Who Will Win The AL West In 2007?

Crash Course · 03-30-2007, 01:10 PM

Who is your 2007 winner, and why?

RascalJones · 03-30-2007, 03:18 PM

As much as the Rangers and Mariners have tried to better themselves, I see it as still between the A's and Angels. And I think the Angels have more talent.

hopbitters · 03-30-2007, 05:57 PM

Some key injuries to the other teams, a few bad bounces, and the Mariners take it.

crazydiamond · 03-30-2007, 10:39 PM

I agree with Rascal

--JDD · 04-01-2007, 10:08 AM

The As always seem to hang around, but I don't see this race being that close. Once that kid in the outfield gets healthy, the Angels sould run away from this during the Dog Days. The most interesting thing about this division will be watching Ichiro play in a contract year. More power? Or will he press too much and look human?

LisaG · 04-01-2007, 01:56 PM

all 4 teams look pretty lousy to me. i suppose the angels are the least lousiest.

of course, i am ignoring the infamous buck showalter curse, which would mean the rangers win the WS

KCBOOMER · 04-02-2007, 08:54 AM

The Angels have fewer "if's" than the rest of the group.

perrya · 04-02-2007, 12:49 PM

The Angels will win.

Because I'm an Angel fan, have been since Anaheim stadium opened. Although, there have been more than a few years when I was not surprised that they didn't win.

llewdor · 04-02-2007, 02:07 PM

Ichiro previously resisted playing Centerfield because he was worried all the running might take away from his bat (given how much of his bat is based on his speed). If his performance doesn't decline with his move to a premium defensive position like CF, he's a top 10 MVP candidate even if he does only hit 8 homers.

But I'm still going with the A's. You know Billy's not going to finish the season with the team he has now.

View Poll Results: Who Will Win The AL West In 2007?
Angels	14	70.00%
A's	2	10.00%
Rangers	1	5.00%
Mariners	3	15.00%
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03-30-2007, 01:10 PM	#1
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03-30-2007, 03:18 PM	#2
RascalJones NetShrine All-Century Team Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Columbus, Ohio Posts: 1,862	As much as the Rangers and Mariners have tried to better themselves, I see it as still between the A's and Angels. And I think the Angels have more talent. __________________ "Baseball is dull only to dull minds." -- Red Barber, announcer "The biggest thrill a ballplayer can have is when your son takes after you. That happened when my Bobby was in his championship Little League game. He really showed me something. Struck out three times. Made an error that lost the game. Parents were throwing things at our car and swearing at us as we drove off. Gosh, I was proud." -- Bob Uecker

03-30-2007, 05:57 PM	#3
hopbitters Inducted Into The NetShrine Assembly of Fame Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: downstate AZ Posts: 656	Some key injuries to the other teams, a few bad bounces, and the Mariners take it. __________________ all bleeding eventually stops

04-01-2007, 10:08 AM	#5
--JDD NetShrine All-Star Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Williamsport, Home of Little League Baseball Posts: 126	The As always seem to hang around, but I don't see this race being that close. Once that kid in the outfield gets healthy, the Angels sould run away from this during the Dog Days. The most interesting thing about this division will be watching Ichiro play in a contract year. More power? Or will he press too much and look human? __________________ -- JDD

03-30-2007, 10:39 PM	#4
crazydiamond Inducted Into The NetShrine Assembly of Fame Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Walnut Creek, CA Posts: 935	I agree with Rascal

04-01-2007, 01:56 PM	#6
LisaG All-NetShrine Team Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: texas Posts: 371	all 4 teams look pretty lousy to me. i suppose the angels are the least lousiest. of course, i am ignoring the infamous buck showalter curse, which would mean the rangers win the WS

04-02-2007, 08:54 AM	#7
KCBOOMER NetShrine All-Century Team Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Home of the T-Bones Posts: 11,116	The Angels have fewer "if's" than the rest of the group. __________________ KCBOOMER *Buck O'Neil: The Monarch of Baseball*

04-02-2007, 12:49 PM	#8
perrya NetShrine Hot Prospect Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Vancouver wa Posts: 22	The Angels will win. Because I'm an Angel fan, have been since Anaheim stadium opened. Although, there have been more than a few years when I was not surprised that they didn't win.

04-02-2007, 02:07 PM	#9
llewdor NetShrine Rookie Of The Year Join Date: May 2004 Posts: 65	Ichiro previously resisted playing Centerfield because he was worried all the running might take away from his bat (given how much of his bat is based on his speed). If his performance doesn't decline with his move to a premium defensive position like CF, he's a top 10 MVP candidate even if he does only hit 8 homers. But I'm still going with the A's. You know Billy's not going to finish the season with the team he has now.

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