Early lines and my initial reaction is Minnesota Twins OVER 68.5 ( I will update the number I get when one of my book has it) If you see this number I would jump on it and let me know too.
Key Additions are SP Ervin Santana and RF Torii Hunter.. And they add by losing Chris Parmalee. ( I vowed never to watch another game with him in the lineup)
I like the Twins for several reasons, their starting pitching should eat up more innings leaving less stress on their bullpen. Look for SP Kyle Gibson to really improve this season after having over two years recovery from Tommy John surgery, plus the addition of Santana should really help. Ricky Nolasco isn't a burner but when healthy can pitch .500. Tommy Millone rounds out the rotation after Phil Hughes is the staff ace, it would be hard to imagine Hughes duplicating his 2014 season numbers. While this staff isn't going to scare anyone it should be good enough to improve from last season's worst starting ERA. They also have top prospect minor leaguers who have MLB experience who can take over for any injured starter and actually could be an upgrade to Nolasco, Milone, or Gibson.
Offensively the Twin bring back an experienced bat with Torii Hunter this is a significant move, they get a professional hitter and more importantly ends the era of Chris Parmelee, the Twins gave that easy out chance after chance and FINALLY have parted ways. Joe Mauer says he is healthy as ever and the rest of Twins lineup should improve with age. I expect them to hit about .10 - .20 points better collectively.
This team isn't going to the world series but they are more experienced at the plate with the potential to have a decent starting staff. Bullpen is fine and they have a top minor league system. 69 - 93 should be easily obtainable. I am looking at 75 - 87.
I have to update this a bit. 68.5 was the opening line. I would play this up to 71, I'm still awaiting for one of my three books to post it.
Key Additions are SP Ervin Santana and RF Torii Hunter.. And they add by losing Chris Parmalee. ( I vowed never to watch another game with him in the lineup)
I like the Twins for several reasons, their starting pitching should eat up more innings leaving less stress on their bullpen. Look for SP Kyle Gibson to really improve this season after having over two years recovery from Tommy John surgery, plus the addition of Santana should really help. Ricky Nolasco isn't a burner but when healthy can pitch .500. Tommy Millone rounds out the rotation after Phil Hughes is the staff ace, it would be hard to imagine Hughes duplicating his 2014 season numbers. While this staff isn't going to scare anyone it should be good enough to improve from last season's worst starting ERA. They also have top prospect minor leaguers who have MLB experience who can take over for any injured starter and actually could be an upgrade to Nolasco, Milone, or Gibson.
Offensively the Twin bring back an experienced bat with Torii Hunter this is a significant move, they get a professional hitter and more importantly ends the era of Chris Parmelee, the Twins gave that easy out chance after chance and FINALLY have parted ways. Joe Mauer says he is healthy as ever and the rest of Twins lineup should improve with age. I expect them to hit about .10 - .20 points better collectively.
This team isn't going to the world series but they are more experienced at the plate with the potential to have a decent starting staff. Bullpen is fine and they have a top minor league system. 69 - 93 should be easily obtainable. I am looking at 75 - 87.
I have to update this a bit. 68.5 was the opening line. I would play this up to 71, I'm still awaiting for one of my three books to post it.
