Comments on: American League West Preview

By: Keith

Keith — Mon, 06 Apr 2009 16:36:26 +0000

Any team could win this division. Injuries have already hammered the Angels, and all it might take is a couple breakout or career seasons on any one of the 4 teams to take it. It’s really disappointing for the A’s to have to rush their prospects, but they really weren’t left with much choice (though I’d just as soon see Gallagher in the rotation). I think getting bounceback years from Ellis and Buck would be huge, and not farfetched, and I’m really hoping that Sweeney can become more than just a singles hitter by adding a little pop.

Injuries will play a role in every division battle, but I think moreso in the AL West. If the Angels Angels of Anaheim get their pitching back quickly, and Vlad and Howie avoid extended trips to the DL, they should run away with it…but that’s a lot of if’s. I could just as easily see Chris Davis / Blalock / Hamilton / Cruz / Kinsler putting up absolutely monster offensive seasons and taking things. I’m confident about the improvements to the A’s offense (how about that infield from last year!?!), but just hope they can be somewhat healthy (the Devine and Duscherererererer injuries were inevitable) and the arms keep them in the race to the end.

By: Stevie YaYo, Pro from Dover

Stevie YaYo, Pro from Dover — Mon, 06 Apr 2009 15:50:18 +0000

God love ya, Jewru.

Jesus, too.

By: Kritter

Kritter — Mon, 06 Apr 2009 08:39:11 +0000

Hm, sounds like the guy in my Basketball league that I have more or less run away with… Thanks for the motivation…

By: RotoScoop

RotoScoop — Sun, 05 Apr 2009 22:20:32 +0000

It would not be that crazy if Seattle contends. Terrible division. Good point about the A’s and their second half surges. That rotation is crazy young.

By: The Jewru

The Jewru — Sun, 05 Apr 2009 22:17:07 +0000

Would it be crazy if the Mariners actually won the division? Felix is certainly capable of becoming the best pitcher in the division and if Bedard can give you 180 innings, Why not? The division is certainly putrid.
The usual 2nd half surge of the A’s seems unlikely with all of their young arms. They will proabably tire out if they can some how maintain health in the first place.
Kritter your team is awful.

By: RotoScoop

RotoScoop — Sun, 05 Apr 2009 17:08:39 +0000

I’m impressed with your aggressiveness. Three trades already. Now that’s active.

By: Kritter

Kritter — Sun, 05 Apr 2009 10:05:09 +0000

The A’s will find a way… What do u think about my GM abilities so far 3d? I feel I have made some good deals to fix my sub par draft…