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Post by Saint on Mar 15, 2021 15:23:39 GMT -6
1. So mlbtraderumors.com and Fangraphs has us finishing with an 89-73 record and winning at the AL West.
2. CBS has us at an over/under of 87 Wins.
3. PECOTA has us at 93-69 with a 72% odds of winning the division.
Where do people think we line up?
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Post by talshill on Mar 15, 2021 17:53:25 GMT -6
1. So mlbtraderumors.com and Fangraphs has us finishing with an 89-73 record and winning at the AL West. 2. CBS has us at an over/under of 87 Wins. 3. PECOTA has us at 93-69 with a 72% odds of winning the division. Where do people think we line up? I'll take the over on 90 wins. I don't think Oakland is as good as last year. I also think that even with the loss of Springer the offense will be better. |
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Post by Hunter McCormick on Mar 16, 2021 8:11:09 GMT -6
1. So mlbtraderumors.com and Fangraphs has us finishing with an 89-73 record and winning at the AL West. 2. CBS has us at an over/under of 87 Wins. 3. PECOTA has us at 93-69 with a 72% odds of winning the division. Where do people think we line up? people think the Athletics will win the AL West.  MLBTR Poll: Who Will Win The AL West? |
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Post by Saint on Mar 16, 2021 8:59:16 GMT -6
1. So mlbtraderumors.com and Fangraphs has us finishing with an 89-73 record and winning at the AL West. 2. CBS has us at an over/under of 87 Wins. 3. PECOTA has us at 93-69 with a 72% odds of winning the division. Where do people think we line up? I'll take the over on 90 wins. I don't think Oakland is as good as last year. I also think that even with the loss of Springer the offense will be better. I think we're right at 90 wins. If Yordan is healthy and our core offensive players bounce back, we could be a great team. But I don't think the pitching will be able to keep up as well to get us over 90 wins. |
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Post by Saint on Mar 16, 2021 9:01:13 GMT -6
1. So mlbtraderumors.com and Fangraphs has us finishing with an 89-73 record and winning at the AL West. 2. CBS has us at an over/under of 87 Wins. 3. PECOTA has us at 93-69 with a 72% odds of winning the division. Where do people think we line up? people think the Athletics will win the AL West. MLBTR Poll: Who Will Win The AL West?I wonder how many of those are people that just hate the Astros though... |
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Post by blcoach8 on Mar 16, 2021 9:26:00 GMT -6
I wonder how many of those are people that just hate the Astros though... I think the Astros win the AL West with somewhere between 88-92 wins, If I was certain we'd get Framber back by the All-Star break, I'd say around 95 wins. I expect great years from Correa and Tucker, plus comeback seasons from Altuve and Yuli. Brantley will put up his usual good numbers. The key is the starting pitching. We have some young guys who will either continue to produce or let fan noise get to them when opposing fans start booing us , and, we know the booing is going to come. We have some young pitchers who can go either way. How they perform will determine how well we do. |
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Post by ɮօʀȶǟʐ on Mar 16, 2021 9:52:54 GMT -6
1. So mlbtraderumors.com and Fangraphs has us finishing with an 89-73 record and winning at the AL West. 2. CBS has us at an over/under of 87 Wins. 3. PECOTA has us at 93-69 with a 72% odds of winning the division. Where do people think we line up? people think the Athletics will win the AL West. MLBTR Poll: Who Will Win The AL West?That's just instinctive "omg the Astros cheaeeeeeaeeeeted" |
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Post by olpapa on Mar 16, 2021 11:02:01 GMT -6
1. So mlbtraderumors.com and Fangraphs has us finishing with an 89-73 record and winning at the AL West. 2. CBS has us at an over/under of 87 Wins. 3. PECOTA has us at 93-69 with a 72% odds of winning the division. Where do people think we line up? IT DOESN’T MATTER WHAT PEOPLE THINK BROTHER!!! THEY BETTER KNOW THEIR ROLES!!! |
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Post by thomasj13 on Mar 16, 2021 11:10:16 GMT -6
Astros win the West with 92 wins.
