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(2060) Orange County Ducks

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Losses: C WIlson Perez
Additions: SP Erik Wilson

Can an aging team with zero financial flexibility return to the promised land? On paper the Ducks have the potential to be a 100+ win team, but this is also one that was thoroughly embarrassed by the eventual champion Crabs in the NLCS.

LINEUP
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C - Dillon "Tempo" Lee - 26
Bidded his time in both San Antonio and Orange County before finally seeing an opportunity present itself. He will have enormous shoes to fill, that of the departing WIlson Perez, but has more than held his own in roughly 700 major league at bats
Projection: .285 / .350 / .475

1B - Eduardo Munoz - 33
There's no denying to the talent, but is he worth it? His acquisition has hamstrung the Ducks finances but could he bring another championship to the left coast?
Projection: .315 / .400 / .600

2B - Sergio Perez - 26
Sergio isn't the best second basemen on the roster, and it's not close. But at some point you have to see what players can offer your organization and that's a little easier to do on a team expected to win their fair share of games.
Projection: .250 / .330 / .400

SS - Alberto "Cactus" Ramirez - 29
Perennially a black hole position for the Ducks, Cactus has been everything he's been billed as and more. Father time may catch up to the speedster who has averaged 100 stolen bases over the last four years, but for the time being management will just sit back and enjoy the show
Projection: .335 / .395 / .475

3B - Alfonso Hernandez - 26
Moved off his primary position and his performance took a hit last year. A year more comfortable at the hot corner and a regression to the norm against LHP should see the Boise native bounce back
Projection: .285 / .350 / .475

LF - Matt Skinner - 28
Skinner has been a steady contributor for the Ducks over the past three seasons. A slight uptick in performance should see the Morman man post an OPS back over .800 and a WAR in the 3-4 range
Projection: .280 / .370 / .450

CF - Alex Serna - 22
Rule 5 selection who has never played above AA and has a whole lot of swing and miss in his batting profile...what could go wrong? Perennial black hole position number two for the Ducks, they'll take anything that's not a negative WAR here.
Projection: .250 / .300 / .400

RF - John "Time" Warner - 27
The Colony, TX native has been trending in the right direction so far early in his career, increasing his triple slash each season. If little John can reach the 25-30 home run mark, he can reach the 5 WAR mark
Projection: .285 / .350 / .500

DH - Ben Mens - 30
Signed to a mega money deal in the 2056 offseason, Mens has posted great numbers but not quite the MVP esque ones just north in San Francisco. Management can be partially to blame as they have heavily rested the Dutchman, resulting in on average 100 less at bats per season. Look for the coaches to ride the iron man as they look to keep him locked in, in hopes of a big time postseason performance
Projection: .330 / .440 / .585

Bench
SS - Jason Nelson
Desperation to fill certain positions can make people do well, desperate things...Javier Reyes looks pretty good oops
OF - Stan Stroud
Big time power in 150+ late season at bats...looking for an opportunity

STAFF
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SP - Dallas Alexander - 34
Regressed following an otherworldly 2058 campaign, but was still one of the leagues top pitchers. While a year closer to expiration, Dallas is more than capable of shaving some off his 3.40 ERA of a year ago and finishing in the 3.00 - 3.15 range as he keeps one eye on a potential foray into free agency via an opt out.
Projection: 3.15 / 1.10

SP - Bennie "Blanco" Espinosa - 32
The Ybor City native has been a model of consistency over the last five seasons, averaging 6 WAR while 230 IP in each of those years. The soft tossing southpaw has quickly become a fan favorite in Orange County and the team fully expects to pick up his team friendly club option for 2061
Projection: 3.33 / 1.25

SP - Jesus Guerreo - 32
Jesus has struggled to stay on the field over the last two seasons thanks to back and ankle injuries. When healthy, he has been one of the most dominant pitchers thanks to his heavily breaking stuff. Despite the fragile tag, management fully expects him to be out there for 175+ innings
Projection: 3.00 / 1.20

SP - Erik Wilson - 28
Ducks faithful are hoping that Chief Wilson is poised for a breakout in his third full major league season. Wilson increased his ground ball rate to 55% a season ago and will be moving to the friendly confines of Fanta Field. He offers a very high floor with some possible untapped potential
Projection: 3.50 / 1.20

SP - Roberto Rodriguez - 23
Mr Clean is universally loved by scouts across the league and for good reason. The hard throwing Dominican endured some up and downs in his rookie season but his already advanced control has many bullish on his future. Continued development of his secondary offerings can see him possibly sneak into the postseason rotation ahead of his more experienced peers.
Projection: 4.00 / 1.25

RP - Andrew Porter - 24
Management loves Porter...a lot. The Ducks burned a first round selection on a reliever, but he has been as advertised. A 2.25 ERA in his rookie season, the sky is the limit for the ground ball specialist.
Projection: 2.00 / 1.00

RP - Lee "Wonder Boy" Reeves - 27
There is no denying his stuff, but Reeves' fly ball tendencies saw his relinquish his 9th inning role. Wonder boy has some of the best pure stuff in the game and will be a serious weapon in late innings
Projection: 2.50 / 1.00

RP - Charles "Captain" Phillips - 27
Drafted, and then re acquired ,with the idea he'd be a vital rotation member. That plan never came to fruition and instead, he has thrived in a relief role. He allowed only 3 inherited runners to score a season ago and will be counted on again to help close out tight games
Projection: 2.75 / 1.10
On the Farm
Spoiler!
3B - Luis Torres
Strong minor league numbers and scouts feel he is ready. Waiting for an opportunity and a little seasoning won't hurt
OF - Anastasio Garcia
One more for the future with tantalizing power potential. Becoming passable in center could really enhance his value
SP - Jed Christensen
Excellent showing in 9 ML starts, will continue to work on his changeup in AA
SP - Mike Eaton
Steady progress for the former 1st round pick could result in a late season callup
RP - Sam Hensley
Held his own as a rule 5 selection but like Christensen needs some time to refine his secondary offering in AA
TL:DR
Prediction
100-62
Loss in NLCS
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Re: (2060) Orange County Ducks

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Im still a believer, I say one last run and a title for OC before Dallas leaves town
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Like usual another great looking Ducks squad. It is a big year for the Ducks with some key opt outs coming up this offseason. Cruising to another division title is a certainty and one more clash with the Crabs in the playoffs
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Good luck Webby!
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Good luck for sure Webby. Good looking team and will be a force again this season.
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