Triple Crown?

Cubswin · #1 05-31-2005, 12:26 AM

Derrek Lee

Any chance in hell? I know its way too early to even start thinking about it but what would you put the odds at? 20-1?

Jakesta · #2 05-31-2005, 12:28 AM

I don't think Lee is this good. Last year was more the type of hitter that Lee is. I say he fizzles out in the second half.

ThaSaltCracka · #3 05-31-2005, 12:29 AM

I would think ARod has a better chance.

Jakesta · #4 05-31-2005, 12:30 AM

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That may be so, but doesn't the TC go by league? There can be one in the American and one in the National.

nothumb · #5 05-31-2005, 01:33 AM

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A-Rod is a long shot to win the batting title this year. He's having a monster season but I don't see it happening. Hitters are so specialized now that it's really hard to lead the league in both power and average with guys like Ichiro out there.

Just my .02, I could be wrong.

NT

Clarkmeister · #6 05-31-2005, 12:36 AM

I like Albert's chances better, and he's trailing Lee in all 3 categories.

Let's see, I'd guess he's about 4-1 at best to win any of the categories right now as he doesn't have a massive lead in any of them. That would put it at 64-1 to pull it off.

Jakesta · #7 05-31-2005, 12:37 AM

What about A-Rod's chances to pull it off?

He has big leads in both homers and RBI's.

Also, hsa there ever been a Triple Crown winner who didn't also win MVP?

Clarkmeister · #8 05-31-2005, 12:38 AM

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Yes.

Jakesta · #9 05-31-2005, 12:40 AM

Who? That just seems ridiculous that someone who won the Triple Crown would not also win MVP.

Soul Daddy · #10 05-31-2005, 12:46 AM

Ted Williams (2x), Lou Gehrig. Possibly more.

Lee's highest BA in a season is .282. Something tells me at least that number will regress.