Tropical Tidbits 36.05 - Canes Dominate JL Southeast

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Tropical Tidbits 36.05 - Canes Dominate JL Southeast

Post by udlb58 » Mon Nov 12, 2018 3:49 pm

For the 3rd consecutive season, the Jacksoville Hurricanes are division champions, as the 'Canes cruised to the JLSE divisional crown finishing 11 games ahead of 2nd place Huntsville. The last 6 years have been a historic run for the franchise, with 4 division titles, 2 Landis trophies, and 6 straight post-season appearances, this is clearly the best time to be a Jacksonville fan. Still,

Position-by-position recap:

Rotation
Egbert Behner - Acquired to be the leader of the rotation, Behner has not disappointed. He was superb in 2036 both in traditional (19 wins, 3.67 ERA) and advanced (3.49 FIP, 71 FIP-, 6.06 WAR). Hard to believe that a pitcher who is only 5'7" is able to be so effective.
Raúl Gerela - The 24 year old was a solid #2 before a partially torn labrum sent him to the 60-day DL. Gerela had a 3.61 ERA, 86 FIP-, and 3.34 WAR in 24 starts. Luckily, they will get him back for the playoff run.
José Carlos Solíz - The 28 year old (can't believe he's that old) was as solid as can be as a #3. He threw 212 innings with a 3.86 ERA, 15 wins, a 90 FIP-, and 3.98 WAR.
Rubén Núñez - The much maligned 29 year old (despite throwing over 800 innings in Jacksonville, he is rated as an 'Insignificant' player locally), was a terrific innings-eating #4. His peripherals didn't stand out, but he threw 230 innings, won 16 games, and walked just 38 hitters. (just don't look at the 52 HRA and 5.03 FIP...)
Vicente Acevado - The 41 year old proved to be a perfectly capable #5 starter. He didn't blow anyone's doors off, but in his first season as a full-time starter in his 16 year BBA career, he threw 190.1 innings, and went 12-6 with a 4.40 ERA and a respectable 4.83 FIP.

Bullpen
Peter Grady - One of the best closers in the league was dominant again. The saves were down and ERA up slightly over his award winning 2035 season, but his K% and BB% improved and he pitched more innings, getting some use outside of only being used in the traditional closer role.
Netuno Markert - The 24 year old, former closer, had a good bounce-back year with his numbers falling in line with his typical seasons and he was a key part of the 2036 bullpen.
Lorenzo Montalvo - Injured early in the season, this annual disappointment finally had a breakout season with 2.27 ERA and 2.96 FIP over 32.2 innings.
Donald Harris - As has been the case over the past few years, Harris was lights-out in the bullpen (2.73 ERA, 76 K in 56 IP) and terrible as a starter (7.08 ERA, 17 K in 20 IP).
Renzo Stefanelli - There are some who think he should be used as a starter, but still, the former 2nd round pick had another productive season as a reliever.
Raúl Chavarría - The first of two Rule 5 picks had a surprisingly productive season with a 2.35 ERA in 46 innings of work.
Ernesto Ortíz - The 2nd Rule 5 pick was decidely less productive, but he did survive the season.
José Torres - Pitched well as a swing-man with a 3.82 ERA split over 4 starts and 5 relief appearances. It is likely he battles with Chimanga for the final rotation spot next year.

Lineup
Paco Díaz - When Bailey and Arroyo faltered, Paco siezed the catcher's job with both hands. He hit 22 HR and 30 2B with a solid slash line and 3.82 WAR in just 107 games.
Michael Arroyo - I actually thought the 2033 Rule 5 pick who hit 11 HR in 55 games in 2033, would be the one to supplant Bailey if he stumbled, but an unbelievably low .181 BABIP killed his season on the vine. I suspect we'll see that bounce back in 2037.
Norris Rutledge - There were concerns he was falling off, but the vet (it's hard to believe this is his 10th season in the bigs) just keeps on ticking. He put up 47 HR, 43 SB, 124 RBI, 118 R, and a .911 OPS. Not award-winning levels anymore, but it was the 2nd highest WAR total of his career. He does still stink defensively, and really needs a move to DH soon.
Luzvimindo Arbizo - The 26 year old second baseman failed to live up to his breakout sophomore campaign, but a .764 OPS and 3.12 WAR are still solid contributions and I think he is one of the 10-12 best players at the keystone position.
David Noboru - Many wondered how the slugger would follow up his 2035 Silk Winning season, and all he did was improve in nearly every area. He had more hits, more runs, more steals, higher AVG, OBP, OPS, wOBA, and WAR. The only thing he didn't improve on were his HR ('only' 42) and RBI (98). I don't know if it will be enough to win back-to-back, but he did lead the JL in WAR, wRC+, hits, and runs.
Reece Wareham - He was terrible in April and below average in September, but in the other 5 months, he was normal Reece Wareham. Despite those two poor months, he had 4.92 WAR, 123 wRC+, and 33 HR. The defense isn't great, but it is still just good enough for one of the top hitting SS in the league.
Max Hatcher - Hatcher is still too inconsistent to be counted on as a starter, but he's a great defender and is a threat to go deep any time he steps up to the plate.
Alfredo Martínez - He is no longer with the team, but I feel I should mention Martinez, who had a huge bounce-back season and was arguably better than Noboru before his deadline trade.
Víctor Batista - While probably not a long-term answer in left, he did have a very nice season with 20 HR, .820 OPS, and 1.8 ZR.
Vicente Chávez - Another player who was thought to be in decline, Chavez had a fine season with 3.05 WAR and stats that basically mirror his average season stats.
Aloysius Gonzaga - Yet another player that had a good bounce-back from a poor 2035, Gozaga was very good when healthy. Unfortunately, he missed about 50 games with a high ankle sprain. Had he been healthy, he would have pushed 5 WAR and he still ended up hitting .297 with 17 HR, a .860 OPS and 12.9 ZR. He will be missed in 2037.
Joseph Cartridge - Filled the role of primary right-handed platoon player well with a .282/.346/.437 slash and 5 HR vs LHP.
Iván Castillo - It was the worst season he's had in Jacksonville, but the former Rule 5 pick still had a .362 OPS and 82 OPS+. Still a key bench player for the 'Canes.
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Re: Tropical Tidbits 36.05 - Canes Dominate JL Southeast

Post by RonCo » Mon Nov 12, 2018 4:30 pm

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Re: Tropical Tidbits 36.05 - Canes Dominate JL Southeast

Post by ae37jr » Mon Nov 12, 2018 8:52 pm

Peter Grady was/is at the top of my shortlist of guys I want badly. For my money he is the best closer in the game by a pretty good margin.
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Re: Tropical Tidbits 36.05 - Canes Dominate JL Southeast

Post by udlb58 » Tue Nov 13, 2018 9:59 pm

ae37jr wrote:
Mon Nov 12, 2018 8:52 pm
Peter Grady was/is at the top of my shortlist of guys I want badly. For my money he is the best closer in the game by a pretty good margin.
Yeah, I almost never pay relievers, but I thought enough of him to give him 4 years and $27m
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