I Know It's VERY Early, But Which MLB Teams Look Like They Will Surprise This Year?

[HAT]

Seattle has no chance over the long haul.

Oakland will win the AL West (unfortunately to this Angel fan).

 

[jeckll]

"VD, [Braves] still woefully short on reliable arms."

That makes sense because they signed 2 of the most reliable pitchers in the game this offseason...let's not forget they've already played several games this season without their starting SS, 3B (who happened to bat .350 last year) and Catcher (All Star last year). Their middle relief is sorely lacking but if they can get that together they have a chance to be quite good this year. Mets and Phils aren't running away with anything, and the Marlins won't hold up.

Speaking of the Marlins, don't forget they've already played 2 series against the Nats this season. And don't let that poster above fool you, the Nats are SHIT. Worst team in the majors by far and anybody who told you they'd be a "surprise" is a fool.

Surprise teams: Toronto, Minnesota, Orioles, KC, Dodgers (will be a top team in all of baseball)

 

[barman]

That makes sense because they signed 2 of the most reliable pitchers in the game this offseason..

But the net effect is just +1 because Hudson's gone

Until they can string together some wins on the road, their prospects to even sniff 85 wins are dubious

 

[TonyMar]

andrew miller of the marlins is awful...

no command at all...

they step up in competition tonight...

get blown out...

they should have felt right at home though...

only 8790 in attendance.

 

[eoghater]

With a weak central division, the royal can def. contend for it if meche, greinke, and davies stay healthy throughout the year. And...if we never play farnsworth again.