West Review: LA Edition
AL West Team: LA AngelsLast Year Record-72-90- Sub.500 finish
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Impact Arrivals
Anthony Rendon(3B)-6.3WAR,2x Silver Slugger, 34HR,126 RBI,319 Avg
Julio Teheran(SP)- 2.9WAR, 3.81ERA, 174IP,10+Wins 5/7 Seasons
Jason Castro(C)- 0.7WAR, 13HR, .232BA,30RBI-
Dylan Bundy(P)- 2.5 WAR Matt Andriese(P)- -0.1WAR
Impact Departures
Kole Calhoun-AZ Losing-2.3 WAR, Gold Glove Defense, 33HR, 74RBI
Contacts SelectedHector Yan(P), Ryan Buchter(P)
Key Non-Roster Invitees to watch:
Luiz Gohara(P), Andes Alcantara(IF)-both career negative WAR.
Jacob Barnes(P)
Incoming/Upcoming Impact Players
Jacob Barnes(P)
Michael Hermosillo(OF) former 28th round pick in 2013 was showing he had 4th outfielder potential with 450BA in 20AB with 2HR, 2doubles, and 2SB
Returning from IL
Ohtani-Should Pitch sometime in 2020- maybe even be ready for 2020 now that the season has changed. Griffin Canning(P) Feliz Pena(P)
Fantasy Impact Players:
Mike Trout(OF) Anthony Rendon(IF), Andrelton Simmons(IF), Tommy La Stella(IF), Ohtani(DH/P)
Free Agents Looming aka trade chips
Julio Teheran, Andrelton Simmons, Jason Castro, Tommy La Stella
Storylines to Follow
How much longer does Pujols have? Can he reach 700HR and 7002B
Did the Angels bring in enough talent to get Trout to the playoffs and open his championship window? Rendon is the best guy he has had behind him in a long time.
Vegas Projected Win
85.6 last season 72
For me, The Angels made the right moves this off-season. Of course, if the Joc Peterson trade would have actually happened they are even better. But things happen. Regardless they improved and gave Trout the best protection and threat behind him in Rendon he has ever had. If we were looking at a 162 game season… he would have easily hit 40 plus HR but I think the 85 Wins for a 162 game season are LOW for this team. I would be pushing 90 for this team and a WC spot for sure.
Bold Predictions
Mike Trout is a generational talent. If he isn’t the MVP and he and Rendon combined for 80-90 HR in a 162 game season then I think something major happened.
Also, Pujols sticks around until he gets 700 2B and 700HR
Fact Check
The Angels' home stadium is called Angel Stadium of Anaheim. It has been their home ballpark since 1966. From 1962 to 1965, they played in Chavez Ravine Stadium. During their first season (1961), they played in Wrigley Field in Los Angeles. That Wrigley Field was built by the same people that owned the much more famous Wrigley Field in Chicago.
NL West Team: LA Dodgers
Key Arrivals
Blake Treinen(RP)- -0.34WAR Alex Wood(SP)- -0.3WAR Jimmy Nelson(RP)- -0.46WAR
Mookie Betts(OF)- 6.9WAR Brusdar Graterol(P) 0.0WAR David Price(P)- 1.8WARWAR
Key Departures
Hyun Jin-Ryu(P)- 5.07WAR Rich Hill(SP)- 1.25WAR Yimi Garcia(RP)- 0.3WAR
Russell Martin(C)- 0.67WAR
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Impact Arrivals
Anthony Rendon(3B)-6.3WAR,2x Silver Slugger, 34HR,126 RBI,319 Avg
Julio Teheran(SP)- 2.9WAR, 3.81ERA, 174IP,10+Wins 5/7 Seasons
Jason Castro(C)- 0.7WAR, 13HR, .232BA,30RBI-
Dylan Bundy(P)- 2.5 WAR Matt Andriese(P)- -0.1WAR
Impact Departures
Kole Calhoun-AZ Losing-2.3 WAR, Gold Glove Defense, 33HR, 74RBI
Contacts SelectedHector Yan(P), Ryan Buchter(P)
Key Non-Roster Invitees to watch:
Luiz Gohara(P), Andes Alcantara(IF)-both career negative WAR.
