Bedard to the Mariners

[K-State Spur]

it would lite a fire under the asses of the owners that choose to rebuild for decades at a time, which is why I thought of this crazy league in the first place.

there's some truth to that, but it also ignores that - under the current system - there is a serious disadvantage towards owning the team in KC vs. owning the team in NY.

Then, when they do have a year where everything clicks, they just get to move up a level instead of actually competing for the le.

Besides, something else that should be taken into account is that once you divide into those echelons, then the haves vs. the have nots within those echelons become more pronounced.

[K-State Spur]

from rotoworld

Unconfirmed speculation on a Baltimore radio show is that Adam Jones has a degenerative hip condition that's put the Erik Bedard deal on hold.

Memories of Albert Belle.

[Melmart1]

from rotoworld

Unconfirmed speculation on a Baltimore radio show is that Adam Jones has a degenerative hip condition that's put the Erik Bedard deal on hold.

Whoa! I wonder how true that is ... bad news for M's fans. You never wish that up on anyone, particularly a potential stud like him.

[Purple & Gold]

I don't know how you think the Cubs are better than the Diamondbacks when the Diamondbacks swept the Cubs in the playoffs, lost only Clark and Valverde of players who mattered, added Dan Haren, could add a healthy Randy Johnson and have enough depth and youth that any loss should be filled adequately.

I'd have the Diamondbacks and Rockies atop the NL and I'm not even sure it's close. St. Louis could be tough, as they get Carpenter back and have added more pop with Glaus, but The Diamondbacks should have the best pitching staff in terms of starters, and relievers in the NL and the Rockies have the most talent in their lineup in the NL. The Diamondbacks should be a better offensive unit this year than last as Jackson, Reynolds, Drew, Young and Upton should all take another step or two forward and the Rockies have very strong pitching.

I would definitely put them behind Boston, Detroit, Cleveland and maybe... MAYBE... Los Angeles of Anaheim, but as far as the NL goes, it's Rockies #1 and Diamondbacks #1b.

Dodgers are better than the Diamondbacks and they will beat the Rockies this year. Diamondbacks are only 3rd best in the NL West.