{"id":465,"date":"2021-03-27T16:37:40","date_gmt":"2021-03-27T23:37:40","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.belteddeep.com\/?p=465"},"modified":"2021-03-27T16:45:25","modified_gmt":"2021-03-27T23:45:25","slug":"2020-robinson-division-preview-the-pathfinders","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/www.belteddeep.com\/?p=465","title":{"rendered":"2020 Robinson Division Preview – The Pathfinders"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Bauer Promises More than Strikeout Strut in Beaconsfield<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

2020 Prediction: Top Dog of Division<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Predicted Order of Finish<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

  1. Beaconsfield (89 – 73)<\/em><\/li>
  2. Ottawa (88 \u2013 74)<\/li>
  3. Bristol (77 \u2013 85)<\/li>
  4. Montreal (73 \u2013 89)<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n

    BDB 2019: 79-83 – Third place in the Robinson Division<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Last season, Beaconsfield\u2019s plan was to hit their way to their first ever BDB Championship.  The plan went pretty well.  The fact is this did team hit.  They really hit. In fact, they hit so well, that they ended up leading the league in runs scored. The team was led by  BDB MVP Cody Bellinger (.305-66-131) who was supported Two Time BDB MVP by Mike Trout (.273-49-99) as well as Aaron Judge (.277-37-84) and JD Martinez (.276-43-114).  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Seeing as the team finished below .500, it’s pretty clear that the plan had some faults. Heading into 2020, before the BDB Championship Trophy was even placed in the hands of the eventual champions, Beaconsfield owner Don Brodeur set his “new” plan in motion…<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    BDB 2020: 89-73 – Top Dog of the Division<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    Yu Leads New Look Pitching Staff<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

    Team Features: BDB Top Ranked Pitching Staff \/ BDB Top Ranked Bull Pen \/ 5th Ranked Lineup.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    PITCHING STAFF<\/td>\ufeff<\/td><\/tr>
    Yu Darvish<\/em><\/td>8.1<\/td><\/tr>
    Trevor Bauer<\/em><\/td>6.8<\/td><\/tr>
    Brandon Woodruff<\/td>5.7<\/td><\/tr>
    Spencer Turnbull<\/td>3.8<\/td><\/tr>
    Adam Wainwright<\/em><\/td>3<\/td><\/tr>
    Ryan Yarbrough<\/td>1<\/td><\/tr>
    \ufeff<\/td>\ufeff<\/td><\/tr>
    TOP 12 HITTERS<\/td>\ufeff<\/td><\/tr>
    Mike Trout<\/td>6.75<\/td><\/tr>
    Corey Seager<\/td>5.13<\/td><\/tr>
    Jason Heyward<\/td>4.86<\/td><\/tr>
    Luke Voit<\/td>4.86<\/td><\/tr>
    Austin Nola<\/em><\/td>4.59<\/td><\/tr>
    Kyle Seager<\/td>4.05<\/td><\/tr>
    Chris Taylor<\/td>4.05<\/td><\/tr>
    Robinson Cano<\/em><\/td>3.51<\/td><\/tr>
    Starling Marte<\/td>3.51<\/td><\/tr>
    Justin Turner<\/td>3.51<\/td><\/tr>
    Maikel Franco<\/em><\/td>3.51<\/td><\/tr>
    A.J. Pollock<\/td>2.7<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

    Roster Changes:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Gone: Kendrick, Bellinger, JD Martinez, Tanaka, Scherzer<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    New: Darvish (T), Bauer (T), Wainwright (D), Nola (T), Cano (D), Franco (D)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Needless to say, there have been plenty of changes in Beaconsfield. The first area Brodeur sought to remedy was the pitching staff, the starting rotation and the pen. The Pathfinders now have three Elite pitchers in their rotation with Yu Darvish, Trevor Bauer and Brandon Woodward. Throw in veteran Adam Wainwright, and you\u2019ve got yourself the top rotation in the league. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

    However, what separates the Pathfinders from the other teams is their pen.  The Pathfinders used their first pick of the draft to land Devin Williams who is the standout of the team. He will be supported by Raisel Iglesias, Nick Anderson and a few others.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

