With ST now officially in the rearview mirror and OD on Thursday, I figured it's time to create another predictions thread. So, time for "official" preseason predictions per the following categories:
MVP: Corbin Burnes
CY Young: Corbin Burnes
Rookie of the Year: Sal Frelick
BA Leader: Sal Frelick (.294), may not qualify, but this is a pretty safe pick imo
HR Leader: Rowdy Tellez (37)
ERA Leader: Corbin Burnes (2.47)
SO Leader: Corbin Burnes (252)
WAR Leader: Corbin Burnes (6.7)
Breakout(s): Luis Urias, Abner Uribe, Freddy Peralta (healthy, 30 starts, top 10 CY)
Disappointment(s): Eric Lauer, Matt Bush, Garrett Mitchell
Bold Prediction (s): Chourio debuts in August and plants himself at the top of the order during the stretch run.
Record: 90-72
Playoffs? Yes, Wild Card. Lose WS in 5 to SEA (FINALLY the team that "gets hot")