Hanley Ramirez 1B
4. JD Martinez DH
5. Xander Bogarts SS
6. Rafael Devers 3B
7. Eduardo Nunez 2B
8. Jackie Bradley Jr CF
9. Chris Vasquez C
Chris Sale P
I think this is the only one i got entirely right! 1 point for me!
Cinncinnati Reds:
My Guess:
1. Billy Hamilton CF
2. Eugenio Suarez 3B
3. Joey Votto 1B
4. Adam Duvall LF
5. Scott Schebler RF
6. Tucker Barnhart C
7. Scooter Gennett 2B
8. Jose Peraza SS
9. Homer Bailey P
Actual:
1. Jesse Winker LF
2. Eugenio Suarez 3B
3. Joey Votto 1B
4. Scooter Gennett 2B
5. Scott Schebler RF
6. Tucker Barnhart C
7. Jose Peraza SS
8. Homer Bailey P
9. Billy Hamilton CF
So close here. lineup nope and assumed Duvall was in...
Colorado Rockies:
My Guess:
1. Charlie Blackmon CF
2. DJ LeMahieu 2B
3. Nolan Arenado 3B
4. Carlos Gonzalez RF
5. Trevor Story SS
6. Ian Desmond LF
7. Ryan McMahon 1B
8. Chris Iannetta C
9. Jon Gray P
Actual:
1. Charlie Blackmon CF
2. DJ LeMahieu 2B
3. Nolan Arenado 3B
4. Trevor Story SS
5. Carlos Gonzalez RF
6. Ian Desmond 1B
7. Gerardo Parra LF
8. Chris Iannetta C
9. Jon Gray P
Damn Parra had to be in there! 0
Kansas City Royals:
My Guess:
1. Jon Jay LF
2. Whit Merrifield 2B
3. Mike Moustakas 3B
4. Salvador Perez C
5. Lucas Duda 1B
6. Cheslor Cuthbert DH
7. Jorge Soler RF
8. Alex Gordon CF
9. Alcides Escobar SS
Danny Duffy P
Actual:
1. Jon Jay LF
2. Whit Merrifield 2B
3. Mike Moustakas 3B
4. Lucas Duda 1B
5. Cheslor Cuthbert DH
6. Jorge Soler RF
7. Alex Gordon CF
8. Alcides Escobar SS
9. Drew Butera C
Danny Duffy P
Goddamn Perez! All you had to do was start! 0
Detroit Tigers:
My Guess:
1. Leonys Martin CF
2. Jeimer Candelario 3B
3. Miguel Cabrera 1B
4. Victor Martinez DH
5. Nicholas Castellanos RF
6. James McCann C
7. Mikie Mahtook LF
8. Jose Iglesias SS
9. Dixon Machado 2B
Jordan Zimmerman P
Actual:
1. Leonys Martin CF
2. Jeimer Candelario 3B
3. Miguel Cabrera 1B
4. Nicholas Castellanos RF
5. Victor Martinez DH
6. James McCann C
7. Mikie Mahtook LF
8. Jose Iglesias SS
9. Dixon Machado 2B
Jordan Zimmerman P
For not knowing this lineup. I did damn good! just switched 4 and 5. not bad. but just 1/2 of a point
Minnesota Twins:
My Guess:
1. Brian Dozier 2B
2. Joe Mauer 1B
3. Miguel Sano 3B
4. Logan Morrison DH
5. Eddie Rosario LF
6. Max Kepler RF
7. Eduardo Escobar SS
8. Byron Buxton CF
9. Jason Castro C
Ervin Santana P
Actual:
1. Brian Dozier 2B
2. Joe Mauer 1B
3. Miguel Sano 3B
4. Eddie Rosario LF
5. Logan Morrison DH
6. Eduardo Escobar SS
7. Max Kepler RF
8. Byron Buxton CF
9. Jason Castro C
Jake Odorizzi P
Close. So close. damn pitcher!
