Series Thread: Dbacks vs. Giants (April 6th-8th)

[Davis_Mike]

I don't mind Steve. I like him better than Darren & Thom. He has toned down the ESPN hyperbole as time has went on.

Anyways, Hellickson looks like a nibbler. He has a mediocre fast ball @ 90 mph but he has a devastating change-up.

 

[DweeberAZ]

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[nogicat]

I expect this team to be better than many experts are predicting (i.e. worst team in MLB; for sure under 70 wins) but making the playoffs would be a literal miracle.
Rotation just simply is not good enough, but I am glad to have a healthy team this year.
I will go with 74-88.

As for NL West Predictions:
1. Dodgers
2. Padres
3. Giants
4. Dbacks
5. Rockies

 

[Arizona_Sting]

Every year I'm overly optimistic we suck and when I have zero expectations we seem to play well.

This year I have zero expectations…. hope the trend continues.

 

[The Derski]

We could get another#1 pick. Maybe that's LaRussa's plan.

 

[DweeberAZ]

A friend of mine is a Cub fan, he sent me a note this morning that the Cubs were already in last place...

 

[Davis_Mike]

Per the Cahill trade, we did end up sending them our competitive balance pick, #75, as part of the deal. We got 20 year old OF Victor Reyes back as part of the deal. He was ranked around #20 in Atlanta's system. I would call that a decent swap considering that apparently, Atlanta wouldn't have done the trade without the comp pick being included.

 

[Arizona_Sting]

CAN IT BE 7 ALREADY?!

 

[The Derski]

Ha this game is actually on espn2

 

[johnson]

This is the best time to be a Dbacks fan...tied for first with everyone else and still relevant! We just don't know if we will be able to say that in May.

I love Josh Collmenter, but when he is your ace...yikes. This rotation is NOT GOOD. The lineup could have some serious pop though and put up a lot of runs. Expecting plenty of 10-6 games (we are the 6 most of the time)

 

[Arizona_Sting]

This is the best time to be a Dbacks fan...tied for first with everyone else and still relevant! We just don't know if we will be able to say that in May.

I love Josh Collmenter, but when he is your ace...yikes. This rotation is NOT GOOD. The lineup could have some serious pop though and put up a lot of runs. Expecting plenty of 10-6 games (we are the 6 most of the time)

Pretty much this. Our rotation isn't good enough to take us places unless Archie has a breakout year and pitches anything close to ace-like. If we can stay around .500 until Corbin comes back then MAYBE I'd have some hope, but not much.

We do have a solid looking offense though.

 

[Davis_Mike]

Here is our opening day lineup.

Diamondbacks
Lineup 4/6

A.J. Pollock(R) CF
Ender Inciarte(L) LF
Paul Goldschmidt(R) 1B
Mark Trumbo(R) RF
Aaron Hill(R) 3B
Chris Owings(R) 2B
Tuffy Gosewisch(R) C
Nick Ahmed(R) SS
Josh Collmenter(R) P

I am not surprised seeing Inciarte in LF & Hill at 3B against LHP. This is like likely to be the norm till Tomas is call up.

 

[Orange602]

Well, I'm going to miss most of this game due to work. Dammit.

 

[The Derski]

I thought we were trying to trade Hill and he would be riding the pine?

 

[Davis_Mike]

No takers for Hill after his sub ,200 spring. We have to give him ABs to increase his value & it doesn't hurt to have Lamb sit versus LHP.

 

[Davis_Mike]

New matte batting helmets.

 

[Davis_Mike]

Looks like it's the Giants who this season are getting hit with the injury bug

 

[Davis_Mike]

Here is the list of Dback affiliate websites for those that want to follow some of the prospects.

Reno Aces - AAA
Mobile BayBears - AA
Visalia Rawhide - A+
Kane County Cougers - A (New affiliate)
Hillsboro Hops - A - short season

 

[Arizona_Sting]

Well, I'm going to miss most of this game due to work. Dammit.

You whore.

 

[DweeberAZ]

Ha this game is actually on espn2

Along with FSAZ.