02-16-2009, 09:20 PM
If everyone hits like they did last year, we're going to have a damn powerful lineup, no matter how it's ordered.
That's a big "if," however. Fontenot hit the hell outta the ball last year, and I don't know if he's that good. Bradley had a career year/contract year, and may not reach those lofty heights again. Alf and Lee are a year closer to their mid-30's. Soto soph season?
OTOH, We've all been patiently waiting for the Aramis MVP-caliber year, and this could be it. And it'd be near impossible for Fuk to actually be any worse than last year. Theriot seems like a legit MLB hitter, albeit sans any semblance of power. Reed J. is is the best shape of his life. I think the good may balance out the bad.
Good lineup, I think.
Good pitching, too.
I predict Cubs over Yankees in 7.
That's a big "if," however. Fontenot hit the hell outta the ball last year, and I don't know if he's that good. Bradley had a career year/contract year, and may not reach those lofty heights again. Alf and Lee are a year closer to their mid-30's. Soto soph season?
OTOH, We've all been patiently waiting for the Aramis MVP-caliber year, and this could be it. And it'd be near impossible for Fuk to actually be any worse than last year. Theriot seems like a legit MLB hitter, albeit sans any semblance of power. Reed J. is is the best shape of his life. I think the good may balance out the bad.
Good lineup, I think.
Good pitching, too.
I predict Cubs over Yankees in 7.
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