Around Baseball 2022

[Laika]

2023 AL Power Rankings

 

Houston

New York

Tampa Bay

Toronto

Seattle

Cleveland

Baltimore

Boston

Minnesota

Chicago

 

I still think a team like Seattle probably edges Baltimore or Toronto or Tampa in 2023 for the final WC. Whichever of those three suffers too many injuries or s***** performances.

[jaysblue]

2023 AL Power Rankings

 

Houston

New York

Tampa Bay

Toronto

Seattle

Cleveland

Baltimore

Boston

Minnesota

Chicago

 

I still think a team like Seattle probably edges Baltimore or Toronto or Tampa in 2023 for the final WC. Whichever of those three suffers too many injuries or s***** performances.

 

Wouldn't sleep on the White Sox. Battled some significant injuries this season and have underachieved greatly. They were highly rated as the Blue Jays entering the 2022 season as well.

[jerb]

Yeah Baltimore would have to spend that money wisely, though they can definitely add some significant payroll if they wanted to which is scary. Orioles had success from 2012-2016.

 

The AL East will always be one of the most difficult divisions in the AL. Yankees and Red Sox will always spend, and the Rays are always a threat even with a low payroll.

 

It looks like the Orioles are planning to increase their payroll.

 

[Brownie19]

2023 AL Power Rankings

 

Houston

New York

Tampa Bay

Toronto

Seattle

Cleveland

Baltimore

Boston

Minnesota

Chicago

 

I still think a team like Seattle probably edges Baltimore or Toronto or Tampa in 2023 for the final WC. Whichever of those three suffers too many injuries or s***** performances.

 

Imagine if Seattle fixes Kelenic (and Winker)

[BTS]

BREAKING: Logan Gilbert has finally realized that he's a facial hair guy.

[glory]

2023 AL Power Rankings

 

Houston

New York

Tampa Bay

Toronto

Seattle

Cleveland

Baltimore

Boston

Minnesota

Chicago

 

I still think a team like Seattle probably edges Baltimore or Toronto or Tampa in 2023 for the final WC. Whichever of those three suffers too many injuries or s***** performances.

 

I'm curious to see what happens to the Yankees. If they lose Judge, then that team looks old and average in a hurry. Even Judge isn't that young, but at least he's an elite player. They really can't afford to lose him.

[jaysblue]

I'm curious to see what happens to the Yankees. If they lose Judge, then that team looks old and average in a hurry. Even Judge isn't that young, but at least he's an elite player. They really can't afford to lose him.

 

Judge regresses somewhat in 2023 IMO. He probably goes back to being a 5 WAR player. Doubt he puts up another 8+ WAR season given his age and injury history though who knows. He's definitely capable of putting up special seasons like he did in 2017 and this season.

 

If the Yankees win a World Series, I could see them paying him whatever he wants. If Yankees get bounced in the ALDS, they likely let him walk.

[jaysblue]

Imagine if Seattle fixes Kelenic (and Winker)

 

I think Winker rebounds with the bat next season. Still only 28 and has a .340 OBP despite him being awful this season.

[Laika]

Wouldn't sleep on the White Sox. Battled some significant injuries this season and have underachieved greatly. They were highly rated as the Blue Jays entering the 2022 season as well.

 

After the first two teams it's pretty even honestly. But White Sox have some major flaws/holes.

[Stangstag]

Wouldn't sleep on the White Sox. Battled some significant injuries this season and have underachieved greatly. They were highly rated as the Blue Jays entering the 2022 season as well.

 

Yup true, definitely a disappointing season for them. Larussa gone indefinitely is probably the best improvement they could have.

[Stangstag]

Judge regresses somewhat in 2023 IMO. He probably goes back to being a 5 WAR player. Doubt he puts up another 8+ WAR season given his age and injury history though who knows. He's definitely capable of putting up special seasons like he did in 2017 and this season.

 

If the Yankees win a World Series, I could see them paying him whatever he wants. If Yankees get bounced in the ALDS, they likely let him walk.

