With 3 AL Central teams still in the playoff chase and uncertainty about the other 2 clubs, the 2017 rosters are very much unknowns. We take an early look this week at some position players who could take the field on Opening Day 2017. Next week: pitchers.
Yasmani Grandal batted just .185 with 8 HR in the 1H, but he has rebounded in a major way with a .289 BA and 16 HR in the 2H. Could he make a run at 30+ HR in 2017? Plus, Dee Gordon, Aroldis Chapman, Ender Inciarte and Chad Kuhl.
Giancarlo Stanton returned earlier than expected, but will only appear as a pinch-hitter in the short term. Plus a busy day of callups from around both leagues.
Andrew Bailey is suddenly saving games again, but how long does this last? The beginning of SEA's 2017 auditions, a scrambled OAK rotation outlook, and more...
The Mets will face some tough decisions this winter, particularly with regard to 2B and the OF. Plus position-players issues for the rest of the division. We'll tackle the pitching staffs next time.
With 3 AL Central teams still in the playoff chase and uncertainty about the other 2 clubs, the 2017 rosters are very much unknowns. We take an early look this week at some position players who could take the field on Opening Day 2017. Next week: pitchers.
Yasmani Grandal batted just .185 with 8 HR in the 1H, but he has rebounded in a major way with a .289 BA and 16 HR in the 2H. Could he make a run at 30+ HR in 2017? Plus, Dee Gordon, Aroldis Chapman, Ender Inciarte and Chad Kuhl.
Giancarlo Stanton returned earlier than expected, but will only appear as a pinch-hitter in the short term. Plus a busy day of callups from around both leagues.
Andrew Bailey is suddenly saving games again, but how long does this last? The beginning of SEA's 2017 auditions, a scrambled OAK rotation outlook, and more...
The Mets will face some tough decisions this winter, particularly with regard to 2B and the OF. Plus position-players issues for the rest of the division. We'll tackle the pitching staffs next time.