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[duncan_idaho]

In this thread: All things related to the AL Champions.

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!

[VonneMarie]

Ventura 7, Volky 5, Cain, Herrera 2 games. All fined.

[Al Bundy]

Chris Sale: 5 games
Jeff Samardzija: 5 games

So the guy who was the 100% instigator only got 5 games...

[SAUTO]

Originally Posted by VonneMarie

Ventura 7, Volky 5, Cain, Herrera 2 games. All fined.

Herrera got another 2 games?

[Pitt Gorilla]

Originally Posted by VonneMarie

Ventura 7, Volky 5, Cain, Herrera 2 games. All fined.

Why did Cain get 2 games?

[VonneMarie]

What did Herrera do to earn a 2 game suspension? Is it a reduction from his earlier suspension and appeal?

[stonedstooge]

Originally Posted by Pitt Gorilla

Why did Cain get 2 games?

Must have said some naughty words like Ventura

[VonneMarie]

Originally Posted by Pitt Gorilla

Why did Cain get 2 games?

I'd like to know that too.

[AndChiefs]

Why would Ventura get seven? He didn't do anything but yell at a guy.

[SAUTO]

What did Herrera do?

[penbrook]

Originally Posted by JASONSAUTO

What did Herrera do?

It's a reduction to 2 games after he appealed so that's good news

[Al Bundy]

Originally Posted by Pitt Gorilla

Why did Cain get 2 games?

Because a chicken shit coward named Jeff Samardzija charged him and fell down.

[Kidd Lex]

Originally Posted by VonneMarie

Ventura 7, Volky 5, Cain, Herrera 2 games. All fined.

****ing A - anyone still want to talk about what idiots we are for saying Ventura might face suspension? 0 percent chance - arbitration- no precedent - blah blah blah

looks like the new commish does want to make a statement - damn it!!

[Bambi]

[SAUTO]

Originally Posted by The God Hypothesis

****ing A - anyone still want to talk about what idiots we are for saying Ventura might face suspension? 0 percent chance - arbitration- no precedent - blah blah blah

looks like the new commish does want to make a statement - damn it!!

We will see what comes out after appeals...

[ChiefsCountry]

Originally Posted by The God Hypothesis

****ing A - anyone still want to talk about what idiots we are for saying Ventura might face suspension? 0 percent chance - arbitration- no precedent - blah blah blah

looks like the new commish does want to make a statement - damn it!!

It will get appealed don't be claiming victory just yet.