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lpj8 · 03-11-2005, 11:06 PM

Being a Marlins fan, I hope that this is the year that the Fish finally win the NL East. But, if they win the wild card and win the World Series for the third time, I won't complain.

Here are some of my thoughts regarding MLB Teams that I know something about.

Marlins - I think the Marlins look pretty good this year. They addressed their main problem last year with the signing of Carlos Delgado. He more than replaces the power that they lost when the traded Lee to the cubs; Miguel Cabrera should continue to improve and could have a superstar season; They continue to have an excellent middle infield which will help settle the young pitchers; and oh yeah, they have pretty good young pitching. Adding Leiter should help develop Beckett and Burnett and provide leadership.

Braves - I am almost positive that Smoltz will not be able to pitch for the entire season. But, I think that when he is healthy, he will pitch well, but they will miss him sorely as a closer. The addition of Hudson is a great addition, but nagging injuries could creep up. The Braves lost a lot of power in the their lineup which will be difficult to replace. But, somehow, they always play well, which makes me sad.

Phillies - In my opinion, the Phillies have a good team this year, and I think that they have been overlooked for 2005. Chase Utley should come into his own this year. They have a solid lineup, a good rotation, and a great closer. Lately, the team in general has tended to underchieve.

Yanks - Like usual, They'll be good, and will be a factor come the playoffs. I wonder how Johnson will handle the big time in NY. It seems that every big name player that the Yanks sign a year or two to come into their own playing in New York. They tossed a lot of money at Pavano, and I'm pissed. Stay away from Beckett and Burnett, please.

Redsox - Like usual, They'll be good and will be a factor come the playoffs. They have a great lineup, and all of their hitters should be healthy come the season. Like so many other pitchers, Schilling is a injury question mark. I can't help but wonder what the long term effects of his surgery will be.

03-11-2005, 11:06 PM	#21 (permalink)
lpj8 Crazy Location: U.S.A	Being a Marlins fan, I hope that this is the year that the Fish finally win the NL East. But, if they win the wild card and win the World Series for the third time, I won't complain. Here are some of my thoughts regarding MLB Teams that I know something about. Marlins - I think the Marlins look pretty good this year. They addressed their main problem last year with the signing of Carlos Delgado. He more than replaces the power that they lost when the traded Lee to the cubs; Miguel Cabrera should continue to improve and could have a superstar season; They continue to have an excellent middle infield which will help settle the young pitchers; and oh yeah, they have pretty good young pitching. Adding Leiter should help develop Beckett and Burnett and provide leadership. Braves - I am almost positive that Smoltz will not be able to pitch for the entire season. But, I think that when he is healthy, he will pitch well, but they will miss him sorely as a closer. The addition of Hudson is a great addition, but nagging injuries could creep up. The Braves lost a lot of power in the their lineup which will be difficult to replace. But, somehow, they always play well, which makes me sad. Phillies - In my opinion, the Phillies have a good team this year, and I think that they have been overlooked for 2005. Chase Utley should come into his own this year. They have a solid lineup, a good rotation, and a great closer. Lately, the team in general has tended to underchieve. Yanks - Like usual, They'll be good, and will be a factor come the playoffs. I wonder how Johnson will handle the big time in NY. It seems that every big name player that the Yanks sign a year or two to come into their own playing in New York. They tossed a lot of money at Pavano, and I'm pissed. Stay away from Beckett and Burnett, please. Redsox - Like usual, They'll be good and will be a factor come the playoffs. They have a great lineup, and all of their hitters should be healthy come the season. Like so many other pitchers, Schilling is a injury question mark. I can't help but wonder what the long term effects of his surgery will be. Last edited by lpj8; 03-13-2005 at 10:43 AM..