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Post by blcoach8 on Mar 16, 2021 12:27:14 GMT -6
Astros win the West with 92 wins. That is about where I put them. Uncertainty about the pitching kept me from going to at least 95 wins. I think 88 wins will take the division. The A's are weaker and I still don't think the Angels have the pitching to win it. The Mariners and Rangers aren't in the conversation. |
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Post by ɮօʀȶǟʐ on Mar 16, 2021 12:56:55 GMT -6
1. So mlbtraderumors.com and Fangraphs has us finishing with an 89-73 record and winning at the AL West. 2. CBS has us at an over/under of 87 Wins. 3. PECOTA has us at 93-69 with a 72% odds of winning the division. Where do people think we line up? IT DOESN’T MATTER WHAT PEOPLE THINK BROTHER!!! THEY BETTER KNOW THEIR ROLES!!! You drinkin' again, Pops? |
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Post by m240 on Mar 16, 2021 13:02:36 GMT -6
I think 95-67 and win the west.
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Post by unionstation82 on Mar 16, 2021 13:18:28 GMT -6
1. So mlbtraderumors.com and Fangraphs has us finishing with an 89-73 record and winning at the AL West. 2. CBS has us at an over/under of 87 Wins. 3. PECOTA has us at 93-69 with a 72% odds of winning the division. Where do people think we line up? IT DOESN’T MATTER WHAT PEOPLE THINK BROTHER!!! THEY BETTER KNOW THEIR ROLES!!! Was that a simultaneous Hogan and The Rock impersonation? |
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Post by unionstation82 on Mar 16, 2021 13:19:24 GMT -6
1. So mlbtraderumors.com and Fangraphs has us finishing with an 89-73 record and winning at the AL West. 2. CBS has us at an over/under of 87 Wins. 3. PECOTA has us at 93-69 with a 72% odds of winning the division. Where do people think we line up? I'll take the over on 90 wins. I don't think Oakland is as good as last year. I also think that even with the loss of Springer the offense will be better. Better without Springer? How so? |
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Post by blcoach8 on Mar 16, 2021 14:36:51 GMT -6
I'll take the over on 90 wins. I don't think Oakland is as good as last year. I also think that even with the loss of Springer the offense will be better. Better without Springer? How so? I hope we are better without Springer, but, I highly doubt it. If we are, we go to the WS. |
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Post by Saint on Mar 16, 2021 15:11:33 GMT -6
I'll take the over on 90 wins. I don't think Oakland is as good as last year. I also think that even with the loss of Springer the offense will be better. Better without Springer? How so? If Yordan is healthy and the others don't repeat their sub-standard 2020 seasons. The collective offense could easily be better than it was last year. |
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Post by blcoach8 on Mar 16, 2021 16:27:28 GMT -6
Better without Springer? How so? If Yordan is healthy and the others don't repeat their sub-standard 2020 seasons. The collective offense could easily be better than it was last year. If Yordan is healthy, we should be better. The thing that guarantees it is if Altuve, Bregman, and Yuli have comeback years. |
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Post by Saint on Mar 16, 2021 19:57:53 GMT -6
If Yordan is healthy and the others don't repeat their sub-standard 2020 seasons. The collective offense could easily be better than it was last year. If Yordan is healthy, we should be better. The thing that guarantees it is if Altuve, Bregman, and Yuli have comeback years. And Correa. He was actually below league average last year offensively. |
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Post by blcoach8 on Mar 16, 2021 22:30:21 GMT -6
If Yordan is healthy, we should be better. The thing that guarantees it is if Altuve, Bregman, and Yuli have comeback years. And Correa. He was actually below league average last year offensively. He stepped up in the playoffs when Bregman and Yuli totally disappeared and his defense was outstanding. |
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Post by Saint on Mar 17, 2021 8:56:34 GMT -6
And Correa. He was actually below league average last year offensively. He stepped up in the playoffs when Bregman and Yuli totally disappeared and his defense was outstanding. Eh, Bregman had a bad ALCS but he dominated the ALDS, and, while he had a down year for him, he still had an above-average year compared to the rest of the league. Yuli stunk all around. |
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Post by Hunter McCormick on Mar 17, 2021 11:01:04 GMT -6
That's just instinctive "omg the Astros cheaeeeeeaeeeeted" Probably some of that. Maybe some "omg, the Astros are like the Dodgers and Red Sox, tryna buy a WS." Maybe some "omg the Astros are paying JV $33MM and he won't even be able to pitch." Maybe some "omg, the Astros came in second during the covid-shortened season and since then they've lost a ton of talent."
