Marcus let go of

The Tigers let go of Marcus Thames, in one of their worst moves in a while.  The Tigers released Thames because he would’ve cost them a lot of money, but he was worth it, now they will lose 30 homers and tons of production and they won’t gain a thing out of this move.  Ryan Raburn will replace him and he will do great things but Marcus brought a lot to this club.  The Tigers will miss Marcus right away and the team that gets him will get better.  Brennan Boesch or Ryan Strieby could take his place soon, Boesch would be more like him.  Thames will be missed a lot though, the thing that will be missed most his power, it’s unreplacable and the power he had with this club is too.  Thames does to many things and one player won’t do nearly as good as him.  Look for him to start off where he left, and this won’t make the Tigs a losing team but it will hurt them more than anyone thinks.

Trades Analysis: Teahen, Hermdia, Hardy

• Mark Teahen for Chris Getz and Josh Fields.  The only thing Teahen will do better is hit homers, he isn’t an upgrade over anybody and he has a lot of bad things to his game and hasn’t broken out, but he could, so it is a bad risk for the White Sox, he will do things to help then though but not at the cost of Chris Getz their most complete hitter and a guy with speed, he helps the Royals game right away and will do everything for the Royals that he did for the Sox, and Fields will be great power off the bench that could breakout.  Edge: Royals
• I love the Hermdia trade for the Red Sox, he could develop into a deadly right fielder with some work.  He already does a few things and at a low risk why not, I would have made the same trade that Theo did easy.  He only gave up Hunter Jones a guy who might not make it and if he does he won’t do a thing special for anyone and Jose Alvarez who will make or break and has a better chance to break for the Marlins.  Hermdia has tons of potential and could do many amazing things, this trade was so great for the Red Sox, Hermdia has a great chance to reach what he could be and he will do so much hitting.  Edge: Red Sox
• JJ Hardy for Carlos Gomez was a win-win it helps both teams, now the Brewers have a great center fielder and can get rid of Cameron which is great and Hardy could return to an all-star for the Twins.  Hardy is going to be the best soon but Gomez could breakout anytime in Milwaukie.  Both teams will get a lot out of this trade.  Edge: Brewers

Pettite on short days rest

Andy Pettite should not start on short days rest and it will show tonight.  Pedro should show the Yanks that four days rest even on the best vet is better and he should shine and pitch regular Pedro ball.  Pettite should still shut some people down but his stamina should be way down and it will affect many things.  It should be a bit of a pitchers battle though.  Don’t expect Tex and Howard to jump out of their slump either.  Pettite should only last five, but that is more for the better.  The Yanks won’t be locks for losing though.  This should be a good game played all around.  Mo should not come in before one out in the seventh.

Aki to Bucs

Akinori Iwamura has been traded to the Bucs for Jesse Chavez.  This deal will leave Rays fans scratching their heads for a while.  Aki was the most important player to this club, they just lost a whole dimension of baseball and only got Jesse Chavez who will be mediocre at best.  They should have asked for Daniel McCutchen at least.  I think this trade will be worse than the Edwin Jackson one.  Chavez isn’t even proven, he is okay but I think he could easily be beat up in the AL.  Aki will be Pittsburgh’s MVP and lead them to winning.  Aki makes the Pirates a whole lot better and without out him the Rays will lose some games.  Aki was so important the Rays I think it was silly to trade him, especially straight-up for a reliever.  This proves Neal Hunnington is on the right track though.  And watch out NL, Aki will hit.  Nothing will affect Aki and he should play his usual ball.  Aki won’t lose much in Pittsburgh and this was the best deal I’ve seen them make in a while.  Aki deserved to be trade for way more though  Edge: Pirates
WATCH:  The Pirates offseason I think a few move will make or break this team

Yankees win, but not tonight

Yes, the Yanks will easily win the series but not tonight.  With Cliff Lee on the mound you can count on a loss even if you have the best offense.  If they lose though they will come right back and play very well.  And if they don’t win Game 6, I still think they have it in them to win Game 7.  The Yankees will play their usual ball the next few games and they won’t go down without a fight, watch for the hitting to continue.  Over the next few games there should be no hitting and then tons.  Both clubs in the series do things so alike and the loser won’t go down without hitting their way back into the game.  Watch for two big performers on each side every game, they should have more players do good though.

