by Proverbial Psalms » Sat Aug 19, 2006 11:18 pm
So far, the team passed to me (in my 1st season here as a replacement) has been more treasure than junk... 23-13 start.
My team started very hot, with a 3-0 opening night before we could add/drop players, and that made me hold onto most players I'd wanted to change out. The players I eventually picked up on waivers have done quite well (Larkin .444-.475-.574, Forsch 4-1 2.02 Era 0.95 WHIP).
When 8 of my 9 regulars are slugging over .500, there's really no way I can complain about the team I inherited :wink: Somehow my ballpark (Metrodome) favors my team... I am 16-5 at home, ~.500 on the road.
Injury Reveals... no bad news... some good news
Larkin's '89... highest average (.342), most balanced year 1L, but injury on 11... if he gets hurt, Guillen (.375 avg) is eager to see playing time
Gary Carter's '82-'85-'89... not his best year, but his stats so far (hopefully) indicate it's likely not his worst year either
Baines '80-'85-'88... not his best year, but stats and lack of >3 game inj's in two injuries so far so far (hopefully) indicate not his worst either
Al Davis's '89... .305-.422.-.496, with good balance 1L
Anyway, had some time, so I thought I'd post some early perspective, for anyone that actually cares about other teams. In any case, best of luck to everyone's treasure, or junk as the case may be.