The Official 2012 prediction thread

[hector]

68-94

People used to talk about how getting to .500 was the goal. I'd like to see them at least get to 70 wins first. Maybe next year.

Isn't .500 DD's goal as well?

[can you hear me now!]

Is Geraldo hosting the show?

Bozo the Clown....apparently Bozo is providing some on the job training for his replacement....in fact the media is weighing up whether the anticipation over this cut and paste repeat of previously inaccurate predictions to be crapped out on this board on Thursday, April 5th 2012 will meet or exceed the standards set on April 11, 1954....read more here:

http://www.couriermail.com.au/entert...-1225961653082

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sciencete...l-11-1954.html

[weird-O]

as usual the team has several question marks heading into the season. some of the pitching has shown surprisingly good highlights in ST. and dumping the 2 out, bases empty singles hitter/automatic DP, rally killer (VG) is a plus. but he was replaced with a player who has rarely played more than 100 games a season (WB). and provides even less protection for the only power in the line up (Reynolds).

I don't usually assume the worst or best case scenarios when predicting the W-L record for the season. there was no significant upgrading done this winter, so you might say they are about as good as they were last year. However, the other 4 ALe teams all got better, which pretty well closes the door on any hope of a "Why Not II".

64 - 98

[hector]

as usual the team has several question marks heading into the season. some of the pitching has shown surprisingly good highlights in ST. and dumping the 2 out, bases empty singles hitter/automatic DP, rally killer (VG) is a plus. but he was replaced with a player who has rarely played more than 100 games a season (WB). and provides even less protection for the only power in the line up (Reynolds).

I don't usually assume the worst or best case scenarios when predicting the W-L record for the season. there was no significant upgrading done this winter, so you might say they are about as good as they were last year. However, the other 4 ALe teams all got better, which pretty well closes the door on any hope of a "Why Not II".

64 - 98

If dumping the DH, cleanup hitter, future Hall of Famer, highest batting average, lowest strikeout to plate appearance ratio is a plus, I'd hate to see a minus.

[weird-O]

If dumping the DH, cleanup hitter, future Hall of Famer, highest batting average, lowest strikeout to plate appearance ratio is a plus, I'd hate to see a minus.

you're already seeing it. He's called Wilson Betemit

BTW - you forgot to type Latino in your post. you may want to go back and edit it.

[downhome]

70 wins

Expect Nolan and Andino to do well. Would like to see how much Mark Reynolds has improved his D. At the game I saw in Sarasota he made a couple good diving stops (there was also a ball that squirted by both him and Andino that was irritating to watch). What will happen with Chris Davis? He didn't suck at 1B in the game I saw, in fact he lifted up his teammates by making some great picks of poor throws.

It all boils down to the pitching as always. Time for the cavalry to grow up or ride on out of town.

I predict downhome and (not so) little (but still my baby girl) downhome will be at T Shirt Thursday on April 26. The shirt is pretty cool.

[hector]

you're already seeing it. He's called Wilson Betemit

BTW - you forgot to type Latino in your post. you may want to go back and edit it.

No editing is required. The opinion I posted was "sheer brilliance."

You acknowledge that WB is a minus - that's a start. Do you blame PA for that minus or the so-called baseball people?

[bmore_ken]

At this stage in both of their careers, Vlad and Betemit are the same players

[hector]

At this stage in both of their careers, Vlad and Betemit are the same players

For the O's sake, I hope you're right. We'll know in September at which time one of us can say "I told you so."

[weird-O]

No editing is required. The opinion I posted was "sheer brilliance."

You acknowledge that WB is a minus - that's a start. Do you blame PA for that minus or the so-called baseball people?

DD & Buck both separately went to PGA to plead for his authorization to sign Prince Fielder. He said no. Unlike most owners, who give their execs a salary figure to work within, PGA insists on giving final approval for all signings and trades.

[hector]

DD & Buck both separately went to PGA to plead for his authorization to sign Prince Fielder. He said no. Unlike most owners, who give their execs a salary figure to work within, PGA insists on giving final approval for all signings and trades.

Are you an O's employee? How do you know that DD and Buck went separately to PA to PLEAD for his authorization to sign Prince Fielder? If you have specific information to support your statement, it would be illuminating. Otherwise, it would just be "weird" speculation masquerading as fact.

[durango46]

My prediction is currently being written up and will be delivered Thursday evening.

TM

I can't wait

The anticipation is driving me crazy

[NY_O'sfan]

My prediction is currently being written up and will be delivered Thursday evening.

TM

I, for one, will not be able to sleep tonight~!

[Mr. Buzzcut]

70 to 73 wins, last place by 20+ games.

[Agrippa]

why does a perennial last place team have 10 players who will be 30 and older on the 25 man roster?

[Malachi]

0-0 opening day

[Byng]

why does a perennial last place team have 10 players who will be 30 and older on the 25 man roster?

Because they are the best 25 players on the 40 man roster and they had to be named by 5pm this evening. Why not wait until at least the end of April or the end of May before trashing the O's season, or go find another team to support?

[weird-O]

Are you an O's employee? How do you know that DD and Buck went separately to PA to PLEAD for his authorization to sign Prince Fielder? If you have specific information to support your statement, it would be illuminating. Otherwise, it would just be "weird" speculation masquerading as fact.

you were on this board when various threads and sources were provided to support my illuminating truth. You've obviously forgotten.

[boulderterp]

77 wins- like using 12 man staff and deep pen. That's when Buck is at his best with deep pen and the end of the season, don't try stretching starters anymore, 5-6 solid innings is enough and turn it over to the pen. Now they have depth in the pen in the
Minors to bring up if releivers get tired arms for a few weeks is what they did this offseason.

[hector]

you were on this board when various threads and sources were provided to support my illuminating truth. You've obviously forgotten.

Sounds like a punt. Can you please identify the threads and posts that provided these "facts" that you mention? If true, I'll gladly change my opinion about PA, DD and BS.