Finally, the results from the Preseason Over/Under poll have been compiled and counted! A couple weeks ago, I asked some of the most knowledgeable baseball insiders (read: some of Eric’s friends) for their opinions on various Yankee statistics for the 2010 Season. The categories range from total wins and average runs scored to A-Rod’s RBI total. We did this over/under style, with numbers being picked from a mix of last year’s numbers and “expert” predictions. We’ll be rolling out a couple of categories each day, so look out for some fun, insightful Yankee predictions.
And now for today’s analysis:
Some interesting notes about these results:
Unanimous agreement that the opening day fifth starter will not be Phil Hughes, which bodes well for Joba. Interestingly, Matty was the only one bold enough to predict that the fifth starter job coming out of the All-Star Break will be over 63 (Phil Hughes fits the bill). No one thought that last year’s walk-off number will be surpassed. Last year was too good to be true. Everyone but pessimistic Will thought CC will have over 18 wins. The man can flat out pitch. With the run support behind him, 18 wins will happen before the leaves start turning colors. (Bold, I know). Andy went with the push on the number of times Eric will profess his love for Frankie Cervelli, but everyone really knows that Eric can’t resist a young, handsome catcher like Fransisco. Add the fact that Eric is somewhere around 7 by now mid-way through spring training, and this one becomes a lock.
Despite how things have gone this spring I still feel confident the Yankees will see eye-to-eye with us and make the right choice.