Central Preview: Chicago Edition
AL Central Team: Chicago White Sox
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Fact Check
The White Sox were the first team to put players’ last names on jerseys in 1960.
Nancy Faust was the White Sox organist in 1970, the first organist to play pop music in a ballpark
Key Arrivals
Yasmani Grandal(C)- 2.47WAR Dallas Keuchel(SP)-2.05WAR
Edwin Encarnacion(DH)-2.08WAR Steve Cishek(RP)- 1.78WAR Gio Gonzalez(SP)-1.85WAR
Nomar Mazara(OF)-0.7WAR
Key Departures
Ivan Nova(SP)-2.12WAR Yolmer Sanchez-2.1WAR
Key NRI to Watch
Andrew Vaughn(IF)
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Fact Check
The White Sox were the first team to put players’ last names on jerseys in 1960.
Nancy Faust was the White Sox organist in 1970, the first organist to play pop music in a ballpark
Key Arrivals
Yasmani Grandal(C)- 2.47WAR Dallas Keuchel(SP)-2.05WAR
Edwin Encarnacion(DH)-2.08WAR Steve Cishek(RP)- 1.78WAR Gio Gonzalez(SP)-1.85WAR
Nomar Mazara(OF)-0.7WAR
I love, love, love all these moves. The Chi Sox are ready to compete with the Twins for the Division and look to be taking over Chicago. Just really solid all-around moves for the club.
Key Departures
Ivan Nova(SP)-2.12WAR Yolmer Sanchez-2.1WAR
Key NRI to Watch
Andrew Vaughn(IF)
Daniel Palka(OF)-BIG rebound candidate from his 2018 Season of 27HR,67RBI,240BA,417AB- How this guy is an NRI is beyond me. But coming off an injury, yes it makes sense.
Nick Madrigal(2B)-top 10 prospect- possible 2B replacement
Jonathan Stlever(P) top 10 prospect
Nick Madrigal(2B)-top 10 prospect- possible 2B replacement
Jonathan Stlever(P) top 10 prospect
Key Up and Coming talent to watch
Luis Robert(OF),
Returning from IL
Ryan Burr(P)-invite to camp
Upcoming free agents aka Trade Chips
Edwin Encarnacion(DH)-,Alex Colome(RP),Kelvin Herrera(RP).Steve Cishek(RP), James McCann(C), Gio Gonzalez(SP),
Contracts Selected
Yermin Mercedes(C) Jimmy Lambert(P) Dane Dunning(P) Bernardo Flores(P)
Blake Retherford(OF) Matt Foster(P) Zack Burdi(P)
Fantasy Relevant Players
Yoan Moncada(3b)Tim Anderson(SS), Jose Abreu(1b), Yasmani Grandal(C), Edwin Encarnacion(DH), Eloy Jimenez(OF),
Keep an Eye on Luis Robert as a possible 30HR/30SB
Keep an eye on Tim Anderson as a 20HR/20SB
Storylines to Follow
Rebound candidates in Dallas Keuchel, Daniel Plaka, Impact on all the new talent
Luis Robert- such an exciting player. Great defense an excellent power bat and just an overall superstar in the making
Nick Madrigal- will get an extended look in spring and could break camp as the 2B
Vegas Projected Wins
83.5Win- last season 79
This team on paper is the most improved team and the darkest of horses for the WS. They have a shot. They have a great roster with a lot of established talent. I mean I see they added like 7 wins in free agency and that puts them at 86. I think they hit 90
Bold Predictions
This is the most improved team and will win the division and then who knows how far they go in the playoffs. I really think they are a possible 90 win team in a 162 game season. I do see the moving upwards in Power Rankings and in relevance over the next few years.
NL Central Team: Chicago Cubs
Fact Check
Mordecai “Three-Finger” Brown had only three full fingers on his pitching hand and finished his career with 1375 strikeouts and a 2.06 ERA. Not to mention this guy was a switch-hitter too, which is quite unique, especially for a pitcher… without a fully limbed hand.
