AL East Thread

[Pure Steel]

Tight pants Tommy lol

Be interesting to see if he can continue to be successful throwing that change over and over

It is a “Nasty” pitch

 

[steveringo]

"The Red Sox in 2026 are going to be terrifying" - MLB insider warns teams that Boston is on the rise

The Boston Red Sox finished exactly .500 last season. They were 81-81 and only briefly contended for a wild-card berth during the summer. Otherwise, they were largely a nonfactor in the AL East.

www.sportskeeda.com

 

[steveringo]

I think they should let more kids continue with pitching and hitting...

Boston Red Sox to Continue Developing Prospect Conrad Cason as 2-Way Player

Conrad Cason was the Red Sox's 8th round pick in the 2024 MLB Draft, and player development czar Brian Abraham said the team still sees him as a two-way player.

www.si.com

 

[nynasty]

Left-handed reliever Tim Hill and the New York Yankees are in agreement on a one-year, $2.85 million contract that includes a club option for 2026, sources tell ESPN. Hill, 34, had a 2.05 ERA in 44 innings for New York last year. Option is for $3 million with $350K buyout.

 

[chappee11]

Accurate!!

 

[bksballer89]

 

[TheGoodMan19]

And a farm system with a wealth of talent still there. Remember the name Vance Honeycutt. He was an absolute monster in the CWS last year for North Carolina. Why he dropped to 22nd overall is beyond me.

 

[nynasty]

On the eve of pitchers and catchers, I think it's safe to say the Yankees have the best rotation and bullpen in the division. The offense is dependent on a whole lot of bounce back from Bellinger and Goldschmidt, as well as Dominquez finally making the leap to an every day player. I think it's also safe to say they have the worst in-game manager in the division, so while a lot can go right, a whole lot can go wrong. See: 9th inning game 1 and 5th inning game 5 of the WS. As talented as they may be, they have to play sound fundamental baseball or they won't win shit. I don't have a ton of confidence that much has changed from last October, but that's why they play the games.

 

[Xeliou66]

On the eve of pitchers and catchers, I think it's safe to say the Yankees have the best rotation and bullpen in the division. The offense is dependent on a whole lot of bounce back from Bellinger and Goldschmidt, as well as Dominquez finally making the leap to an every day player. I think it's also safe to say they have the worst in-game manager in the division, so while a lot can go right, a whole lot can go wrong. See: 9th inning game 1 and 5th inning game 5 of the WS. As talented as they may be, they have to play sound fundamental baseball or they won't win shit. I don't have a ton of confidence that much has changed from last October, but that's why they play the games.

I agree the Yanks pitching is definitely the best in the division, added Fried in to an already strong rotation gives the Yanks a top tier pitching staff. Bullpen looks strong as well. As for hitting, you guys have Judge who’s probably the best hitter in MLB and there should be a good amount of power in the Yanks lineup but I’m not sure about how consistent the hitting will be. Still I think you guys are World Series contenders once again.

 

[navamind]

MLB Playoff Odds | FanGraphs Baseball

Playoff odds tell how likely an MLB team will win the division, wild card berth or win the World Series. FanGraphs simulates each season 10,000 times to generate the probabilities.

www.fangraphs.com

Cleveland's odds might be the biggest surprise for me

 

[nynasty]

MLB Playoff Odds | FanGraphs Baseball

Playoff odds tell how likely an MLB team will win the division, wild card berth or win the World Series. FanGraphs simulates each season 10,000 times to generate the probabilities.

www.fangraphs.com

Cleveland's odds might be the biggest surprise for me

Mets only 17% to win the NL East seems low

 

[TheGoodMan19]

Mets only 17% to win the NL East seems low

I think that's more of a reflection on how strong Atlanta And Philly is.

I wouldn't want to be a Marlins fan. Three of arguably the 5-6 best team in baseball are in their division. I think Washington is on the road back. Fishies haven't bottomed out yet.

 

[nynasty]

The Cardinals have reengaged with the Yankees to explore potential restructured deals for third baseman Nolan Arenado, according to Cardinals beat writer John Denton.


Meh

 

[chappee11]

The Cardinals have reengaged with the Yankees to explore potential restructured deals for third baseman Nolan Arenado, according to Cardinals beat writer John Denton.


Meh

Cashman always likes to build an all-star team of elite players from 5 years ago. Arenado might just fit that model!

 

[TheGoodMan19]

The Cardinals have reengaged with the Yankees to explore potential restructured deals for third baseman Nolan Arenado, according to Cardinals beat writer John Denton.


Meh

He can only play third. I guess they move Jazz to 2nd. Then what to do with Oswaldo Cabrera? For a 33 year old corner infielder making $32,000,000? They give up any hope of getting anything out of DJ. I don't really want him going to Boston, not for that price. But it makes a bit more sense, to get Devers away from 3rd base.

 

[navamind]

I think that's more of a reflection on how strong Atlanta And Philly is.

I wouldn't want to be a Marlins fan. Three of arguably the 5-6 best team in baseball are in their division. I think Washington is on the road back. Fishies haven't bottomed out yet.

It's a tough division and the Mets rotation certainly isn't without question marks. Braves and Philly are probably the #2 and #3 best teams in the NL behind LA.

 

[navamind]

The Cardinals have reengaged with the Yankees to explore potential restructured deals for third baseman Nolan Arenado, according to Cardinals beat writer John Denton.


Meh

take him. I'm sick of the Sox/Arenado rumors

 

[steveringo]

That got me thinking of the 26 I'd like to see...

C - Connor Wong
C - Sabol or Navarez - don't care

1B - Triston Casas

2B - Kristian Campbell

SS - Trevor Story

3B - Rafael Devers

IF - Vaugh Grissom
IF - David Hamilton

OF - Jarren Duran
OF - Wilyer Abreu
OF - Roman Anthony
OF - Rob Refsnyder

UTIL - Ceddanne Rafaela

DH - Justin Turner or JD Martinez

SP - Tanner Houck
SP - Garret Crochet
SP - Brayan Bello
SP - Cutter Crawford
SP - Walker Bueller
SP - Lucas Giolito

RP - Liam Hendriks
RP - Aroldis Chapman
RP - Justin Slaten
RP - Josh Winkowski
RP - Garrett Whitlock
RP - Brennan Bernardino

I was half-joking.... welp:

Report: Boston Red Sox have ‘expressed varying levels of interest’ in reunion with former DH

Justin Turner is one of the names still available on the MLB free agent market with spring training on the horizon.

www.masslive.com

 

[navamind]

I was half-joking.... welp:

Report: Boston Red Sox have ‘expressed varying levels of interest’ in reunion with former DH

Justin Turner is one of the names still available on the MLB free agent market with spring training on the horizon.

www.masslive.com

Why? He's not any less of a platoon player than Yoshida is, and I'd much rather keep Yoshida at DH than in the outfield. Not sure that's worth any defensive "flexibility" Turner provides. And I liked watching him in 2023.

 

[steveringo]

Why? He's not any less of a platoon player than Yoshida is, and I'd much rather keep Yoshida at DH than in the outfield. Not sure that's worth any defensive "flexibility" Turner provides. And I liked watching him in 2023.

I think they just want to get rid of Yoshi...