Central Edition 1: Minnesota Twins/ St Louis Cardinals
AL Central Team: Minnesota Twins
Key Arrivals
Josh Donaldson(3B)-6.07WAR Michael Pineda(P)-2.49WAR Homer Bailey(SP)- 1WAR
Sergio Romo(P)- 0.26WAR Alex Avila(C)-1.35WAR Kenta Maeda(P)- 1.8WAR
Tyler Clippard- 1.36WAR
Traded for: Hunter McMahon(RP) 0.71ERA, 12.2IP,2/4SaOp 18SO
Key Departures
Kyle Gibson(P)- 0.29WAR Jason Castro(C) 0.67WAR Johnathon Schoop(2B)-1.63WAR
CJ Cron(1B)-1.41WAR Martin Perez(P)-0.23WAR Sam Dyson(P)
Key NRI to watch
Jhoulys Chacin(P) Ryan Garton(P) Royce Lewis(SS)#1 Prospect Brent Rooker(OF) #8 prospect
Ryan Jeffers(C) #10 Prospect
Returning from IL
Byron Buxton(CF)
2021 Free agents/ Trade chips
Jake Ordorizzi, Nelson Cruz, Marwin Gonzalez, Homer Bailey, Sergi Romo, Alex Avila, Tyler Clippard, Trevor May, - I really don't see the twins moving any of these players as they will all play a key role in the Twins moving forward towards a deep playoff run
Fantasy Relevant Players
Max Kepler(OF),Jorge Polanco(SS), Josh Donaldson(3B),Nelson Cruz(DH), Eddie Rosario(OF), Mitch Garver(C) Miguel Sano(1B),Jose Berrios(P),Taylor Rodgers(CP) Watch rest of Pitching Staff
Storylines to follow
Renegotiating a contract with Jose Berrios
This team looks like they want to win and win NOW, they gained a lot of useable assets and looks to be a make it or blow it up type year
Vegas Projection
91.5
I really think that this team is well was a 97wins and first place in the division team. Last year they won the division. They didn’t lose a whole lot and added some good pieces this off season. Look for them to do just as well if not better.
Bold Prediction
I honestly think the Twins are the 2nd best team in the AL after the Yankees. ONly making sure of that by bringing in Donaldson and retaining key pieces. I think they go deep into the playoffs and are playing for AL Championship
Fact Check
Minnie and Paul, of course! The logo represents Minneapolis and St. Paul getting together to support a baseball team. That's represented by the two of them shaking hands over the Mississippi River.
After Metropolitan Stadium, where did the Twins play?
Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome was the home of the MN Twins from April 6, 1982 until 2009.
NL Central Team: ST Louis Cardinals
Key Arrivals
Brad Miller(IF/OF)-1.4WAR Austin Dean(OF)-331/398/546 AAA hitter
Resigned Adam Wainwright(P)-1.08WAR Resigned- Matt Wieters(C)- 0.46WAR
Kwang-hyan Kim(P)-KBO- 17-6 2.51ERA, 180SO 190.3IP, 30 Starts
Key Departures
Jose Martinez(1B)- -0.3WAR Randy Arozarena(OF)- 0.3WAR, 20Ab, 1HR 300BA
Marcell Ozuna(OF)-2.09WAR Michael Wacha(SP)-0.24WAR
Key 2021 Free agents/trade chips
Brett Cecil Kolten Wong(2B)- 12.5Mil Club option
Adam Wainwright((P)- in his age 39 season Matt Wieters
Kyle Gibson(P)- 0.29WAR Jason Castro(C) 0.67WAR Johnathon Schoop(2B)-1.63WAR
CJ Cron(1B)-1.41WAR Martin Perez(P)-0.23WAR Sam Dyson(P)
Key NRI to watch
Jhoulys Chacin(P) Ryan Garton(P) Royce Lewis(SS)#1 Prospect Brent Rooker(OF) #8 prospect
Ryan Jeffers(C) #10 Prospect
Returning from IL
Byron Buxton(CF)
2021 Free agents/ Trade chips
Jake Ordorizzi, Nelson Cruz, Marwin Gonzalez, Homer Bailey, Sergi Romo, Alex Avila, Tyler Clippard, Trevor May, - I really don't see the twins moving any of these players as they will all play a key role in the Twins moving forward towards a deep playoff run
Fantasy Relevant Players
Max Kepler(OF),Jorge Polanco(SS), Josh Donaldson(3B),Nelson Cruz(DH), Eddie Rosario(OF), Mitch Garver(C) Miguel Sano(1B),Jose Berrios(P),Taylor Rodgers(CP) Watch rest of Pitching Staff
Storylines to follow
Renegotiating a contract with Jose Berrios
This team looks like they want to win and win NOW, they gained a lot of useable assets and looks to be a make it or blow it up type year
Vegas Projection
91.5
I really think that this team is well was a 97wins and first place in the division team. Last year they won the division. They didn’t lose a whole lot and added some good pieces this off season. Look for them to do just as well if not better.