 

IF Judge walks (I think he will) then they’ll definitely go hard after someone like Correa or Trea Turner. Could definitely see Turner in pinstripes next year. Let the Yanks and Os drive up the prices for each other haha

[wilko]

Anthony Castro DFA'd by the Indians.

[P2F]

Spencer Strider just broke Atlanta's all-time single-game record with his 16th strikeout, besting John Smoltz in the process.

 

No walks and two hits allowed.

[P2F]

Spencer Strider just broke Atlanta's all-time single-game record with his 16th strikeout, besting John Smoltz in the process.

 

No walks and two hits allowed.

 

Enjoy this large helping of tweets to breakdown Spencer's feat:

 

 

And here's a little game film that I pretty strongly feel accurately illustrates his strikeouts tonight:

 

 

Yup:

 

[jaysblue]

If you had to choose one - Fried, Strider or Wright - which one?

[The Cats Ass]

If you had to choose one - Fried, Strider or Wright - which one?

 

Strider

[Laika]

If you had to choose one - Fried, Strider or Wright - which one?

 

Strider definitely

[Laika]

The Braves are insane now.

 

Fried-Wright-Strider-Morton-Odorizzi

 

Anderson-Soroka-Muller-Shuster in the minors

 

 

Acuna

Swanson

Riley

Albies

Olson

Harris II

Grissom

d'Arnaud / Contreras

 

Only apparent short term thin spot is the outfield corners in 2022. Rosario and Grossman blow; Acuna has not been handling a corner every day.

 

I think their only core players reaching FA this offseason are Swanson, Morton, Kenley Jansen

[jaysblue]

Strider definitely

 

Tough call between Strider and Fried, though I would go with Strider as well.

[jaysblue]

The Braves are insane now.

 

Fried-Wright-Strider-Morton-Odorizzi

 

Anderson-Soroka-Muller-Shuster in the minors

 

 

Acuna

Swanson

Riley

Albies

Olson

Harris II

Grissom

d'Arnaud / Contreras

 

Only apparent short term thin spot is the outfield corners in 2022. Rosario and Grossman blow; Acuna has not been handling a corner every day.

 

I think their only core players reaching FA this offseason are Swanson, Morton, Kenley Jansen

 

Morton likely will come back on a one-year deal. Jansen can be replaced or brought back again on a short term/high AAV contract. Swanson will be tough to replace though Vaughn Grissom can likely fill in with the bat, though not sure he can stick long term at shortstop.

 

They can find another corner OF during the offseason. Easy to upgrade over Rosario and Grossman.

 

Braves definitely have built a sustainable winner for this decade. If their core players and arms stay healthy, I'm sure they can win another World Series or two.

[Laika]

Morton likely will come back on a one-year deal. Jansen can be replaced or brought back again on a short term/high AAV contract. Swanson will be tough to replace though Vaughn Grissom can likely fill in with the bat, though not sure he can stick long term at shortstop.

 

They can find another corner OF during the offseason. Easy to upgrade over Rosario and Grossman.

 

Braves definitely have built a sustainable winner for this decade. If their core players and arms stay healthy, I'm sure they can win another World Series or two.

 

And their payroll is not even top 5. I think it's like 8th or 9th this year and might only creep up a bit next year.

[G-Snarls]

4 best MLB bullpens this year by ERA

 

1. Astros

2. Yankees

3. Dodgers

4. Orioles

[wilko]

If you had to choose one - Fried, Strider or Wright - which one?

 

Wright.

[P2F]

Wright.

 

Wrong.

[Spanky__99]

I mean, it's obviously Strider?

[wilko]

Wrong.

 

Wright!

[Jimcanuck]

Would choose Strider pretty easily based on results and age

[Grant77]

Rougned Odor bat flipped a fly ball out last night. Very in character for him.

[Terminator]

Rougned Odor bat flipped a fly ball out last night. Very in character for him.

 

Given his talent level not striking out is worthy of a celebration I guess. It's pathetic though because he's out there throwing haymakers for bat flipping on huge home runs and he pimps everything from his singles to fly outs. He's scum.

[jaysblue]

Rougned Odor bat flipped a fly ball out last night. Very in character for him.

 

Imagine if he played for the Red Sox! haha