Now, it’s time for a few pitching projections for everyone on opening day:
Jon Lester:
195.0 IP, 17 W, 3.92 ERA, 1.34 WHIP, 148 K (6.83 K/9), 69 BB (3.18 BB/9)
Mark Buehrle:
215.0 IP, 14 W, 3.85 ERA, 1.30 WHIP, 132 K (5.53 K/9), 49 BB (2.05 BB/9)
Kenshin Kawakami:
185.0 IP, 12 W, 3.84 ERA, 1.28 WHIP, 131 K [...]
We are just hours away from Opening Day and I wanted to get a few more projections out there. To kick things off this morning I have projections on five offensive players. Let’s see what I’m expecting:
Ryan Braun
.292 (174-595), 36 HR, 112 RBI, 90 R, 17 SB, .325 BABIP, .340 OBP, .566 SLG
Evan Longoria
.268 (146-544), [...]
Well, it’s finally time for me to share my two cents for the upcoming season. Saving the best for last, right? Feel free to let me know how crazy I am!
American League:
AL East: Boston Red Sox - They are just too good for me to bet against.
AL Central: Chicago White Sox - I know the [...]
When I originally posted my projections for Javier Vazquez (click here to view), it was before his trade to the Atlanta Braves, so I wanted to give an update:
205.0 IP, 16 W, 3.82 ERA, 1.25 WHIP, 199 K (8.74 K/9), 54 BB (2.37 BB/9)
I actually dropped the innings a little bit, thanks to the potential [...]
By Jimmy Hascup
American League:
AL East: Boston Red Sox - Reigning AL MVP, Ortiz, and Bay- they have the lineup to win with their bats. And if injuries strike, they have the depth that the Yankees really don’t have.
AL Central: Minnesota Twins - The pitching will lead the way and they add another potent bat to [...]
While we’ve spent plenty of time talking about Francisco Liriano, I have not yet given you my actual projection for 2009, so here we go:
185.0 IP, 16 W, 3.31 ERA, 1.26 WHIP, 172 K (8.37 K/9), 64 BB (3.11 BB/9)
Maybe this projection is a little bit aggressive, but why shouldn’t it be? He proved with [...]
by Wes Granger
American League:
EAST: New York Yankees - I think their pitching staff will be healthy this year and that lineup is just sick, even without A-Rod.
CENTRAL: Detriot - I think it’ll be between Detroit and Minnesota, but I think after their absymal performance last year, the Tigers have something to prove. Should be a [...]
As we close in on Opening Day, the writers here will be sharing their preseason predictions with you for both the playoffs and award winners. First up is Ryan Lester of Lester’s Legends, so let’s see what he’s got:
American League:
AL East: Boston - Hopefully they can avoid the injuries this year.
AL Central: Minnesota Twins - [...]
As the season nears, I’m trying to get in as many projections as possible. Tonight, I’m looking at the Reds’ Edinson Volquez. So, without further adieu, let’s take a look at my expectations:
190.0 IP, 14 W, 3.84 ERA, 1.37 WHIP, 184 K (8.72 K/9), 85 BB (4.03 BB/9)
For as good as he was in [...]
2009 Projection:
140.0 IP, 9 W, 3.86 ERA, 1.30 WHIP, 123 K (7.91 K/9), 48 BB (3.09 BB/9)
Quick Thoughts:
Maybe this is a moderate projection. Maybe it’s playing it safe. Price has the potential to be among the best pitchers in the league, but it’s tough to predict that for a rookie pitcher. I know how spectacular [...]
