February 7, 200719 yr QUOTE(Kalapse @ Feb 7, 2007 -> 12:05 AM) Torii Hunter circa 1999 both offensively and defensively. that
February 7, 200719 yr One of my favorite players. Brian will hit .275, 15 HRs, 70 RBIs. To go along with GG caliber defense in CF. Where there's Brian Anderson's will, there's always a way.
February 7, 200719 yr QUOTE(Jordan4life_2007 @ Feb 7, 2007 -> 01:03 AM) One of my favorite players. Brian will hit .275, 15 HRs, 70 RBIs. To go along with GG caliber defense in CF. Where there's Brian Anderson's will, there's always a way. I echo this prediction, however he will still strike out way too much. But those numbers and the solid D he plays will more than make up for it. All this is of course depending on Ozzie giving him the opportunity to play on a regular basis.
February 7, 200719 yr My favorite player...he still sucks on the field this year... Stop boozing Brian
February 7, 200719 yr QUOTE(Jimbo @ Feb 7, 2007 -> 09:22 AM) My favorite player...he still sucks on the field this year... Stop boozing Brian Jimbo's Drinker telling someone to stop boozing? I really don't think that's his problem. 272/325/412
February 7, 200719 yr .265, 12 HRs, 55 RBIs, 20 SBs He will also improve defensivley..we will all soon realize that the patience will pay off with this kid. All the trade talk will stop.
February 7, 200719 yr QUOTE(Kalapse @ Feb 7, 2007 -> 12:05 AM) Torii Hunter circa 1999 both offensively and defensively. I'd like to believe he's capable of reaching those statistics -- but I can't. Atleast this upcoming season. .235/.309/.380. I'm not upset with these predictions, either. If other positional players with more experience hit, at the least, around career averages (esp. Uribe), our already potent offense won't be effected. Even if one reasonably assumes Thome/Crede/Dye are due for a dropoff, I'd say Anderson/Uribe could compensate for a little bit of the regression. Toby Hall should make a hell of an addition as well.
February 7, 200719 yr I just hope he gets off to a solid start. Otherwise Ozzie will start dicking around with his playing time and then his confidence/rythym is shot.
February 7, 200719 yr Am I the only one who thinks that Brian's performance will be directly tied to how much playing time he gets...in the sense that the more playing time he gets early in the season, the better his overall totals will be by the end?
February 7, 200719 yr .270 13HRS 60RBI AND 10SB. Break out year. I think he will be more grounded this year mentally after being cocky and relazing its not gonna fly in Chicago
February 7, 200719 yr I predict BA will be his team's best center fielder for the second consecutive season and teach Guillen a lesson.
February 7, 200719 yr .300avg 30 HR 20 steals & a gold glove award. I'm just going to be crazy and hope that today and today only I have a special ability of predicting the future.
February 7, 200719 yr QUOTE(Chisoxfn @ Feb 7, 2007 -> 05:38 PM) .300avg 30 HR 20 steals & a gold glove award. I'm just going to be crazy and hope that today and today only I have a special ability of predicting the future. I'd like to amend your prediction: Brian Anderson will also cure cancer and negotiate a long-term peace agreament forthe Middle East; on his offdays.
February 8, 200719 yr QUOTE(Flash Tizzle @ Feb 7, 2007 -> 11:50 AM) I'd like to believe he's capable of reaching those statistics -- but I can't. Atleast this upcoming season. .235/.309/.380. I'm not upset with these predictions, either. If other positional players with more experience hit, at the least, around career averages (esp. Uribe), our already potent offense won't be effected. Even if one reasonably assumes Thome/Crede/Dye are due for a dropoff, I'd say Anderson/Uribe could compensate for a little bit of the regression. Toby Hall should make a hell of an addition as well. Why so low?
February 8, 200719 yr QUOTE(Gregory Pratt @ Feb 7, 2007 -> 06:49 PM) Why so low? How long did it take Joe Crede to figure things out with the bat once he got to the big leagues? I think Anderson could and should be a lot better than that this season, but there's an awful lot of pitfalls that could prevent it.
February 8, 200719 yr I just thought I was the only one who thought that BA would be miserable this year, too. Although I don't blame a lack of playing time -- I just don't think he's going to be anything special, or above average, with the bat, ever.
February 8, 200719 yr QUOTE(Gregory Pratt @ Feb 7, 2007 -> 08:58 PM) I just thought I was the only one who thought that BA would be miserable this year, too. Although I don't blame a lack of playing time -- I just don't think he's going to be anything special, or above average, with the bat, ever. duly noted
February 8, 200719 yr Author What do you think BA needs to hit to keep his job this year and in the future? .250? .260?
February 8, 200719 yr I'd say at or damn close to 260. Its his second full year, time shine. I think he'll do it to. He averaged near that in the second half, right?
February 8, 200719 yr QUOTE(bad at best @ Feb 8, 2007 -> 01:08 AM) I'd say at or damn close to 260. Its his second full year, time shine. I think he'll do it to. He averaged near that in the second half, right? First 52 G, 129 AB: .163/.257/.295/.551, 2 2B, 5 HR, 15 RBI, 17 R Final 83 G, 240 AB: .263/.313/.408/.721, 21 2B, 4 HR, 21 RBI, 30 R So in other words, yes, yes he did.
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