ARZ Offseason Thread

[bankybruce]

BTW, there is something about Farting's post that freeze my browser from loading for a long time. Anyone else experience this?

Try more fiber!

 

[carey]

So basically Clippard and Ziegler are going to battle for / share the set up and closer roles at this point.

Stewart was on Burns & Gambo today. He said Z is the closer period.

 

[devilalum]

Try more fiber!

5/5

 

[Iceman]

Stewart was on Burns & Gambo today. He said Z is the closer period.

Would love to see Hudson be the closer because he is legitimately the closer type. But if Zig can continue to get ground balls and people out, it's hard to change that

 

[overseascardfan]

Would love to see Hudson be the closer because he is legitimately the closer type. But if Zig can continue to get ground balls and people out, it's hard to change that

Not trying to get smart but what type is that? Is there something in his pitch arsenal or because his injury history suits him better to pitch less innings?

 

[82CardsGrad]

Not trying to get smart but what type is that? Is there something in his pitch arsenal or because his injury history suits him better to pitch less innings?

I won't speak for iceman, however, I kinda feel the same way... Huddy's velocity and stuff is more typical of a closer as compared to Zeegs... That said, if Zeegs can continue to perform well as a closer, I don't care how he throws or what he throws!

 

[Iceman]

I won't speak for iceman, however, I kinda feel the same way... Huddy's velocity and stuff is more typical of a closer as compared to Zeegs... That said, if Zeegs can continue to perform well as a closer, I don't care how he throws or what he throws!

Exactly how I feel. Your typical closer is a guy that throws upper 90's and then has a 2nd pitch that is nasty (slider, split). Example Valverde when he was here

 

[Phrazbit]

Not trying to get smart but what type is that? Is there something in his pitch arsenal or because his injury history suits him better to pitch less innings?

Most good closers don't pitch to contact. They have the strikeout pitch to get out of jams. Z has some nasty stuff but isn't a guy you want in with a man in scoring position and less than 2 outs.

 

[Shaggy]

So how do the Dbacks look so far this off-season? They look like a contender?

 

[bankybruce]

So how do the Dbacks look so far this off-season? They look like a contender?

Vegas has them at 84.5 wins, good for third place in the West. Giants are at 90 wins (most in MLB) and the Dodgers are at 87.5. Cubs are second in the NL at 89 and the Mets are third at 88 wins. St. Louis is at 87.5, while Pittsburg and Washington are at 87. So, I would say they are a fringe playoff team. If one of the back of the rotation guys steps up this year and becomes a real #2 or #3, we would make a real run.

http://www.foxsports.com/mlb/story/...ver-under-2016-season-giants-cubs-mets-021216

 

[splitsecond]

Vegas has them at 84.5 wins, good for third place in the West. Giants are at 90 wins (most in MLB) and the Dodgers are at 87.5. Cubs are second in the NL at 89 and the Mets are third at 88 wins. St. Louis is at 87.5, while Pittsburg and Washington are at 87. So, I would say they are a fringe playoff team. If one of the back of the rotation guys steps up this year and becomes a real #2 or #3, we would make a real run.

http://www.foxsports.com/mlb/story/...ver-under-2016-season-giants-cubs-mets-021216

I would absolutely take the over on that and the under on SF.

 

[Iceman]

I would absolutely take the over on that and the under on SF.

I have to agree with you on that.

 

[Iceman]

I can honestly say, this is the first time in awhile that I am really looking forward to the Dbacks season. Love the moves they made so far and finally have a legit starting rotation. Hopefully, Grienke/Miller combo can get the Dbacks around 30-35 wins

 

[AZ Native]

I can honestly say, this is the first time in awhile that I am really looking forward to the Dbacks season. Love the moves they made so far and finally have a legit starting rotation. Hopefully, Grienke/Miller combo can get the Dbacks around 30-35 wins

Agree, I am stoked for the season to begin.

 

[BC867]

FYI, all, D-backs Fan Appreciation Day will be at Chase Saturday the 20th free of charge.

I went a couple of years ago and it was fun. Unfortunately, I made other plans for this year before it was announced.

 

[82CardsGrad]

Vegas says the Dbacks 2016 win total will be 84... five more than last season. Man that just seems low to me, given all the moves they've made. Gotta believe that if their key players can stay healthy (big if I know...), that Greinke alone can add 5 wins to their total. Of course, playing in the west and having to face the Giants and Dodgers on a regular basis will certainly present major challenges...
I'd still say they should, given good health, be closer to 88/89 wins...

 

[Dback Jon]

Vegas says the Dbacks 2016 win total will be 84... five more than last season. Man that just seems low to me, given all the moves they've made. Gotta believe that if their key players can stay healthy (big if I know...), that Greinke alone can add 5 wins to their total. Of course, playing in the west and having to face the Giants and Dodgers on a regular basis will certainly present major challenges...
I'd still say they should, given good health, be closer to 88/89 wins...

Mid March I will do another season win prediction thread

 

[Iceman]

Vegas says the Dbacks 2016 win total will be 84... five more than last season. Man that just seems low to me, given all the moves they've made. Gotta believe that if their key players can stay healthy (big if I know...), that Greinke alone can add 5 wins to their total. Of course, playing in the west and having to face the Giants and Dodgers on a regular basis will certainly present major challenges...
I'd still say they should, given good health, be closer to 88/89 wins...

Agreed. If they can stay consistently healthy, I can see them winning at least 90 this year. They upgraded on so many levels and if pollock and goldy can have a year like last year, it's gonna be fun. Only piece I'm gonna miss seeing is Incearte (spelling is bad). I'm sure someone will step up and take over the lead off role and do just fine. Man, can't wait til opening day. Been a LONG time since I've been this excited about the Dbacks!

 

[overseascardfan]

My two keys:
1. Need to replicate the success the top half of the order had last year with Inciarte gone. Segura needs to channel his 2013 form as I think the plan is for him to bat lead off or at least that is what the front office thinks he's capable of.

2. Bull pen, closer position in particular need to lock down leads as with the offensive capability and improved rotation they should get more Hold & Save opportunities.

 

[DWKB]

All fans tend to predict continued or improved production out of their team in the offseason and hardly ever predict regression and injuries.

We have a sliver of a margin to get to 90 wins. Everything has to come up Milhouse.

 

[82CardsGrad]

As for the "experts"...

http://arizonasports.com/story/5562...-are-the-national-leagues-most-improved-team/