Chicago White Sox:
My Guess:
1. Yoan Moncada 2B
2. Tim Anderson SS
3. Jose Abreu DH
4. Matt Davidson 1B
5. Wellington Castillo C
6. Nicky Delmonico LF
7. Avisail Garcia RF
8. Yolmer Sanchez 3B
9. Adam Engel CF
James Shields P
Actual:
1. Yoan Moncada 2B
2. Avisail Garcia RF
3. Jose Abreu 1B
4. Matt Davidson DH
5. Nicky Delmonico LF
6. Wellington Castillo C
7. Tim Anderson SS
8. Yolmer Sanchez 3B
9. Adam Engel CF
James Shields P
I'm gonna give myself a 1/2 point. All the right guys were in just wrong order and abreu and davidson were switched positions. Giving myself some mercy.
New York Yankees:
My Guess:
1. Brett Gardner LF
2. Aaron Judge RF
3. Giancarlo Stanton DH
4. Gary Sanchez C
5. Didi Gregorious SS
6. Neil Walker 2B
7. Brandon Drury 3B
8. Tyler Austin 1B
9. Aaron Hicks CF
Luis Severino P
Actual:
1. Brett Gardner LF
2. Aaron Judge RF
3. Giancarlo Stanton DH
4. Gary Sanchez C
5. Aaron Hicks CF
6. Didi Gregorious SS
7. Brandon Drury 3B
8. Neil Walker 2B
9. Tyler Austin 1B
Luis Severino P
another whoping 1/2 point.
so out of a possible 30 points i got 3.5 points! how sad. That's 12%
Just shoot me now
So in conclusion I should stick to my day job.
Thursday, March 22, 2018
MLB Opening Day Lineups and Division Winner Predictions (My Thoughts)
Every year I take a look at all of the depth charts being posted by each team and every year I try to figure out how their lineups will pan out. Yes I am a New York Mets fan but I am also a huge baseball fan in general. So away we go. I'll go the in order MLB's website presents the teams.
Please note that these are my thoughts and no one else's. These ideas are also up for debate and I welcome the debate.
So here we go...Opening day lineups...
Also at the bottom check out my end of year predictions for Division winners and wild cards
Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim:
1. Ian Kinsler 2B
2. Mike Trout CF
3. Albert Pujols DH
4. Justin Upton LF
5. Luis Valbuena 1B
6. Kole Calhoun RF
7. Zack Cozart 3B
8. Martin Maldonado C
9. Andrelton Simmons SS
Garrett Richards P
Houston Astros:
1. George Springer RF
2. Alex Bergman 3B
3. Jose Altuve 2B
4. Carlos Correa SS
5. Evan Gattis DH
6. Marwin Gonzalez 1B
7. JJ Reddick RF
8. Brian McCann C
9. Jake Marisnick CF
Justin Verlander P
Yuli Gurriel is on the DL plus will be serving a suspension at the beginning of the year.
