Shocking Predictions

Ryan C · Post by **Ryan C** » Mon Mar 01, 2010 3:18 pm

OOPS screwed that up.

JerseyHitman · Post by **JerseyHitman** » Mon Mar 01, 2010 4:18 pm

Jose Reyes pulls hamstring running onto the field before the start of the first game of the season.

Roy Halladay pulls a Johan Santana and was a better pitcher in the AL than in the NL.

John Lackey has a 5.25 ERA for the season.

Johnny Damon becomes a born again christian, grows back his beard and will look like Jesus, act like Judist and throw like Mary.

Aroldis Chapman makes the Reds rotation out of spring training and Dusty Baker burns him out before July 4.

Mark Reynolds has more strikeouts than Tim Lincecum.

Pablo Sanoval wins the Nathans hotdog eating contest.

Vlad Guerrero plays 1 game in the outfield and goes on the DL the next day with shin splints.

Ryan C · Post by **Ryan C** » Mon Mar 01, 2010 4:29 pm

Originally posted by JerseyHitman:

Aroldis Chapman makes the Reds rotation out of spring training and Dusty Baker burns him out before July 4.

I almost used this one myself - only it wouldn't shock me.

[ March 01, 2010, 11:16 PM: Message edited by: Ryan Carey ]

sportsbettingman · Post by **sportsbettingman** » Mon Mar 01, 2010 5:50 pm

"Baaaa....Baaaaaa"

(You hear that!

)

"Baaaa....Baaaaaa"

Enough with the sheepy (the first post was top 5 so I'll limit myself to top 5 as well!)

(Thanks Red Sox for breaking that chain!)

Not wishing to give out all of my gem picks...I'll stick to the negative vibes I'm getting heading into the season, and give out my bust at each position...(or am I?)

C: Kurt Suzuki (He is getting drafted with high hopes...but I see a .272 10 65 65 5 type season ahead...no value IMO)

1B: (I honestly love 1B for security and some upside...no real busts that stand out IMO.)

2B: Jose Lopez (He's a good player...but I think he had his career year last year. .270 type hitter keeping his hold on the 3rd spot seems like a tall order this year. Moving down the batting order = less value. Shandler touting upside 30 HR .300 average...I say .275 20)

3B: Evan Longoria (I can see his average slip to like .269. I see more Adam Dunn than Ryan Braun)

SS: Stephen Drew (He's had his chance to show power or speed upside, and is living of the name on his jersey (bust) and his Mom can't spell (unless it's pronounced STE-FEN...not Steven) (sorry Q!

) His upside is a repeat of 2008...and that's not guaranteed to happen. His spot in the order saves him from exposing his weak bat and slow wheels. I would not be surprised to see 14 HR 3 SB.

OF: Ichiro Suzuki (Watching him closely...he's showing his age. He has a samurai spirit...but the body is falling prey to father time. (caught stealing swelling) I think he steals 18-25 bases...so his value slips.

SP: OK...one positive here...Danny Haren shaves a few dingers off his total and cruises to the NL Cy Young. In what had been predicted to be a dogfight, turns out to be a runaway win.

RP: Say it ain't so, MO!!! Big Mo Rivera goes down to injury early in the season...and the backup closer is not as clear cut as it may seem on paper!

JerseyHitman · Post by **JerseyHitman** » Mon Mar 01, 2010 6:00 pm

That was 5?

sportsbettingman · Post by **sportsbettingman** » Mon Mar 01, 2010 6:13 pm

Originally posted by JerseyHitman:

That was 5? No...I was more mockingly saying that in an imaginary Homer Simpson mocking voice...

"Oh...the FIRST poster posted 5...so I'll do the same...Baaaaa!"

Joking of course!

TOXIC ASSETS · Post by **TOXIC ASSETS** » Mon Mar 01, 2010 11:02 pm

1. Seattle wins the World Series

2. The Texas Rangers are the AL wild card team.

3. The Pirates and Royals each lose 105 games

4. Brett Myers is named NL comeback player of the year and wins 15 games

5. Zack Greinke has a losing record and an ERA above 3.50

6. Wall Street II - Money Never Sleeps makes more money than Avatar at the box office. (LOL)

Joe Sambito · Post by **Joe Sambito** » Tue Mar 02, 2010 12:48 pm

1. Mike Lowell is named 2010 World Series MVP, for the Red Sox.

2. Lance Turbes is named Pittsburgh Pirates Fan of the Year. Lance politely tells them that he likes pirates not THE Pirates.

3. Three members of the Toronto Blue Jays record 15 saves.

4. Jason Giambi hits more homers than Todd Helton.

5. Dan Kenyon is asked to throw out the first pitch at the Royals home opener. He accepts and ends up taking over Kyle Farnsworth's role in the bullpen, he is then quoted as saying, "Dayton Moore always had an eye for talent. I am happy to be part of a first class Organization."

