MLB 2008-2009 Offseason Thread

**Supreme Olajuwon** · 03-04-2009, 10:56 AM

I don't think he is yet, but he very well could be if the Dodgers don't perform well. I don't think LA fans are being very realistic about their expectations for Manny. He's not going to hit .390 again and he's not going to be this god that instantly makes the team World Series favorites. I would say that maybe the move to LA was enough to help him mature and become a reliable team player, but after this contract thing, I highly doubt it.

Even with Manny, I don't think the gap between LA and Arizona as big as people are saying, and if Upton has his breakout year this season, which I think he will, the D Backs might shock some people.

03-04-2009, 10:56 AM	#11
Supreme Olajuwon You know that�s right Posts: 52,760	I don't think he is yet, but he very well could be if the Dodgers don't perform well. I don't think LA fans are being very realistic about their expectations for Manny. He's not going to hit .390 again and he's not going to be this god that instantly makes the team World Series favorites. I would say that maybe the move to LA was enough to help him mature and become a reliable team player, but after this contract thing, I highly doubt it. Even with Manny, I don't think the gap between LA and Arizona as big as people are saying, and if Upton has his breakout year this season, which I think he will, the D Backs might shock some people.