Oakland Athletics:
1. Dustin Fowler CF
2. Marcus Semien SS
3. Matt Joyce LF
4. Khris Davis DH
5. Stephen Piscotty RF
6. Matt Chapman 3B
7. Matt Olson 1B
8. Jed Lowrie 2B
9. Jonathan Lucroy C
Kendall Graveman P
Toronto Blue Jays:
1. Kevin Pillar CF
2. Troy Tulowitzki SS
3. Josh Donaldson 3B
4. Justin Smoak 1B
5. Kendrys Morales DH
6. Randal Girchuk RF
7. Curtis Granderson LF
8. Russell Martin C
9. Devon Travis 2B
J.A. Happ P
Atlanta Braves:
1. Ender Inciarte CF
2. Ozzie Albies 2B
3. Freddie Freeman 1B
4. Nick Markakis RF
5. Lane Adams LF
6. Rio Ruiz 3B
7. Dansby Swanson SS
8. Tyler Flowers C
9. Julio Teheran P
Milwaukee Brewers:
1.Lorenzo Cain CF
2. Christian Yelich RF
3. Ryan Braun LF
4. Eric Thames 1B
5. Travis Shaw 3B
6. Eric Sogard 2B
7. Manny Pina C
8. Orlando Arcia SS
9. Chase Anderson P
St. Louis Cardinals:
1. Tommy Pham CF
2. Dexter Fowler RF
3. Matt Carpenter 1B
4. Marcel Ozuna LF
5. Yadier Molina C
6. Jedd Gyorko 3B
7. Paul DeJong SS
8. Kolten Wong 2B
9. Carlos Martinez P
Chicago Cubs:
1. Albert Almora Jr. CF
2. Kris Bryant 3B
3. Anthony Rizzo 1B
4. Kyle Schwarber LF
5. Wilson Conteras C
6. Addison Russell SS
7. Jason Heyward RF
8. Javier Baez 2B
9. Jon Lester P
Arizona Diamondbacks:
1. AJ Pollock CF
2. Nick Ahmed SS
3. Paul Goldschmidt 1B
4. Jake Lamb 3B
5. Steven Souza Jr RF
6. David Peralta LF
7. Alex Avila C
8. Ketel Marte 2B
9. Zack Grienke P
Los Angeles Dodgers:
1.Chris Taylor CF
2. Corey Seager SS
3. Cody Bellinger 1B
4. Matt Kemp LF
5. Yasiel Puig RF
6. Enrique Hernandez 2B
7. Logan Forsythe 3B
8. Austin Barnes C
9. Clayton Kershaw P
Note Justin Turner would be my 3 guy but he's currently down with a broken wrist, don't see him making it back for opening day. If he does then he's 3 and everyone drops down with Hernandez going to the bench and Forsythe moving to 2B.
San Francisco Giants:
1. Joe Panik 2B
2. Brandon Belt 1B
3. Buster Posey C
4. Evan Longoria 3B
5. Hunter Pence LF
6. Andrew McCutchen RF
7. Brandon Crawford SS
8. Austin Jackson CF
9. Madison Bumgarner P
Cleveland Indians:
1. Francisco Lindor SS
2. Jason Kipnis 2B
3. Jose Ramirez 3B
4. Edwin Encarncion DH
5. Lonnie Cisenhall RF
6. Yonder Alonso 1B
7. Michael Brantley LF
8. Roberto Perez C
9. Bradley Zimmer CF
Corey Kluber P
Seattle Mariners:
1. Dee Gordon CF
2. Guillermo Heredia LF
3. Robinson Cano 2B
4. Nelson Cruz DH
5. Kyle Seager 3B
6. Mitch Haniger RF
7. Ryon Healy 1B
8. Mike Zunino C
9. Jean Segura SS
Felix Hernandez
Miami Marlins
1. Lewis Brinson CF
2. Derek Dietrich LF
3. Starlin Castro 2B
4. Justin Bour 1B
5. Brian Anderson 3B
6. Cameron Maybin RF
7. JT Realmuto C
8. Miguel Rojas SS
9. Jose Urena P
New York Mets
1. Brandon Nimmo CF
2. Yoenis Cespedes LF
3. Jay Bruce RF
4. Todd Frazier 3B
5. Adrian Gonzalez 1B
6. Asdurbal Cabrera 2B
7. Tavis d'Arnaud C
8. Ahmed Rosario SS
9. Noah Syndergaard P
Washington Nationals:
1. Adam Eaton LF
2. Trea Turner SS
3. Bryce Harper RF
4. Ryan Zimmerman 1B
5. Anthony Rendon 3B
6. Matt Wieters C
7. Howie Kendrick 2B
8. Michael A. Taylor CF
9. Max Scherzer P
Note Daniel Murphy is probably starting the season on the DL. If not he'd be batting 4th.
Baltimore Orioles:
1. Adam Jones CF
2. Jonathan Schoop 2B
3. Manny Machado SS
4. Chris Davis 1B
5. Colby Rasmus RF
6. Trey Mancini DH
7. Craig Gentry LF
8. Caleb Joseph C
9. Tim Beckham 3B
Kevin Gausman P
Mark Trumbo starting season on DL.
