A.L. Central Discussion 2016

[broncosmitty]

I personally wouldn't lump Quintana and Latos together. Quintana has showed signs of this breakout in the past.

Quintana is the third best starter in the division that isn't an Indian, imo.

 

[SlinkyRedfoot]

third best starter in the division that isn't an Indian

I like that caveat.

 

[Good_Code]

The ChiSox remind me of the Royals the last couple of years with that deep bullpen. Robertson, Duke, Putnam, Albers, Dennings, Albers. They have been lights out. It seems to be overlooked because of 3 starters that are having great years. People are thinking its been all about the SP but only 3 of the 5 are doing great. Rodon and Danks are not really cutting it and neither is the offense. This team team is very similar to the 2014 Royals; 3 deep with good starters, a terrific and deep bullpen, and an average offense.

 

[dougplayer]

Tigers rolling tonight. Nicky c.

 

[dougplayer]

By the way
Upton and pelfrey suck

 

[Iffster]

Tigers rolling tonight. Nicky c.

About time, huh doug? Got to be careful. JV was up 2-0 and they lost. Remember? Careful on your predictions.

 

[dougplayer]

JV left after 7. Ahead 2 - 0.

 

[Iffster]

Tigers rolling tonight. Nicky c.

Rolled to another loss, doug.

 

[navamind]

JV left after 7. Ahead 2 - 0.

Couldn't pitch the eighth. Not enough heart. Overpaid.

 

[NinersFan80]

Who is laughing now?!?

 

[NinersFan80]

Kinda my opinion on the Chisox ... I like Sale and Rodon a lot, but I don't see Latos or Quintana being any better than mediocre over the course of a full season.

Oh look another guy who thinks Quintana is a mediocre pitcher. He is the most underrated pitcher in baseball

 

[broncosmitty]

Oh look another guy who thinks Quintana is a mediocre pitcher. He is the most underrated pitcher in baseball

He honestly might be.

 

[broncosmitty]

Who is laughing now?!?

This softball team?

 

[Good_Code]

Reason for AL Central Teams not to panic because of the Chicago White Sox. The 2014 Royals started out the season 14-17. Then they were 24-28, then 48-50. They proceeded to finish of the season at a 41-23 clip (.646). This got them 89 wins and a WC spot. Then they went 11-4 in the postseason in 2014. So they actually finished off the season 52-27 (.658). There is just too much pressure on the Royals right now, and I think that's their main problem. The last couple of years they played with a chip on their shoulder. Now they are just trying not to lose.

 

[Good_Code]

This softball team?

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Is their team name the "Groin and Hamstring Pullers"

 

[broncosmitty]

Is their team name the "Groin and Hamstring Pullers"

Judging by the photo, I think it's White Sox.

Played on some crappy field across the street from tProjects.

 

[broncosmitty]

For the record: as much as I like Quintana, I don't see his WHIP staying below 1, his ERA staying below 2 or his league lead in Wild Pitches to hold up.

But I do see him going 200 innings for the fourth straight year in a row with an improved K to BB rate for the fourth straight year. Willing to bet he gets double digit wins for the first time in his career also.

His numbers will get corrected some once he gives up a couple homers. Hadn't realized he'd only given up one.

 

[VikingFan2k2]

By the way
Upton and pelfrey suck

How the hell did Boras Get Pelfrey another good contract? Do teams not watch film on him?

 

[navamind]

Quintana has a career 119 ERA+ (also threw 200+ innings the last three years), and that was with some of the worst defenses in the league behind him. That isn't mediocre. Obviously he isn't going to sustain the 1.38 ERA, but he's already a very good pitcher. People are just finally noticing.

He actually went undrafted in my Yahoo league. I couldn't believe it. I didn't hesitate to pick him up.

 

[Fountain City Blues]

Mondesi popped for roids. Ouch.