King of Queens · Post by **King of Queens** » Tue Mar 02, 2010 1:14 pm

Originally posted by sportsbettingman:

SS: Stephen Drew (He's had his chance to show power or speed upside, and is living of the name on his jersey (bust) and his Mom can't spell (unless it's pronounced STE-FEN...not Steven) (sorry Q!

) The following individuals -- among others -- would like a word with you, Lancelot:

Stephen Colbert

Stephen King

Stephen Hawking

Stephen Curry

Stephen Jupinka

from Wikipedia:

The spelling "Stephen" reached its peak of popularity in the United States in the period 1949–1951, when it was the 19th most popular name for newborn boys. It stayed in the top 100 boys' names from 1936 through 2000, and for most years between 1897 and 1921. In 2008 it was the 192nd most popular name for boys.

The spelling "Steven" reached its peak of popularity in the United States in the period 1955–1961, when it was the 10th most popular name for newborn boys. It stayed in the top 100 boys' names from 1941 through 2007. In 2008 it was the 104th most popular name for boys. Before the 20th century, the "Steven" spelling was heavily outweighed by "Stephen", never reaching above 391st.

sportsbettingman · Post by **sportsbettingman** » Tue Mar 02, 2010 1:32 pm

Originally posted by King of Queens:

quote:Originally posted by sportsbettingman:

SS: Stephen Drew (He's had his chance to show power or speed upside, and is living of the name on his jersey (bust) and his Mom can't spell (unless it's pronounced STE-FEN...not Steven) (sorry Q!

) The following individuals -- among others -- would like a word with you, Lancelot:

Stephen Colbert

Stephen King

Stephen Hawking

Stephen Curry

Stephen Jupinka

from Wikipedia:

The spelling "Stephen" reached its peak of popularity in the United States in the period 1949–1951, when it was the 19th most popular name for newborn boys. It stayed in the top 100 boys' names from 1936 through 2000, and for most years between 1897 and 1921. In 2008 it was the 192nd most popular name for boys.

The spelling "Steven" reached its peak of popularity in the United States in the period 1955–1961, when it was the 10th most popular name for newborn boys. It stayed in the top 100 boys' names from 1941 through 2007. In 2008 it was the 104th most popular name for boys. Before the 20th century, the "Steven" spelling was heavily outweighed by "Stephen", never reaching above 391st. [/QUOTE]It's a bit of a pet peeve of mine when hand writing/typing cheatsheets for football or baseball (and wanting to spell a players name correctly out of respect)...but when I have to double check to make sure how the parents decided to spell Stephen Strasburg it wastes my precious time that could have been spent pondering!

I looked up even more of the history of the name just now, and have come to the conclusion that the name Stephen should sound more like Steffen as the name Stephan (Like Stephan Bonner) sounds like it is spelled Steffan. Damn 19th century Ebonics!

Don't GET me started on Shawn/Sean/Shaun...Chone!!!

(...and nice memory, Andy...Pirates rock! Long John Silver is the man!!!)

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King of Queens · Post by **King of Queens** » Tue Mar 02, 2010 1:47 pm

Originally posted by sportsbettingman:

Don't GET me started on Shawn/Sean/Shaun!!!

You forgot Chone(Figgins)/Shonn(Greene)/Shawne(Merriman)/LeSean(McCoy)/Shawon(Dunston)

[ March 02, 2010, 07:48 PM: Message edited by: King of Queens ]

sportsbettingman · Post by **sportsbettingman** » Tue Mar 02, 2010 1:48 pm

Originally posted by King of Queens:

quote:Originally posted by sportsbettingman:

Don't GET me started on Shawn/Sean/Shaun!!!

You forgot Chone(Figgins)/Shonn(Greene)/Shawne(Merriman)/LeSean(McCoy)

[/QUOTE]Now we're "Even-Stephen!"

King of Queens · Post by **King of Queens** » Tue Mar 02, 2010 1:49 pm

Originally posted by sportsbettingman:

quote:Originally posted by King of Queens:

quote:Originally posted by sportsbettingman:

Don't GET me started on Shawn/Sean/Shaun!!!

You forgot Chone(Figgins)/Shonn(Greene)/Shawne(Merriman)/LeSean(McCoy)

[/QUOTE]Now we're "Even-Stephen!"

[/QUOTE]I added one more for you!

Gekko · Post by **Gekko** » Tue Mar 02, 2010 2:00 pm

Originally posted by sportsbettingman:

quote:Originally posted by Gekko:

quote:Originally posted by Edwards Kings:

1) Albert Pujols has surgery on his elbow, misses second half.

you know i was thinking the same thing a few weeks ago, back when poodles said he will likely nevr need TJS. that was the kiss of death.

[/QUOTE]Even though I read "Gekko"...I always seem to see "Sun-tzu" instead!

"All warfare is based on deception. There is no place where espionage is not used. Offer the enemy bait to lure him."

"A military operation involves deception. Even though you are competent, appear to be incompetent. Though effective, appear to be ineffective."

