Robusk boasts a solid veteran team that nearly went to the World Series last year, and should return again this year. The most delicious looking mascot in the league didn’t make many changes to the team, but considering the success it wasn’t needed. The Bones, however, are one injury away from losing major production. Rumors are circulating that they are in the market for a right handed starting pitcher.
SJPratts rebuild begins in Syracuse this year. The Chiefs had the 2nd best FIP in the entire league but still allowed 4.23 runs per game. Syracuse also had the highest salary in all of MiLB, yet only pulled in the 6th seed. So, it was time to blow it up and start remaking the team. The starting pitching staff is gone except Suzuki. And the team will suffer because of it.
Helop brought up pitching prospects Flier and Swindell to bolster the starting pitching staff. Only time will tell if it is too soon for either. Usually it takes pitching prospects a little more time and they don’t have the best make up. On offense, the Dogs feature a group full of OBP guys that play good defense. It’s a good strategy for a team playing in a pitchers park (why spend money on boppers when they can’t bop?). But I just don’t see this team taking a big enough step forward to make the playoffs.
Vegasbombers needed to add some offense to a team that only averaged 4.31 runs per game (good enough for 12th) or add pitching to a team that had one of the worst FIPs (26th) and allowed 752 runs (21st). Since no changes were made on offense, the changes had to be made on the pitching staff. Two young starters are making their debut (Whitney and Thurman), and that might help a little bit. But, just like in division rival Portland, they may have been called upon too soon. Expect the Redhawks to have trouble flying this year.
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