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Re: Pirates vs. Cubs April 10-12
Posted: April 11th, 2018, 10:30 am
by Crimson's Ghost
I still don't think they have the pitching, but this offense can be pretty good all season long. They have a lot of guys capable of driving in runs. I think you have 4 guys that could hit 20 home runs, not sure if they will but I wouldn't be shocked if it happened.
Re: Pirates vs. Cubs April 10-12
Posted: April 11th, 2018, 10:44 am
by knowitall
This is the Pirates best start since 1992.
Re: Pirates vs. Cubs April 10-12
Posted: April 11th, 2018, 11:18 am
by abpk2903
Pitching will be an issue. They absolutely can not have an extended DL stint for Taillon, Nova, or Vasquez (Rivero). This goes back to why I was so disappointed in the Cole trade. If you put this roster alongside a starting rotation that features 3 guys that will put you in a position to win for often than not, then 85+ wins is more than an expectation. Not only that but it also would bump one of your rotation guys into the bullpen to strengthen it. I get that he wasn't going to resign but I really think with him this is a playoff contending roster. If they used the $5.5 million salary dump for Hudson and brought in a reliable 3rd basemen, that would put them right there with Dbacks, Mets, Brewers, and Cardinals for what I think may be the wildcard race. I just don't think the ownership was comfortable spending money for a wild card race. As a fan, it is just frustrating because we all know just getting into the playoffs gives you a chance.
Re: Pirates vs. Cubs April 10-12
Posted: April 11th, 2018, 1:43 pm
by 12HankQB
If Kingham and Glasnow, big if, they can provide help this year, that would be huge.
Re: Pirates vs. Cubs April 10-12
Posted: April 11th, 2018, 7:26 pm
by 223113
crfball wrote:86 wins, heard it here first
I'll be a whisker more optimistic, but with a few qualifiers.
IF they can... stay relatively healthy,...stay off PED's,...stay off drugs/dope/booze,...avoid spouse abuse/domestic violence,...be content with individual playing time...
Then, I can see 92 W's, and a Wildcard spot.
Re: Pirates vs. Cubs April 10-12
Posted: April 12th, 2018, 8:05 am
by 12HankQB
12HankQB wrote:If Kingham and Glasnow, big if, they can provide help this year, that would be huge.
Ignore the Glasnow part....he needs taken out behind the barn.
Re: Pirates vs. Cubs April 10-12
Posted: April 12th, 2018, 8:15 am
by Manfred
I really really like optimists. Seriously. I'm just more of a realist.
Re: Pirates vs. Cubs April 10-12
Posted: April 12th, 2018, 8:39 am
by 12HankQB
Ya know, I think the Yankees and Padres are on to something. You want to make baseball more entertaining, add boxing into the mix like hockey. Every time there is a play to be reviewed, two players go at it. Expand the roster to 41 just for the extra punching power...
Re: Pirates vs. Cubs April 10-12
Posted: April 12th, 2018, 9:50 am
by Crimson's Ghost
I don’t really think that was entirely Glasnow’s fault. Start off the inning with a strikeout and the guy still gets on.
But it seems Javy Baez has inherited Billy Hamilton’s powers of becoming the best player in baseball when he plays the Pirates.