Yankees looking strong

The Yankees have a lot going for them and if they win tonight the series is their’s.  The Yankees are beating up on every pitcher and they will get two face two bad pitchers again this series.  I think if the Yanks continue playing on the same level they are now they will win easy.   Blanton is a control freak but that won’t stop the Yanks.  The only shot the Phils have is if Cliff Lee can give them a really good game.  Don’t count the Phils out but with the kind of team the Yankees are it’s very doubtful.  The offense will win it for the Yankees and they have it, they can make up a World Series line-up any day.  The Phillies need to play everything beyond what they usually do.  Watch out both teams will play great in Game 4.

Game 3

I think if the Phils can jump out today they will win.  The only thing they need to do better is Cole Hamels pitching, he will either be great or terrible.  I am confident that the Phils will play a great game today.  The only way they will lose a close game is if Mo does his usual, which he would.  The team that wins needs to jump out early to do so.  Watch for the Phillies hitting to, this is their best chance to go wild.  I think they need to win tonight and if they don’t they are temporaly not the favorites.  Ryan Howard should be the guy to breakout tonight too, not A-Rod.  The Phillies will play their best and the Yankees will too.  Watch for the teams who hits more win, most likley the Phils.  They should continue where they left off from Game 1 with the right line-up

GAME 4:  Sabathia aganist Blanton is a bad matchup, I would start Cliff Lee in a heartbeat.

World Series: What to expect

Here is a list of things to expect during the World Series

• The Phillies and Yankees start hitting big and in bunches
• Jimmy Rollins gets a lot of the Phils key hits
• Ryan Howard leads the Series in a lot of categories
• Cliff Lee makes at least one more great start
• Nick Swisher never resumes hitting
• Derek Jeter leads the Yankees to everything they succeed in

ANALYSIS:  I think all the vets and young player will do great in this series and they should all be close game.  The stars should play like stars and you shouldn’t see many mistakes.  The Yankees aren’t the best postseason team, they can win any day in the regular season but not in they postseason.  Watch the Phillies be selective and continue to dominate.  Watch the Yankees do that too, but not as well.  This is a more ven World Series.

Prediction: Phillies in 6
MVP:P Cliff Lee

If Phils win tonight they will win series

I already think the Phils will win the World Series and that they have a lot favoring them, but if they win tonight the World Series is theirs.  And I think they chances have risen a ton with Pedro Martinez on the mound.  I also think both teams will take advantage of the park but the Phillies more, they should collect a lot of hits and it will be a long night for AJ Burnett, I think Burnett is easily hittable two, which is just another thing to help ensure a Phillie victory.The Phillies shouldn’t do a thing wrong tonight and they should win good, but not big.  Watch the Phils fly throughout the series.
WATCH:  Ryan Howard, Chase Utley, Matt Stairs, and J-Roll will do great tonight and watch the Phillies pitching and playing to keep up.

Aroldis Champan things

Aroldis Champan is a good pitcher but he has struggled, I think he can stay a good pitcher.  I think he just needs to sign with a good team in a pitchers park and pitch normally, I think he will get the hang of pitching good quick and use it in every game he pitches.  The thing that most amazes me is his ablilty to fool hitters, that could make him a big time good pitcher.  I don’t think he should start in the minors because he will have a positive impact on your team right away.  Champman still could be a bad pitcher but he would have to do just about evrything wrong.  I think if you sign him you will get big results in a lot of ways.  Champman will always need to use his pitches the right too.