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wvu_man
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Opening day is 5 days away! I thought we'd get our predictions in now and then maybe revisit this thread a few times throughout the season to see how right or wrong we were. I'm a glass half full guy so I'm predicting 80-82 and a 3rd place finish in the NLC. I think we can generate enough offense to win and I'm cautiously optimistic about the bullpen (especially the backend). How well we do hinges on the starting rotation and their health (I have a bad feeling about Disco...I bet he ends up being carved on). They HAVE to be able to get us past the 5th or 6th inning routinely for us to have a chance. That means trusting their stuff, throw strikes, and limit walks. The bullpen can't be expected to pitch 4-5 innings every time out again this year. JohnU said it and I'm gonna jump on the bandwagon...my breakout player is Schebler. He played so much better after he was sent down and then brought back up last season. The light bulb was starting to flicker then...I think it lights up this season. Here's to a halfway mediocre season...I love baseball so win or lose, I'm glad it's back!