Bold Prediction
I honestly think the Twins are the 2nd best team in the AL after the Yankees. ONly making sure of that by bringing in Donaldson and retaining key pieces. I think they go deep into the playoffs and are playing for AL Championship
Fact Check
Minnie and Paul, of course! The logo represents Minneapolis and St. Paul getting together to support a baseball team. That's represented by the two of them shaking hands over the Mississippi River.
After Metropolitan Stadium, where did the Twins play?
Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome was the home of the MN Twins from April 6, 1982 until 2009.
NL Central Team: ST Louis Cardinals
Key Arrivals
Brad Miller(IF/OF)-1.4WAR Austin Dean(OF)-331/398/546 AAA hitter
Resigned Adam Wainwright(P)-1.08WAR Resigned- Matt Wieters(C)- 0.46WAR
Kwang-hyan Kim(P)-KBO- 17-6 2.51ERA, 180SO 190.3IP, 30 Starts
Key Departures
Jose Martinez(1B)- -0.3WAR Randy Arozarena(OF)- 0.3WAR, 20Ab, 1HR 300BA
Marcell Ozuna(OF)-2.09WAR Michael Wacha(SP)-0.24WAR
Key 2021 Free agents/trade chips
Brett Cecil Kolten Wong(2B)- 12.5Mil Club option
Adam Wainwright((P)- in his age 39 season Matt Wieters
Key NRI to watch
Matthew Liberatore(P)Former first round pick in 2018 acquired in the Jose Martinez deal
Key Incoming/Upcoming Talent
Tyler O’Neill(OF)- LEGIT 5 tool player, with light-tower power, one guy I really miss as a Mariners Fan. Dylan Carlson(OF) Justin Williams(OF)
All 3OF should mix into the competition for bench roles/starting roles
Junior Fernandez(P) Daniel Ponce de Leon(P) both should factor in the Pen mix/Rotation competition
Contracts Selected
Alvaro Seljas(P) Elehuris Montero(3B) Jake Woodford(P)
Returning from ILBrett Ceceill(P) Jordan Hicks(P)(put back on 60dayIL on2/12)
Fantasy Impact players
Kolten Wong(2B), Paul Goldschmidt(1B), Paul DeJong(SS), Yadi(C)
Storylines to Follow
Vegas Projected Wins
85.5Wins
My projection for this team is a good season. Last year they finished first in the division. But with improvements to the Reds and the Brewers losing some pieces. I think its a two way comp between the Reds and Cardinals for first place
Bold PredictionsMy bold prediction for this team is the Paul Goldschmit wins, yes WINS the NL MVP award and carries this offense to the Playoffs
Fact Check
Since the wild-card system began in 1995, there have been more NLCS played with either St. Louis, San Francisco or both (11) than without (9).
Matthew Liberatore(P)Former first round pick in 2018 acquired in the Jose Martinez deal
Key Incoming/Upcoming Talent
Tyler O’Neill(OF)- LEGIT 5 tool player, with light-tower power, one guy I really miss as a Mariners Fan. Dylan Carlson(OF) Justin Williams(OF)
All 3OF should mix into the competition for bench roles/starting roles
Junior Fernandez(P) Daniel Ponce de Leon(P) both should factor in the Pen mix/Rotation competition
Contracts Selected
Alvaro Seljas(P) Elehuris Montero(3B) Jake Woodford(P)
Returning from ILBrett Ceceill(P) Jordan Hicks(P)(put back on 60dayIL on2/12)
Fantasy Impact players
Kolten Wong(2B), Paul Goldschmidt(1B), Paul DeJong(SS), Yadi(C)
Storylines to Follow
Vegas Projected Wins
85.5Wins
My projection for this team is a good season. Last year they finished first in the division. But with improvements to the Reds and the Brewers losing some pieces. I think its a two way comp between the Reds and Cardinals for first place
Bold PredictionsMy bold prediction for this team is the Paul Goldschmit wins, yes WINS the NL MVP award and carries this offense to the Playoffs
Fact Check
Since the wild-card system began in 1995, there have been more NLCS played with either St. Louis, San Francisco or both (11) than without (9).
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