A Fresh Start

So what do you think so far? This is the first time through the rotation and as we all predicted the starters look great.  The starters are 4-0 with a combined 2.41 ERA and a 17.1 scoreless inning streak.  Yes Yu Darvish had a rough outing but the transition from Japan to the big leagues always takes a little getting used to. I predicted that he was going to give up 7 runs instead gave up only 5.  Well done by Darvish to bounce back from a tough 1st inning but to survive in this league you have to comeback and settle down and give your ball club a chance to win.  The defense has only committed 2 errors and none were produced by the infield with 104 total chances.  Have to give a round of applause to Murphy batting .444 to start off the season.  He has always been an impact player for this team but can easily hit .285,20 hrs and 80 RBI’s if given the chance to play full-time. The same goes to Mitch Moreland if he can stay healthy. I think Mitch will use the Prince Fielder bonanza as motivation to have a stellar season which I honestly don't think he needs.  More reps equals consistency if you’re a hitter and we all know he has the talent to get the job done. Obviously Jon Daniels does as well and I have learned my lesson to go against arguably the best GM in baseball. I agree we would have had a sick lineup, handcuffing our budget for future players in definitely not an option.  Plus its a proven fact that we don't need him to get to the World Series. To win it is a whole other issue.  That still leaves a bad taste in my mouth.  One pitch away...TWICE!! The bullpen needs to get stronger which can be an easy fix.   Making it  to three World Series in a row is almost impossible but can be done.  I love this team and always will and I confide in management.  What happens to Elvis Andrus when Jurickson Profar comes up in two years? Ian Kinsler isn't going anywhere for 75 million reasons. Plus I think if Kinsler plays 140 games and has another 30/30 season he’ll be MVP.  The guy is taking all his spring training momentum in to the season.  Honestly I don't think a pitcher should be able to win a CY Young and a MVP award. Nonetheless P in “MVP” means player not hitter and  Verlander had a great season but the writers felt the wrath of a lot of fans as well as players and it wont happen again in back to back seasons. And what about Joe Nathan? Does he have what it takes to be a closer again? Is Ogando next in line to be the closer for this ball club if Nathan cant get in done? Stay tuned ladies and gents...