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12-18-2012, 10:34 AM
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2013 Bold Predictions Thread(discussion only)
Self explanatory.. have fun, no one get too but hurt. This is the place where we are encouraging the act of going out on a limb, have fun 
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12-18-2012, 04:57 PM
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Major Leaguer
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Re: 2013 Bold Predictions Thread(discussion only)
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Originally Posted by Rick
The Cubs are going to the playoffs as a Wild Card team
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Lol
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12-18-2012, 05:02 PM
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Re: 2013 Bold Predictions Thread(discussion only)
There's a reason they are "bold" predictions. Kuddos to Rick.
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12-26-2012, 11:28 PM
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Catalyst
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Re: 2013 Bold Predictions Thread(discussion only)
RS3, if those players finish 27 games over .500 you will win 95 games
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2013- The Last Year of the Yankee dynasty...
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12-29-2012, 04:06 PM
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Single A
Join Date: Dec 29 2012
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Re: 2013 Bold Predictions Thread(discussion only)
red sox trade for stanton
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12-29-2012, 04:25 PM
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King of TalkSox
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Re: 2013 Bold Predictions Thread(discussion only)
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red sox trade for stanton
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Red sox fans around the world hope that you are right on this one.
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12-30-2012, 10:35 AM
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Single A
Join Date: Dec 30 2012
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Re: 2013 Bold Predictions Thread(discussion only)
Hi everyone. First post. I'm glad to have found this forum.
If watching MLB has taught any of us anything it's that we should expect the unexpected - Oakland, Washington being THAT good, the LAD/BOS trade, Baltimore, Mike Trout, Edwin Encarnancion, so on, so forth.
When it comes to bold predictions for the Sox:
1) The team will contend for the playoffs.
2) The rotation will be better than people are giving them credit for.
Lester - 17 W, 3.30, 220 K
Buchholz - 10-11 W, 3.75. I can see him missing time. He's never given the team 30 starts in a season.
Lackey - 12 W, 4.25, eat innings.
Dempster - 12-15 W, Low 4.00's, dependable.
Felix Doubront is the wild card for me, and I see his season looking like this:
15-8, 3.55, 1.32, 191 IP, 62 BB, 197 K.
3) Surprisingly Good:
Jonny Gomes - 20-25 HR, .260-.275, leads from the front. Beloved in the clubhouse, and by fans.
Daniel Bard - Refocused on being a late innings RP, ERA in the 2.50 range, 10.0 or better K/9.
Will Middlebrooks - This is my real breakout player. I can see a line of .285/.340/105/35/115.
4) Surprisingly Ineffective:
David Ortiz will miss at least 50 games, will hit for some power, but will be under .250 for the year.
Andrew Bailey - The struggles continue, and it's discovered that he's still injured. Just a hunch. Will be largely a non-factor, but will lead to the promotion of Alex Wilson, who will be another surprise in the pen.
If I had to guess on a record/result I'd say 88-74, narrowly missing the playoffs.
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12-31-2012, 02:56 PM
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Major Leaguer
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Re: 2013 Bold Predictions Thread(discussion only)
Lackey had a 6.41 ERA before TJ surgery, but he is going to surprise everyone and manage to have a good season. I don't see how people are reaching this conclusion.
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12-31-2012, 03:00 PM
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MVP
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Re: 2013 Bold Predictions Thread(discussion only)
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Lackey had a 6.41 ERA before TJ surgery, but he is going to surprise everyone and manage to have a good season. I don't see how people are reaching this conclusion.
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It's just a guess on my part and an optimistic one at that. But it's certainly not inconceivable that Lackey's numbers were directly impacted by his injury. It's not like he's been a bum his whole career. He's only been a bum with us. 
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12-31-2012, 03:04 PM
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Re: 2013 Bold Predictions Thread(discussion only)
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Originally Posted by Bellhorn04
It's just a guess on my part and an optimistic one at that. But it's certainly not inconceivable that Lackey's numbers were directly impacted by his injury. It's not like he's been a bum his whole career. He's only been a bum with us. |
Those also happen to be the last few years of his career. He's getting older, coming off a major surgery, and was the worst starter in all of baseball two years ago. This guy is going to suck so bad. The Red Sox should move quickly on Marcum, and let Lackey pitch out of the bullpen.
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12-31-2012, 03:08 PM
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Re: 2013 Bold Predictions Thread(discussion only)
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There's a reason they are "bold" predictions. Kuddos to Rick.
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It looks like Rick started his New Year's celebration early!
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12-31-2012, 04:49 PM
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MVP
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Re: 2013 Bold Predictions Thread(discussion only)
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Those also happen to be the last few years of his career. He's getting older, coming off a major surgery, and was the worst starter in all of baseball two years ago. This guy is going to suck so bad. The Red Sox should move quickly on Marcum, and let Lackey pitch out of the bullpen.
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Tommy John surgery has done wonders for many pitchers.
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12-31-2012, 04:52 PM
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Re: 2013 Bold Predictions Thread(discussion only)
How about this for a bold prediction. The Yankees will be in fourth-place in the American League East by the end of the season.
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Last edited by NativeBostonian; 12-31-2012 at 04:55 PM.
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12-31-2012, 05:36 PM
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King of TalkSox
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Re: 2013 Bold Predictions Thread(discussion only)
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How about this for a bold prediction. The Yankees will be in fourth-place in the American League East by the end of the season.
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I keep waiting for age to catch up to them and for them to crumble. Sooner or later it has to happen... No?
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12-31-2012, 05:54 PM
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Re: 2013 Bold Predictions Thread(discussion only)
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I keep waiting for age to catch up to them and for them to crumble. Sooner or later it has to happen... No?
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It could happen. I think the division is the best it's been in a while. The rays jays and the o's are much better then they used to be.
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"It happens to everybody, man. He's had 60 at-bats. A couple of years ago, I had 60 at-bats, and I was hitting .170, and everyone was ready to kill me, too. And what happened? Laser show. So, relax."
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