He was actually one of only four people to have earned Rookie of the Year and an MVP Honor in back-to-back seasons. Bryant joins Cal Ripken Jr. (1982-1983), Ryan Howard (2005-2006), and Dustin Pedroia (2007-2008) for this unique accomplishment. During the 2016 season, Bryant earned 29 out of the 30 first-place votes from the BBWAA for the National League MVP Award.
Key Arrivals
Steven Souza(OF) Ryan Tepera(RP)-0.1WAR Daniel Winkler(RP)- -0.29WAR
Jeremy Jeffress(P) Addison Russell(2B)
Traded for: Jharel Cotton(P), Alfonso Rivas(1B), Casey Sadler(P)
Claimed: Trevor Megill(P)
Key DeparturesNick Castellanos(OF)-1.23WAR Cole Hamels(SP)-3.01WAR Steve Cishek(RP)- 1.78WAR
Brandon Kintzler(RP)-1.7WAR Kendall Graveman(SP) Pedro Strop(RP)-0.01WAR
David Phelps(RP)- 0.31WAR Jonathan Lucroy(C) Tony Kemp(OF)
Key 2021 Free agents/trade chips
Tyler Chatwood(SP) Anthony Rizzo(1B)-16.5Mil club option Jose Quintana(SP)-
Daniel Descalso(2B)- 3.5MIL club option Steven Souza(OF) Daniel Winkler(RP)
Key NRI to watch
Jason Kipnis(2B)- 0.46WAR Brandon Morrow(RP) Tyler Olsen(RP)-0.24WAR
Danny Hultzen(RP)-0.2WAR Josh Phegley(C)-0.26WAR Hernan Perez(2B)- 0.07WAR
Key Incoming/Upcoming TalentNico Hoerner(2B)- Most like starts the year at AAA Alec Mills(P) Adbery Alzolay(P)
Jharel Cotton(P) Collin Rea(P)
Contracts Selected
Collin Rea(P) Manuel Rodriguez(P) Tyson Miller(P) Miguel Amaya(C)
Zack Short(SS)
Returning from IL
Fantasy Impact players
Anthony Rizzo(1B), Kris Bryant(3B), Javier Baez(SS), Kyle Schwarber(OF), Wilson Contreras(C), Yu Darvish(SP), Jose Quintana(SP), Kyle Hendricks(SP), Craig Kimbrel(CP)
Storylines to Follow
Kris Bryant trade rumors
Rizzo gets the nod as the leadoff man- this idea worked out pretty well for the Cubs and Rizzo last season. With him going into a year where they need to decide on his 16.5mil option. The more value he can show, the better for the club option
Vegas Projected Wins
86.5 projected 84 wins last season
As of now, the cubs are projected to win the division. BUT I do think they have the best lineup in baseball and a solid rotation. But, it could be argued that this team is the best offensive team in the NL. I think if all goes to plan, everyone stays healthy they are in 2nd place and get a WC
Bold Predictions
I think that if the offer is right for Bryant he gets traded. BUT Rizzo is going to be an MVP front runner. Don't forget about Javi Baez as a superstar!
Luis Robert(OF),
Returning from IL
Ryan Burr(P)-invite to camp
Upcoming free agents aka Trade Chips
Edwin Encarnacion(DH)-,Alex Colome(RP),Kelvin Herrera(RP).Steve Cishek(RP), James McCann(C), Gio Gonzalez(SP),
Contracts Selected
Yermin Mercedes(C) Jimmy Lambert(P) Dane Dunning(P) Bernardo Flores(P)
Blake Retherford(OF) Matt Foster(P) Zack Burdi(P)
Fantasy Relevant Players
Yoan Moncada(3b)Tim Anderson(SS), Jose Abreu(1b), Yasmani Grandal(C), Edwin Encarnacion(DH), Eloy Jimenez(OF),
Keep an Eye on Luis Robert as a possible 30HR/30SB
Keep an eye on Tim Anderson as a 20HR/20SB
Storylines to Follow
Rebound candidates in Dallas Keuchel, Daniel Plaka, Impact on all the new talent
Luis Robert- such an exciting player. Great defense an excellent power bat and just an overall superstar in the making
Nick Madrigal- will get an extended look in spring and could break camp as the 2B
Vegas Projected Wins
83.5Win- last season 79
This team on paper is the most improved team and the darkest of horses for the WS. They have a shot. They have a great roster with a lot of established talent. I mean I see they added like 7 wins in free agency and that puts them at 86. I think they hit 90
Bold Predictions
This is the most improved team and will win the division and then who knows how far they go in the playoffs. I really think they are a possible 90 win team in a 162 game season. I do see the moving upwards in Power Rankings and in relevance over the next few years.
