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So the 2008 season is underway—in Japan no less.In light of the Red Sox 6-5, ten-inning win, I guess it's fitting that I finally wrap up these previews with the NL West...

2008 MLB Preview: NL West

by Bryan Thiel (Senior Writer)

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March 25, 2008


So the 2008 season is underway—in Japan no less.

In light of the Red Sox 6-5, ten-inning win, I guess it's fitting that I finally wrap up these previews with the NL West.

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5 comments Last one added about 1 year ago — Leave a Comment

  1. KP Wee about 1 year ago

    I'm leaning towards Hoffman imploding. You said it perfectly; he's been around for so long and I just don't see Hoffman having a stellar year. Sure, he'll be in the neighbourhood of 35-40 saves, but he'll also blow maybe 7-10 chances too.

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  2. Kyle Zimmerman about 1 year ago

    I agree. Hoffman will still have his changeup, he has to throw a fastball sometime, which this year I don't see topping 84 mph.

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  3. Nathaniel Stoltz about 1 year ago

    Braun deserved the ROY over Tulowitzki man. Leading the league in slugging as a rookie like that is incredible. They're both great either way.

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    • Bryan Thiel about 1 year ago

      I think it's kind of like asking for two tens instead of a twenty at the bank...some people would take the tens, other the twenty. I personally would take the guy who DIDN'T commit 26 errors, but that's just me.

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  4. Bryan Price about 1 year ago

    Ryan Braun was simply a vastly better offensive player than Tulowitzki. There is not one offensive category of consequence that Tulowitzki was appreciably better than Braun in. One could argue against Braun’s prowess as a defender but I believe it would be moot particularly since Braun has moved to the outfield.

    Braun had just 492 plate appearances yet had 188 (Runs + RBI), Tulowitzki had 682 plate appearances (190 more for those who were not counting) but 203 (Runs + RBI). Even by looking at something as arcane as extra base hit average: Braun (.146), Tulowitzki (.103). There is no doubt that Tulowitzki had an excellent season, but Braun had an extraordinary season, not as good as Pujols’ rookie year, but close.

    In the end, I think it’s a bit facetious to leave it at: “chicks dig the long ball.” It really shouldn’t have been as close as it was.

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