Jacob Barnes(P)
Incoming/Upcoming Impact Players
Jacob Barnes(P)
Michael Hermosillo(OF) former 28th round pick in 2013 was showing he had 4th outfielder potential with 450BA in 20AB with 2HR, 2doubles, and 2SB
Returning from IL
Ohtani-Should Pitch sometime in 2020- maybe even be ready for 2020 now that the season has changed. Griffin Canning(P) Feliz Pena(P)
Fantasy Impact Players:
Mike Trout(OF) Anthony Rendon(IF), Andrelton Simmons(IF), Tommy La Stella(IF), Ohtani(DH/P)
Free Agents Looming aka trade chips
Julio Teheran, Andrelton Simmons, Jason Castro, Tommy La Stella
Storylines to Follow
How much longer does Pujols have? Can he reach 700HR and 7002B
Did the Angels bring in enough talent to get Trout to the playoffs and open his championship window? Rendon is the best guy he has had behind him in a long time.
Vegas Projected Win
85.6 last season 72
For me, The Angels made the right moves this off-season. Of course, if the Joc Peterson trade would have actually happened they are even better. But things happen. Regardless they improved and gave Trout the best protection and threat behind him in Rendon he has ever had. If we were looking at a 162 game season… he would have easily hit 40 plus HR but I think the 85 Wins for a 162 game season are LOW for this team. I would be pushing 90 for this team and a WC spot for sure.
Bold Predictions
Mike Trout is a generational talent. If he isn’t the MVP and he and Rendon combined for 80-90 HR in a 162 game season then I think something major happened.
Also, Pujols sticks around until he gets 700 2B and 700HR
Fact Check
The Angels' home stadium is called Angel Stadium of Anaheim. It has been their home ballpark since 1966. From 1962 to 1965, they played in Chavez Ravine Stadium. During their first season (1961), they played in Wrigley Field in Los Angeles. That Wrigley Field was built by the same people that owned the much more famous Wrigley Field in Chicago.
NL West Team: LA Dodgers
Key Arrivals
Blake Treinen(RP)- -0.34WAR Alex Wood(SP)- -0.3WAR Jimmy Nelson(RP)- -0.46WAR
Mookie Betts(OF)- 6.9WAR Brusdar Graterol(P) 0.0WAR David Price(P)- 1.8WARWAR
Key Departures
Hyun Jin-Ryu(P)- 5.07WAR Rich Hill(SP)- 1.25WAR Yimi Garcia(RP)- 0.3WAR
Russell Martin(C)- 0.67WAR
Alex Verdugo(OF), Jeter Downs(SS)- both really good prospects
Kenta Maeda(P)- 1.7WAR
Key 2021 Free Agents/ Trade Chips
Mookie Betts(OF), Justin Turner(2B), Blake Treinen(RP), Joc Pederson(OF), Enrique Hernandez(OF), Alex Wood(SP), Pedro Baez(RP), Jimmy Nelson(RP).
I 100% expect them to get some deals done with Betters whos only 2
Contracts Selected
Zack McKinstry(2B), Mitchell White(P), DJ Peters(OF),
Incoming/Upcoming Talent
Cody Thomas(OF)- former backup QB at Oklahoma he was hitting 318BA with 5HR is spring training. Not too bad a 13th round pick in 2016
Key NRI to Watch
Kenta Maeda(P)- 1.7WAR
Key 2021 Free Agents/ Trade Chips
Mookie Betts(OF), Justin Turner(2B), Blake Treinen(RP), Joc Pederson(OF), Enrique Hernandez(OF), Alex Wood(SP), Pedro Baez(RP), Jimmy Nelson(RP).
I 100% expect them to get some deals done with Betters whos only 2
Contracts Selected
Zack McKinstry(2B), Mitchell White(P), DJ Peters(OF),
Incoming/Upcoming Talent
Cody Thomas(OF)- former backup QB at Oklahoma he was hitting 318BA with 5HR is spring training. Not too bad a 13th round pick in 2016
Key NRI to Watch
Not really any worth mentioning as this team is pretty set on the whos who and their roles.
Returning from IL
Tyler White(1B), Scott Alexander(P)
Fantasy Impact Players
Basically the whole team: Mookie Betts(OF), Gavin Lux(2B), Max Muncy(1B), Justin Turner(3B), Cody Bellinger(OF), Joc Pederson(OF), Corey Seager(SS), Will Smith(C), Clayton Kershaw(P), Walker Buehler(P), David Price(P) Kenley Jansen(CP)
Interesting Story Lines
Corey Seager is healthy again and looking to be Kyles Brother- that’s players weekend reference. Look to be going back to 2x all start and silver slugger he has been.
