Tony Campana DFA'd

[marcshoe]

I don't know; I see a collection of loose pieces put together without much of an overall plan. I'll be surprised if they contend past the All-Star break, if they last that long.

[coachpipe]

Originally Posted by kaldaniels

Who are your 3 locks for 30 home runs? I don't see a strong case for that looking at their roster but feel free to explain.

The Dbacks might now be as bad as some think. They actually have a bit of talent. Goldschmidt is only 25 and hit 20 Hrs last season in his first full season. I can see him getting getting close to 30 this year if he continues to progress as he is expected. Kubel his 30 last year...Will he do it again? well he is more than capable. Hill hit 26 last year, and has only hit 30 hrs once in his career. I see 25 being his average. Montero has been playing with arizona since 06, but the past two seasons has taken then everyday role behind the plate. Hitting .280+ and 85 rbi+ in those two seasons. I dont see a sure lock at any player hitting 30 hrs, but the lineup is still a pretty good lineup. If their pitchers perform well, I dont think this offense will have too much trouble. But having to compete with the Dodgers and Giants they are still a few years away but moving in the right direction

[TRF]

Kubel, Hill and Prado, with Prado maybe in the high 20's.

Just my opinion, but yeah, I see that happening. I also see Adam Eaton on base a ton for the middle of the order. Ross is the weak link IMO, and I bet he doesn't keep the starting RF job long.

[TRF]

Again, this is just my opinion. Prado prolly won't, he's never been the power guy i for some reason though he was, but he'll have a fixed position for the first time in a long time, that'll help. Paul Goldschmidt is a possible high 20's low 30's guy. hit 20 last year. Montero will hit between 15-20. I see a lot of .830+ OPS guys on this team with some good OBP's they were exactly a .500 team last year and I think the offense is better this year even without Upton.

[westofyou]

Which Aaron Hill shows up?

YEAR TEAM         AGE G    AB    R    H    2B  3B  HR   HR%   RBI  BB   SO   SB   CS  AVG   SLG  OBA   OPS
2005 Blue Jays    23  105   361   49   99  25   3   3   0.83   40   34   41    2   1  .274  .385  .342  .727 
2006 Blue Jays    24  155   546   70  159  28   3   6   1.10   50   42   66    5   2  .291  .386  .349  .735 
2007 Blue Jays    25  160   608   87  177  47   2  17   2.80   78   41  102    4   3  .291  .459  .333  .792 
2008 Blue Jays    26   55   205   19   54  14   0   2   0.98   20   16   31    4   2  .263  .361  .324  .685 
2009 Blue Jays    27  158   682  103  195  37   0  36   5.28  108   42   98    6   2  .286  .499  .330  .829 
2010 Blue Jays    28  138   528   70  108  22   0  26   4.92   68   41   85    2   2  .205  .394  .271  .665 
2011 Blue Jays    29  104   396   38   89  15   1   6   1.52   45   23   53   16   3  .225  .313  .270  .584 
     Diamondbacks 29   33   124   23   39  12   2   2   1.61   16   12   19    5   4  .315  .492  .386  .878 
     TOTALS           137   520   61  128  27   3   8   1.54   61   35   72   21   7  .246  .356  .299  .655 
2012 Diamondbacks 30  156   609   93  184  44   6  26   4.27   85   52   86   14   5  .302  .522  .360  .882 
     TOTALS          1064  4059  552 1104 244  17 124   3.05  510  303  581   58  24  .272  .432  .327  .759 
     LG AVERAGE            4012  547 1067 214  22 121   3.02  521  377  776   75  28  .266  .421  .332  .753 
     POS AVERAGE           4024  559 1090 217  25  88   2.20  456  332  659   91  32  .271  .403  .330  .734

FWIW only 2 players in the NL west has 3HR's last year, lots of big parks in that division

[TRF]

Well, the DBacks and their 36M think the 2012 Hill is the real one. I do too.

Hey it is just my opinion, but I like the direction and the personnel. I think Eaton can be a star. It is a team strong up the middle with a hole in RF and some question marks in the rotation. But those question marks aren't talent based like the reds for most of last decade, but of health. They seem like a fun team to follow.

[_Sir_Charles_]

Originally Posted by westofyou

FWIW only 2 players in the NL west has 3HR's last year, lots of big parks in that division

Those must be some MIGHTY BIG ballparks.