Extremely early 2011 Poll Questions

[JBandJoeyV]

My answers

1. Yes
2. We will win at least 1 playoff series maybe 2 or maybe the whole thing, depending on if
any of our pitchers develop into true aces. Lots of guys with potential and I think
they will all have solid years, but if 1, 2 or even 3 can turn into dominant pitchers
we could win it all.
3. Honestly it could be anyone. Im gonna go with Cueto. Hes gotten a lil better each year
and think next year he will be in the 17-18 win range. Could very easily be Volkie, Wood, Bailey
or even Chapman if he starts the year with the team.
4. Chapman or Masset. Need to find a team that will take Coco though.
5. LF either with speed or power. If I had a choice id probably go with LF with speed
that can leadoff.

[The Scales]

I doubt the schedule will be as favorable . . . although I would like to see them win it all of course, which is what I voted. I have my dobuts as to them making the next post season . I think they will be very close . . . and if things go thier way I could see them getting in.
But it will be tough.


I'm a Homer Bailey fan . . . if he stays healthy I think he's got the stuff to be an ace. Other than Homer I'd go with Johnny K.


The closer should be whoever they pick other than Chapman. My intuition says Chapman should start. So I go with my Intuiton. Whenever he gets up here to stay. He should start - so he can start racking up Cy YOungs and No Hitters.


Biggest Need?
I like Janish at short, so I'd give him the job until he proves otherwise - and I'd give him a full season to prove himself.

So I'd say an Upgrade to Left Field would be nice for the club.

[Bengals1181]

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I doubt the schedule will be as favorable . . .
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not sure what you mean by this. The opponents don't change from year to year other than some interleague stuff. It's mainly a matter of when you play them.

[The Scales]

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not sure what you mean by this. The opponents don't change from year to year other than some interleague stuff. It's mainly a matter of when you play them.
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You got me.


Maybe the Others will get better?


But


But

But


Chapman doesn't want to be a closer.

[JBandJoeyV]

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You got me.


Maybe the Others will get better?


But


But

But


Chapman doesn't want to be a closer.
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If Chapman wins a starting spot great. Good for us.

If he does I want Masset to be the closer. And I also think bailey should win a spot in
the rotation, but if he doesnt id like to see what he could do as a setup guy and potential
closer.

I like Leake, adn he pitched well in the beginning of the year, but I dont know if there
is room for him in the rotation.

If you asked me today what I would do (assuming bron is back) id go with.

1. Arroyo
2. Cueto
3. Volquez
4. Wood
5. Bailey

Now if Chapman moves to SP and performs well, he would be right there too.
Maybe Leakey could move to the pen? I dont know, but right now we have 7 potential starters
and only 5 spots. Wouldnt be surprised to see a trade of some sort.

Hopefully they just all stay healthy, id rather have a surplus then not enough.

[Jason]

My biggest concern is still the Cardinals. If they play the rest of the division next year the way they played us, we will need to be a LOT better to win the division next season.