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Old 04-04-2015, 09:25 AM  
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Duncan's Official Team Record prediction: 90 wins
Duncan's Official Team MVP prediction: Eric Hosmer

I can't wait for this season to start. The AL Central should be a very entertaining race. I'll give brief thoughts on each team the Royals must contend with to make it back to the postseason - strengths and weaknesses.

Detroit Tigers:
Strength: The offense is still full of powerful hitters, and Miguel Cabrera may be healthier.
Weakness: Rotation is questionable after Price and Sanchez, bullpen continues to be horrible.

Cleveland Indians:
Strength: Great manager and a deep, versatile lineup.
Weakness: The rotation is a question mark past Corey Kluber, and even he has a few questions about him.

Chicago White Sox:
Strength: 1-2-3 combo of Sale, Quintana and Samardzija is pretty formidable. Offense is anchored by Jose Abreu, too.
Weakness: Defense still has major questions, and this team has 20 games to improve by if it really wants to make the playoffs.

The Royals will be a division winner IF ...
1) Ventura and Duffy combine for 375+ innings of high-quality work
2) Eric Hosmer delivers on his potential with a FULL season of success rather than bursts
3) The deeper bullpen lessens the critical load on Herrera, Davis and Holland
4) Lorenzo Cain stays healthy
5) Either Alex Rios or Kendrys Morales bounces back to 2013 form

Let's get this started!
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Old 04-11-2015, 10:05 PM   #376
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@HardballTalk: Yan Gomes helped off the field after being injured in home plate*collision http://wp.me/p14QSL-2lem

Uh oh for indians
And Brantley had another sharp pain in his back after trying to return on Friday. Looks like DL stint likely there too.
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Old 04-11-2015, 10:07 PM   #377
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Old 04-11-2015, 10:07 PM   #378
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Old 04-11-2015, 10:42 PM   #379
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Old 04-12-2015, 12:06 AM   #380
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Alex picked a shitty time to have a shitty start. Not gonna help his contract demands.

I've always said to dump him anyway after the season. Hopefully DM doesn't fall for the whole "clubhouse character" scheme.
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Old 04-12-2015, 12:12 AM   #381
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Alex picked a shitty time to have a shitty start. Not gonna help his contract demands.

I've always said to dump him anyway after the season. Hopefully DM doesn't fall for the whole "clubhouse character" scheme.
The problem is that we could have two very large holes in the outfield after losing both Alex and Rios next season.
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Old 04-12-2015, 12:53 AM   #382
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Alex picked a shitty time to have a shitty start. Not gonna help his contract demands.

I've always said to dump him anyway after the season. Hopefully DM doesn't fall for the whole "clubhouse character" scheme.
Or, you could say Alex picked a great time for a shitty start. Shitty for Alex, but great for Royals fans if it weakens his bargaining position and increases the likelihood that he is affordable next year.
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Old 04-12-2015, 08:19 AM   #383
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The problem is that we could have two very large holes in the outfield after losing both Alex and Rios next season.
In GMDM we trust - he won't leave us with gaping holes in the outfield. Rest assured.
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Old 04-12-2015, 08:25 AM   #384
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Let's not get crazy. 125 wins is still a really good season. Nothing to be ashamed of.
I would be happy with 120...one over the modern MLB record of 119.
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Old 04-12-2015, 08:27 AM   #385
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67-90 the rest of the way is going to be a major disappointment.
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Old 04-12-2015, 08:31 AM   #386
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67-90 the rest of the way is going to be a major disappointment.
Probably should phone it in and prepare for next season.
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Old 04-12-2015, 08:43 AM   #387
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Old 04-12-2015, 09:35 AM   #388
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Or, you could say Alex picked a great time for a shitty start. Shitty for Alex, but great for Royals fans if it weakens his bargaining position and increases the likelihood that he is affordable next year.
Sure, it doesn't really matter for the fans that he's not hitting. I was referring only to Alex. He's in a walk year and if he isn't healthy, he should probably ask to be out for another few weeks. Maybe he does feel healthy, who knows? But if he does 260-11-70 this year he ain't getting that massive contract.
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Old 04-12-2015, 09:58 AM   #389
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Sure, it doesn't really matter for the fans that he's not hitting. I was referring only to Alex. He's in a walk year and if he isn't healthy, he should probably ask to be out for another few weeks. Maybe he does feel healthy, who knows? But if he does 260-11-70 this year he ain't getting that massive contract.
If he does that, he probably accepts the mutual option and tries to rebuild his value next year. Or possibly is in position for the team to offer him an extension that's good for both sides.

Markakis wasn't much better than the line you just quoted (.276/14) last year and got 4 years/$44 million on the FA market. That's below Gordon's option year value.
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Old 04-12-2015, 10:11 AM   #390
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Gotta hope that Alex's shitty start now turns into him picking the team up later.

winning without him now
winning because of him later

*crosses fingers*
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