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It's time, everybody is in Camp, i can't wait for the games to begin. Just a note to those who don't like Baseball or don't like Baseball right here on this Hunting Forum. There is plenty of room for one more thread. Nobody is stopping you from posting up hunting stuff, in fact, i along with the others who participate here encourage it. If you don't want to read about this stuff, don't click on it, period. 
I really like just how this season is shaping up for our team. We have a solid group, let me go down the line-up and i'll give my thoughts as to what might be expected of them and maybe how i'd like to see them contribute to this years Team.
Catcher: Buster had a off year last season. He didn't admit to wearing down toward the end there but he did. His Power #'s were way down with only 15 dingers and 72 RBI's but that is still very respectable, especially for a Catcher in today's game. He worked out during the off season, supposed to have brought in a extra 10 pounds of muscle. I've been calling for this from him, i look for a bounce back season from Posey, .310 25 102 RBIs
First: Brandon Belt proved himself this past season and was among the team leaders in all the power numbers at season's end. He did this arguably within the second half of the year, once he finally figure out just how one is supposed to hold a baseball bat. Because of what i have believed to be a lack of Baseball smarts, he didn't know the correct way to hold a bat, i've not been his biggest fan. I do though, believe that his marked improvement can and will carry over to a fresh start this year. Belt will be one of the best all around first basemen in the league this year!
Second base: Could be our weakest position but if Marco Scutaro stays healthy, nothing to worry about. His age, his range, and the fact that he has hurts in several areas, does concern me some. His possible replacements so far have yet to prove themselves as Championship type second basemen. If Marco can produce .280 4 and 50, we're in good shape from him. His big side is that the man is fearless and super clutch when called on for the game winning hit.
Third Base: Pablo, The guy lost over 30 pounds this off season and that is great news for us Giant fans!! A healthy Sandoval is a healthy Giants team. Nobody on the team has the ability at the plate to produce as he can. I look for solid defense on the corner, good numbers at the plate, and probably a All Star appearance for him, this his CONTRACT YEAR. .300 30 105
Shortstop: Brandon Crawford only hit .248 8 43 last year. Still, that was a improvement. His glove and arm are so important to this team. I believe his numbers at the plate will improve. look for .267 12 54 No worries about this guy, Gamer!!
Left Field: Morris, Quite possibly the most under the radar pick up among the whole league. A beast in a uniform, possibly a 40 HR guy!! G. Blanco, Solid defense, a good guy to have on the team. As of now, we are solid in left field IMO, just need to keep Morris healthy!
Center: Pagan makes us go. I really like this guy. Yes, he's getting older and soon might be best played at a corner position but he's good to go for at least this Season. Pagan is not the perfect lead off hitter but he's close. One detraction not mentioned often is i believe that he's a bit streaky. If and when he gets hot though, he'll rack up the hits and runs, the Giants will rack up the Wins. 290 12 60
Right Field: Hunter Pence! Probably voted least likely to be playing pro baseball but we'll take em! He's hard to watch sometimes but he's the ultimate gamer. Solid both at the plate and in the field, Hunter just needs to watch for good pitches for him to hit and let that low and outside stuff, they like to throw him, go on by.
Pitchers: Cain, Bum, Hudson, Timmy, and Vogelsong. Time will tell! Our big question mark is just how well these guys can do this Season. The potential is there!
The Pen: Better than given credit for. If our starters can average 6-7 innings per game, our Pen will do the rest!
So, i feel we are solid, a Championship type team in the making. There are other good teams in our division but we beat them heads up last year and with what i feel is a improved team this year, no reason we can't beat them again. We just need to be concerned with how well we play and jell as a team, let the rest of it take care of itself.
Go Giants!!
Joey
"It's all about knowing what your firearms practical limitations are and combining that with your own personal limitations!"
I really like just how this season is shaping up for our team. We have a solid group, let me go down the line-up and i'll give my thoughts as to what might be expected of them and maybe how i'd like to see them contribute to this years Team.
Catcher: Buster had a off year last season. He didn't admit to wearing down toward the end there but he did. His Power #'s were way down with only 15 dingers and 72 RBI's but that is still very respectable, especially for a Catcher in today's game. He worked out during the off season, supposed to have brought in a extra 10 pounds of muscle. I've been calling for this from him, i look for a bounce back season from Posey, .310 25 102 RBIs
First: Brandon Belt proved himself this past season and was among the team leaders in all the power numbers at season's end. He did this arguably within the second half of the year, once he finally figure out just how one is supposed to hold a baseball bat. Because of what i have believed to be a lack of Baseball smarts, he didn't know the correct way to hold a bat, i've not been his biggest fan. I do though, believe that his marked improvement can and will carry over to a fresh start this year. Belt will be one of the best all around first basemen in the league this year!
Second base: Could be our weakest position but if Marco Scutaro stays healthy, nothing to worry about. His age, his range, and the fact that he has hurts in several areas, does concern me some. His possible replacements so far have yet to prove themselves as Championship type second basemen. If Marco can produce .280 4 and 50, we're in good shape from him. His big side is that the man is fearless and super clutch when called on for the game winning hit.
Third Base: Pablo, The guy lost over 30 pounds this off season and that is great news for us Giant fans!! A healthy Sandoval is a healthy Giants team. Nobody on the team has the ability at the plate to produce as he can. I look for solid defense on the corner, good numbers at the plate, and probably a All Star appearance for him, this his CONTRACT YEAR. .300 30 105
Shortstop: Brandon Crawford only hit .248 8 43 last year. Still, that was a improvement. His glove and arm are so important to this team. I believe his numbers at the plate will improve. look for .267 12 54 No worries about this guy, Gamer!!
Left Field: Morris, Quite possibly the most under the radar pick up among the whole league. A beast in a uniform, possibly a 40 HR guy!! G. Blanco, Solid defense, a good guy to have on the team. As of now, we are solid in left field IMO, just need to keep Morris healthy!
Center: Pagan makes us go. I really like this guy. Yes, he's getting older and soon might be best played at a corner position but he's good to go for at least this Season. Pagan is not the perfect lead off hitter but he's close. One detraction not mentioned often is i believe that he's a bit streaky. If and when he gets hot though, he'll rack up the hits and runs, the Giants will rack up the Wins. 290 12 60
Right Field: Hunter Pence! Probably voted least likely to be playing pro baseball but we'll take em! He's hard to watch sometimes but he's the ultimate gamer. Solid both at the plate and in the field, Hunter just needs to watch for good pitches for him to hit and let that low and outside stuff, they like to throw him, go on by.
Pitchers: Cain, Bum, Hudson, Timmy, and Vogelsong. Time will tell! Our big question mark is just how well these guys can do this Season. The potential is there!
The Pen: Better than given credit for. If our starters can average 6-7 innings per game, our Pen will do the rest!
So, i feel we are solid, a Championship type team in the making. There are other good teams in our division but we beat them heads up last year and with what i feel is a improved team this year, no reason we can't beat them again. We just need to be concerned with how well we play and jell as a team, let the rest of it take care of itself.
Go Giants!!
Joey
"It's all about knowing what your firearms practical limitations are and combining that with your own personal limitations!"
