The 2010 N L Central Thread

#51
#51
Looks like his knee problems continue to persist that he will be out for the rest of Spring Training and should be available for Opening Day. The slugging first baseman thought the problem was solved when he had the fluid in his left knee drained last week; happens not to be the case as he will have arthroscopic surgery ASAP. In the event he does not make it in time, Geoff Blum will be counted on to fill in at first.
 
#52
#52
There isnt much repping for me to do. They are going to be horrible unless we have some surprises. Im saying 3rd in the Central at the very best
 
#53
#53
Astros will be better than they were last year. We can sulk together msu
 
#54
#54
robvols said:
Closers Role Finally Awaits Cubs All-Star

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Marmol at ease in coveted position | MLB.com: News
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With a couple of weeks left, he may need to fix his control problems ASAP.
 
#56
#56
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If you didn't catch your team during its initial run on the MLB Network or want to see it again, feel free to catch it on the starter post of this thread. The feature will also be available on the active fan threads.
 
#57
#57
A number of items to pass along from Cards camp.

-Chris Carpenter got the ball handed to be the Opening Day starter when they play the Reds.

-Kyle McClellan's bid to become part of the rotation ended as Jamie Garcia got tapped to be the No. 5 starter. McClellan will return to the bullpen to be Ryan Franklin's setup guy.
 
#58
#58
After dealing with lower back issues throughout the Spring, Oswalt was given an injection shot that he feels okay. He will make his eighth consecutive Opening Day start.
 
#59
#59
robvols said:
Here are the top prospects from each organization that will be covered in The Prospect Showcase.

CUBS- SS Starlin Castro

CARDS- P Shelby Miller

PIRATES- 1B Pedro Alvarez

ASTROS- C Jason Castro
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3B PEDRO ALVAREZ
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This former first round product is the organization's top prospect. Ranked the 8th best prospect in Baseball America TOP 100. Displays power as he hit a combined 27 homers and 95 RBI's down in the farms. Played for Team USA in the IBAF World Cup.
 
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#60
#60
robvols said:
Here are the top prospects from each organization that will be covered in The Prospect Showcase.

CUBS- SS Starlin Castro

CARDS- P Shelby Miller

PIRATES- 1B Pedro Alvarez

ASTROS- C Jason Castro
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P-SHELBY MILLER
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Baseball America's 50th best prospect has characteristics of a top-of-the-line pitcher. Will get an opportunity to sharpen and refine his pitching tools. Drafted out of high school in last year's draft.
 
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#61
#61
robvols said:
Here are the top prospects from each organization that will be covered in The Prospect Showcase.

CUBS- SS Starlin Castro

CARDS- P Shelby Miller

PIRATES- 1B Pedro Alvarez

ASTROS- C Jason Castro
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SS-STARLIN CASTRO

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This prospect had a stellar first full season down in their farm system by displaying hitting, speed and plate discipline. Ranked the 16th best prospect in Baseball America TOP 100 prospects. Garnered FSL All-Star Game MVP honors. Played in the Futures Game. Has the tools to be an all-around top notch shortstop.
 
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#62
#62
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C-JASON CASTRO

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This catching prospect shows signs of having a very good bat has he hit .300 slugging out a .446 slugging percentage and a .380 OBP last season in AA ball. Played for the U.S Team in last season's World Cup. Selected to the Futures Game. Racked up AFL Rising Stars and HWB Post-Season All Star Honors. Ranked the 41st best prospect in Baseball America's Top 100 prospects.
 
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#63
#63
The battle between Astros relievers Brandon Lyon and Matt Lindstrom concluded as Manager Brad Mills named Lindstrom his closer to start the season. Lindstrom had a great Spring.
 
#64
#64
Cardinals Manager Tony LaRussa figured out who his third baseman will be this season and it will be David Freese. However, it does not mean that Felipe Lopez won't see some action at the corner and spell Freese against right-handed pitchers. Lopez will serve as the utility guy.
 
#65
#65
Stuck without a defined role on the club, the Cards dealt INF Julio Lugo to the Orioles. The signing of Felipe Lopez made him look totally lost.
 
#67
#67
Let The Regular Season Begin!!!!!!!!!! Plus the Cubs vs. Cards series
 
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#68
#68
Final, homeristic predictions.

1. Reds
2. Cards
3. Cubs
4. Brewers
5. Pirates
6. Astros

Bring it on with your crappy, not worthy teams rest of the Central. We have Vottomatic, Bruuuuuuuuuce, Rolester, and the most exciting collection of young arms since the Sports Illustrated Sleeveless Ball Gown Issue debuted in 1826
 
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#69
#69
emainvol said:
Final, homeristic predictions.

1. Reds
2. Cards
3. Cubs
4. Brewers
5. Pirates
6. Astros

Bring it on with your crappy, not worthy teams rest of the Central. We have Vottomatic, Bruuuuuuuuuce, Rolester, and the most exciting collection of young arms since the Sports Illustrated Sleeveless Ball Gown Issue debuted in 1826
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I hope Votto has a big year.
 
#70
#70
emainvol said:
Final, homeristic predictions.

1. Reds
2. Cards
3. Cubs
4. Brewers
5. Pirates
6. Astros

Bring it on with your crappy, not worthy teams rest of the Central. We have Vottomatic, Bruuuuuuuuuce, Rolester, and the most exciting collection of young arms since the Sports Illustrated Sleeveless Ball Gown Issue debuted in 1826
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Until Albert "Winnie The" Pujols hits a home run off Aaron "You Got" Harang to start off the season.
 
#71
#71
-I could see why Reds announcers mentioned about concerns with Harang. Otherwise Votto was automatic in a losing cause.

-The Cubs.....................well

-Albert Pujols showed you why he is the best in baseball and why Colby Rasmus will benefit from hitting near him.

-It was good to see that Roy Oswalt is healthy despite back problems.

-Ryan Braun was the only bright spot for the Brew Crew as they were held to just three hits.

-Garrett Jones pretty much will hold the fort down until Pedro Alvarez arrives.
 
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