April 5,2012
Which playoff team in 2011 is least likely to make the playoffs in 2012?
Mini Buddah- Fantasy Guru
The Milwaukee Brewers. Aramis Ramirez is no Prince Fielder and Ryan Braun will feel the effects of a missing Prince and missing needle (too soon?)...although Grienke will contend with Cy Young type numbers, the Reds are going to be stronger this year and keep Milwaukee from making it two in a row.
Austin Mayland: This question is tough seeing as number of playoff teams increased this year, I see every team from the AL returning to the playoffs with the Angels filling the extra spot this year. In the NL, I see the San Francisco Giants not making the playoffs. I have the Diamondbacks winning that division and with as competitive as the NL is this year, I can see the Marlins, Reds, Brewers, Braves or even the Nationals locking up the 4th and 5th spots.
Zac Cordova: Get
ready for controversy, the Detroit Tigers. They will hit with the best of them,
but that defense is just awful. Justin Verlander threw almost 250 innings last year,
and they got career years from him, Alex Avila, Johnny Peralta, and Jose
Valverde. Expect regression, and a surprise contender from the Central (Royals
anyone?)
Justin Millar: The Milwaukee Brewers won 96 games last year, but they lose a key piece in Prince Fielder. The Brewers will also have the misfortune of being in a race with the Reds and Cardinals, while they only had the Cardinals last year. The rotation is also due for a big regression.
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Thursday, April 5, 2012
Which playoff team in 2011 is least likely to make the playoffs in 2012?
4 comments:
Fellow colleagues....
Austin -- SF did NOT make the playoffs last year, so you're pick is a little invalid. Rookie mistake, I'll let it pass this time.
Zac -- Any wager for the Tigers not winning the division? I'll make it even that they win it by 5 games. Let me know.
Justin - You're a genius :)
I'd say the Rays because I think the Sox and Yanks are better and 3 teams most likely won't come out of that division. I think Rangers and Angels will both be in therefore one of the AL East monsters will be the odd men out.
Ok, 5 games. Loser has to change their picture to themselves wearing John Stockton style shorts.
I think the Brewers are out this season, the loss of Fielder is huge. And plain and simple I just don't think they have what it takes to pull it off this year. They finish no higher than 3rd in the Central maybe even 4th.
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