I've got the appear to be incompetent down pat if you need lessons! (it's authentic!)

[/QUOTE]

DOUGHBOYS · Post by **DOUGHBOYS** » Tue Mar 02, 2010 2:06 pm

Don Baylor

Donn Clendennon

Dawn Wells....ummm, Mary Ann

King of Queens · Post by **King of Queens** » Tue Mar 02, 2010 2:14 pm

Originally posted by DOUGHBOYS:

Don Baylor

Donn Clendennon

Dawn Wells....ummm, Mary Ann Dohn Construction - Fort Collins, CO

DOUGHBOYS · Post by **DOUGHBOYS** » Tue Mar 02, 2010 2:19 pm

Originally posted by Joe Sambito:

5. Dan Kenyon is asked to throw out the first pitch at the Royals home opener. He accepts and ends up taking over Kyle Farnsworth's role in the bullpen, he is then quoted as saying, "Dayton Moore always had an eye for talent. I am happy to be part of a first class Organization." As the great Groucho Marx once said,

I refuse to join any club that would have me as a member

DOUGHBOYS · Post by **DOUGHBOYS** » Tue Mar 02, 2010 2:27 pm

My favorite Groucho Marx story-

He had a show called 'The Groucho Marx Show"

He would talk to audience members and ad lib some quips.

One of his last shows he was chatting with a woman-

Groucho- "So what do you do"

Woman- "I'm a housewife. I have seven children"

Groucho- "Seven children! That many?"

Woman (blushing)- "I love my husband!"

Groucho- "I love my cigar too, but I take it out every once in awhile!"

That was the last show Groucho ever got to do live.

MadCow Sez · Post by **MadCow Sez** » Tue Mar 02, 2010 2:29 pm

Originally posted by King of Queens:

quote:Originally posted by DOUGHBOYS:

Don Baylor

Donn Clendennon

Dawn Wells....ummm, Mary Ann Dohn Construction - Fort Collins, CO [/QUOTE]Dohn Terrell....longtime NFBC player with a propensity for retro Stros jerseys

DOUGHBOYS · Post by **DOUGHBOYS** » Tue Mar 02, 2010 2:46 pm

Scarier?

DAWN of the Living Dead

or

DON Corleone

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Edwards Kings · Post by **Edwards Kings** » Tue Mar 02, 2010 2:47 pm

Originally posted by DOUGHBOYS:

quote:Originally posted by Edwards Kings:

5) Chicago White Sox vs the Atlanta Braves in the World Series. Sox lose. I know a Cowboy fan who has predicted that the Cowboys would win the Super Bowl 27 years in a row. [/QUOTE]Yes, but the Cowboy fans are just dreaming. We KNOW the Braves are gonna win every year!

Edwards Kings · Post by **Edwards Kings** » Tue Mar 02, 2010 2:49 pm

Originally posted by MGBMARTY:

Just for you Wayne

1. Chipper is out for season after 4th pre-season game.

2. Hanson who I love cracks under pressure and gets Vottoitis.

3. McCann's vision does not clear up and he is busted foe smuggling 5 lbs of weed in Florida.

4. B Wagner does not remember how to close anymore and becomes this year's Fuentes LH closers hate them without the saves.

5. Heyward becomes Alex Gordon

Good Luck in Vegas

Marty Youch! But you got it wrong on McCann. He was busted for trying to smuggle 5 lbs of weed OUT of Florida. Normally Florida wouldn't mind, but 5 lbs is over their limit to preserve supplies!

And didn't I tell you Gordon was going to crank 40 bombs this year?

Good luck to you too my friend.

The RoundTrippers · Post by **The RoundTrippers** » Tue Mar 02, 2010 2:50 pm

Originally posted by Edwards Kings:

quote:Originally posted by DOUGHBOYS:

quote:Originally posted by Edwards Kings:

5) Chicago White Sox vs the Atlanta Braves in the World Series. Sox lose. I know a Cowboy fan who has predicted that the Cowboys would win the Super Bowl 27 years in a row. [/QUOTE]Yes, but the Cowboy fans are just dreaming. We KNOW the Braves are gonna win every year!

[/QUOTE]is it fair to assume the "cowboy fan" is my man BIG EDDIE G????

DOUGHBOYS · Post by **DOUGHBOYS** » Tue Mar 02, 2010 2:51 pm

No, it isn't.

But, I'm guessing he is guilty of the same thing.

Edwards Kings · Post by **Edwards Kings** » Tue Mar 02, 2010 2:53 pm

Originally posted by Gekko:

quote:Originally posted by Edwards Kings:

1) Albert Pujols has surgery on his elbow, misses second half.

you know i was thinking the same thing a few weeks ago, back when poodles said he will likely nevr need TJS. that was the kiss of death.

[/QUOTE]I do not want to really jinx all those #1's who will pick Albert, but I take every thing I read in spring training with, shall we say, a hint of scepticism. I hope he has a great season and I hope I get a chance to draft him, but....