February 11, 201115 yr It's also pretty sad that Matt Thornton isn't anywhere on the reliever list but Jose Valverde is...
February 11, 201115 yr QUOTE (Harry Chappas @ Feb 11, 2011 -> 10:09 AM) I follow baseball, I really do. I have never heard of Neil Walker. There seemed to be a bit of a bias toward young NL central players on that list. Lol, I was thinking the same thing. I am the most knowledgeable baseball person I know (in person), and I still can't figure out who Neil Walker is.
February 11, 201115 yr I propose all of you get AT&T UVerse so you don't have to watch MLB Network, like me....um...
February 11, 201115 yr Catchers: 1. Joe Mauer 2. Buster Posey 3. Brian McCann 4. Victor Martinez 5. Yadier Molina 6. Carlos Santana 7. Carlos Ruiz 8. John Buck 9. Kurt Suzuki 10. Matt Wieters
February 11, 201115 yr Neil Walker = Pirates 2nd baseman. Tied w/ Starlin Castro for 5th in NL Rookie of the Year voting last year
February 11, 201115 yr QUOTE (flavum @ Feb 11, 2011 -> 11:26 AM) Catchers: 1. Joe Mauer 2. Buster Posey 3. Brian McCann 4. Victor Martinez 5. Yadier Molina 6. Carlos Santana 7. Carlos Ruiz 8. John Buck 9. Kurt Suzuki 10. Matt Wieters Posey over McCann? Wow, I generally like MLB Network. But they really dropped the ball with these lists.
February 11, 201115 yr QUOTE (Jordan4life @ Feb 11, 2011 -> 12:52 PM) Posey over McCann? Wow, I generally like MLB Network. But they really dropped the ball with these lists. I think they also forgot what the definition of "now" is
February 11, 201115 yr QUOTE (ChiSox_Sonix @ Feb 11, 2011 -> 01:14 PM) I think they also forgot what the definition of "now" is Really, you'd be surprised if Buster Posey outperformed Brian McCann this year? In 2/3 of a season last year, Posey put up an .862 OPS. McCann has put up better than that number only 2 seasons in his career; 2006 and 2008. The last 2 years, he's put up .834 and .828 OPS's. Posey could always pull a 2nd year Beckham, but there's nothing outrageous about expecting him to outperfom McCann next year.
February 11, 201115 yr QUOTE (Brian @ Feb 11, 2011 -> 11:22 AM) I propose all of you get AT&T UVerse so you don't have to watch MLB Network, like me....um... That's a sore subject with me. WTF AT&T you need to get your s*** together and make MLB Network available. I'd hate to go crawling back to wack ass Comcast.
February 11, 201115 yr QUOTE (Chet Kincaid @ Feb 11, 2011 -> 12:28 PM) That's a sore subject with me. WTF AT&T you need to get your s*** together and make MLB Network available. I'd hate to go crawling back to wack ass Comcast. If Uverse had MLB it would be the best option out there IMO. I keep hoping ever opening day it will show up like NBA tv did this season
February 11, 201115 yr QUOTE (Balta1701 @ Feb 11, 2011 -> 01:19 PM) Really, you'd be surprised if Buster Posey outperformed Brian McCann this year? In 2/3 of a season last year, Posey put up an .862 OPS. McCann has put up better than that number only 2 seasons in his career; 2006 and 2008. The last 2 years, he's put up .834 and .828 OPS's. Posey could always pull a 2nd year Beckham, but there's nothing outrageous about expecting him to outperfom McCann next year. That was a reference to the job they did overall with the list, not Posey vs McCann
February 11, 201115 yr QUOTE (Balta1701 @ Feb 11, 2011 -> 12:19 PM) Really, you'd be surprised if Buster Posey outperformed Brian McCann this year? In 2/3 of a season last year, Posey put up an .862 OPS. McCann has put up better than that number only 2 seasons in his career; 2006 and 2008. The last 2 years, he's put up .834 and .828 OPS's. Posey could always pull a 2nd year Beckham, but there's nothing outrageous about expecting him to outperfom McCann next year. Maybe, maybe not. McCann has been the best catcher not named Mauer for the last 5 years. He's proven. There's no worrying if he can repeat or maintain his performance. Don't get me wrong. I love Posey. But there's no way he should be ranked ahead of McCann. Unless you (not you) are intoxicated off of World Series kool-aid.
