The 2010 N L East Thread

[robvols]

Welcome to the division thread where Braves, Phillies, Mets, Marlins and Nationals fans can meet and discuss about the happenings from within.

The 2010 Major League Baseball Season kicks off April 5 on Easter Monday. All but the Marlins had productive offseasons. However there are five teams in the division so let us look at what each did in the market

ATLANTA BRAVES
SITE:http://atlanta.braves.mlb.com/index.jsp?c_id=atl

http://mlbnetwork.mlb.com/media/video.jsp?content_id=7198939&topic_id=8187248

KEY ADDITION: RP Billy Wagner, 1B Troy Glaus

KEY LOSS: SP Javier Vazquez, 1B Adam LaRoche

PHILADELPHIA PHILLES
SITE: http://philadelphia.phillies.mlb.com/index.jsp?c_id=phi

http://mlbnetwork.mlb.com/media/video.jsp?content_id=7179471&topic_id=8187248

KEY ADDITION: SP Roy Halladay, 3B Placido Polanco

KEY LOSS: SP Cliff Lee, OF Matt Stairs

NEW YORK METS
SITE:http://newyork.mets.mlb.com/index.jsp?c_id=nym

http://mlbnetwork.mlb.com/media/video.jsp?content_id=7193465&topic_id=8187248

KEY ADDITION: OF Jason Bay, RP Kelvim Escobar, C Rod Barajas

KEY LOSS: C Brian Schneider

FLORIDA MARLINS
SITE:http://florida.marlins.mlb.com/index.jsp?c_id=fla

http://mlbnetwork.mlb.com/media/video.jsp?content_id=7191595&topic_id=8187248

KEY ADDITION: None of significance
KEY LOSS: 1B Nick Johnson

WASHINGTON NATIONALS
SITE:http://washington.nationals.mlb.com/index.jsp?c_id=was

http://mlbnetwork.mlb.com/media/video.jsp?content_id=7197437&topic_id=8187248


KEY ADDITION: SP Jason Marquis, RP Brian Burney, RP Matt Capps, 2B/3B Adam Kennedy, C Ivan Rodriguez
KEY LOSS: RP Mike MacDougal

Spring Training has started in the shrinking Grapefruit League so go ahead and talk about progress, releases, and signings that happens throughout the period.

So throughout the 2010 season, discuss the happenings in the NL EAST THREAD as the season unravels and takes shape, expect an exciting finish.

 

[005]

Polanco could be another key addition for the Phils. Not an upgrade over Feliz or anything, but he could do well.

Okay, before we get into actual division victory and playoff berth discussion

GO NATIONALS.

Carry on...

 

[TBrown]

I am glad the Phillies got Polanco. I'm more afraid of Feliz than him.

I think the key addition for the Braves is Troy Glaus. Our success depends on him and Chipper staying out of the infirmary..oh, and actually hitting cough chipper cough.

 

[005]

True. Glaus in 08, when he was last somewhat healthy, he hit .270 with 27 bombs. Sure would help for he and chipper to repeat 08 rather than 09.

 

[robvols]

Who do you think will be the best pitcher this year in this division?

 

[005]

Harry Leroy Halladay

 

[Heebs]

Polanco could be another key addition for the Phils. Not an upgrade over Feliz or anything, but he could do well.

Okay, before we get into actual division victory and playoff berth discussion

GO NATIONALS.

Carry on...

I am glad the Phillies got Polanco. I'm more afraid of Feliz than him.

I think the key addition for the Braves is Troy Glaus. Our success depends on him and Chipper staying out of the infirmary..oh, and actually hitting cough chipper cough.

Really?

Feliz: .266 12 82 .308 OBP .694 OPS
Polanco: .285 10 72 .331 .727

Feliz was the ultimate black hole, save for one WS hr.

 

[Heebs]

Oh yeah, Go Nats as well.

 

[005]

I didn't know Polanco's line was that impressive last year, and extra extra good in 2007.

I guess I just had 07 polanco in my mind and thought last year was a big step down, but he's definitely still a good option. Big time in fact. Good defensively, we'll see about 3rd base. I like him.

Yeah a lifetime .303 hitter >>> a lifetime .254 hitter.
Where will polanco bat?

 

[robvols]

At least Polanco won't take any playing time away from Chase Utley.

 

[005]

Best second baseman in baseball.

 

[Heebs]

So apparently Strasburg's nickname in the clubhouse is "Jesus" because when he pitches all you can say is, "Jesus."

 

[005]

Derek Norris, high ranked catcher prospect, said his two seam breaks "like a good left handed slider."

 

[vols kick balls]

Derek Norris, high ranked catcher prospect, said his two seam breaks "like a good left handed slider."

What's the average MPH on the 2 seamer?

 

[005]

i'd say 93-94 ish i can't find the article where Norris said that cause i forget which site it was on.

 

[005]

Here is what Norris said. It was on mlb.com

"His fastball has a lot of life," Norris said. "The thing that stuck out in my mind was his sinker, which has a lot more action than it did five month ago. It's incredible. It's almost like a lefty slider. ... All of his pitches are great to me. I think they are all-plus pitches, but from where he has progressed since October, his two-seamer is incredibly better."

 

[robvols]

Strasburg scheduled for March 9 debut | MLB.com: News

 

[robvols]

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[005]

I'll be at that game!!

 

[TBrown]

Really?

Feliz: .266 12 82 .308 OBP .694 OPS
Polanco: .285 10 72 .331 .727

Feliz was the ultimate black hole, save for one WS hr.

Yes, really. I do not care about Placido Polanco. The threat of Feliz worries me a lot more than oppo singles.

 

[Heebs]

What threat? The threat of him striking out with 2 on and 1 out? That's all he's good for. Guy's terrible and I was pleased every time I saw him come to bat in the WS.

 

[Heebs]

Re: Strasburg-
"Is his stuff like [Justin] Verlander?' " asked pitching coach Steve McCatty, knowing Rodríguez caught the A.L. strikeout leader in Detroit.

"No," said Rodríguez. "It's like Nolan."

 

[005]

I like that. Verlander and burnett were who they compared him to a lot coming out.

I like that? what am i saying?

i LOVE that

 

[Co. Aytch]

NL EAST...The only division that matters!

 

[005]

Yes, really. I do not care about Placido Polanco. The threat of Feliz worries me a lot more than oppo singles.

How can you say the "threat" worries you more when he has two more homers to show for it?

How do runners score? They get on base. With the big boppers already in the lineup, a guy like that works.