23 SIDEARM REVIEW : #6 SESAME STREET CHAINSAW MASSACRE

                                     SESAME STREET PLAYOFF BOUND ??

FRONT OFFICE 

Jerry Anderson has 10 years under his belt and SSCM has 3 playoff appearances, including 2 World Series and 1 World Series championship in the 2021 season.  Let's see what the numbers say about the 23 season. 

ROTATION 

J. Urias 599
McKenzie 611
Severino 616
Wright 647
Musgrove 667

BULLPEN 

K. Nelson 583
H. Brown 563
D. Lee  572
Bednar  618
Cimber 669
Hicks 659
Tepera 618
Mayza 688


LINEUP 

Grandal c 570
J. Conner 1b 697
Albies 2b  703
C. Seager ss 772
Farmer 3b 701
Nimmo of 800
ONeill of 700
W. Myers of 713

BENCH

Garver c 702
Hillard of 544
Moustakas inf 640
E. Rios if 794
Br. Rodgers 2b 733
Soler of 695

ANALYSIS

The rotation is intimidating.  The arrival of Wright gives Anderson 5 playoff caliber starters.  Granted, Severino will have limited IP but if judiciously used, Severino can be used in a high leverage start.  

The bullpen has alot of depth .  H. Brown and D. Lee look like they will have stellar careers.  Bednar, Cimber, Hicks and Tepera are above average but the team could use a bonafide closer. 

Injuries to Albies and Seager will require Anderson to use his bag of magic tricks when filling out the lineup. Nimmo is the only hitter reaching the 800 mark.  E. Rios and Soler provide inconsistent but scary power. 

The bottom line:  how far can this rotation take SSCM ??  The numbers say SSCM will finish 2nd in the AL Central but never under estimate the man with a World Series ring.