San Diego Padres:
1. Manuel Margot CF
2. Wil Meyers LF
3. Eric Hosmer 1B
4. Hunter Renfroe RF
5. Chase Headley 3B
6. Freddy Galvis SS
7. Carlos Asuaje 2B
8. Austin Hedges C
9. Clayton Richard P
Philadelphia Phillies:
1. Cesar Hernandez 2B
2. Odubel Herrera CF
3. Rhys Hoskins LF
4. Carlos Santana 1B
5. Maikel Franco 3B
6. Nick Williams RF
7. J.P. Crawford SS
8. Jorge Alfaro C
9. Aaron Nola
Pittsburgh Pirates:
1. Starling Marte CF
2. Josh Harrison 2B
3. Gregory Polanco RF
4. Josh Bell 1B
5. Corey Dickerson LF
6. Colin Moran 3B
7. Jordy Mercer SS
8. Francisco Cervelli C
9. Ivan Nova P
Texas Rangers:
1. Delino DeShields CF
2. Joey Gallo 1B
3. Elvis Andrus SS
4. Adrian Beltre 3B
5. Rougned Odor 2B
6. Shin-Soo Choo DH
7. Nomar Mazara RF
8. Drew Robinson LF
9. Robinson Chinros C
Cole Hamels P
Tampa Bay Rays:
1. Denard Span DH
2. Kevin Kiermaier CF
3. Brad Miller 2B
4. CJ Cron 1B
5. Carlos Gomez RF
6. Matt Duffy 3B
7. Mallex Smith LF
8. Wilson Ramos C
9. Adeiny Hechavarria SS
Chris Archer P
Boston Red Sox
1. Mookie Betts RF
2. Andrew Benintendi LF
3. Hanley Ramirez 1B
4. JD Martinez DH
5. Xander Bogarts SS
6. Rafael Devers 3B
7. Eduardo Nunez 2B
8. Jackie Bradley Jr CF
9. Chris Vasquez C
Chris Sale P
Cinncinnati Reds:
1. Billy Hamilton CF
2. Eugenio Suarez 3B
3. Joey Votto 1B
4. Adam Duvall LF
5. Scott Schebler RF
6. Tucker Barnhart C
7. Scooter Gennett 2B
8. Jose Peraza SS
9. Homer Bailey P
Colorado Rockies:
1. Charlie Blackmon CF
2. DJ LeMahieu 2B
3. Nolan Arenado 3B
4. Carlos Gonzalez RF
5. Trevor Story SS
6. Ian Desmond LF
7. Ryan McMahon 1B
8. Chris Iannetta C
9. Jon Gray P
Kansas City Royals:
1. Jon Jay LF
2. Whit Merrifield 2B
3. Mike Moustakas 3B
4. Salvador Perez C
5. Lucas Duda 1B
6. Cheslor Cuthbert DH
7. Jorge Soler RF
8. Alex Gordon CF
9. Alcides Escobar SS
Danny Duffy P
Detroit Tigers:
1. Leonys Martin CF
2. Jeimer Candelario 3B
3. Miguel Cabrera 1B
4. Victor Martinez DH
5. Nicholas Castellanos RF
6. James McCann C
7. Mikie Mahtook LF
8. Jose Iglesias SS
9. Dixon Machado 2B
Jordan Zimmerman P
Gonna be honest. Completely lost with this one. Shot in the dark based off spring training lineups.
Minnesota Twins:
1. Brian Dozier 2B
2. Joe Mauer 1B
3. Miguel Sano 3B
4. Logan Morrison DH
5. Eddie Rosario LF
6. Max Kepler RF
7. Eduardo Escobar SS
8. Byron Buxton CF
9. Jason Castro C
Ervin Santana P
Another shot in the dark here.
