Official 2019 Spring Training "Hype" Thread

messier2 · 02-18-2019, 12:43 PM

Instead of multiple threads hyping guys at ST, let's have one thread to hype your guys all you want. The basketball boards has one, and it's been great!

tlschwerz · 02-18-2019, 12:47 PM

Miguel Sano down 25 pounds, and Byron Buxton adding 20 pounds of muscle should have Twins fans salivating...

Syndygaard · 02-18-2019, 12:48 PM

Vlad arrived on Saturday!

https://www.mlb.com/bluejays/news/vl...al/c-304046982

Brewers3 · 02-18-2019, 12:52 PM

Let's gooooooo. Counting down the days.

Whitley and Luzardo, they get all my hype. Hopefully both in their respective rotations by May!

Also, watch out for Corbin Burnes. I think he will turn a lot of heads this year around the league.

messier2 · 02-18-2019, 04:06 PM

Pete Alonso!!!

okumeister · 02-18-2019, 04:17 PM

Another successful ST for Keston Hiura would be nice.

Cubsfanp · 02-18-2019, 04:34 PM

Tebow is in spring training, trying to make the Mets roster. Would love to see him on a Bowman Chrome card soon, Topps! - The guy is undeniably a great human being, whether you like him or hate.

https://www.breitbart.com/sports/201...od-defines-me/

messier2 · 02-20-2019, 09:54 AM

Can't wait for the games to start!

oski1820 · 02-20-2019, 12:21 PM

Scott Kingery put on some muscle getting ready to battle for the Phillies 3B spot. This is going to be a great season for him!

dashcol · 02-20-2019, 12:33 PM

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Originally Posted by tlschwerz

Miguel Sano down 25 pounds, and Byron Buxton adding 20 pounds of muscle should have Twins fans salivating...

Seconded!

azbaseballfan · 02-20-2019, 12:40 PM

I'm excited to get out to a Halos game to see Trout and Jo Adell roam the outfield together.

LCM1223 · 02-20-2019, 01:06 PM

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Originally Posted by oski1820

Scott Kingery put on some muscle getting ready to battle for the Phillies 3B spot. This is going to be a great season for him!

But then Maikel Franco will lead ST in home runs for the 3rd time in 5 years and get the starting nod but again, won't play up to expectations as Kingery gets the short end of the stick, again

StlScott · 02-20-2019, 02:17 PM

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Originally Posted by messier2

Can't wait for the games to start!

One game tomorrow, two on Friday, and a bunch on Saturday!

dev6015 · 02-20-2019, 02:30 PM

I said this in the other "Breakout Players in 2019 thread" but Corbin Burnes is one of my picks. I picked him up in my NL only keeper fantasy league, so I'm pretty bullish on him in more ways than one.

Also I really think Sean Newcomb will take a big step this year. He was nearly an all star last year, then had a terrible July - September but pitched well again in the playoffs. I think he'll finally put it all together this year.

I also think Dansby will finally get his act together now that he's (apparently) no longer injured. He's a hobby superstar in the making if he can be great for ATL as a local boy playing for the hometown team with those sweet locks.

LVDan · 02-20-2019, 02:48 PM

Swanson will have to hit a whole lot more to become a hobby superstar on that team IMO
especially batting at the bottom of the order on a team with Acuna Albies and Freddie.

Syndygaard · 02-20-2019, 04:33 PM

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Originally Posted by oski1820

Scott Kingery put on some muscle getting ready to battle for the Phillies 3B spot. This is going to be a great season for him!

Based on what?

LC2nine10 · 02-20-2019, 05:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Syndygaard

Based on what?

They paid him a lot and will look extra foolish otherwise?

LCM1223 · 02-20-2019, 05:21 PM

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Originally Posted by LC2nine10

They paid him a lot and will look extra foolish otherwise?

Precisely

He’s getting paid more than Hoskins...

oski1820 · 02-20-2019, 05:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Syndygaard

Based on what?

