The key will be getting off to a good start. The last 2 seasons they were pretty much out of the race by the end of April. And if the team can turn around their record against the Lastro's.
If baseball were to get opening day to become a holiday, then football, basketball, hockey, and every other sport you can think of will demand their opening day to also become holidays. I can hear them claiming discrimination already.
I think Dipoto is going to see how Blanton does in the spring. If he gives up 5 hr's in his first 10 innings, i bet Jerry will be making some calls trying to trade him. Or else, release him, if no takers.
Dipoto really has a thing for ex-Rockie players. Just wish he would quit signing their garbage. It makes me wonder if anyone in the front office has any knowledge of the players in other organizations. If it isn't the Rockies, it is the D'backs. Jerry, there are 27 other orgs.
AO, i hear what your saying. The only reason i am still optimistic is that Cron was coming off shoulder surgery. I think he is regaining his strength, as his Instructional league stats seem to show.
I don't want any pitcher who gives up home runs to JB Schuck. Schuck hits one only to be taken away on a bad call. Then next game against garza, he hits another. No wonder Texas doesn't want him. Nuff said.
The writer must be a Yankee fan. The ol' diversion ploy. Make the fans and front office feel that the guy is a bust, so his team can swoop in and sign him.
The decline of our farm system is the reason all the old scouting department personnel are gone. It is similar to when Stoneman took over. It will take about 5 years to hopefully replenish the system. The beginning of the decline, as i see it, was Reagins firing Eddie Bane. Then the Clay Daniels debacle. Every season since the system has seen less talent and depth.
Nolan Ryan had that problem getting thru the 1st inning. Was not uncommon to see him walk 2-3 batters in the 1st. If he gave up a run or 2, he would usually lose 1-0 or 2-1. If he got thru the 1st without giving up any runs, it usually meant a win.