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Samuel
I don’t know why people keep putting a high weight on “projection systems” in pre-season predictions when they have proven to be so wrong for years.
The Royals are almost all back in camp together and committed to winning another WS. This is a tight team that plays baseball better then anyone in MLB. Colon is about to be left on the ML roster all season, and Mondesi may well force his way onto the team this year as well.
Then we have the Twins that are again being overlooked as the Royals were a few years ago. This is a very good and deep team with great team chemistry. There will be players going down to AAA that would be on a major league roster for least 25 teams (both pitchers and position players). The Twins are positioned to make a 3-for-1 or 2-for-1 trade to bring in an impact player if they wish to do so. Their roster is stacked. I pick them for 2nd place again and a serious wild card contender – 2015 was no fluke. Easily one of the most exciting teams in MLB.
southpaw2153
I agree with you about the sabr projections. Most of that stuff is absolute bunk. Disagree about the Twins. Their pitching is very questionable. Phil Hughes is their #1 starter for crying out loud. They have some offensive talent but they also strike out a ton.
Tyler_KC_Fan
Ervin Santana is their #1 pitcher, not Phil Hughes.
cxcx
Can any Red Sox fans tell me why your team gave $9.5m to a pitcher whose arm hurt any time he threw a baseball last offseason?
soxsam32
Because we spend way too much money and resources on risky reclamation prospects; Masterson, Victorino, Napoli, Byrd, Sizemore, Andrew Bailey, lots more
thechiguy
Let me guess……. The Dodgers will take a chance on Masterson. LA seems to love the oft-injured-steal-of-the-month pitcher that spends more time with the team doctors than they do on the field. I can’t even imagine another team that will pick up Masterson at this point. He’s like a broken record, you pay him, he gets hurt.