Astrology Camp Battles: Leo

Leo is best known for boasting the number one overall ranked player in baseball this year in Mike Trout. But when you look at their top-three starting pitchers, you'll see the aggregate ranks of Max Scherzer (11), Madison Bumgarner (14), and Yu Darvish (41) are better than all teams save Pisces (followed closely by yesterday's profiled team Aries. Of course LEO will always be darkened by the tragic loss of Jose Fernandez from their ranks, but I say the best way to honor his memory is to focus on the game he enjoyed so much!

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Evan Gattis (164) will likely spend the bulk of his 2017 season as the DH, which will not only allow him to focus on his offense more than the usual backstop, but also keep him healthier than if he had to squat in a crouch for nine innings every night. Speaking of staying healthy, Wilson Ramos (413) could replace Gattis if/when he returns from his torn ACL last year. But even before that happens, Austin Hedges (361) could make a serious impact in San Diego.

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The closing situation for Leo is completely up in the air and dependent on many factors other than the talents of those involved. The top ranked reliever on this roster, Carter Capps (326) didn't pitch at all in 2016, and the legality of his pitching motion has recently been called into question, leaving both Padres brass and MLB The Show 2017 programmers scrambling. The most effective closer in 2016 (Santiago Casilla, 462) will likely be setting up in Oakland next year. Brandon Kintzler (386) emerged as the Twins closer last year, but his opportunity to reprise that role will depend on the health of Glen Perkins (PIC, 449). Huston Street (438) could potentially reclaim his spot at the back of the Angels bullpen, even though Cam Bedrosian (LIB, 232) has the inside track. And Drew Storen (448) or Jake McGee (578) could pick up some saves in uncertain bullpen pictures in Cincinnati and Colorado, respectively. Pick any two of those and you should be good.