Well the reason for the yikes is that with only one week to go we can still ask questions about 3 of the 5 starters in the rotation. Lets just say Adam Eaton is number three, I guess Alfredo Simon could be number four, but number 5 is up in the air still. Either way its not going to be pretty after Guthrie and Koji.
As for the offense, I am very excited to see Felix Pie, I heard he has some skills, and just needs to get consistent at bats. All other tools of his are above average apparently. Adam Jones trained extremely hard on the off season and has been on a hot streak towards the end of camp, which is perfect to start the season. Luke Scott also has been crushing the ball as of late. Nick Markakis, Aubrey Huff, and Brian Roberts are hitting as expected. Matt Wieters, who was send to AAA on Sunday, is expected to be called up the the big leagues by early May, and let me tell you something, I can't wait, and will be the first in line to get that jersey.
I'm going to give a few predictions for this season.
Adam Jones - .285 average, 14 HRs, 70 RBI's
Nick Markakis - .300 average, 20 HRs, 100 RBI's
Matt Wieters - .290 average, 20 HRs, 85 RBI's
Brian Roberts - .300 average, 10 HRs, 40 SB
Aubrey Huff - .290 average, 25 HR's, 90 RBI's
Guthrie - 16-7, 3.70 ERA 140 SO
That's pretty high for all of those players, but its hard for me to think anybody is going to have a significant loss in any category.
I'll give one more update before the season begins, and then all you readers, me, will get an everyday update.
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