Who are you excited for in 2018?

ClevelandIC · 09-29-2017, 04:40 PM

The regular season is wrapping up and we'll be sending 20 teams home this weekend. Who sticks out in your mind as someone who took a step forward in 2017 and you're excited to see them play in 2018?

It could be a prospect who took a giant leap forward, a player already at the pro level who seems to be maturing or anyone that you are already looking forward to seeing next year?

A few for me

Tim Anderson - I think he was starting to figure out a few things at the plate. Ks are still through the roof but showing a slight improvement.

Matt Chapman - I have always wondered why he got no love from the time he was drafted. Showed flashes of power and the glove can't be denied.

Jacob DeGrom - We all knew he was good but there are starts where he looks like the best pitcher in baseball. Does he actually show that next season? Challenge Kershaw, Scherzer and CO. for the NL Cy?

Scoat · 09-29-2017, 04:59 PM

Albert Almora - Homer pick but he deserves to be the everyday CF next season.

Jose Berrios - The Twins are a winning team again and I think he has ace potential.

Bumgarner/Syndergaard - These guys killed me in fantasy this year. Both are due to bounce back next season.

mgugs46 · 09-29-2017, 05:05 PM

Hoskins

Judge

Devers

JD Martinez, hopefully in Boston

phil · 09-29-2017, 05:13 PM

healthy Correa

StraWMyerS · 09-29-2017, 05:18 PM

Want to see what Matt Olson can do in a full season.

Also I think Orlando Arcia will take a step forward next year.

StraWMyerS · 09-29-2017, 05:21 PM

Also looking forward to Eloy, Robles and Acuna reaching the majors at some point next year.

TheAbider · 09-29-2017, 05:22 PM

The Indians raising the World Series banner on Opening Day obviously.

Bassman2014 · 09-29-2017, 05:23 PM

Trout- Starting to hit his prime, this year would have been a monster without the injury.

Correa - Should be pushing trout for the MVP for the next few years.

Devers - Only 21 next year and could break out big time, just needs to get the defense under control.

Judge - Can he repeat his rookie season, maybe even get a little better with some consistency.

Benintendi - Solid rookie season, can he take the next step.

PejaD · 09-29-2017, 05:24 PM

Giants picking #1 in the draft and taking...local guy Nick Madrigal.

jewcer2k5 · 09-29-2017, 05:32 PM

Not the Mets

hairysasquatch · 09-29-2017, 05:49 PM

Not the Tigers rebuild under Al Avila.

ThoseBackPages · 09-29-2017, 05:53 PM

Topps!

vwnut13 · 09-29-2017, 06:02 PM

Gleyber Torres / Aaron Judge / Greg Bird / Gary Sanchez / Clint Frazier

Bobruge23 · 09-29-2017, 06:07 PM

Back to back 50hr season from Stanton

ThoseBackPages · 09-29-2017, 06:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bobruge23

Back to back 50hr season from Stanton

and #ALLRISE!!!!!

CollectorMan · 09-29-2017, 06:09 PM

My A's next year could be interesting.

Healy, Chapman, Olson, Barreto, Semien, Maneaa, Cotton, Puk (possibly) and more.

palmetto7 · 09-29-2017, 06:15 PM

Luis Severino...maybe a Cy year

brios8 · 09-29-2017, 06:17 PM

Gleyber Torres - Nick Senzel - Ronald Acuña to be promoted to the MLB

Aaron Judge - Cody bellinger to see if they can improve their RC seasons

Greg Bird - To see if his can bounce back up and be an important player for the Yankees

Kevin Maitan - Jason Groome to see how they keep developing for a possible 2019 call up

Homerun · 09-29-2017, 06:18 PM

Moncada. Eloy. Reynaldo. Giolito. Kopech. Among various other Chicago White Sox players.

TLR · 09-29-2017, 06:21 PM

Mancini doesn't get much love, but he has been one of the most consistent bats on the Orioles this year. Looking forward to next year and definitely going to try and snag an auto card of some sort if I don't pull one soon.

hornedfrog1985 · 09-29-2017, 06:33 PM

Gleyber. Hes gonna help the yankees repeat as champions

baseballguy350 · 09-29-2017, 06:35 PM

Otani - the hype is real

Hollywood42 · 09-29-2017, 06:42 PM

Honestly, seeing if the young Twins core can take another big step forward like they did this year. We have so many young, talented players, if they all improve yet again, it's huge for the team. Buxton, Sano, Kepler, Rosario, Polanco, Berrios, and even Mejia, Granite, Garver, and a few bullpen guys like Hildenberger. Really excited to follow their growth

Outside of the Twins, Acuna and Senzel intrigue me. Guerrero Jr will also be fun to track, though he's probably not debuting next year

Bobruge23 · 09-29-2017, 06:48 PM

Also Cubs going for a 3peat

letsgocapitals · 09-29-2017, 07:05 PM

Eaton healthy... Robles a regular...

09-29-2017, 04:59 PM	#2
Scoat Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: The Land of Corn Posts: 1,035	Albert Almora - Homer pick but he deserves to be the everyday CF next season. Jose Berrios - The Twins are a winning team again and I think he has ace potential. Bumgarner/Syndergaard - These guys killed me in fantasy this year. Both are due to bounce back next season. __________________ I Collect HOF Rookie Cards Follow my Instagram for daily posts @scoatssportscards

09-29-2017, 05:05 PM	#3
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09-29-2017, 05:23 PM	#8
Bassman2014 Member Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 1,066 bassin2007	Trout- Starting to hit his prime, this year would have been a monster without the injury. Correa - Should be pushing trout for the MVP for the next few years. Devers - Only 21 next year and could break out big time, just needs to get the defense under control. Judge - Can he repeat his rookie season, maybe even get a little better with some consistency. Benintendi - Solid rookie season, can he take the next step. __________________ Looking for 2015 Topps Tek to complete the set. Blades (Javier Baez), Chains (Sandy Koufax)

09-29-2017, 05:32 PM	#10
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hairysasquatch Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: In the Woods, Central NY Posts: 29,300	Not the Tigers rebuild under Al Avila. __________________ Proud alumnus of the University of Michigan, 2023 National Champions!

