2016 Season
by scott longert on 03/18/16
Opening day is almost here and I am eager for the season to begin. There are so many questions that will be answered as the year moves along.
Will the Cubs grab first place in April and hold on through September? Are they the next super team? I want to see if they can win 100 games. On paper it look possible.
Did Arizona buy themselves a pennant contender? Will Greinke and Miller be worth the money? This is an intriguing question regarding one's beliefs in how a team should be built. Does spending money trump analytics?
Will David Price lead Boston to contention? He is a tremendous pitcher, but can his presence spark the Red Sox to win a division? No doubt if he wins 18 or 19 games that will help considerably. Is that enough?
I wonder if the Yankees over thirty crowd can stay healthy and lead the way all season? Can A-Rod and the rest be counted on for big numbers? We shall see in a few weeks.
Here in Tribe Town the Indians signed Marlon Byrd to a minor league contract. The Indians now have more outfielders than any other team in baseball. If Byrd can still play we may see him in the starting lineup in April.
