Post by Deleted on Jan 27, 2012 22:33:20 GMT -5
| 2012 AL West Power Rankings |
| American League West 2012 Predictions | Place |
| Los Angeles Angels | 1st |
| Texas Rangers | 2nd |
| Oakland A's | 3rd |
| Seattle Mariners | 4th |
| Team Name | Offensive Comments | Pitching Comments | Farm Comments |
| Los Angeles Angels | The names read like an All-star line up card Tulowitski, Kemp, Utley, Holliday, Beltre the others are nothing to sneeze at either Chris Young. |
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[td]Oakland A's[/td][td]Soriano was traded for and Rollins was signed im not sure either are difference makers in this division at this point. Gaby Sanchez, Jemile Weeks and Micheal Brantley form a nice young core offensively but they are facing a uphill battle. Jason Kubel signed as a free agent should provide them with some power at a nice value..[/td][td][/color]Drew Pomeranz has stud written ALL over him. The rest of the rotation however does not. Relief Pitching Adrew Bailey and perhaps Ryan Perry will lead he bullpen.[/td][td][/color]There is some depth there not sure about elite talent though. Micheal Choice could make a impact shortly for the A’s offense.[/td][/color][/tr]
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[td]Seattle Mariners[/td][td]What to say here? Seattle fans can hope can’t they? I mean it’s possible Alex Rios and Ian Stewart rebound Julio Borbon realizes his potential FINALLY and Carlos Lee finds the fountain of youth….possible RIGHT? Even if a miracle happened here not sure it would make a bit of difference.[/td][td][/color]APaul Maholm and……. Relief Pitching not a strength either Nick Hagadone could provide a glimmer of hope for the future though. [/td][td][/color]Not a lot of elite talent here but few names that could help within next couple years are McGuire Noesi.[/td][/color][/tr]
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[td]Texas Rangers[/td][td]CF Jacoby Ellsbury, 2B Dustin Pedrioa and C Carlos Santana lead the way. The key players on this offense to me are LF Alex Gordon and DH/CF Cameron Maybin can they repeat last years break out performances.[/td][td][/color]1-5 pretty decent staff. BIG QUESTION IS….can Josh Johnson stay healthy? Zack Greinke and Jamie Garcia fit in nicely behind a healthy? Johnson. Relief Pitching- JJ Putz and the newly signed Frank Francisco give the rangers a nice 1-2 punch in the pen with ogando and McGee possible being key contributors in 2012.[/td][td][/color] Not a lot of elite talent here but Ramirez, Olt and Wieland should be in the bigs fairly soon.[/td][/color][/tr]
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| American League West 2012 Summary |
| This division was easy and at the same time difficult to prognosticate. Easy on the Sea and Oak part and VERY difficult when crowing a winner. I feel LAA has the ever so slight edge on Tex but could very easily see Tex winning VERY CLOSE!. I think LAA has the more potent offense and 1-5 a better staff. Again Texas isn’t far behind at all. Will be a race to watch for sure. Oak just isn’t going to compete with the other 2 power houses. SEA under new owner ship has it’s work cut out for it. I anticipate a lengthy rebuild. |