So many people seem to doubt them. Just wanted to hear some mlb fans thoughts.
205216
They do have a good chance!
627147
I am...have been all my life.  They are playing really bad right now without Pujols.  It's kind of scary actually.  You don't know what you got until it's gone.  I don't know what happened.  They got people that can hit and were hitting with Pujols in the lineup, but now that he is out they can't hit anything...and the pitching isn't going to well either.  I still think they can reach the pennant but at this point, I don't think they can without a healthy AP.
379884
i do!!! because ever since they won the world series las tyear they thought that they would be unstopable. but as it turned out they weren't. i think anyone who thinks the white sox are the best isn't watching the other teams do better then them. white sox suck!!
663909
Didn't get to see many games this year. Though did get to see the Stro's and Cards late last year. Was kind of wierd, I was sitting outside the stadium on the rooftop looking through the glass at the game. The sound of the crowd still came though, and the silence like when Pujos blasted a homer. It was like watching him hit in a minor league stadium the ball wasn't even close to staying in the park. \n\nRefreshments were a two minute walk away, had the ledge to use for a table and tables all around. Nice breeze blowing so it wasn't real hot. Ballpark peanuts. Somehow they never taste the same anywhere you go except a ball park. \n\nThough I think my favorite game was the first time I saw Randy Johnson pitch. It was like he was handing the ball to the catcher he's so tall. The ball was in his hand one second, the next it was banging into the catchers mit, the batter looking as confused as me as to where the ball went :) Saw that game in the Astrodome. \n\nRemember as a kid watching the O's play in Baltimore. Was the first reguler season major league game I'd seen live. I'd seen exibition games, once saw Paul Molitor make an awesome leaping catch as a second basemen for the Brewers against the Dodgers in an exibition game. In that game there were at least 4 future hall of famers playing. Yount and Molitor were the two who really stuck out. Sutton didn't pitch that game but he was there, so were a couple others.
27298
I was just going to ask how many cub fans out there think the cubs will have a good year in 2006, and saw your post so....... As far as Dusty goes, I somewhat agree with what you say......he just does not seem to have whatever spark they seem to need to succeed. The bottom line is, though, that success\non the field is the real indicator of how good or bad a manager he is. Based on last year......the jury is out. I feel if the team is not better this year, Dusty will be somewhere else in the future.
601764
He is a hell of a ball player!  No one is worth that much money though.  He could make millions less and still be a happy and talented ball player.  The money that he is being paid and has been paid sets him up for public scrutiny.  If he is not perfect the critics will be after him.  No one can be perfect as a field player in baseball.  I am not a Yankees fan!  But much respect for them and their long standing traditions.   Go Astros!
81778
I'm not sure that would be THAT much of a surprise--the Cards have been the best team in the NL for a few years now, winnning 100+ in consecutive seasons. \n\nStill, I don't project them to win 100 this year. They have questions in the lineup (2B, LF) and I think their bullpen got worse. Pujols is the best hitter in baseball, but Rolen's and Edmonds' health are in question. Middle infield defense is average at best.\n\nI think they'll win the division, but with something closer to around 90 wins.
642269
They suck... but its completely the fault of the ownership.  They're not willing to bring in quality players or keep the ones they develop from the minors.  Their owner is a disgrace to the game of baseball.\n\nThey could have had an outfield of Johnny Damon, Carlos Beltran and Jermaine Dye.  All dealt away.  And none of the prospects they got back have turned out to be at all good.
130051
I often try to predict this myself, for all sports, but especially for baseball:\n\nI agree with all of your no-brainers, but Biggio (could make it) and Trevor Hoffman (not many relivers have made it, and was he that outstanding?)\nOf your potential HOF'ers:  Off the top, I think Manny is pretty much a no-brainer, and don't believe that Luis Gonzalez or Johnny Damon has much of a shot at all. Many of your others are pretty good picks for this category, though.\n\nI agree with your "close but no cigar" list, and will withhold commentary on the steroid issue.  I haven't sorted that out yet.
239373
nope.  They aren't even one of the two best teams in their division (much less baseball), so eventually they will fade.  Their pitching is sucpect big-time.
357422
I am NOT a Yankee Fan nor am I a Randy Johnson fan BUT.... You can not judge someones future by one game.  He looked AWFUL and due in part to the AWFUL pitching, my Red Sox blew the Yankees away last night.  But to say he is washed up is pre-mature.  We may be seeing the beginning of a decline but I am sure he has plenty more winning games left in him (Much to he dismay of this Red Sox fan) LOL
545503
I am encouraged that they are finally spending some money, and it can really only get better from where they have been the last couple years.\n\nI could certainly see them in the wild card race late, and you just never know - who would have expected the Tigers to be where they were lasr tear?
427008
I think the team and the management people should concentrate more on the game and the strategies to win...including a good batting line-up, bowlers and plzzzz...teach them how to field...coz this is one of their negative aspects....to be honest, there's nothing much we fans could do...it really depends upon the entire team to play with all their abilities...as it's still not too late..they can do it...IF..they want to..which is a 'BIG QUESTION MARK??'!!
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To all those who have answered in the negative, my response is who would of thought that the past five world champions would have been the Arizona Diamondbacks, Los Angeles Angels, Florida Marlins, Boston Red Sox, and Chicago White Sox?  Especially when many believed the final two were "cursed" and would never win the championship again.  \n\nIt all boils down to three things.  The first is talent, especially in the areas of pitching and defense.  So far, the Tigers have excelled in both.  If (and that little word can be the biggest in the English language) they keep up both as they have so far, then they are a very serious contender for the championship.  \n\nSecondly is coaching.  Jim Leyland is a proven veteran manager, who has proven he can develop talent and win championships.  He has surrounded himself with an excellent coaching staff, that has the ability to get the most of of the availiable talent the team has.  The Tigers have nothing to worry about in this category.  \n\nThe third is maturity and team focus.  The Tigers have kept an even keil so far, as they have gone about their business.  Pudge Rodriguez is once again offering his veteran leadership, and the addition of Kenny Rogers has not only strengthened their pitching staff what he has done on the field, but also how he has mentored others on the staff off the field to reach their potential.  \n\nDo I think the Tigers will win the World Series?  I will say they definitely have a strong chance to, but it is too early in the season to see if their current success will continue into the heart of the summer, especially when they have to face teams like the Red Sox and Yankees.  The White Sox are the team to beat in their division, and, in there earlier series this year, Chicago showed Detroit why they are the defending World Champs.  If, in August, the Tigers have the same winning percentage that they do now, and have shown they can beat the three previously mentioned teams, then my answer is Yes, I do believe the Tigers will win the World Series.  But, like I said eariler, that little word "if" can be the biggest word in the English language.
584705
Hear, Hear!! You are a prophet who sees not only the flaws in the fans who reason that the Yankees are the best, but also who sees into the future to see that nothing is going to change for them. So many of us will be enjoying the next 100 years while the Yankees continue to waste money trying to buy a pennant, living on their past glory, and falling flat on their faces.\n\nHave to call it as I see it too.
218401
Sadly I would have to agree with you and say that everyone was turning a blind eye to the steroid problem.  The strike of 1994/1995 struck a serious blow to the game that really it has not recovered from.  I hope the independant investigator takes a long look at Selig.
567305
It is true that they're the hottest team in baseball right now, and I like their chances of staying hot throughout the year.  They're pitching has been on fire recently, and some young prospects have emerged which is also a good sign.  Combine that with the timely hitting of David Ortiz and they should be able to make a World Series run.