Previewing Left Field

Man how I wish Manny upcoming season would compare to the season he's having for me on MLB 2007 The Show. Through July 31 he has smacked 42 homers and leads second place David Ortiz by 16. He's also batting a cool .398 with 88 RBI.

But onto reality we go. Manny is always likely to have huge seasons and 2007 will be no different.

Bill James projects Manny to put up .305/.414/.590 numbers with 37 HR, 118 RBI, 33 doubles and 90 walks.

PECOTA shows numbers a little lower, .297/.400/.567 with 33 HR, 105 RBI, 32 doubles and 84 walks.

Its likely Manny will eclipse these numbers in 2007 with a solid threat in the lineup behind him.

My predictions for Manny in 2007 reflect my feelings about a solid hitter behind him;

Ramirez: .345 with 45 HR, 137 RBI, 42 doubles