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Post by Marlins on Feb 4, 2007 0:16:27 GMT -5
Will the real Tigers please stand up? Which team is the real team, the one that was 40 games over .500 in the first half (or whatever gaudy number it was) or the team that played neck and neck with KC? The team that beat the Yankees or the one that looked like the "before" Bad News Bears in St. Louis? They might get by with their pitching. Robertson, Bonderman and Rogers may not suffer late season tired or injured arms, as has been the case often in the past. Or one, two, or three of them might have pitching problems. Even if they stay healthy, Rogers is nearing a point where he's going to have to reetire. Is this the year they start hitting him? And who will the number five starater be? Maroth and his injured arm? Minor, who fell apart in the last half and has no speed to begin with? Will Miller be ready or spend the season in AAA? Will Guillen stay healthy? Pudge? Will Inge continue to hit a decent number of homers but rarely get on base? Will Casey hit .260, or whatever it was in the regular season or hit .300, as he did most of his career? Shef definitly will help them score, but they are no lock to win the division let alone win the World Series. The odds of everyone staying healthy and playing as good as they've ever played are very long. And the infield does not have a bench that can effectivly step in. As it is constructed now, it should be a good team. If its not the tigers it’s the Yankees. They have a much deeper team. There bullpen looks good and there rotation has depth, as players from the minors are ready to step up if needed. Do I need to say anything about there lineup, only that it will need to step up in the playoffs. If they get Clemens that really favors the yanks. So should I make bets that the Tigers will get injured this upcoming season? lol-come on, even if they have players get injured, they're so deep-they can handle it. And don't forget, the Yankees can have injuries, too! 4 points Next topic...slug your up again. |
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Post by slugfest504 on Feb 4, 2007 0:22:10 GMT -5
Roger will return for one more year. This will be the last one though. HE will really want to go to the Astros becuz of his son, but will decide against it. He will think about the return to beantown for a final year but will notice there is no place in that rotation for him. The only option is the Yankees, andy petite will lure him back. Also the bad feelings of retiring from the Yankees and then going to the Astros also has a take on him. He will return for another ring. This will also only be for a partial season.
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Post by Marlins on Feb 4, 2007 0:26:29 GMT -5
Roger will return for one more year. This will be the last one though. HE will really want to go to the Astros becuz of his son, but will decide against it. He will think about the return to beantown for a final year but will notice there is no place in that rotation for him. The only option is the Yankees, andy petite will lure him back. Also the bad feelings of retiring from the Yankees and then going to the Astros also has a take on him. He will return for another ring. This will also only be for a partial season. He's considering 3 teams, so the Yankees aren't "the only option." Anyways, there's a very good chance he'll go to the Yankees. Nice response. 5 points-double your up. EDIT: Points: Slug:9 Double:6 |
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Post by Zack Attack Troll on Feb 4, 2007 0:29:09 GMT -5
Oh Clemens will definitely pitch in 2007, no question about it. Look at his recent quote, credit ESPN.com
"I'm failing at retirement," he said. "Let's just face it. I'm failing miserably at it."
That alone - leads me to believe he'll be coming back. He's already received calls from the Astros, Red Sox, and Yankees about returning next year, and he will. He'll come back to the team in the best situation at the time. If it's close, I think he'll stay home with the Astros, but I don't expect them to be in it.
Even though he is 44 years old - Clemens is still one of the best pitchers in the big leagues today. He'll take his 2.30 ERA from a year ago to the Boston Red Sox, after an injury to Jon Papelbon sidelines him in late May. Even though the Yankees will offer more money, he will go to Boston where he began his career, making his first start on June 12. This is where his career took off, winning 3 Cy Youngs, 1 MVP, and 2 pitching triple crowns (wins, ERA, K's). This is where he'll end his career, announcing retirement after a loss in the ALCS to the Detroit Tigers.