Loaded Pen- Jansen looks fresh, Pedro Baez will be a workhorse, a healthy Kelly, Stripling and Treinen, upcoming depth pieces in Dennis Santana, Dylan Floro, Caleb Furguson, Scott Alexander, Adam Kolarek and Brusdar Graterol looked to have a scray and deep pen for 2020 and beyond.
Vegas Win Total
102.6 last season 106
If we were playing a 162 game season. Yeah duh, this is the best team in the NL and the division and will win it regardless of how many games are played and be World Series contenders. They could do it on their offense or pitching alone. But both man, I think in a 162 game season this Dodger team could get to the all-time win record
Bold Predictions
I am going to say it now and put it unto the internet. Bellinger, Acuna, Alonso, Soto will be the front runners for the MVP award in the NL for the next decade. If Betts stays in LAD then he’s in there too, but I give him a 5 year run with those guys.
Fact Check
The Dodgers have had several nicknames throughout their history, including Grays, Bridegrooms, Ward’s Wonders, Foutz’s Fillies, Superbas, Robins, the Flock, and Dem Bums.
The tallest person to play for the Los Angeles Dodgers was 6-foot-9 pitcher Mark Hendrickson, who pitched in 57 games with the team from 2006-07. The shortest was 5-6 utility player Chad Fonville, who played in 200 games with them from 1995-97.
The youngest player in Dodgers history was Tommy Brown, who was 16 years, 173 days old when he made his debut in 1944. The youngest L.A. Dodger was Willie Crawford, who was 18 years, 9 days old when he debuted on Sept. 16, 1964. The oldest was Hoyt Wilhelm, who was 49 years, 349 days old when he last pitched for them on July 10, 1972.
Returning from IL
Tyler White(1B), Scott Alexander(P)
Fantasy Impact Players
Basically the whole team: Mookie Betts(OF), Gavin Lux(2B), Max Muncy(1B), Justin Turner(3B), Cody Bellinger(OF), Joc Pederson(OF), Corey Seager(SS), Will Smith(C), Clayton Kershaw(P), Walker Buehler(P), David Price(P) Kenley Jansen(CP)
Interesting Story Lines
Corey Seager is healthy again and looking to be Kyles Brother- that’s players weekend reference. Look to be going back to 2x all start and silver slugger he has been.
Loaded Pen- Jansen looks fresh, Pedro Baez will be a workhorse, a healthy Kelly, Stripling and Treinen, upcoming depth pieces in Dennis Santana, Dylan Floro, Caleb Furguson, Scott Alexander, Adam Kolarek and Brusdar Graterol looked to have a scray and deep pen for 2020 and beyond.
Vegas Win Total
102.6 last season 106
If we were playing a 162 game season. Yeah duh, this is the best team in the NL and the division and will win it regardless of how many games are played and be World Series contenders. They could do it on their offense or pitching alone. But both man, I think in a 162 game season this Dodger team could get to the all-time win record
Bold Predictions
I am going to say it now and put it unto the internet. Bellinger, Acuna, Alonso, Soto will be the front runners for the MVP award in the NL for the next decade. If Betts stays in LAD then he’s in there too, but I give him a 5 year run with those guys.
Fact Check
The Dodgers have had several nicknames throughout their history, including Grays, Bridegrooms, Ward’s Wonders, Foutz’s Fillies, Superbas, Robins, the Flock, and Dem Bums.
The tallest person to play for the Los Angeles Dodgers was 6-foot-9 pitcher Mark Hendrickson, who pitched in 57 games with the team from 2006-07. The shortest was 5-6 utility player Chad Fonville, who played in 200 games with them from 1995-97.
The youngest player in Dodgers history was Tommy Brown, who was 16 years, 173 days old when he made his debut in 1944. The youngest L.A. Dodger was Willie Crawford, who was 18 years, 9 days old when he debuted on Sept. 16, 1964. The oldest was Hoyt Wilhelm, who was 49 years, 349 days old when he last pitched for them on July 10, 1972.
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