I think at the end of this regular season, you'll be able to throw a blanket over the A's, Astros, and Angels. I'd like to think the Astros will win the division. But I wouldn't risk a dime, betting on who'll win the AL West. |
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Post by thomasj13 on Mar 17, 2021 12:12:38 GMT -6
That's just instinctive "omg the Astros cheaeeeeeaeeeeted" Probably some of that. Maybe some "omg, the Astros are like the Dodgers and Red Sox, tryna buy a WS." Maybe some "omg the Astros are paying JV $33MM and he won't even be able to pitch." Maybe some "omg, the Astros came in second during the covid-shortened season and since then they've lost a ton of talent."
I think at the end of this regular season, you'll be able to throw a blanket over the A's, Astros, and Angels. I'd like to think the Astros will win the division. But I wouldn't risk a dime, betting on who'll win the AL West. I'm thinking the Astros do make the playoffs. I'm just hoping that Verlander and Valdez, come playoff time, will be able to pitch for us. |
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Post by blcoach8 on Mar 17, 2021 14:28:31 GMT -6
Probably some of that. Maybe some "omg, the Astros are like the Dodgers and Red Sox, tryna buy a WS." Maybe some "omg the Astros are paying JV $33MM and he won't even be able to pitch." Maybe some "omg, the Astros came in second during the covid-shortened season and since then they've lost a ton of talent."
I think at the end of this regular season, you'll be able to throw a blanket over the A's, Astros, and Angels. I'd like to think the Astros will win the division. But I wouldn't risk a dime, betting on who'll win the AL West. I'm thinking the Astros do make the playoffs. I'm just hoping that Verlander and Valdez, come playoff time, will be able to pitch for us. If those two are back and ready, we will be hard to beat. |
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Post by blcoach8 on Mar 17, 2021 14:31:01 GMT -6
He stepped up in the playoffs when Bregman and Yuli totally disappeared and his defense was outstanding. Eh, Bregman had a bad ALCS but he dominated the ALDS, and, while he had a down year for him, he still had an above-average year compared to the rest of the league. Yuli stunk all around. Bregman and Yuli both disappointed in the regular season where Altuve was the biggest disappointment with the bat when he slipped to a .219 average. He redeemed himself at the plate in the post-season. Yuli stayed terrible and Bregman followed a good ALDS by stinking up the ALCS. |
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Post by Hunter McCormick on Mar 17, 2021 15:53:29 GMT -6
I'm thinking the Astros do make the playoffs. I'm just hoping that Verlander and Valdez, come playoff time, will be able to pitch for us. Framber seems more likely than Justin, imho. Verlander went under the knife on September 30 of last year. One year recovery and rehab is ambitious. I reckon he'll do what he can to be ready for October, but there's little certainty about whether he'll be ready, how well he'll be pitching, or how many innings he'll be able to endure in each start. Cross your fingers and hope for the best. |
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Post by blcoach8 on Mar 17, 2021 17:17:31 GMT -6
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Post by ɮօʀȶǟʐ on Mar 17, 2021 18:23:46 GMT -6
Surgery not recommended for Framber's finger.
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Post by blcoach8 on Mar 17, 2021 19:36:43 GMT -6
Surgery not recommended for Framber's finger. That is great news. |
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Post by talshill on Mar 23, 2021 1:31:55 GMT -6
I'm thinking the Astros do make the playoffs. I'm just hoping that Verlander and Valdez, come playoff time, will be able to pitch for us. Framber seems more likely than Justin, imho. Verlander went under the knife on September 30 of last year. One year recovery and rehab is ambitious. I reckon he'll do what he can to be ready for October, but there's little certainty about whether he'll be ready, how well he'll be pitching, or how many innings he'll be able to endure in each start. Cross your fingers and hope for the best. Have to agree. I doubt that he’ll be able to return this season. Usually it’s around 18 months before they’re ready, and JV is in his late 30’s. He may be about done; we’ll see. |
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Post by blcoach8 on Mar 23, 2021 9:17:00 GMT -6
Framber seems more likely than Justin, imho. Verlander went under the knife on September 30 of last year. One year recovery and rehab is ambitious. I reckon he'll do what he can to be ready for October, but there's little certainty about whether he'll be ready, how well he'll be pitching, or how many innings he'll be able to endure in each start. Cross your fingers and hope for the best. Have to agree. I doubt that he’ll be able to return this season. Usually it’s around 18 months before they’re ready, and JV is in his late 30’s. He may be about done; we’ll see. Kind of unusual that he is already throwing. |
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