Just my prediction for his season. He was rushed to the majors last year. With less pressure on him and getting time to clear his head this offseason I believe he’ll have a very solid season

LVDan · 02-22-2019, 01:29 PM

Kingery fires the first shot over the bow in ST!- triple and scored on a throwing error by young Adames.
Booby Dalbec HR

LCM1223 · 02-22-2019, 01:33 PM

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Originally Posted by LVDan

Kingery fires the first shot over the bow in ST!- triple and scored on a throwing error by young Adames.

Too be fair, it was an easy pop fly but KK tripped over his own feet

LVDan · 02-22-2019, 01:35 PM

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Originally Posted by LCM1223

Too be fair, it was an easy pop fly but KK tripped over his own feet

Damn you with the actual viewing details! His slg percentage is beefy now.

LCM1223 · 02-22-2019, 01:36 PM

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Originally Posted by LVDan

Damn you with the actual viewing details! His slg percentage is beefy now.

Hey at least he muscled it to deep center

LVDan · 02-22-2019, 01:37 PM

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Originally Posted by oski1820

Scott Kingery put on some muscle getting ready to battle for the Phillies 3B spot. This is going to be a great season for him!

must be the squats

LCM1223 · 02-22-2019, 01:42 PM

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Originally Posted by LVDan

must be the squats

Basically all his home runs last year were him falling forward and using all forearms and wrist to float the ball out. If he has built a stronger base underneath him and worked on his plate awareness he's gonna have much more success.

02-18-2019, 12:43 PM	#1
messier2 Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 15,325	Official 2019 Spring Training "Hype" Thread Instead of multiple threads hyping guys at ST, let's have one thread to hype your guys all you want. The basketball boards has one, and it's been great!

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02-20-2019, 02:30 PM	#14
dev6015 Member Join Date: Apr 2018 Location: Charleston, SC Posts: 547 dev6015 dev6015	I said this in the other "Breakout Players in 2019 thread" but Corbin Burnes is one of my picks. I picked him up in my NL only keeper fantasy league, so I'm pretty bullish on him in more ways than one. Also I really think Sean Newcomb will take a big step this year. He was nearly an all star last year, then had a terrible July - September but pitched well again in the playoffs. I think he'll finally put it all together this year. I also think Dansby will finally get his act together now that he's (apparently) no longer injured. He's a hobby superstar in the making if he can be great for ATL as a local boy playing for the hometown team with those sweet locks. __________________ Always looking for rare 1990's baseball, football, and basketball inserts and University of South Carolina Gamecocks players in their college jerseys (all sports) Selling on mySlabs: https://www.myslabs.com/slab/for-sale/?owner=dev6015

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Syndygaard Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Albany, NY Posts: 1,932 prospects-etc Coming Soon	Vlad arrived on Saturday! https://www.mlb.com/bluejays/news/vl...al/c-304046982

02-18-2019, 12:52 PM	#4
Brewers3 Banned Join Date: Jul 2017 Posts: 2,561	Let's gooooooo. Counting down the days. Whitley and Luzardo, they get all my hype. Hopefully both in their respective rotations by May! Also, watch out for Corbin Burnes. I think he will turn a lot of heads this year around the league.

02-18-2019, 04:06 PM	#5
messier2 Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 15,325	Pete Alonso!!!

02-20-2019, 09:54 AM	#8
messier2 Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 15,325	Can't wait for the games to start!

02-20-2019, 12:21 PM	#9
oski1820 Member Join Date: May 2018 Location: Willow Grove, Pennsylvania Posts: 259 Micolsz57 Oski1820	Scott Kingery put on some muscle getting ready to battle for the Phillies 3B spot. This is going to be a great season for him!

02-20-2019, 12:40 PM	#11
azbaseballfan Member Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: Flagstaff, AZ Posts: 2,042 bowmanbowser	I'm excited to get out to a Halos game to see Trout and Jo Adell roam the outfield together.

02-20-2019, 02:48 PM	#15
LVDan Member Join Date: Jun 2017 Posts: 17,871	Swanson will have to hit a whole lot more to become a hobby superstar on that team IMO especially batting at the bottom of the order on a team with Acuna Albies and Freddie.

02-22-2019, 01:29 PM	#20
LVDan Member Join Date: Jun 2017 Posts: 17,871	Kingery fires the first shot over the bow in ST!- triple and scored on a throwing error by young Adames. Booby Dalbec HR