Chicago White Sox:
1. Yoan Moncada 2B
2. Tim Anderson SS
3. Jose Abreu DH
4. Matt Davidson 1B
5. Wellington Castillo C
6. Nicky Delmonico LF
7. Avisail Garcia RF
8. Yolmer Sanchez 3B
9. Adam Engel CF
James Shields P
New York Yankees:
1. Brett Gardner LF
2. Aaron Judge RF
3. Giancarlo Stanton DH
4. Gary Sanchez C
5. Didi Gregorious SS
6. Neil Walker 2B
7. Brandon Drury 3B
8. Tyler Austin 1B
9. Aaron Hicks CF
Luis Severino P
With Bird on the DL the lineup has changed a bit.
Division winners and wild cards:
American League:
East: Yankees
Central: Indians
West: Astros
Wildcard: Red Sox and Angels
National League:
East: Nationals
Central: Cubs
West: Dodgers
Wildcard: Brewers and Mets
So there it is. My thoughts on how opening day lineups will look and how the playoffs will look. Pretty confident in most of it. Some i'm doubtful but hopeful.
Let me know what you think.
Please note that these are my thoughts and no one else's. These ideas are also up for debate and I welcome the debate.
So here we go...Opening day lineups...
Also at the bottom check out my end of year predictions for Division winners and wild cards
Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim:
1. Ian Kinsler 2B
2. Mike Trout CF
3. Albert Pujols DH
4. Justin Upton LF
5. Luis Valbuena 1B
6. Kole Calhoun RF
7. Zack Cozart 3B
8. Martin Maldonado C
9. Andrelton Simmons SS
Garrett Richards P
Houston Astros:
1. George Springer RF
2. Alex Bergman 3B
3. Jose Altuve 2B
4. Carlos Correa SS
5. Evan Gattis DH
6. Marwin Gonzalez 1B
7. JJ Reddick RF
8. Brian McCann C
9. Jake Marisnick CF
Justin Verlander P
Yuli Gurriel is on the DL plus will be serving a suspension at the beginning of the year.
Oakland Athletics:
1. Dustin Fowler CF
2. Marcus Semien SS
3. Matt Joyce LF
4. Khris Davis DH
5. Stephen Piscotty RF
6. Matt Chapman 3B
7. Matt Olson 1B
8. Jed Lowrie 2B
9. Jonathan Lucroy C
Kendall Graveman P
Toronto Blue Jays:
1. Kevin Pillar CF
2. Troy Tulowitzki SS
3. Josh Donaldson 3B
4. Justin Smoak 1B
5. Kendrys Morales DH
6. Randal Girchuk RF
7. Curtis Granderson LF
8. Russell Martin C
9. Devon Travis 2B
J.A. Happ P
Atlanta Braves:
1. Ender Inciarte CF
2. Ozzie Albies 2B
3. Freddie Freeman 1B
4. Nick Markakis RF
5. Lane Adams LF
6. Rio Ruiz 3B
7. Dansby Swanson SS
8. Tyler Flowers C
9. Julio Teheran P
Milwaukee Brewers:
1.Lorenzo Cain CF
2. Christian Yelich RF
3. Ryan Braun LF
4. Eric Thames 1B
5. Travis Shaw 3B
6. Eric Sogard 2B
7. Manny Pina C
8. Orlando Arcia SS
9. Chase Anderson P
St. Louis Cardinals:
1. Tommy Pham CF
2. Dexter Fowler RF
3. Matt Carpenter 1B
4. Marcel Ozuna LF
5. Yadier Molina C
6. Jedd Gyorko 3B
7. Paul DeJong SS
8. Kolten Wong 2B
9. Carlos Martinez P
Chicago Cubs:
1. Albert Almora Jr. CF
2. Kris Bryant 3B
3. Anthony Rizzo 1B
4. Kyle Schwarber LF
5. Wilson Conteras C
6. Addison Russell SS
7. Jason Heyward RF
8. Javier Baez 2B
9. Jon Lester P
Arizona Diamondbacks:
1. AJ Pollock CF
2. Nick Ahmed SS
3. Paul Goldschmidt 1B
4. Jake Lamb 3B
5. Steven Souza Jr RF
6. David Peralta LF
7. Alex Avila C
8. Ketel Marte 2B
9. Zack Grienke P
Los Angeles Dodgers:
1.Chris Taylor CF
2. Corey Seager SS
3. Cody Bellinger 1B
4. Matt Kemp LF
5. Yasiel Puig RF
6. Enrique Hernandez 2B
7. Logan Forsythe 3B
8. Austin Barnes C
9. Clayton Kershaw P
Note Justin Turner would be my 3 guy but he's currently down with a broken wrist, don't see him making it back for opening day. If he does then he's 3 and everyone drops down with Hernandez going to the bench and Forsythe moving to 2B.
