tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7697221603728608285.post9016031656954266998..comments2014-03-14T18:07:51.672-04:00Comments on Curts Sports Thoughts: Reds 3/29....CurtOUhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07018500518521964682noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7697221603728608285.post-58024903261508314652011-03-30T18:36:37.813-04:002011-03-30T18:36:37.813-04:00NL Central Standings
1. Reds
2. Cubs
3. Brewers...NL Central Standings<br />1. Reds<br />2. Cubs<br />3. Brewers<br />4. Cardinals<br />5. Pirates<br />6. Astros<br /><br />MVP/HR/Avg. - Votto<br />MIP - Bruce<br />SB/SO - Stubbs<br />Wins - Volquez/Arroyo Tie<br /><br />World Series<br />Phillies vs Red SoxJMK112https://www.blogger.com/profile/11205679231165450628noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7697221603728608285.post-35903400878306095302011-03-30T08:58:32.718-04:002011-03-30T08:58:32.718-04:00Also, remember that I've been pretty engrossed...Also, remember that I've been pretty engrossed in college basketball this winter so some of my thoughts might not make any sense. Just had to put some predictions out there before the season started!Munchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02701536395484410511noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7697221603728608285.post-87431669413305943302011-03-30T08:51:10.540-04:002011-03-30T08:51:10.540-04:00First things first - Good luck and Congrats in adv...First things first - Good luck and Congrats in advance, Curt! I wish I had some magical advice for marriage but I don't. Just don't be an idiot.<br /><br />On to the Reds - <br /><br />Record - 88-75 - Yes, we finish the season at 87-75 and WIN a one-game playoff vs the Brew Crew. (I see us tying and HOPEFULLY win the one-game playoff for the division. Not sure, in reality, if we could win a one-game matchup vs the Brewers) I also think the Cards will fall mightily. I don't really know why, they seemed to improve in the off-season but it's just a feeling. Maybe it's just based purely on the loss of Wainwright? Don't know.<br /><br />Team MVP - Vottomatic. Don't really need to go into too much detail here. He'll produce much like last year and that seals the deal.<br /><br />Team Cy Young - This is really up in the air. Leake, Wood, and Volquez all have that potential. Instead of drawing a name out of a hat, I'll give it to Volquez now because he seems to have the edge.<br /><br />Most Improved Offense - Jay Bruce. He came on strong in the second half last year and I think he does the same thing for the whole year this year. With his stellar D, he may challenge Votto for Team MVP. I also think Gomes will improve, mainly because he couldn't possibly get much worse, can he? He's got potential.<br /><br />Most Improved Pitcher - I agree with you that Ohno CoCo will improve. He seemed to pitch well towards the end of the season last year. Chapman will have his chances to shine. It's up in the air whether or not he can deliver. I think he get's comfortable pitching more often, with the pressure off a bit, and becomes Mr Reliable like Rhodes did last year. <br /><br />Break Out Season Offense - Well, I'm going with Jay Bruce. While I put him for Most Improved, I think that just naturally puts him in for "Break Out". I'm serious guys, I think he may finally play in the mid-summer classic. <br /><br />Break Out Season Pitching - Homer. Agree with you completely. It's time.<br /><br />Weak Year Hitting - Rolen just because I don't see anyone else faltering at the plate THAT bad this year. By process of elimination (and after reading your thinking) it just seems like a better guess to go with Rolen.<br /><br />Weak Year Pitching - Kills me to say this. The guy's been solid and knows how to win. But how much of that is luck? Seemed to get a lot of it last year. He'll get his wins, he won't suck by any means, but compared to years past, I just think he'll have a rougher go of it this season. I pray I'm way off on this prediction, but I think it's Bronson Arroyo.<br /><br />Stat Predictions...<br />Homers Votto<br />RBI's Votto<br />Avg. Bruce<br />SB Phillips<br />K's Gomes<br />BB's Votto<br /><br />Wins Volquez<br />ERA Wood<br />K's Volquez<br />GS Volquez<br />Saves CorderoMunchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02701536395484410511noreply@blogger.com