If anyone has any bold predictions (not like, "i think Votto is gonna hit .330"), this is the place to share them.

I think the Rangers will be better this season even though they lost Hamilton and a few relievers. Their biggest addition, was the subtraction of Michael Young, who in 2012 was statistically speaking one of the worst position players of all time. Getting rid of him and replacing him with a competent player will result in a few wins. I also believe that Josh Hamilton is extremely overrated and can be replaced through a combo of decent hitting, good fielding and good baserunning.

WVU alumnus Jedd Gyorko becomes San Diego's new starting 2nd baseman...

I think Bryce Harper hits 40 homers this year and is a real MVP candidate, much like Trout last year.

(02-21-2013 02:46 PM)stever20 Wrote:  I think Bryce Harper hits 40 homers this year and is a real MVP candidate, much like Trout last year.

what's funny is that I don't think the MVP part is very bold, but I think the 40 HR is. Let's see if you're right

(02-21-2013 02:45 PM)bitcruncher Wrote:  WVU alumnus Jedd Gyorko becomes San Diego's new starting 2nd baseman...

don't know much about Gyorko. Is that a bold prediction?

(02-21-2013 02:58 PM)flyingswoosh Wrote:  

(02-21-2013 02:45 PM)bitcruncher Wrote:  WVU alumnus Jedd Gyorko becomes San Diego's new starting 2nd baseman...

don't know much about Gyorko. Is that a bold prediction?

More like a statement of fact...

(02-21-2013 02:57 PM)flyingswoosh Wrote:  

(02-21-2013 02:46 PM)stever20 Wrote:  I think Bryce Harper hits 40 homers this year and is a real MVP candidate, much like Trout last year.

what's funny is that I don't think the MVP part is very bold, but I think the 40 HR is. Let's see if you're right

He had 13 hr in the last 2 months last year. extrapolate that out and that's 40 hr for season.

(02-21-2013 03:02 PM)stever20 Wrote:  

(02-21-2013 02:57 PM)flyingswoosh Wrote:  

(02-21-2013 02:46 PM)stever20 Wrote:  I think Bryce Harper hits 40 homers this year and is a real MVP candidate, much like Trout last year.

what's funny is that I don't think the MVP part is very bold, but I think the 40 HR is. Let's see if you're right

He had 13 hr in the last 2 months last year. extrapolate that out and that's 40 hr for season.

good point. So according to your logic, you're not really going out on a limb

(02-21-2013 03:12 PM)flyingswoosh Wrote:  

(02-21-2013 03:02 PM)stever20 Wrote:  

(02-21-2013 02:57 PM)flyingswoosh Wrote:  

(02-21-2013 02:46 PM)stever20 Wrote:  I think Bryce Harper hits 40 homers this year and is a real MVP candidate, much like Trout last year.

what's funny is that I don't think the MVP part is very bold, but I think the 40 HR is. Let's see if you're right

He had 13 hr in the last 2 months last year. extrapolate that out and that's 40 hr for season.

good point. So according to your logic, you're not really going out on a limb

lol, it sounds like a bold prediction though, doesn't it?

(02-21-2013 03:15 PM)stever20 Wrote:  

(02-21-2013 03:12 PM)flyingswoosh Wrote:  

(02-21-2013 03:02 PM)stever20 Wrote:  

(02-21-2013 02:57 PM)flyingswoosh Wrote:  

(02-21-2013 02:46 PM)stever20 Wrote:  I think Bryce Harper hits 40 homers this year and is a real MVP candidate, much like Trout last year.

what's funny is that I don't think the MVP part is very bold, but I think the 40 HR is. Let's see if you're right

He had 13 hr in the last 2 months last year. extrapolate that out and that's 40 hr for season.

good point. So according to your logic, you're not really going out on a limb

lol, it sounds like a bold prediction though, doesn't it?

yeah i definitely think so. It's hard to go from 22 to 40 in one season

The Pittsburgh Pirates will have a winning record in 2013. :)

I think there's a good possibility, however how McDonald fares is going to pace them a bit

The Seattle Mariners will be in contention in the AL West at the All-Star break of the year and finish with 85+ wins.

(02-21-2013 03:02 PM)stever20 Wrote:  

(02-21-2013 02:57 PM)flyingswoosh Wrote:  

(02-21-2013 02:46 PM)stever20 Wrote:  I think Bryce Harper hits 40 homers this year and is a real MVP candidate, much like Trout last year.

what's funny is that I don't think the MVP part is very bold, but I think the 40 HR is. Let's see if you're right

He had 13 hr in the last 2 months last year. extrapolate that out and that's 40 hr for season.

Hamilton hit what? 9 in a week at one point last year? Be careful with your extrapolations.

All three of the Braves outfielders flirt with 30-30 and at least one of them gets there.

(02-21-2013 04:26 PM)MTPiKapp Wrote:  

(02-21-2013 03:02 PM)stever20 Wrote:  

(02-21-2013 02:57 PM)flyingswoosh Wrote:  

(02-21-2013 02:46 PM)stever20 Wrote:  I think Bryce Harper hits 40 homers this year and is a real MVP candidate, much like Trout last year.

what's funny is that I don't think the MVP part is very bold, but I think the 40 HR is. Let's see if you're right

He had 13 hr in the last 2 months last year. extrapolate that out and that's 40 hr for season.

Hamilton hit what? 9 in a week at one point last year? Be careful with your extrapolations.

true, but 1 week is a lot different than 58 games.

(02-21-2013 04:26 PM)MTPiKapp Wrote:  All three of the Braves outfielders flirt with 30-30 and at least one of them gets there.

i like this one, bold indeed. Justin has never stolen more than 21, Heyward only stole 21 last year and BJ has never hit 30 HR. This is the kind of bold prediction i was looking for.

(02-21-2013 03:32 PM)Riptsa Wrote:  The Seattle Mariners will be in contention in the AL West at the All-Star break of the year and finish with 85+ wins.

also bold

(02-21-2013 02:45 PM)bitcruncher Wrote:  WVU alumnus Jedd Gyorko becomes San Diego's new starting 2nd baseman...

Gyorko hits hr in 1st spring training game on Friday! (Grand Slam even!)

(02-23-2013 03:21 AM)stever20 Wrote:  

(02-21-2013 02:45 PM)bitcruncher Wrote:  WVU alumnus Jedd Gyorko becomes San Diego's new starting 2nd baseman...

Gyorko hits hr in 1st spring training game on Friday! (Grand Slam even!)

That is why San Diego wants him in the starting lineup. He's a hitter...