A.L. Central Smack 2015

[broncosmitty]

Is that the Greene kid from the Yankees?

yeah, in a round about way, we got him in the Fister deal.

 

[bksballer89]

yeah, in a round about way, we got him in the Fister deal.

i miss him

 

[gandydancer]

Greene was a Tiger killer last year.

 

[SlinkyRedfoot]

Tigers and Royals, 1-2 in runs scored in the majors, Royals with 6 hrs?

Major change over last year. I don't think the Royals had 6 HRs until June last year.

 

[SlinkyRedfoot]

Big Opening Day series in Cleveland tonight.

I'd be excited but @dougplayer told me Alfredo Simon was going to throw a no-no, Miggy & V-Mart would combine for three grand slams and Ian Kinsler will steal home. Twice.

I might just sell my tickets.

 

[Erie Warrior]

Are you going to check out the new bar?

 

[broncosmitty]

Big Opening Day series in Cleveland tonight.

I'd be excited but @dougplayer told me Alfredo Simon was going to throw a no-no, Miggy & V-Mart would combine for three grand slams and Ian Kinsler will steal home. Twice.

I might just sell my tickets.

Good luck. Most Tiger fans already got em half price on Stub Hub.

 

[Erie Warrior]

Um, bleacher tickets are over $100 on stubhub. Normally, they are $10.

 

[SlinkyRedfoot]

Are you going to check out the new bar?

We're headed up to the bars in the area and haven't decided if we're going to buy tickets or not. If we do, I guarantee we'll do more than check out the new bar.

 

[SlinkyRedfoot]

Um, bleacher tickets are over $100 on stubhub. Normally, they are $10.

For some reason, bleacher seats on opening day are always ridiculous. they have SRO tix for about $40 right now. If they drop to $30, even after the game started, we're going.

 

[Erie Warrior]

I saw a behind scenes show on STO. It looks pretty nice.

 

[Erie Warrior]

For some reason, bleacher seats on opening day are always ridiculous. they have SRO tix for about $40 right now. If they drop to $30, even after the game started, we're going.

I saw that. I'm not going to be able to make it this year.

 

[SlinkyRedfoot]

I saw a behind scenes show on STO. It looks pretty nice.

Saw that too. It looks bad ass.

 

[SlinkyRedfoot]

I saw that. I'm not going to be able to make it this year.

I had a 10+ year run of actually attending the opening day game that ended in 2013. Sometimes, being a responsible adult sucks donkey balls.

 

[Wamu]

Go Tribe!

 

[TrustMeIamRight]

I think the AL Central is going to be one of, if not, the toughest divisions in baseball this year. Outside of the Twins, who have some of the best young players coming up from the minors -- The rest of the division should all be in it til the end.

Going to be a fun year. I really like the pitching on Cleveland thus far. Kluber, Carrasco and Bauer were all impressive. KC has as much talent as anybody. Detroit is in the same boat as KC, even though I really think our bullpen is a disaster. The White Sox added a bunch of talent and could have the best pitcher in the AL in Chris Sale.

 

[SlinkyRedfoot]

I think the AL Central is going to be one of, if not, the toughest divisions in baseball this year. Outside of the Twins, who have some of the best young players coming up from the minors -- The rest of the division should all be in it til the end.

Going to be a fun year. I really like the pitching on Cleveland thus far. Kluber, Carrasco and Bauer were all impressive. KC has as much talent as anybody. Detroit is in the same boat as KC, even though I really think our bullpen is a disaster. The White Sox added a bunch of talent and could have the best pitcher in the AL in Chris Sale.

Agreed. I picked the Tigers to win, but really think the Indians will (might be bias), but I would not be surprised if any team but the Twins took the title.

 

[Fountain City Blues]

I think the AL Central is going to be one of, if not, the toughest divisions in baseball this year. Outside of the Twins, who have some of the best young players coming up from the minors -- The rest of the division should all be in it til the end.

Going to be a fun year. I really like the pitching on Cleveland thus far. Kluber, Carrasco and Bauer were all impressive. KC has as much talent as anybody. Detroit is in the same boat as KC, even though I really think our bullpen is a disaster. The White Sox added a bunch of talent and could have the best pitcher in the AL in Chris Sale.

Cleveland and Detroit look strong. KC is a boom/bust team which is so far booming. (SSS tho!)

CHW has upside to win 90, but they could also be mediocre.

The Central probably has the most upside of any division.

Twins could score a lot of runs after 162, but they're going to give up even more runs when it is all said in done. Clearly the runt, but that same group is going to be thorn in a year or two.

 

[Howie115]

Greene and company almost pulled off another shutout. I only got to listen on the radio, but Dickerson said something in the 6th about Greene only getting to ONE two ball count!?! That's impressive.

greene has some upside??? dam strike machine!! if he can throw strikes like that every start he will win a lot of games.

Yep, I'll gladly eat crow on my comment. I don't think Greene got to a 3-ball count until the 7th. Had 85 pitches after 8 innings. First-pitch strike percentage at one point was something like 15 of 19. The Fister comparisons are pretty accurate if this game was any indication.

 

[Fountain City Blues]

Sox start 0-4... ouch.