Surprise teams of 10?

[Obst]

Who besides Hanley is a threat on the Marlins offense? Jorge Cantu? They have good pitching, but it usually doesn't get them to the top. Plus our pitching pretty much matches up with them Halladay and Johnson both aces, then Hamels and Blanton, they have Nolasco and Sanchez. Not like they dominate us in that either. Our bull pen is "shaky" but it was last year too and we got to the World Series. Don't worry Bronco, don't have to be so bitter over last year ;)

[chazmaniandevil]

Who besides Hanley is a threat on the Marlins offense? Jorge Cantu? They have good pitching, but it usually doesn't get them to the top. Plus our pitching pretty much matches up with them Halladay and Johnson both aces, then Hamels and Blanton, they have Nolasco and Sanchez. Not like they dominate us in that either. Our bull pen is "shaky" but it was last year too and we got to the World Series. Don't worry Bronco, don't have to be so bitter over last year ;)

ya, i dont like dan uggla either........

how the hell are the phillies a surprise team?

[WrightStuff]

Me being a homer = Mets are the surprise team of 2010. Honestly though, Ollie has been working hard, Pelfrey does have nasty stuff. Maine is a headcase but a pretty legit 4 starter. Jose is coming back as seen on MLB Network, Beltran will be back in May and I believe that Bay can put up the numbers that Beltran would have until then. Then when we get Beltran back itll be an added bonus.

It all really hinges on Wright being able to bounce back in my mind. People forget that we led the league in BA last year. All we gotta be able to do is knock some of those runs in.

Mets can surprise a lot of people who put them in the cellar early on this year. That said, its obviously not guaranteed or else they wouldnt be a "surprise".

[Mogriffjr]

Me being a homer = Mets are the surprise team of 2010. Honestly though, Ollie has been working hard, Pelfrey does have nasty stuff. Maine is a headcase but a pretty legit 4 starter. Jose is coming back as seen on MLB Network, Beltran will be back in May and I believe that Bay can put up the numbers that Beltran would have until then. Then when we get Beltran back itll be an added bonus.

It all really hinges on Wright being able to bounce back in my mind. People forget that we led the league in BA last year. All we gotta be able to do is knock some of those runs in.

Mets can surprise a lot of people who put them in the cellar early on this year. That said, its obviously not guaranteed or else they wouldnt be a "surprise".

People act like the Mets will be shit when they literally are returning the same guys from the 09 team, which a lot of people felt would make the WS...which is funny because they didn't have a #2 starter last year and this year.

Just because the Mets had one of the worst seasons of luck with injuries ever, doesn't mean the MEts are bad. They should be in the hunt for the wildcard this year.

[PNovak]

As a huge M's fan I have a really bad feeling they will be lucky to finish around .500. Lee and Hernandez will keep the team decent but the offense is still MIA. Yes Figgins and Bradley are decent additions but our main HR (Branyan) threat isn't coming back. Griffey might add some pop seeing as how he is healthier than last year but I'm very very skeptical about us being a playoff team. If we do make it to the playoffs though, look out. We are built for the playoffs. Great 1-2 punch and a few solid OBP guys.

[WrightStuff]

If Seattle reaches the playoffs then teams should be worried. That said, like you said, I dont know if 162 games will be their thing. Got some veteran leadership and pitching on that team, and that can go a long way.

[Obst]

ya, i dont like dan uggla either........

how the hell are the phillies a surprise team?

Didn't say they were a sleeper, I was just responding to "The Marlins will win the NL East" talk.

[chazmaniandevil]

The Giants won't be near the playoffs imo. Love them to death, but we were luckly last year and our offense hasn't improved much and I'm not sure MadBum is ready yet (I love the kid, but he's like 20) and Bengie Molina was just a terrible signing. Huff isn't much better then Garko, and I don't like DeRosa much. We were lucky last year, and I don't see us having the same luck. 80 wins is what I think. No playoff contention.

ok......this isnt relevant to the thread

[chazmaniandevil]

didnt see the bad. my sincerest apologies.

you goin to fan fest?

[NAHSTE]

One thing that will surprise me, is if Casey Kotchman hits over .275, or hits over 10 home runs.

I'll also be surprised if a team can win a division with no double digit HR hitters in it's infield.

[SethMode]

LMAO, outside of Holliday your rotation isn't that great and your bull pen is suspect to say the least. Plus everyone in your division has gotten better since last year. Outside of the Nationals all the other teams in the NLE will be battling it out for the division crown. You will be surprised how many games the Phillies lose this year!

The Phillies still have the best lineup in the NL, and their rotation is much better than you think. I predict that Hamels bounces back this year and that one-two punch of Halladay (why is it that seemingly no one can spell the best pitcher in MLB's name outside of Blue Jay and Phillie fans?) and Hamels will be fierce.

Their bullpen is suspect, definitely. But that has been the case the last 3 years and they've still managed to win the NL East, two pennants, and a World Series.

[WrightStuff]

The Phillies still have the best lineup in the NL, and their rotation is much better than you think. I predict that Hamels bounces back this year and that one-two punch of Halladay (why is it that seemingly no one can spell the best pitcher in MLB's name outside of Blue Jay and Phillie fans?) and Hamels will be fierce.

Their bullpen is suspect, definitely. But that has been the case the last 3 years and they've still managed to win the NL East, two pennants, and a World Series.

Thats been the case two of the past 3 years... unless you conveniently forget Lidge's perfect season.

[SethMode]

Thats been the case two of the past 3 years... unless you conveniently forget Lidge's perfect season.

Their bullpen performed better than anyone expected in '08. It was still suspect going into the season, just like it is this season, is my point.

[NAHSTE]

The Phillies still have the best lineup in the NL, and their rotation is much better than you think. I predict that Hamels bounces back this year and that one-two punch of Halladay (why is it that seemingly no one can spell the best pitcher in MLB's name outside of Blue Jay and Phillie fans?) and Hamels will be fierce.

Their bullpen is suspect, definitely. But that has been the case the last 3 years and they've still managed to win the NL East, two pennants, and a World Series.

I'm pretty sure most people can spell his name, I think broncoblue is just a dumb ass.

[Obst]

Bad turnout - Yankees - This goes for every season. :P

Surprise team - Perhaps the Orioles. Maybe the Nats will sign Bryce Harper and have him playing in the bigs along with Stras before long. That would be sweet.

They would have to draft him, it's not like Harper is just a free agent sitting around.