San Francisco Giants:
1. Joe Panik 2B
2. Brandon Belt 1B
3. Buster Posey C
4. Evan Longoria 3B
5. Hunter Pence LF
6. Andrew McCutchen RF
7. Brandon Crawford SS
8. Austin Jackson CF
9. Madison Bumgarner P
Cleveland Indians:
1. Francisco Lindor SS
2. Jason Kipnis 2B
3. Jose Ramirez 3B
4. Edwin Encarncion DH
5. Lonnie Cisenhall RF
6. Yonder Alonso 1B
7. Michael Brantley LF
8. Roberto Perez C
9. Bradley Zimmer CF
Corey Kluber P
Seattle Mariners:
1. Dee Gordon CF
2. Guillermo Heredia LF
3. Robinson Cano 2B
4. Nelson Cruz DH
5. Kyle Seager 3B
6. Mitch Haniger RF
7. Ryon Healy 1B
8. Mike Zunino C
9. Jean Segura SS
Felix Hernandez
Miami Marlins
1. Lewis Brinson CF
2. Derek Dietrich LF
3. Starlin Castro 2B
4. Justin Bour 1B
5. Brian Anderson 3B
6. Cameron Maybin RF
7. JT Realmuto C
8. Miguel Rojas SS
9. Jose Urena P
New York Mets
1. Brandon Nimmo CF
2. Yoenis Cespedes LF
3. Jay Bruce RF
4. Todd Frazier 3B
5. Adrian Gonzalez 1B
6. Asdurbal Cabrera 2B
7. Tavis d'Arnaud C
8. Ahmed Rosario SS
9. Noah Syndergaard P
Washington Nationals:
1. Adam Eaton LF
2. Trea Turner SS
3. Bryce Harper RF
4. Ryan Zimmerman 1B
5. Anthony Rendon 3B
6. Matt Wieters C
7. Howie Kendrick 2B
8. Michael A. Taylor CF
9. Max Scherzer P
Note Daniel Murphy is probably starting the season on the DL. If not he'd be batting 4th.
Baltimore Orioles:
1. Adam Jones CF
2. Jonathan Schoop 2B
3. Manny Machado SS
4. Chris Davis 1B
5. Colby Rasmus RF
6. Trey Mancini DH
7. Craig Gentry LF
8. Caleb Joseph C
9. Tim Beckham 3B
Kevin Gausman P
Mark Trumbo starting season on DL.
