2007-03-22 04:43:44 · 16 answers · asked by Matt 5 in Sports ➔ Baseball
I think the addition of Jason Schmidt puts them up there with the best teams in the NL. If Nomar can stay healthy, the Dodgers have a real good shot at the World Series.
2007-03-22 07:28:36 · answer #1 · answered by grandlvlasterl3 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
God no. They arent even the best team in there own City. They have a great Bullpen a above average Rotation and Good OF but no one sticks out. They wont be able to last a world series against the likes of Mets, A's Yankee's, both Sox (white and Red) the cards, Astros and the Angels.
They may make the playoffs in there weak NL but they will not be able to beat the big gunners out there. (need a solid Ace pitcher) and also need a big bat
2007-03-22 08:46:44 · answer #2 · answered by Platlander 4 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Legitimate no. Good yes. The team looks great but will have to stay healthy which will be the key. Kent and Garciaparra can't spent long terms on the DL.
They are still the front runners to win the division and should more than likely make the playoffs.
2007-03-22 06:59:48 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
No. They weren't envisioned to end above 4th place via many, many, a lot of human beings. they have had a warm start up whether it has to proceed which it won't. purely because of the fact a team gets off to a warm start up in April does not propose that they are valid playoff/international sequence contenders. they simply are not that solid. in basic terms an Indians fan might have faith that they are playoff/international sequence contenders. WTF do i comprehend? i comprehend that is April and branch's are not gained in April nor are pennant races even going suitable now. Come refer to me in August and we are going to see how the Indians are doing, I assure they gained't be in rivalry because of the fact they are actually not that solid, huge deal they have been given Sizemore back, he's a .270 hitter, the Indians have not something to maintain them interior the pennant race. huge deal they have have been given solid commencing pitching and have a solid bullpen as much as now, do not anticipate it to proceed although. that's the third week of the season and that i've got seen communities have warm April's in basic terms to fall down and the Indians are actually not any distinctive.
2016-10-19 08:26:14 · answer #4 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The Dodgers should win the NL West fairly easily. I dont think they'll beat the Phillies in the playoffs and I especially know they wont beat my New York Mets in the playoffs.
But hey, now that JD Drew is gone, maybe they wont get two guys thrown out at the plate on the same play again.
2007-03-22 05:15:00 · answer #5 · answered by J-Far 6 · 1⤊ 3⤋
I have to say yes because they have an excellent rotation plus the most underrated closer in baseball in Saito. If they call up some of the rookie position players that would benefit them too.
2007-03-22 05:56:38 · answer #6 · answered by crime.dog738 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Absolutely. They are my pick along with the Red Sox to play in the World Series this year. They have a great pitching staff and a lot of really good young players.
2007-03-22 08:56:27 · answer #7 · answered by seeinred06 3 · 0⤊ 3⤋
They improved their pitching and hitting and are a force to be recoked with.I expect them to at the very least conted to the last few weeks.
2007-03-22 05:10:57 · answer #8 · answered by red4tribe 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Yes...they were legit last year and they haven't lost their core players so expect them to make a run for "The Series".
2007-03-22 04:53:26 · answer #9 · answered by J Dub 5 · 1⤊ 2⤋
Yes, and even moreso if they can get a big bat in their lineup.
2007-03-22 06:22:40 · answer #10 · answered by CSUFGrad2006 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