09-29-2017, 04:40 PM	#1
ClevelandIC Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Westlake, Ohio Posts: 5,277 Jakpi20 Jakpi20	Who are you excited for in 2018? The regular season is wrapping up and we'll be sending 20 teams home this weekend. Who sticks out in your mind as someone who took a step forward in 2017 and you're excited to see them play in 2018? It could be a prospect who took a giant leap forward, a player already at the pro level who seems to be maturing or anyone that you are already looking forward to seeing next year? A few for me Tim Anderson - I think he was starting to figure out a few things at the plate. Ks are still through the roof but showing a slight improvement. Matt Chapman - I have always wondered why he got no love from the time he was drafted. Showed flashes of power and the glove can't be denied. Jacob DeGrom - We all knew he was good but there are starts where he looks like the best pitcher in baseball. Does he actually show that next season? Challenge Kershaw, Scherzer and CO. for the NL Cy?

09-29-2017, 05:13 PM	#4
phil Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 8,372	healthy Correa

09-29-2017, 05:18 PM	#5
StraWMyerS Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Clifton Park, NY Posts: 3,144 jnrmint511	Want to see what Matt Olson can do in a full season. Also I think Orlando Arcia will take a step forward next year.

09-29-2017, 05:21 PM	#6
StraWMyerS Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Clifton Park, NY Posts: 3,144 jnrmint511	Also looking forward to Eloy, Robles and Acuna reaching the majors at some point next year.

09-29-2017, 05:22 PM	#7
TheAbider Banned Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: SF, NM Posts: 290	The Indians raising the World Series banner on Opening Day obviously.

09-29-2017, 05:24 PM	#9
PejaD Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Posts: 3,962	Giants picking #1 in the draft and taking...local guy Nick Madrigal.

09-29-2017, 05:53 PM	#12
ThoseBackPages Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Long Island Posts: 82,885 ThoseBackPages	Topps! __________________ Pumpers Paradise #YouCryIBuy Four things that we cannot change each others minds about: Politics, Religion, Third Party Grading, and 2021 Bowman's Best Rookie Cards

09-29-2017, 06:02 PM	#13
vwnut13 Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Vermont Posts: 5,897	Gleyber Torres / Aaron Judge / Greg Bird / Gary Sanchez / Clint Frazier

09-29-2017, 06:07 PM	#14
Bobruge23 Member Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Florida Posts: 1,992 Bobruge23	Back to back 50hr season from Stanton

09-29-2017, 06:09 PM	#16
CollectorMan Banned Join Date: May 2011 Location: Earth Posts: 2,551	My A's next year could be interesting. Healy, Chapman, Olson, Barreto, Semien, Maneaa, Cotton, Puk (possibly) and more.

09-29-2017, 06:15 PM	#17
palmetto7 Member Join Date: Aug 2016 Posts: 3,408	Luis Severino...maybe a Cy year

09-29-2017, 06:17 PM	#18
brios8 Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: South Padre Island, TX Posts: 6,929 brios8 brios8	Gleyber Torres - Nick Senzel - Ronald Acuña to be promoted to the MLB Aaron Judge - Cody bellinger to see if they can improve their RC seasons Greg Bird - To see if his can bounce back up and be an important player for the Yankees Kevin Maitan - Jason Groome to see how they keep developing for a possible 2019 call up

09-29-2017, 06:18 PM	#19
Homerun Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Illinois Posts: 12,744 perfectgamesportscards1 Homerunsportscards	Moncada. Eloy. Reynaldo. Giolito. Kopech. Among various other Chicago White Sox players. __________________ Collector of White Sox autographs and blue refractors. Blowout Redrafter's Dynasty Fantasy League Inaugural World Series Champion!

09-29-2017, 06:21 PM	#20
TLR Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: New Jersey Posts: 202 tanner1234554	Mancini doesn't get much love, but he has been one of the most consistent bats on the Orioles this year. Looking forward to next year and definitely going to try and snag an auto card of some sort if I don't pull one soon.

09-29-2017, 06:33 PM	#21
hornedfrog1985 Member Join Date: May 2017 Posts: 3,067	Gleyber. Hes gonna help the yankees repeat as champions

09-29-2017, 06:35 PM	#22
baseballguy350 Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: FL Posts: 2,636	Otani - the hype is real

09-29-2017, 06:42 PM	#23
Hollywood42 Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Minnesota Posts: 38,180 Hollywood42	Honestly, seeing if the young Twins core can take another big step forward like they did this year. We have so many young, talented players, if they all improve yet again, it's huge for the team. Buxton, Sano, Kepler, Rosario, Polanco, Berrios, and even Mejia, Granite, Garver, and a few bullpen guys like Hildenberger. Really excited to follow their growth Outside of the Twins, Acuna and Senzel intrigue me. Guerrero Jr will also be fun to track, though he's probably not debuting next year __________________ Collecting the Twins All my PC wants/haves available at hollywood42cards.com Blowout's Minnesota Twins Face of the Franchise

09-29-2017, 06:48 PM	#24
Bobruge23 Member Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Florida Posts: 1,992 Bobruge23	Also Cubs going for a 3peat

09-29-2017, 07:05 PM	#25
letsgocapitals Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Southern Maryland Posts: 3,313 letsgocapitals	Eaton healthy... Robles a regular...

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