Please explain to me why everyone says the Av's are going to suck this year and yet they talk about how so many other teams with young talent are going to take huge leaps this year because said young talent will also take a leap forward in progress.

The last time I looked I didn't really see a team that has more young talent than the Av's (ok the Kings do...but still).  How come no one is talking about the development from the young guns, not to mention the potential D corp we have waiting in the wings.

I for one am very excited and optimistic about the upcoming season.  Is thursday here yet?

See the article below.

http://sports.yahoo.com/mlb/news;_ylt=AhN9dbGT567LVOgOn70.cw4RvLYF?slug=ap-dodgers-gilesretires&prov=ap&type=lgns

I guess thats one less guy to consider for the 40 man roster.

I think we all saw this coming.  How much of a chance did he really have to make the roster.

“Obviously I want to play and feel I can play but physically I’m not able to do what I expect myself to do,” Giles said. “I’m just thankful to Ned and the Dodgers organization for giving me the opportunity to come out and prove that I’m not up to par for myself.”