I know everyone has PTSD over the Cardinals but that pitching staff is not good, I'm still confused why some projection systems had them ranked so highly overall.
No, not below average, only worse than they were last year in comparison to the rest of MLB (which they are right now, 5th vs 8th).
The Cardinals offense isn't bad right now based on OPS, which stabilizes much more quickly than runs scored.
No, I totally get it. But we also run three sites now (Twins, Brewers, Cubs). It feels like there might be a way to coordinate this, though I'm not sure how to best do it right now.
But it's a GREAT idea!
I mean, I'm not sad or anything, I'm just surprised. The Dodgers have been so rock-solid with depth for a decade that it's shocking to me this is even a rumor.
They're the Rays with money. I learned a long time ago to not bet against them until they show me they can fail.
But I appreciate your bold prediction.
Their offense is also likely due to regress because it's unlikely mid-30s Arenado/Goldschmidt are MVP-calibre again.
I actually think St Louis might be an underperformer in the NL, opening the door for the likes of the D-Backs and maybe the Cubs?
I mean, that's fair, if only because Kraken is perhaps the best name in sports. I saw that name and logo and was consumed by jealousy that it wasn't from my home state or a place I care about.
What?!?!?! I'm over here getting annoyed at the Twins for being feckless with the bat and Yeli is over here hitting leadoff homers?
*switches channels*
Alright, I'm in.
Personally, I'd like to know more about some of the starting pitchers in the lower minors. I haven't been able to follow them as closely as I'd like to.
If true, slow clap for the Brewers front office and coaching staff because that completely flips the script on Contreras. If he's an elite framer and a 130 wRC+ guy... that's literally Hall of Fame material after 7-8 years.
We're talking like Joe Mauer, Buster Posey kind of good.