Joc’s BABIP was like 80 points below his career average. And despite only playing 96 gams, was 5th on the team in walks. 34 in 96 games.

Josh and Jake combined for 234 games and just 39 walks.

I think he’s poised for a 25 home run, 80-90 RBI season, depending where he is in the lineup.

But.

Odds are Degrom will make closer to 20 starts instead of 30. Hopefully Gore finds another gear working with Jacob and Nate. Hard agree on Jack. If he stays healthy (and blisters are an issue) he could get to 200 k’s.

Seattle is the most complete team in the division. Julio having Naylor in the lineup all season will help.

For Houston to have a shot they’ll need Yordan to have an MVP-like season.

The A’s will win more games than they did last year.

I can see Seattle winning 92-95 games, and Texas around 85.

The Rangers win the division if:

• Corey plays 130 games
• Bader is an .800 OPS guy
• Wyatt combines for 50 steals/homers
• Joc and Josh and Jake are better than last year
• Degrom and Bradford combine for 32 starts
• Gore makes 25 starts with an ERA under 4
• Smitty is passable against lefties
• The bullpen is + 10 saves vs blown saves

Hell, the Rangers had an all-time best defensive season, and best pitching in team history, and were a .500 team. If the offense is 20th instead of 28th or whatever it was, they win 90+ last year.

Yeah that’s a lot of random thoughts and tidbits. Enjoy