    As much change has occurred in the pitching staff, almost as many changes have occurred in the lineup. Gone is Cody Bellinger and JD Martinez, and sitting out half the season is Aaron Judge. However, there is plenty of pop in the remaining hitters. Mike Trout and Corey Seager remain as some of the more impactful bats and Luke Voit has arisen to be a legit power bat.  Overall, the team should not suffer from their ability to score runs.  Definitely top third of the league.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Hope for the Future<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

    BDB 2021: 83-79 – Third in TIGHT Robinson Division<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    BDB 2022: 79-83 – Third in TIGHT Robinson Division<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Let\u2019s be honest, the only \u201cFuture\u201d that owner Don Brodeur has in mind is October 2021.  I think it\u2019s safe to say that if it would guarantee him a win this year, he would forgo 10 years, maybe 20 years of winning seasons in BDB.  However, given his current team, there is plenty of talent that should give him plenty of teeth to challenge for the next few years.  Look for Aaron Judge and Luke Voit to resume their bashing ways, and Corey Seager to continue his resume building years as one of premiere shortstops in the league.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    One of the Pathfinder Stars who continues to shine brighter … <\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n
    2021 STAFF<\/td><\/td><\/tr>
    Trevor Bauer<\/td>4.4<\/td><\/tr>
    Yu Darvish<\/td>4<\/td><\/tr>
    Brandon Woodruff<\/td>3.7<\/td><\/tr>
    Nathan Eovaldi<\/em><\/td>2.4<\/td><\/tr>
    John Gray<\/em><\/td>2.2<\/td><\/tr>
    Ryan Yarborough<\/td>2<\/td><\/tr>
    <\/td><\/td><\/tr>
    2021 HITTERS<\/td><\/td><\/tr>
    Mike Trout<\/td>7.4<\/td><\/tr>
    Corey Seager<\/td>5.3<\/td><\/tr>
    Aaron Judge<\/td>4.4<\/td><\/tr>
    Andrelton Simmons<\/em><\/td>3.1<\/td><\/tr>
    Justin Turner<\/td>3<\/td><\/tr>
    Luke Voit<\/td>2.6<\/td><\/tr>
    Kyle Seager<\/td>2.3<\/td><\/tr>
    Chris Taylor<\/td>2.2<\/td><\/tr>
    Starling Marte<\/td>2.2<\/td><\/tr>
    Austin Nola<\/td>1.9<\/td><\/tr>
    Jason Heyward<\/em><\/td>1.7<\/td><\/tr>
    Hunter Dozier<\/em><\/td>1.6<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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    2022 STAFF<\/td><\/td><\/tr>
    Trevor Bauer<\/td>3.8<\/td><\/tr>
    Brandon Woodruff<\/td>2.8<\/td><\/tr>
    Yu Darvish<\/td>2.5<\/td><\/tr>
    Ryan Yarbrough<\/td>2.2<\/td><\/tr>
    Spencer Turnbull<\/td>2.2<\/td><\/tr>
    Jon Gray<\/td>1.8<\/td><\/tr>
    <\/td><\/td><\/tr>
    2022 HITTER<\/td><\/td><\/tr>
    Mike Trout<\/td>6.5<\/td><\/tr>
    Corey Seager<\/td>4.4<\/td><\/tr>
    Aaron Judge<\/td>3.8<\/td><\/tr>
    Luke Voit<\/td>2.3<\/td><\/tr>
    Andrelton Simmons<\/td>2.1<\/td><\/tr>
    Chris Taylor<\/td>2.1<\/td><\/tr>
    Justin Turner<\/td>1.8<\/td><\/tr>
    Randal Grichuk<\/em><\/td>1.6<\/td><\/tr>
    Kyle Seager<\/td>1.5<\/td><\/tr>
    Starling Marte<\/td>1.5<\/td><\/tr>
    Mitch Garver<\/em><\/td>1.3<\/td><\/tr>
    Hunter Dozier<\/td>1.2<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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    The Commish<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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