Who are you expecting to "take the leap" this year?

darscards35kd · 01-22-2017, 03:03 PM

This could have different definitions for different players. Could be a prospect who jumps onto the scene and holds his own, or a guy who goes from star to super star. It's under a month until pitchers and catchers report, so I'd like to hear who you guys have high hopes for this year!

Jmort23 · 01-22-2017, 03:03 PM

Buxton

Peties Army · 01-22-2017, 03:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Jmort23

Buxton

Here is what I think of him. He will either be elite or not even in the majors in 3 years

darscards35kd · 01-22-2017, 03:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Peties Army

Here is what I think of him. He will either be elite or not even in the majors in 3 years

Buxton is definitely a good pick. Showed some signs of life in the last month of the season. Only question is can he cut down on the Ks and bring that AVG. up!

Big35Hurt · 01-22-2017, 03:26 PM

I hope Jorge Soler gets to play full-time and stay healthy. I would like to see what he can do as an every day player in the lineup for 150-ish games.

delangley1977 · 01-22-2017, 03:42 PM

I'd like to see what peraza can do in a full season..he looked pretty good in limited time last year and he's still only 22. I'm obviously a reds fan, pretty sure he's barely on anyone else's radar.

centereacan06 · 01-22-2017, 03:52 PM

MLBer - I fully expect Conforto to have a big bounce back year, hopefully getting steady playing time.

Prospect - Daniel Robertson (for obvious reasons) and, probably unkown to most of you, Nick Fanti of the Phillies. Fellow Long Islander has torn apart the Rookie Ball the last two years and I expect him to keep it up in A ball.

Soonerfan65 · 01-22-2017, 03:59 PM

Willson Contreras; i expect 20 plus homers and about 80 rbis as the full time C for the Cubs

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Peties Army · 01-22-2017, 04:02 PM

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Originally Posted by centereacan06

MLBer - I fully expect Conforto to have a big bounce back year, hopefully getting steady playing time.

Prospect - Daniel Robertson (for obvious reasons) and, probably unkown to most of you, Nick Fanti of the Phillies. Fellow Long Islander has torn apart the Rookie Ball the last two years and I expect him to keep it up in A ball.

Good pick on conforto

preakness · 01-22-2017, 04:03 PM

Jake odorixzi wins 15

Hollywood42 · 01-22-2017, 04:04 PM

You could say half of the Twins lineup. Buxton (as has been discussed already), Sano (legit power, needs more plate discipline), Park (same as Sano, might need a bit more time adjusting to MLB pitching as well), Rosario (has been great at times and meh at others), and even Kepler (had an amazing stretch, but then wasn't too great for a good stretch too

enbambam6986 · 01-22-2017, 04:05 PM

I don't know the dimensions of the Braves new ballpark, but I'm expecting a monster season from Freddie Freeman. Especially if Kemp is healthy and Swanson is the real deal.

ThaReal1 · 01-22-2017, 04:25 PM

Not that he's not already good, but I believe Correa becomes Elite.
Also, I think Urias is gonna shine in the 4th slot and end up being Dodgers 2nd best pitcher.

Kevin · 01-22-2017, 04:37 PM

Nick Castellanos

He showed signs of breaking out last year until he missed part of the second half of the season with injury. Its time for him to perform at the plate over a full year.

Peties Army · 01-22-2017, 04:46 PM

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Originally Posted by enbambam6986

I don't know the dimensions of the Braves new ballpark, but I'm expecting a monster season from Freddie Freeman. Especially if Kemp is healthy and Swanson is the real deal.

Not sure you can say either of those are a leap. Freeman could have been MVP.

Bhenry4 · 01-22-2017, 04:48 PM

Dylan Bundy

sheetskout · 01-22-2017, 04:50 PM

Eric Thames. He could truly be a beast and will get every opportunity hitting behind Braun.

kyle1707 · 01-22-2017, 05:25 PM

Carlos Correa

redsoxfan1534 · 01-22-2017, 05:26 PM

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Originally Posted by preakness

Jake odorixzi wins 15

Not on the Rays he doesn't, maybe with a trade he could.

wilsonj12 · 01-22-2017, 05:36 PM

Kyle Schwarber ... he's been huge in the playoffs the past two seasons for the Cubs, but still need to see what he can do in a full regular season. I am expecting big things. He may be the lead off hitter with Fowler moving on to St. Louis.

Schwarber, with Bryant / Rizzo following, should have a pretty great year.

Jmort23 · 01-22-2017, 05:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Bhenry4

Dylan Bundy

I'm thinking Gausman gets real nasty this year too!
Jeff

awz50 · 01-22-2017, 05:40 PM

My wallet wants Eduardo Rodriguez to get good.

