Comments on: AL West Preview

By: Blake Murphy

Blake Murphy — Tue, 11 Mar 2008 15:12:45 +0000

Umm, have you guys seen the Tigers? A little luck with rotation health and with their roster improvements, they’re my early season favorite in the AL, regardless of the tough path to get there in the Central.

By: Jack

Jack — Tue, 11 Mar 2008 15:03:31 +0000

I dont see the Yanks making the playoffs this year either. Sox may also struggle if Beckett keeps getting injured.You may be right Erik, Angels could be the team to beat.

By: Erik

Erik — Tue, 11 Mar 2008 01:59:46 +0000

I’d put even money on the Angels to with the World Series. In my opinion, they are the only team without significant obstacles to making the playoffs and in a 162 game season that is saying alot. The rotation and bullpen is set up perfectly for a short playoff series. They just need to find a way to beat the Sox!

The Yanks WILL struggle: insanely productive offense, but very little going on in the rotation and bullpen if Hughes and Joba don’t explode this year.

By: Blake Murphy

Blake Murphy — Mon, 10 Mar 2008 21:07:24 +0000

My bad jack, I thought you meant win the Al outright. I agree they have the best shot at 100 wins given the poor division.

By: Jack

Jack — Mon, 10 Mar 2008 20:35:02 +0000

I agree Blake, I never said anything about winning in the playoffs. I merely mean getting the best record in the AL. I do not think they are the best team but due to their weaker division than the Central and East, I think they have the best chance to win the most games. Cleveland and Detriot will split many as will NY, Boston, Toronto leaving with less high 90 wins.

By: Blake Murphy

Blake Murphy — Mon, 10 Mar 2008 19:45:17 +0000

Definitely not Jack. I made the comment they’d be spanked in the 1st round. As for Erik, I know he had them as ‘best odds’ to win, but I think that was only for the given payout rates, not overall. I don’t like the depth of their bullpen behind the top 3 and like i said, they are an extremely streaky team which could go either way playoff time. I don’t like them to leave the first round.

By: Jack

Jack — Mon, 10 Mar 2008 19:28:46 +0000

NL West coming soon. I hope I get the same feedback. Surprised no one has commented on winning the AL. Is that in agreement then?

By: stu

stu — Mon, 10 Mar 2008 18:58:17 +0000

Iiiiichirooooo. Looks like my Mariners are going to be in trouble in this division. I didn’t realize how many good teams outside of the Yankees and Red Sox there were in the AL. The Angels, Indians, and Tigers all seem like legit contenders. My Yankees might struggle to make the playoffs!

By: Erik

Erik — Mon, 10 Mar 2008 16:46:06 +0000

Kershaw just happens to be a lefty too! GIO struck out 185 in 150IP so thats gotta be good for something. Insane to think both of these guys are younger than us.

By: Blake Murphy

Blake Murphy — Mon, 10 Mar 2008 16:13:46 +0000

Erik—I agree with Hunter, and it’s nice to hear he’s on your list for Sunday. I guess we both gave something away, since I’m high on Blalock.

And Gio Gonzalez? Have you seen Clayton Kershaw’s curveball? He’s going to make us change the term from 12-6 curveball to the 24-hour curveball, that thing is nasty.