More Predictions

by John Sickels on Mar 31, 2008 11:48 AM EDT

More Predictions for 2008, take these as seriously as you want.

There will be no no-hitters thrown this year, but two one-hitters, one by Edinson Volquez in late July and one by Daniel Cabrera in early September.

AL Batting Leader Predictions: Ichiro .349; Miguel Cabrera .335; Vlad Guerrero .326; Robinson Cano .325; Magglio Ordonez .321; Michael Young .319; Howie Kendrick; .318; Mark Teahen, .315; Alex Rodriguez .315; Carl Crawford .315.

NL Batting Leader Predictions: Hanley Ramirez .339; Ryan Braun .333; Corey Hart .329; James Loney .328; Matt Holliday .325; Todd Helton .324; Chase Utley .320; Matt Diaz .318; David Wright .314; Albert Pujols .314.

Prospect Predictions: Gio Gonzalez struggles in April, but turns it on in May and dominates the minors, receiving a promotion to Oakland in early July when they need a pitcher. He ends up making 12 starts for Oakland, posting an ERA around 5.20 but with strong peripherals.

Jayson Heyward hits .297/.397/.505 in 75 games for Rome in the Sally League, then .288/.375/.497 in 50 games for Myrtle Beach in the Carolina League.

Tyler Robertson posts a 2.20 ERA in 15 starts for Fort Myers in the Florida State League, with an excellent K/BB ratio. Promoted to Double-A at that point, his ERA slips to 4.50 with a large increase in his walk rate.

Angel Villalona hits .285/.340/.505 in the Sally League and is named the number one prospect in the circuit by Baseball America at the end of the year.

Elvis Andrus spends the year in Double-A. He's hitting .225 on June 1st, but finishes hot and ends the year with a .283/.335/.395 mark with 45 steals and outstanding reviews for his defense.

David Price: 6 starts in Class A, going 3-0, 1.97 with 45/8 K/BB in 32 innings. Promoted to Double-A, makes 15 starts going 5-6, 2.84 with 110/30 K/BB in 92 innings. Promoted to Triple-A, makes 5 starts going 2-1, 3.50 with 29/5 K/BB in 31 innings. Makes three appearances in September for Tampa, one start, pitches a total of 9 innings allowing 5 runs on 9 hits with 9/4 K/BB.

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David Price

David is a little herky-jerky, but I love his leg drive. Do you really think his control will be a phenomenal as you depict it?

by sharksrog on Mar 31, 2008 12:19 PM EDT 0 recs

David Price

That's bold for him especially with his early arm troubles so far. But I'm glad to see you think his college k/bb will stay about steady.

IF only Harry Carey could be arounde for Kosuke.

by CubFanRaysaddict on Mar 31, 2008 12:21 PM EDT 0 recs

PRICE

Is there any word on his health? Is he starting the MIL season on the DL?

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-- Manny being Manny

by KFC on Mar 31, 2008 2:27 PM EDT 0 recs

One-Hitters

There will be no no-hitters thrown this year, but two one-hitters, one by Edinson Volquez in late July and one by Daniel Cabrera in early September.

Call it a hunch but I have a feeling Jeremy Jeffress will lead the minors in one-hitters.

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Jokes aside, that's a pretty bold prediction, John. Cabrera's been good for nearly one hit an inning over his major league career.

by ThomasG on Mar 31, 2008 2:35 PM EDT 0 recs

Stuff

This is true, but Cabrera also has some of the absolute best stuff in baseball. On any given night he might be able to harness it....

by GuyinNY on Mar 31, 2008 5:28 PM EDT up 0 recs

One Hitter

Didn't he already thrown a one-hitter a couple of years ago?

by Pawtucket Pat on Mar 31, 2008 6:22 PM EDT up 0 recs

Yep

After a little detective work (i.e. googled it) I confirmed that he did it in September of '06 against the Yankees. Taking that into consideration, it's not that bold a prediction. Everyone knows he's got the stuff.

by Pawtucket Pat on Mar 31, 2008 6:24 PM EDT up 0 recs

Cabrera

Could probably throw a 1 hitter and lose after he walks the bases loaded and then walks people in

by baseballbrett13 on Mar 31, 2008 9:29 PM EDT up 0 recs

Similar to what my comment was going to be:

"He'll throw a one hitter, but will walk 9 guys in the outing."

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by thejd44 on Apr 1, 2008 2:23 AM EDT up 0 recs

Chipper Jones

Should be in the top of the NL BA, as long as he stays healthy, he hits .320+ this year.

I like the predictions on Heyward, I am more excited about him than Schaffer

by baseballbrett13 on Mar 31, 2008 9:31 PM EDT 0 recs

I couldn't see

Villalona jumping Heyward if Heyward put up those numbers.

by nyy601 on Apr 1, 2008 12:26 AM EDT 0 recs

Heyward.

Does that projection have him starting 2009 in AA? I think he'll be starting opening day in LF in Atlanta in 2010, so I'm glad to see someone publish something that would make it a real possibility.

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by ejruiz on Apr 1, 2008 9:07 AM EDT 0 recs

Not So Bold Prediction

Delmon Young, barring injury, will hit 315 with 28HR, 107 RBI and 22SB. (315/358/517). He helps to lead the Twins to a respectable 500ish season.

The Houston Astros sucks way less than everybody thinks and flirt with 500. They do this on the back of a strong middle of the order (Berkman, Lee, Pence, Tejada, Towles).

Rick Porcello makes it to AA.

by GuyinNY on Apr 1, 2008 10:18 AM EDT 0 recs