San Diego Padres:
1. Manuel Margot CF
2. Wil Meyers LF
3. Eric Hosmer 1B
4. Hunter Renfroe RF
5. Chase Headley 3B
6. Freddy Galvis SS
7. Carlos Asuaje 2B
8. Austin Hedges C
9. Clayton Richard P
Philadelphia Phillies:
1. Cesar Hernandez 2B
2. Odubel Herrera CF
3. Rhys Hoskins LF
4. Carlos Santana 1B
5. Maikel Franco 3B
6. Nick Williams RF
7. J.P. Crawford SS
8. Jorge Alfaro C
9. Aaron Nola
Pittsburgh Pirates:
1. Starling Marte CF
2. Josh Harrison 2B
3. Gregory Polanco RF
4. Josh Bell 1B
5. Corey Dickerson LF
6. Colin Moran 3B
7. Jordy Mercer SS
8. Francisco Cervelli C
9. Ivan Nova P
Texas Rangers:
1. Delino DeShields CF
2. Joey Gallo 1B
3. Elvis Andrus SS
4. Adrian Beltre 3B
5. Rougned Odor 2B
6. Shin-Soo Choo DH
7. Nomar Mazara RF
8. Drew Robinson LF
9. Robinson Chinros C
Cole Hamels P
Tampa Bay Rays:
1. Denard Span DH
2. Kevin Kiermaier CF
3. Brad Miller 2B
4. CJ Cron 1B
5. Carlos Gomez RF
6. Matt Duffy 3B
7. Mallex Smith LF
8. Wilson Ramos C
9. Adeiny Hechavarria SS
Chris Archer P
Boston Red Sox
1. Mookie Betts RF
2. Andrew Benintendi LF
3. Hanley Ramirez 1B
4. JD Martinez DH
5. Xander Bogarts SS
6. Rafael Devers 3B
7. Eduardo Nunez 2B
8. Jackie Bradley Jr CF
9. Chris Vasquez C
Chris Sale P
Cinncinnati Reds:
1. Billy Hamilton CF
2. Eugenio Suarez 3B
3. Joey Votto 1B
4. Adam Duvall LF
5. Scott Schebler RF
6. Tucker Barnhart C
7. Scooter Gennett 2B
8. Jose Peraza SS
9. Homer Bailey P
Colorado Rockies:
1. Charlie Blackmon CF
2. DJ LeMahieu 2B
3. Nolan Arenado 3B
4. Carlos Gonzalez RF
5. Trevor Story SS
6. Ian Desmond LF
7. Ryan McMahon 1B
8. Chris Iannetta C
9. Jon Gray P
Kansas City Royals:
1. Jon Jay LF
2. Whit Merrifield 2B
3. Mike Moustakas 3B
4. Salvador Perez C
5. Lucas Duda 1B
6. Cheslor Cuthbert DH
7. Jorge Soler RF
8. Alex Gordon CF
9. Alcides Escobar SS
Danny Duffy P
Detroit Tigers:
1. Leonys Martin CF
2. Jeimer Candelario 3B
3. Miguel Cabrera 1B
4. Victor Martinez DH
5. Nicholas Castellanos RF
6. James McCann C
7. Mikie Mahtook LF
8. Jose Iglesias SS
9. Dixon Machado 2B
Jordan Zimmerman P
Gonna be honest. Completely lost with this one. Shot in the dark based off spring training lineups.
Minnesota Twins:
1. Brian Dozier 2B
2. Joe Mauer 1B
3. Miguel Sano 3B
4. Logan Morrison DH
5. Eddie Rosario LF
6. Max Kepler RF
7. Eduardo Escobar SS
8. Byron Buxton CF
9. Jason Castro C
Ervin Santana P
Another shot in the dark here.
Chicago White Sox:
1. Yoan Moncada 2B
2. Tim Anderson SS
3. Jose Abreu DH
4. Matt Davidson 1B
5. Wellington Castillo C
6. Nicky Delmonico LF
7. Avisail Garcia RF
8. Yolmer Sanchez 3B
9. Adam Engel CF
James Shields P
New York Yankees:
1. Brett Gardner LF
2. Aaron Judge RF
3. Giancarlo Stanton DH
4. Gary Sanchez C
5. Didi Gregorious SS
6. Neil Walker 2B
7. Brandon Drury 3B
8. Tyler Austin 1B
9. Aaron Hicks CF
Luis Severino P
With Bird on the DL the lineup has changed a bit.
Division winners and wild cards:
American League:
East: Yankees
Central: Indians
West: Astros
Wildcard: Red Sox and Angels
National League:
East: Nationals
Central: Cubs
West: Dodgers
Wildcard: Brewers and Mets
So there it is. My thoughts on how opening day lineups will look and how the playoffs will look. Pretty confident in most of it. Some i'm doubtful but hopeful.
Let me know what you think.
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