Coming off the first playoff appearance in 22 years, and one of the most prolific offensive outputs in MLB history, and not to mention one of the most insane trade deadline multiacquisitions ever, the boys of summer are back.

Who's your leadoff? (I like Martin if he's up for it til Travis comes back)

Do EE or Bautista get resigned? (maybe EE gets done. Jose will look great in pinstripes UGHH)

Can Josh Donaldson sustain the insanity of his 2015?

Does Stroman live up to the ACE label for ~200 innings? (I like to think so)

Does Saunders win LF and get his swing back? (3 homers in 5 plate appearances in Spring so far can't hurt)

Do we like a Smoak/CC platoon at 1st?

Does Tulo's new leg-kick and hopefully healthy body sustain him over 162 (I think this will be a HUGE year for Tulo)

What of Sanchez (starter?), Storen and Osuna (closer/set-up)

What do we make of the rest of the starting 5?

But most importantly how loud will idiots boo David Price?

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"I *always* quote myself. I'm the only reliable source on *most* subjects" - OKP's First Lady of Knowledge, Janey

Sunday 4pm ESPN season opener in TB

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"I *always* quote myself. I'm the only reliable source on *most* subjects" - OKP's First Lady of Knowledge, Janey

>Do EE or Bautista get resigned? (maybe EE gets done. Jose will
>look great in pinstripes UGHH)

>Coming off the first playoff appearance in 22 years, and one
>of the most prolific offensive outputs in MLB history, and not
>to mention one of the most insane trade deadline
>multiacquisitions ever, the boys of summer are back.
>
>Who's your leadoff? (I like Martin if he's up for it til
>Travis comes back)

Sounds like it is Pillar, but I'm willing to roll with your Martin idea, just not Thole....lol
>
>Do EE or Bautista get resigned? (maybe EE gets done. Jose will
>look great in pinstripes UGHH)

I think one does, not both. Both will be DH/1B types in the future and I believe the failed Bruce trade was insurance for this.
>
>Can Josh Donaldson sustain the insanity of his 2015?

Yes, Colabello? Not so sure
>
>Does Stroman live up to the ACE label for ~200 innings? (I
>like to think so)

I think he needs more time
>
>Does Saunders win LF and get his swing back? (3 homers in 5
>plate appearances in Spring so far can't hurt)

Yep, by default because Pompey isn't ready
>
>Do we like a Smoak/CC platoon at 1st?

Yes, Smoak for defense
>
>Does Tulo's new leg-kick and hopefully healthy body sustain
>him over 162 (I think this will be a HUGE year for Tulo)

No, I will be happy with 120. I know what we signed up for with Tulo
>
>What of Sanchez (starter?), Storen and Osuna (closer/set-up)

Sanchez has to cut down on his walks and be comfortable adding a changeup. We have a ton of 6-inning pitchers, the bullpen is going to have to be kept fresh. It is improved over last year though. No Jeff Francis, no Colt Hynes, no Todd Redmond.
>
>What do we make of the rest of the starting 5?

6 inning pitchers, R.A.'s effectiveness will be worth watching
>
>But most importantly how loud will idiots boo David Price?

Red Sox have gotten a lot of attention for a team that finished last.

<-Fear Ameer

Sanchez was filthy

Stroman is that guy

Dickey is Dickey. Odd that his best ever knuckler was also his downfall. Even making thole look silly.

ESTRADA.

Osuna has so much swagger since the playoffs its insane. Love that guy. Hope he can deal if he stumbles at all.

Bringer of Rain is apparently upset with his swing in week 1, despite 4 homers and a solid BA/OBP. If this is him when he's mad at his swing, watch out when he locks in. But that calf is troublesome. We need him at 3rd. Darney in the lineup at 3rd AND Goins is not advantageous...

Jose and Edwin are so fucking good.

Bullpen issues were overblown by the media and some odd situations this week. We fine.

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"I *always* quote myself. I'm the only reliable source on *most* subjects" - OKP's First Lady of Knowledge, Janey