NL Central Team: Chicago Cubs
Fact Check
Mordecai “Three-Finger” Brown had only three full fingers on his pitching hand and finished his career with 1375 strikeouts and a 2.06 ERA. Not to mention this guy was a switch-hitter too, which is quite unique, especially for a pitcher… without a fully limbed hand.
He was actually one of only four people to have earned Rookie of the Year and an MVP Honor in back-to-back seasons. Bryant joins Cal Ripken Jr. (1982-1983), Ryan Howard (2005-2006), and Dustin Pedroia (2007-2008) for this unique accomplishment. During the 2016 season, Bryant earned 29 out of the 30 first-place votes from the BBWAA for the National League MVP Award.
Key Arrivals
Steven Souza(OF) Ryan Tepera(RP)-0.1WAR Daniel Winkler(RP)- -0.29WAR
Jeremy Jeffress(P) Addison Russell(2B)
Traded for: Jharel Cotton(P), Alfonso Rivas(1B), Casey Sadler(P)
Claimed: Trevor Megill(P)
Key DeparturesNick Castellanos(OF)-1.23WAR Cole Hamels(SP)-3.01WAR Steve Cishek(RP)- 1.78WAR
Brandon Kintzler(RP)-1.7WAR Kendall Graveman(SP) Pedro Strop(RP)-0.01WAR
David Phelps(RP)- 0.31WAR Jonathan Lucroy(C) Tony Kemp(OF)
Key 2021 Free agents/trade chips
Tyler Chatwood(SP) Anthony Rizzo(1B)-16.5Mil club option Jose Quintana(SP)-
Daniel Descalso(2B)- 3.5MIL club option Steven Souza(OF) Daniel Winkler(RP)
Key NRI to watch
Jason Kipnis(2B)- 0.46WAR Brandon Morrow(RP) Tyler Olsen(RP)-0.24WAR
Danny Hultzen(RP)-0.2WAR Josh Phegley(C)-0.26WAR Hernan Perez(2B)- 0.07WAR
Key Incoming/Upcoming TalentNico Hoerner(2B)- Most like starts the year at AAA Alec Mills(P) Adbery Alzolay(P)
Jharel Cotton(P) Collin Rea(P)
Contracts Selected
Collin Rea(P) Manuel Rodriguez(P) Tyson Miller(P) Miguel Amaya(C)
Zack Short(SS)
Returning from IL
Fantasy Impact players
Anthony Rizzo(1B), Kris Bryant(3B), Javier Baez(SS), Kyle Schwarber(OF), Wilson Contreras(C), Yu Darvish(SP), Jose Quintana(SP), Kyle Hendricks(SP), Craig Kimbrel(CP)
Storylines to Follow
Kris Bryant trade rumors
Rizzo gets the nod as the leadoff man- this idea worked out pretty well for the Cubs and Rizzo last season. With him going into a year where they need to decide on his 16.5mil option. The more value he can show, the better for the club option
Vegas Projected Wins
86.5 projected 84 wins last season
As of now, the cubs are projected to win the division. BUT I do think they have the best lineup in baseball and a solid rotation. But, it could be argued that this team is the best offensive team in the NL. I think if all goes to plan, everyone stays healthy they are in 2nd place and get a WC
Bold Predictions
I think that if the offer is right for Bryant he gets traded. BUT Rizzo is going to be an MVP front runner. Don't forget about Javi Baez as a superstar!
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