Predict the number of wins for the Dbacks

[Iceman]

85

 

[HeavyB3]

71

 

[Dback Jon]

I would have written just about the same thing. I think this is a team that could be fun to watch, especially if everyone gets healthy and stays healthy. They wouldn't surprise me if they made a run at 90 wins, nor would it shock me if they were in the 70's.

Pick a number!

 

[Avondale Red Rage]

84

 

[devilalum]

I say 77.

 

[HooverDam]

I was thinking low 70's but those numbers have already been taken, so I'll embrace my inner 14 year old boy and say: 69 wins!

69-93 final record, last in the NL West.

 

[Dback Jon]

Summary of Predictions:

TJ 1
Uncle Chris 62
Unseenaz 65
krepitch 66
Zeno 67
Phrazbit 68
Hoover Dam 69
gmabel830 70
HeavyB3 71
82Cardsgrad 72
AZ Native 72
Mattyboy 72
Farting 72
Dback Jon 75
Chris Sanders 76
masterphomeg 77
devilalum 77
bankybruce 81
BC867 82
Avondale Red Rage 84
Iceman 85

 

[Iceman]

Summary of Predictions:

TJ 1
Unseenaz 65
krepitch 66
Zeno 67
Phrazbit 68
Hoover Dam 69
gmabel830 70
HeavyB3 71
82Cardsgrad 72
AZ Native 72
Mattyboy 72
Farting 72
Dback Jon 75
Chris Sanders 76
masterphomeg 77
devilalum 77
bankybruce 81
BC867 82
Avondale Red Rage 84
Iceman 85

So as of right now, I have the most confidence in them??!!

 

[TJ]

Summary of Predictions:

TJ 1
Unseenaz 65
krepitch 66
Zeno 67
Phrazbit 68
Hoover Dam 69
gmabel830 70
HeavyB3 71
82Cardsgrad 72
AZ Native 72
Mattyboy 72
Farting 72
Dback Jon 75
Chris Sanders 76
masterphomeg 77
devilalum 77
bankybruce 81
BC867 82
Avondale Red Rage 84
Iceman 85

They've already exceeded my expectations.

Well done, Chip

 

[Dback Jon]

They've already exceeded my expectations.

Well done, Chip

You can put in a real guess

 

[AZ Native]

They've already exceeded my expectations.

Well done, Chip

He achieved it by keeping the lineup consistent every night.

 

[Dback Jon]

Right now the Dbacks are on pace for 74 wins after 20% of the season

 

[Iceman]

Right now the Dbacks are on pace for 74 wins after 20% of the season

 

[devilalum]

Right now the Dbacks are on pace for 74 wins after 20% of the season

Guess that makes you the 1/5 point winner.

 

[Dback Jon]

Guess that makes you the 1/5 point winner.

Woo Hoo!!!

 

[UncleChris]

62

 

[BC867]

Right now the Dbacks are on pace for 74 wins after 20% of the season

I really wouldn't base any projection on the the first 20% of this season.

The greatest variable right now is our starting pitching staff. With the starters who will be coming off injuries, the potential for improvement is there.

No guarantee . . . but potential. Which I took into account when I predicted a record of 82-80. That is only a six game turnaround from the current projection of 74-88.

If I had to bet, I would bet that we would do better, not worse, than the 82-80.

This, of course, is based on no major injury (emphasis on major) taking place.

 

[unseenaz]

I really wouldn't base any projection on the the first 20% of this season.

The greatest variable right now is our starting pitching staff. With the starters who will be coming off injuries, the potential for improvement is there.

No guarantee . . . but potential. Which I took into account when I predicted a record of 82-80. That is only a six game turnaround from the current projection of 74-88.

If I had to bet, I would bet that we would do better, not worse, than the 82-80.

This, of course, is based on no major injury (emphasis on major) taking place.

you're telling me, with a straight face, that you think the DBacks are going to play BETTER than .500 baseball for the rest of the season? are you a used car salesman?

 

[BC867]

you're telling me, with a straight face, that you think the DBacks are going to play BETTER than .500 baseball for the rest of the season? are you a used car salesman?

LOL. No, I am a D-backs fan. With a straight face. Am I supposed to be ashamed of that?

And I believe, as I mentioned, that the return of injured starters to our pitching staff will make us a different team during the final 2/3 of the season.

Starting with naming a new closer, of course.

And, hey, buying a resale car wisely (I've bought both new and used) means someone else has paid for the initial depreciation off the lot.

When the unique Dodge NITRO SUV was introduced in 2007, I fell in love with it. Three years later, when I divorced, I bought that car. A 2007 NITRO. It now has over 100K miles on it and looks like new.

So, honestly, your "used car salesman" comment isn't going to keep me from hoping for the best from our D-backs. You ought to try it. Even if it doesn't come with a warranty.

 

[unseenaz]

LOL. No, I am a D-backs fan. With a straight face. Am I supposed to be ashamed of that?

And I believe, as I mentioned, that the return of injured starters to our pitching staff will make us a different team during the final 2/3 of the season.

Starting with naming a new closer, of course.

And, hey, buying a resale car wisely (I've bought both new and used) means someone else has paid for the initial depreciation off the lot.

When the unique Dodge NITRO SUV was introduced in 2007, I fell in love with it. Three years later, when I divorced, I bought that car. A 2007 NITRO. It now has over 100K miles on it and looks like new.

So, honestly, your "used car salesman" comment isn't going to keep me from hoping for the best from our D-backs. You ought to try it. Even if it doesn't come with a warranty.

Well I appreaciate your enthusiasm, I just don't this team competing this year for a .500 record. We will be in the bottom 5 teams in the league this season. Our middle infield and catcher offensively will severely hold us back. And our pitching unit as a whole has been pretty terrible outside of a few one offs.

We're both looking at the same half empty cup, but you've got ice in yours

 

[Ronin]

you're telling me, with a straight face, that you think the DBacks are going to play BETTER than .500 baseball for the rest of the season? are you a used car salesman?

Call me crazy but I agree with BC. I think that the Diamondbacks finish with a record of 82 & 80.

 

[unseenaz]

Call me crazy but I agree with BC. I think that the Diamondbacks finish with a record of 82 & 80.

I hope so!

 

[BC867]

We're both looking at the same half empty cup, but you've got ice in yours

For the record, I have never used the expression "half full" because it is the same amount as "half empty". I prefer 90% full as a goal.

But, in the case of the D-backs working their way back from a weak pitching staff, I'll go with 70% full in projecting 2015. Figuratively speaking, of course.

 

[AZ Native]

What are we on pace for now, 65 or 66? And the back end of the batting order will kill us over the course of a season.

 

[Broseph]

After watching us get swept by a really bad Phillies team, I would say 70 wins max. Our rotation is average AT BEST, pen sucks, the offense is inconsistent.