04-04-2010, 01:00 AM
<!--quoteo(post=85752:date=Apr 3 2010, 10:53 PM:name=Destined)-->QUOTE (Destined @ Apr 3 2010, 10:53 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><!--quotec-->I think the Mariners will be a huge disappointment. I don't think Lee will be as out-of-this-world as people claim. <b>They got Bedard a few years back, and he was never the same.</b> Lee is hurt at the moment, Bradley shows no sign of rehabilitation, and that lineup is devoid of power.<!--QuoteEnd--><!--QuoteEEnd-->
Bedard's a huge pussy; Cliff Lee isn't.
Their offense is a huge question mark, but should be improved. Ichiro and Figgins at the top of the order will annoy the shit out of pitchers.
Their rotation led the AL in ERA, BAA, OPS allowed, and were 2nd in quality starts last year. Now add Lee into that, and they can really be something. They should especially be good at home where it's tough to score runs anyway. Teams aren't going to put over 3 runs on the board when they're facing Felix and Lee there.
I like them to win the division, but could also see either the Rangers or Angels winning it. Even Baseball Prospectus' projected standings crap have the A's winning it. This will be a really fun division.
Bedard's a huge pussy; Cliff Lee isn't.
Their offense is a huge question mark, but should be improved. Ichiro and Figgins at the top of the order will annoy the shit out of pitchers.
Their rotation led the AL in ERA, BAA, OPS allowed, and were 2nd in quality starts last year. Now add Lee into that, and they can really be something. They should especially be good at home where it's tough to score runs anyway. Teams aren't going to put over 3 runs on the board when they're facing Felix and Lee there.
I like them to win the division, but could also see either the Rangers or Angels winning it. Even Baseball Prospectus' projected standings crap have the A's winning it. This will be a really fun division.
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