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Post by Marlins on Feb 4, 2007 0:33:36 GMT -5
Oh Clemens will definitely pitch in 2007, no question about it. Look at his recent quote, credit ESPN.com "I'm failing at retirement," he said. "Let's just face it. I'm failing miserably at it." That alone - leads me to believe he'll be coming back. He's already received calls from the Astros, Red Sox, and Yankees about returning next year, and he will. He'll come back to the team in the best situation at the time. If it's close, I think he'll stay home with the Astros, but I don't expect them to be in it. Even though he is 44 years old - Clemens is still one of the best pitchers in the big leagues today. He'll take his 2.30 ERA from a year ago to the Boston Red Sox, after an injury to Jon Papelbon sidelines him in late May. Even though the Yankees will offer more money, he will go to Boston where he began his career, making his first start on June 12. This is where his career took off, winning 3 Cy Youngs, 1 MVP, and 2 pitching triple crowns (wins, ERA, K's). This is where he'll end his career, announcing retirement after a loss in the ALCS to the Detroit Tigers. Excellent-great details. 6 points. Next topic! Double, your up. Score: Double: 12 Slug: 9 |
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Post by Zack Attack Troll on Feb 4, 2007 0:40:58 GMT -5
I have the Tigers and the Dodgers in the playoffs. Reviewing, the Tigers have an excellent pitching staff led by veteran Kenny Rogers and youngsters Jeremy Bonderman and Justin Verlander. A veteran bat in Gary Sheffield should give the offense a boost, enough to put them back in the world series. The Dodgers also made the playoffs last year, and with the addition of veteran ace Jason Schmidt and a year of experience under the belt of catcher Russell Martin, LF Andre Ethier, and SP Chad Billingsley, they will make a run at the world series title.
So...I have the Tigers taking it all. They are simply a little more well rounded in all aspects of the game. There is NO break in their rotation. None. You have to beat an ace no matter what to win a game. Their youngsters have experience in the world series which will help them when they make it back. They have veterans who have been there, done that in Ivan Rodriguez, Gary Sheffield, and Kenny Rogers. I think the Dodgers are a little young and inexperienced in the lineup, and that will hurt them under the pressure of the World Series. Los Angelas is also a little more injury prone in the rotation, with injuries to Randy Wolf and Brad Penny last year, which could lead to more inexperienced guys in the rotation come October.
I'll take the Tigers in 5.
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Post by Marlins on Feb 4, 2007 0:43:04 GMT -5
I have the Tigers and the Dodgers in the playoffs. Reviewing, the Tigers have an excellent pitching staff led by veteran Kenny Rogers and youngsters Jeremy Bonderman and Justin Verlander. A veteran bat in Gary Sheffield should give the offense a boost, enough to put them back in the world series. The Dodgers also made the playoffs last year, and with the addition of veteran ace Jason Schmidt and a year of experience under the belt of catcher Russell Martin, LF Andre Ethier, and SP Chad Billingsley, they will make a run at the world series title. So...I have the Tigers taking it all. They are simply a little more well rounded in all aspects of the game. There is NO break in their rotation. None. You have to beat an ace no matter what to win a game. Their youngsters have experience in the world series which will help them when they make it back. They have veterans who have been there, done that in Ivan Rodriguez, Gary Sheffield, and Kenny Rogers. I think the Dodgers are a little young and inexperienced in the lineup, and that will hurt them under the pressure of the World Series. Los Angelas is also a little more injury prone in the rotation, with injuries to Randy Wolf and Brad Penny last year. I'll take the Tigers in 5. Very nicely said. I agree with it all. 6 points again! Your total: 18 points. Slug, you're up and down 9, time to blow me away. |
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Post by slugfest504 on Feb 4, 2007 0:45:16 GMT -5
i wont even try, nice match doublstix
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Post by Zack Attack Troll on Feb 4, 2007 0:47:39 GMT -5
Alright, thanks a lot man. This is why I wanted the all baseball edition...  |
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Post by Marlins on Feb 4, 2007 0:49:49 GMT -5
Alright, thanks a lot man. This is why I wanted the all baseball edition... Congrats-All your posts were top level stuff. You really deserve it! |
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Post by Marlins on Feb 4, 2007 0:50:25 GMT -5
gn guys!
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Post by Josh on Feb 4, 2007 9:01:16 GMT -5
Doublestix, I'm going to give you 9 points for your win, I agreed with mostly everything you said. Congrats again.
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Post by Zack Attack Troll on Feb 4, 2007 11:50:12 GMT -5
Gracias. ;D
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