I’m quite bullish on this team doing better than most think around here. As long as they don’t give up too early with selling veteran players for prospects.
The pitching pipeline is finally here and I have high aspirations that a couple will pop off. By June I’d love to see Alcala, Duran, and Rogers settle in as the late inning, high leverage options out of the pen. Winder’s stuff is nasty and he will hopefully be stretched out early on to take over a starting role. Balazovic, Sands, and many others are knocking at the door.
The offense is still very good. Buxton is an MVP candidate if he plays more than 120 games. Sano is not completely lost at the plate to begin a season. Polanco is one of the best 2B in baseball.
I’m thinking upper 80s wins right now with the potential to be over 90 if they stay the course and get help at the deadline.