A.L. Central Discussion 2016

[Iffster]

Tampa Bay coming into town. Tigers are on a roll...I like our chances. Not saying another sweep..but..Wouldn't surprise me

Doug...why not go out on a limb and say you think Upton will go 9-13 in the series with 3 homers. Or that Sanchez will throw a complete game shutout.

 

[handicappers]

Did Verlander win the Cy Young yet?

 

[bksballer89]

Royals fans must be happy to avoid Sale this weekend

 

[Fountain City Blues]

Royals fans must be happy to avoid Sale this weekend

Yeah, that'd be correct. I am much happier we don't face Danks who the Royals continually make out to be Clayton Kershaw.

 

[Fountain City Blues]

If Morales can't hit righties for about 30 more games, the Royals are going to have rush someone like Bonifacio or Dozier to DH and/or play OF. A 56 wRC+ from the DH is horrifyingly bad.

Dozier is actually 3rd in all the minors with 12 homers this year. Would be nice if he figured things out all of the sudden, I remain skeptical, however.

 

[broncosmitty]

If Morales can't hit righties for about 30 more games, the Royals are going to have rush someone like Bonifacio or Dozier to DH and/or play OF. A 56 wRC+ from the DH is horrifyingly bad.

Dozier is actually 3rd in all the minors with 12 homers this year. Would be nice if he figured things out all of the sudden, I remain skeptical, however.

Even Justin Upton thinks Morales is having a horrible season.

(He doesn't know what a 56 wRC+ is either.)

 

[VikingFan2k2]

From what I heard, there was shoulder soreness (and a corresponding velo dip) no?

He had a 2 hit shutout going when he decided he wanted to turn it over to our "fresh" bullpen. Our bullpen hasn't been fresh since opening day.

He needed to suck it up. That is no excuse on those clowns behind him shitting the bed, but he's a shell of the mediocre pitcher he once was.

 

[VikingFan2k2]

If Morales can't hit righties for about 30 more games, the Royals are going to have rush someone like Bonifacio or Dozier to DH and/or play OF. A 56 wRC+ from the DH is horrifyingly bad.

Dozier is actually 3rd in all the minors with 12 homers this year. Would be nice if he figured things out all of the sudden, I remain skeptical, however.

You had to know the other shoe was going to fall on him. You cashed in, won it all, and now he's an anchor on your team. It's what he does, basically since he got hurt in a team celebration at home 4 or 5 years ago. He has talent, but is extremely streaky and I don't think he has a lot of work ethic.

 

[mr.hockey4242]

Just thought I'd let you guys know.

The twins are really good, starting to gel so get ready to be passed up.

 

[VikingFan2k2]

Just thought I'd let you guys know.

The twins are really good, starting to gel so get ready to be passed up.

We only have to tie the AL record for consecutive victories to get back to .500.

 

[dougplayer]

Yeah and Sale's 8-0 is a damn nice team stat.

Shit....make that 9-0

But but. The new smart boys say wins don't mean nuttin.team stat. Of course I guess always exception to the rule. Like when uou start talking out of both sides of your mouth

 

[dougplayer]

Did Verlander win the Cy Young yet?

Not y4t. But stay tuned

 

[dougplayer]

Royals fans must be happy to avoid Sale this weekend

Tigers still haven't played the south siders.
We ain't scared of Sale. We will put things right.the natural order of the central will shake it's self out.
Tigers on top of course

 

[navamind]

What the fuck has happened to Anibal Sanchez? He's been pretty bad for 34 starts now.

 

[Fountain City Blues]

What the fuck has happened to Anibal Sanchez? He's been pretty bad for 34 starts now.

Over 15% of FB's are leaving the park to be quite blunt. Just getting hit harder as he ages, and he doesn't have an answer so far, imo.

 

[SlinkyRedfoot]

Yeah. Let's forget about his HOF career to.

Does anyone besides Doug think Verlander has a shot at the HOF?

 

[SlinkyRedfoot]

Sabathia has had a better career than Verlander.

 

[navamind]

Sabathia has had a better career than Verlander.

Agreed. Sabathia was an absolute workhorse.

 

[Nosferatu]

Does anyone besides Doug think Verlander has a shot at the HOF?

I won't go as far as saying no chance but really he has no chance...

 

[Nosferatu]

I know many will disagree because as hockey says we are about to get hot but IMO the Twins won't win 60 games this year.

EDIT... unless of course we could play the Indians about 50 times.