February 11, 201115 yr I mentioned it in the catch all thread when the episode aired, but no Rios is a joke.... And for those who didnt see the SS episode, the reason they mentioned Alexei being so high on the list was "defensive issues..." that's just straight dropping the ball like ignorance....
February 11, 201115 yr Another list for you all to digest: Top 9 POWER RANKINGS pre-srping training: 9. Brewers 8. White Sox 7. Cardinals 6. Rangers 5. Tigers 4. Yankees 3. Giants 2. Red Sox 1. Phillies SHOCKED to not see the Twins on there....
February 11, 201115 yr QUOTE (Cali @ Feb 11, 2011 -> 04:40 PM) I mentioned it in the catch all thread when the episode aired, but no Rios is a joke.... And for those who didnt see the SS episode, the reason they mentioned Alexei being so high on the list was "defensive issues..." that's just straight dropping the ball like ignorance.... He had defensive issues like 2 years ago. Do none of the people who write these things do any kind of fact checking?
February 11, 201115 yr QUOTE (Cali @ Feb 11, 2011 -> 05:24 PM) Another list for you all to digest: Top 9 POWER RANKINGS pre-srping training: 9. Brewers 8. White Sox 7. Cardinals 6. Rangers 5. Tigers 4. Yankees 3. Giants 2. Red Sox 1. Phillies SHOCKED to not see the Twins on there.... Shocked to see the Tigers 5th...
February 11, 201115 yr QUOTE (chw42 @ Feb 11, 2011 -> 03:26 PM) Shocked to see the Tigers 5th... Their guest analyst is Rod Allen, the Tigers announcers, so I assume that's the only reason they're so high up...
February 11, 201115 yr QUOTE (chw42 @ Feb 11, 2011 -> 06:26 PM) Shocked to see the Tigers 5th... I was thinking the same thing, if they think the Tigers are 5th, then the Sox should be 4th.
February 11, 201115 yr QUOTE (Cali @ Feb 11, 2011 -> 05:24 PM) Another list for you all to digest: Top 9 POWER RANKINGS pre-srping training: 9. Brewers 8. White Sox 7. Cardinals 6. Rangers 5. Tigers 4. Yankees 3. Giants 2. Red Sox 1. Phillies SHOCKED to not see the Twins on there.... Tigers, Cardinals and Rangers all extremely overrated there.
February 11, 201115 yr QUOTE (chw42 @ Feb 11, 2011 -> 05:26 PM) Shocked to see the Tigers 5th... No way in hell they should be ranked that high. But I do think they could be pretty good.
February 11, 201115 yr QUOTE (chw42 @ Feb 11, 2011 -> 05:26 PM) Shocked to see the Tigers 5th... they should be more like 15th.
February 11, 201115 yr I don't think there has been a team since the '03 Marlins who have less of a chance to repeat than the Giants. Even with Lincecum/Cain/Bumgarner, They had so much go right in '10 and followed by a very quiet off-season....And that division is always tough and close...
February 11, 201115 yr QUOTE (Cali @ Feb 11, 2011 -> 05:38 PM) I don't think there has been a team since the '03 Marlins who have less of a chance to repeat than the Giants. Even with Lincecum/Cain/Bumgarner, They had so much go right in '10 and followed by a very quiet off-season....And that division is always tough and close... Eh, that division still isn't all that great. They get into the playoffs and those top 3 can certainly carry you to another title. I sure as hell wouldn't bet on them to repeat but if they do indeed get back to the playoffs, they'll certainly have a shot.
February 11, 201115 yr QUOTE (Rowand44 @ Feb 11, 2011 -> 05:40 PM) Eh, that division still isn't all that great. They get into the playoffs and those top 3 can certainly carry you to another title. I sure as hell wouldn't bet on them to repeat but if they do indeed get back to the playoffs, they'll certainly have a shot. Didn't even mentioned Jonathan Sanchez who is much better than Bumgarner, at this point. Only the Phillies can match their 1-4, and even they can't match the Giants' pen. I think the Giants have a good chance to play the Phillies for the NL pennant. At that point, who knows what happens.
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