I also think Wade Miley will lower his ERA to a low 5.00. Maybe only walk 100 more then he strikes out instead of the normal 200.

wilsonj12 · 01-22-2017, 05:42 PM

Also, Kyle Hendricks. I expect big things from him after leading the league in ERA and a great post season for the Cubs. A Greg Maddux style pitcher - doesn't need to over power hitters, but beat them with location.

bigtentickets · 01-22-2017, 05:43 PM

THIS!!

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Originally Posted by Kevin

Nick Castellanos

He showed signs of breaking out last year until he missed part of the second half of the season with injury. Its time for him to perform at the plate over a full year.

ThoseBackPages · 01-22-2017, 05:44 PM

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Originally Posted by kyle1707

Carlos Correa

agreed

01-22-2017, 03:03 PM	#1
darscards35kd Banned Join Date: Aug 2011 Posts: 9,725 ss_cardshop515	Who are you expecting to "take the leap" this year? This could have different definitions for different players. Could be a prospect who jumps onto the scene and holds his own, or a guy who goes from star to super star. It's under a month until pitchers and catchers report, so I'd like to hear who you guys have high hopes for this year!

01-22-2017, 04:04 PM	#11
Hollywood42 Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Minnesota Posts: 39,377 Hollywood42	You could say half of the Twins lineup. Buxton (as has been discussed already), Sano (legit power, needs more plate discipline), Park (same as Sano, might need a bit more time adjusting to MLB pitching as well), Rosario (has been great at times and meh at others), and even Kepler (had an amazing stretch, but then wasn't too great for a good stretch too __________________ Collecting the Twins All my PC wants/haves available at hollywood42cards.com

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Kevin Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Michigan Posts: 1,282 kevinm215	Nick Castellanos He showed signs of breaking out last year until he missed part of the second half of the season with injury. Its time for him to perform at the plate over a full year. __________________ Collecting Detroit Tigers memorabilia and baseball rookie/prospect cards. My Detroit Tiger Autograph PC: http://www.blowoutcards.com/forums/baseball/990697-kevins-detroit-tiger-certified-auto-collection-photo-scan-heavy.html

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Jmort23 Banned Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Providence Forge, VA Posts: 4,054 jmorton19	Buxton

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Big35Hurt Member Join Date: Aug 2015 Posts: 9,345	I hope Jorge Soler gets to play full-time and stay healthy. I would like to see what he can do as an every day player in the lineup for 150-ish games.

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delangley1977 Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Florida Posts: 509	I'd like to see what peraza can do in a full season..he looked pretty good in limited time last year and he's still only 22. I'm obviously a reds fan, pretty sure he's barely on anyone else's radar.

01-22-2017, 03:52 PM	#7
centereacan06 Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Long Island Posts: 19,489 centereacan06 centereacan06	MLBer - I fully expect Conforto to have a big bounce back year, hopefully getting steady playing time. Prospect - Daniel Robertson (for obvious reasons) and, probably unkown to most of you, Nick Fanti of the Phillies. Fellow Long Islander has torn apart the Rookie Ball the last two years and I expect him to keep it up in A ball.

01-22-2017, 03:59 PM	#8
Soonerfan65 Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Henryetta Oklahoma Posts: 1,898 tulsaoilerfan37	Willson Contreras; i expect 20 plus homers and about 80 rbis as the full time C for the Cubs Sent from my SM-G935R4 using Tapatalk

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preakness Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: In Johnny Ryno's soul Posts: 21,077	Jake odorixzi wins 15

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enbambam6986 Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Posts: 12,472 enbambam	I don't know the dimensions of the Braves new ballpark, but I'm expecting a monster season from Freddie Freeman. Especially if Kemp is healthy and Swanson is the real deal.

01-22-2017, 04:25 PM	#13
ThaReal1 Member Join Date: May 2016 Location: San Jose, CA Posts: 2,236 Tharealsportscards	Not that he's not already good, but I believe Correa becomes Elite. Also, I think Urias is gonna shine in the 4th slot and end up being Dodgers 2nd best pitcher.

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kyle1707 Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 20,308	Carlos Correa

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wilsonj12 Inactive Account Join Date: Dec 2016 Posts: 544	Kyle Schwarber ... he's been huge in the playoffs the past two seasons for the Cubs, but still need to see what he can do in a full regular season. I am expecting big things. He may be the lead off hitter with Fowler moving on to St. Louis. Schwarber, with Bryant / Rizzo following, should have a pretty great year. Last edited by wilsonj12; 01-22-2017 at 05:40 PM.

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wilsonj12 Inactive Account Join Date: Dec 2016 Posts: 544	Also, Kyle Hendricks. I expect big things from him after leading the league in ERA and a great post season for the Cubs. A Greg Maddux style pitcher - doesn't need to over power hitters, but beat them with location.