Fletcher Page from…just about everywhere these days joins me to preview the G-Day game this Saturday and talks about who has been standing out in spring practice for the Dawgs.
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This is why no one is scared of the Mets.
I know that Opening Day has passed, but I’m not going to let that stop WUOG Sports from previewing the year to come in Major League Baseball. Today I’ve covered the three divisions of the National League. Since I think the DH is a crime against humanity, James will hopefully be providing a look at the inferior American League.
Without further ado… here’s what to expect from the NL East.
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1. Philadelphia Phillies
The Braves fan in me wants to doubt the two-time defending NL Champs, but Philly made themselves remarkably better in the off-season by picking up Placido Polanco at 3rd and some guy named Roy Halladay.
2. Atlanta Braves (WILDCARD WINNERS!)
It was only one swing, but Jason Heyward has me convinced that he’s going to be a legit presence in Atlanta’s line-up. The big question will be the health of Troy Glaus and Chipper Jones, if they can stay on the field, Atlanta has enough offense to compliment the league’s deepest rotation and the Braves could win the division. (more…)
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1. St. Louis Cardinals
When you have the best player in baseball, two great starting pitchers, and a line-up with enough talent to protect said best player, you’re going to win a lot of ball games. St. Louis has all of those things.
2. Milwaukee Brewers
This team will surprise a lot of people this year. Ryan Braun and Prince Fielder can mash it. Randy Wolf was the best pitching acquisition no one talked about. Alcides Escobar is a legit Rookie of the Year candidate. Watch out for the Brew Crew folks. (more…)
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1. San Francisco Giants
The Giants struggled mightily to score runs in ‘09. While Aubrey Huff and Mark DeRosa won’t impose fear in opposing pitchers, they’ll help Pablo Sandoval bring in enough runs to support the league’s best pitching staff.
2. Colorado Rockies
Colorado is a sexy pick to make a World Series run, but I’ve got questions about the rotation outside of Jimenez and de la Rosa and a bullpen that is lacking depth. (more…)
