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Griever20 · 05-23-2025, 03:48 PM

Preseason Prediction:
84-78, 3rd in EL Northeast, 9G behind New York Mets

Predicted Top Players:
RHSP Dan Hinton 16-6 2.81 222K 217.2IP

So, we are predicted to pick up five wins compared to 2022 and Danny being a stud. The wins are based on not allowing a lot of runs and having the best ERA in the EL, which would be insanely good. The offense is the problem… I trust our kids.

The huge questions going into 2022 are:
Will Dan Hinton stay healthy and stay productive? (as every year)
Can Ignacio Benavides make the next step?
Will the kids (Asselin, Hernandez, Perez provide a spark?
Can Grok be remotely close to what he did last season?
How will our prospects fare in the minor leagues?

The Division:

The Toronto Blue Jays(74-88) fought with us at the bottom of the division and became out bogey team last year, but their fortunes are not expected to turn around this year. At a 75-win mark in the predictions with 1B Mario Lopez(25, 3/3.5* .272-28-71 .850OPS 1.6WAR) predicted as a top player and struggling righty Paul Davis(23, 3*, 4-11 5.18 ) and 2019 EL MvP 1B Mike Massie(29, 3.5*, .288-22-63 .848OPS 1.9WAR), they have a good core, but lack a bit more.

Philadelphia(87-75) should repeat their strong season that won them the division with exactly 87 wins and their top players are plenty with LHSP Ruben Torrez(23, 4/5*, 9-6 3.24 154K 4.5WAR), LF Alejandro Cano(23, 4*, .282-37-112 .895OPS 5.3WAR) and 1B Jose Maldonado(25, 4*, .291-8-68 .820 53/61SB 5.3WAR). There have two more strong arms and a deep lineup that is better than ours for sure…

The Boston Aeros (86-76) were pretty solid last season but sold off a lot of their ageing core last season, but they still have some good talent that makes me doubt the harsh 66-96 prediction. Opening day starter Tyrese Speed(26, 3*, 12-11 3.72 205K 3.2WAR) had a career year in 2021 and we have already grown to hate 1B Tim Aguilar(.295-29-76 .919 5.3WAR), the former 2015 EL MvP.

The New York Mets(72-90) hope to rebound finally after not making the playoffs the last two seasons and Vegas has them at 93 wins, pointing at 2020 6th overall pick CF Abel Lemke(24, 4*, .257-10-45 .681OPS 46/52SB 5.2WAR) becoming even better and 2x batting champ 1B Bernie Castillo(26, 4*, .310-16-74 .815OPS 4.4WAR) rebounding to his .330+ batting ways, as well as C Mario Toscano(26, 5*, .228-+12-49 .677OPS 2.9WAR) going back to hit for .800OPS or higher…

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05-23-2025, 03:48 PM	#161
Griever20 Hall Of Famer Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Dortmund, Germany Posts: 3,686	2023 Preseason Predictions Preseason Prediction: 84-78, 3rd in EL Northeast, 9G behind New York Mets Predicted Top Players: RHSP Dan Hinton 16-6 2.81 222K 217.2IP So, we are predicted to pick up five wins compared to 2022 and Danny being a stud. The wins are based on not allowing a lot of runs and having the best ERA in the EL, which would be insanely good. The offense is the problem… I trust our kids. The huge questions going into 2022 are: Will Dan Hinton stay healthy and stay productive? (as every year) Can Ignacio Benavides make the next step? Will the kids (Asselin, Hernandez, Perez provide a spark? Can Grok be remotely close to what he did last season? How will our prospects fare in the minor leagues? The Division: The Toronto Blue Jays(74-88) fought with us at the bottom of the division and became out bogey team last year, but their fortunes are not expected to turn around this year. At a 75-win mark in the predictions with 1B Mario Lopez(25, 3/3.5* .272-28-71 .850OPS 1.6WAR) predicted as a top player and struggling righty Paul Davis(23, 3, 4-11 5.18 ) and 2019 EL MvP 1B Mike Massie(29, 3.5, .288-22-63 .848OPS 1.9WAR), they have a good core, but lack a bit more. Philadelphia(87-75) should repeat their strong season that won them the division with exactly 87 wins and their top players are plenty with LHSP Ruben Torrez(23, 4/5, 9-6 3.24 154K 4.5WAR), LF Alejandro Cano(23, 4, .282-37-112 .895OPS 5.3WAR) and 1B Jose Maldonado(25, 4, .291-8-68 .820 53/61SB 5.3WAR). There have two more strong arms and a deep lineup that is better than ours for sure… The Boston Aeros* (86-76) were pretty solid last season but sold off a lot of their ageing core last season, but they still have some good talent that makes me doubt the harsh 66-96 prediction. Opening day starter Tyrese Speed(26, 3, 12-11 3.72 205K 3.2WAR) had a career year in 2021 and we have already grown to hate 1B Tim Aguilar(.295-29-76 .919 5.3WAR), the former 2015 EL MvP. The New York Mets(72-90) hope to rebound finally after not making the playoffs the last two seasons and Vegas has them at 93 wins, pointing at 2020 6th overall pick CF Abel Lemke(24, 4, .257-10-45 .681OPS 46/52SB 5.2WAR) becoming even better and 2x batting champ 1B Bernie Castillo(26, 4, .310-16-74 .815OPS 4.4WAR) rebounding to his .330+ batting ways, as well as C Mario Toscano(26, 5, .228-+12-49 .677OPS 2.9WAR) going back to hit for .800OPS or higher… Top Position Player Top Pitcher Next Up: OPENING DAY ROSTER __________________ MLB 2012 - The Toronto Ban Jays The Montreal Expos... Exposing the New MLB? MLB 2015 - Being the Brewmaster(ended) MLB 2013: The Blue Jays That Never Were(concluded) Last edited by Griever20; 05-28-2025 at 02:20 PM.