2013 MLB Regular Season Wrapup Discussion Thread | Page 229

robniner · 2013-03-27T21:53:12-07:00

Spring is in the air. The smell of grass fills up ballparks across the nation The crack of bats awaits The first pitch signals the start of a new season BASEBALL IS BACK!!! Before an umpire says: "PLAY BALL!", let's recap in what took place during the off-season =================================================================================================== OFF-SEASON IN SUMMARY AMERICAN LEAGUE Making a splash in the East were the Boston Red Sox and Toronto Blue Jays. The Red Sox continued repair work on the ballclub (thanks to last season) by adding a familiar face (John Farrell) to the manager's role,and new players (Dempster, Napoli, Victorino, Hanrahan, Drew, Gomes). The Blue Jays literally went extreme makeover as they picked up last season's All=Star MVP ( Me.Cabrera), all of the Marlins proven players (Bonifacio, Reyes, Jo. Johnson, Buerhle) and a NL Cy Young knuckler (Dickey); to top it all off-an old face (John Gibbons) for a second go ahead at the helm. As for the Yankees, they brought in former Red Sox cornerman Kevin Youkilis and kept their Asian players (Ichiro, Kuroda). In the Central, the Tigers upgraded right field with Torii Hunter and regained a hopefully healthy Victor Martinez. The Indians went new look with Tito Franconca and brought along a cavalcade of players (Bourn, Swisher, Reynolds, Stubbs, B.Myers). The Royals meant business as they acquired a quarter of the Rays pitching staff (including an ace in James Shields) and a former Halo (Ervin Santana). Coming off a shopping heavy last off-season, the Angels added Josh Hamilton from intra-rival Texas. To make-up for the lost power, the Rangers are counting on Lance Berkman and A.J. Pierzynski. To complement the rise of Yoenis Cespedes, the A's added Chris Young. The Mariners went power tripping (to complement their moving forward of their fences) by adding the likes of Michael Morse, Kendrys Morales, Raul Ibanez (for a second stint) and Jason Bay. Then there's the Houston Astros, converted from being an NL team from its inception. NATIONAL LEAGUE Each of the three top teams in the East added pieces: the Braves added the Upton brothers; the Phillies added a versatile infielder in Michael Young and speed in the outfield in Ben Revere; the Nationals added a new centerfielder (Span) and a closer (R. Soriano). Meanwhile the Marlins and Mets dumped their proven and Cy-Young winner to the AL's Toronto Blue Jays. The Central seemed quiet but there were still moves made. The Reds added hopefully an upgrade in Shin-Shoo Choo. The Brewers made a very,very late add in former Cardinal pitcher Kyle Lohse. The Pirates added a couple of interesting pieces in Russell Martin and Francisco Liriano. While the Cards didn't make any noise as the Lohse loss didn't have an effect, the rival Cubs added two starters in Edwin Jackson and Carlos Villanueva. The World Champion Giants kept Pagan but let go of the bearded one (Wilson); they felt upgrades were not needed. As for the division rival Dodgers, their spurge continued with the addition of Zach Greinke and Far East import Hyun-Jin Ryu. The D-Backs lost an Upton but gained a Prado. The Rockies decided to be part of the "Cardinals and White Sox experience" in adding former player Walt Weiss to the managerial role. NOTE: A few teams weren't mentioned due to lack of significant moves. ==================================================================================================== This season, interleague play becomes a daily occurrence due to the balancing of the leagues (15-15) ==================================================================================================== PROJECTED OPENING DAY STARTING LINEUPS http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130327&content_id=43378276&vkey=news_mlb&c_id=mlb ==================================================================================================== Baseball is back. Another season awaits. Let the games begin and the discussions commence.

Nov 14, 2013 at 4:20 PM

#3421

crzy
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Originally posted by marshniners24:

Originally posted by crzy:
Very glad Miggy won it over Trout. He deserved it.

Trout did too lol

But not more than Miggy. So tough luck for Trout

Nov 14, 2013 at 4:28 PM

#3422

jrg
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Shelby Miller 3rd in ROY
Adam Wainwright 2nd in Cy Young
Yadier Molina 3rd in MVP
Matt Carpenter 4th in MVP

I'll take it

Nov 14, 2013 at 4:29 PM

#3423

marshulk
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Man the NL has no talent

Nov 14, 2013 at 4:30 PM

#3424

jrg
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Originally posted by marshniners24:
Man the NL has no talent

lolwut

NL MVP was kinda weak tho

Nov 14, 2013 at 4:34 PM

#3425

crzy
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Originally posted by marshniners24:
Man the NL has no talent

It's cyclical

Remember in 2008 when Pujols won MVP in the NL with 37/116 and .375/.462/1.114

and Pedroia won it in the AL with 17/83 and .326/.376/.869

Nov 14, 2013 at 4:47 PM

#3426

jrg
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Nov 14, 2013 at 9:11 PM

#3427

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Nov 16, 2013 at 12:11 AM

#3428

Niners99
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Originally posted by jrg:
Shelby Miller 3rd in ROY
Adam Wainwright 2nd in Cy Young
Yadier Molina 3rd in MVP
Matt Carpenter 4th in MVP

I'll take it

The 2013 Cardinals: The first losers.

lol j/k

Nov 16, 2013 at 12:32 AM

#3429

jrg
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Originally posted by Niners99:

Originally posted by jrg:
Shelby Miller 3rd in ROY
Adam Wainwright 2nd in Cy Young
Yadier Molina 3rd in MVP
Matt Carpenter 4th in MVP

I'll take it

The 2013 Cardinals: The first losers.

lol j/k

Including the WS

Nov 17, 2013 at 8:38 AM

#3430

robniner
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I guess the Cubs 3B of the future is starting to show signs of paying off. Late next season debut?

[ Edited by robniner on Nov 17, 2013 at 8:44 AM ]

Nov 18, 2013 at 8:47 AM

#3431

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Originally posted by robniner:
I guess the Cubs 3B of the future is starting to show signs of paying off. Late next season debut?

Why dont you put his name? I dont get the point of your post, why is he showing signs of paying off? Is it because he was the fall league MVP? you might want to put more stuff in your posts then these vague posts about random stuff

Nov 18, 2013 at 8:49 AM

#3432

valrod33
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Braves have a kid in their farm system that they like, i wonder if they will call him up?

Giants are looking to sign a player, I wonder if he will contribute this year?

Nov 18, 2013 at 8:49 AM

#3433

valrod33
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WRITE SOMETHING

Nov 18, 2013 at 9:06 AM

#3434

marshulk
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Originally posted by valrod33:
WRITE SOMETHING

Write; something.

Nov 18, 2013 at 10:30 AM

#3435

Ninerjohn
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Originally posted by valrod33:
WRITE SOMETHING INTELLIGENT

The Astros are hoping they wont finish with the worst record in baseball next year and think their promising A ball player can contribute one of these days.

[ Edited by Ninerjohn on Nov 18, 2013 at 10:33 AM ]