Breakout Years

[rayver723]

Re: Breakout Years

Rich Harden
Huston Street
Eric Chavez- he's been consistently around 30/100/gold glove the past 3-4 seasons...but he hasn't had that huge/mvp type year around 40/120, that he's been expected to do...he was on track last yr with 29 hr's and leading the AL in walks, but out 6 weeks with the broken hand cost him..hopefully he can stay healthy and its this year

[BatsareBugs]

Re: Breakout Years

Ramon Hernandez, is a solid catcher, but he always gets hurt. If he were to stay healthy, in that lineup, he could probably hit .280, 20-25 HRs, and 70-80 RBIs, but is that really that much of a BREAKOUT compared to his last two seasons?

Yes it is. He spent most of the season focusing on the pitchers rather than his offense and he still did pretty good. If you're asking me that then you should be asking me about Khalil as well.

And Adam Eaton? Why? Sure, I'd be pulling for the Seattle native to reach the hype of being a First Round pick, but I don't see any reason to believe that he will. He was better in 2000 and 2001 vs. 2003 and 2004, and he hasn't been improving in Ks, IPS, ERA, OPPBA, HRs, etc. Why is he primed for a breakout year?

In his first couple of seasons yes he did well, well enough to make those who saw him see ace potential. He has the stuff to do well in the league, except he has some mechanical flaws as well as his stubborness. He just needs to get his head straight (if ever).

[BatsareBugs]

Re: Breakout Years

Ramon Hernandez, is a solid catcher, but he always gets hurt. If he were to stay healthy, in that lineup, he could probably hit .280, 20-25 HRs, and 70-80 RBIs, but is that really that much of a BREAKOUT compared to his last two seasons?

Yes it is. He spent most of the season focusing on the pitchers rather than his offense and he still did pretty good. If you're asking me that then you should be asking me about Khalil as well.

And Adam Eaton? Why? Sure, I'd be pulling for the Seattle native to reach the hype of being a First Round pick, but I don't see any reason to believe that he will. He was better in 2000 and 2001 vs. 2003 and 2004, and he hasn't been improving in Ks, IPS, ERA, OPPBA, HRs, etc. Why is he primed for a breakout year?

In his first couple of seasons yes he did well, well enough to make those who saw him see ace potential. He has the stuff to do well in the league, except he has some mechanical flaws as well as his stubborness. He just needs to get his head straight (if ever).

[BatsareBugs]

Re: Breakout Years

Jake Gautreau

I hope you know he's not in the Padres system anymore.

[BatsareBugs]

Re: Breakout Years

Jake Gautreau

I hope you know he's not in the Padres system anymore.

[bravosfan]

Re: Breakout Years

From the Braves, I think Adam LaRoche will have a strong year. He hit .326 after July 31st last year. He'll still be splitting time with Julio Franco, but I expect about a .300 average, 15-20 homers and 70 or so RBI's. There's always the possibility of the dreaded "sophmore slump", but I just think this guy is a good, solid hitter. Reminds me a lot of Hal Morris.

From the pitching side, John Thomson is really blossoming as a pitcher. I expect 16-18 wins from him. And if Horacio Ramirez can stay healthy (big if), he should win at least 15 games.

[bravosfan]

Re: Breakout Years

From the Braves, I think Adam LaRoche will have a strong year. He hit .326 after July 31st last year. He'll still be splitting time with Julio Franco, but I expect about a .300 average, 15-20 homers and 70 or so RBI's. There's always the possibility of the dreaded "sophmore slump", but I just think this guy is a good, solid hitter. Reminds me a lot of Hal Morris.

From the pitching side, John Thomson is really blossoming as a pitcher. I expect 16-18 wins from him. And if Horacio Ramirez can stay healthy (big if), he should win at least 15 games.