Monday, December 28, 2009
Matt Treanor: Signed minor league contract with Brewers
The Brewers have major league catchers and Matt Treanor is not one of them. Treanor should remain in the minor leagues throughout the season. He doesn't bring any strength to the major league roster and if the Brewers want to have success next season, Treanor cannot make a significant contribution to the team even on the bench. George Kottaras and Mike Rivera are the two significant catchers on the Brewers in that order.
Claudio Vargas: Signed one year deal with Brewers
Claudio Vargas is a great addition to the Brewers in the bullpen only, not as a starter. He has the capabilities in a short role to throw strikes and not give up easy hits. Already the bullpen very strong and now is much stronger with twelve good relievers on the roster. The issue now is the holes in the back of the starting rotation.
Number Four Starters
Jon Garland
Shawn Hill
Vicente Padilla
Jason Schmidt
Todd Wellemeyer
Number Five Starters
Cha Seung Baek
Braden Looper
Pedro Martinez
Number Four Starters
Jon Garland
Shawn Hill
Vicente Padilla
Jason Schmidt
Todd Wellemeyer
Number Five Starters
Cha Seung Baek
Braden Looper
Pedro Martinez
Mike Gonzalez: Signed two year deal with Orioles
Mike Gonzalez will be the closer for the Baltimore Orioles, barring any better relievers signed in the future. Gonzalez gives the Orioles a definite stopper in the ninth inning and completes the top six pitchers in the Baltimore bullpen.
Orioles Bullpen
CL - Mike Gonzalez (LHP)
SU - Jim Johnson (RHP)
SU - Kam Mickolio (RHP)
1 - Alberto Castillo (LHP)
2 - Brian Matusz (LHP)
3 - Chris Waters (LHP)
Orioles Bullpen
CL - Mike Gonzalez (LHP)
SU - Jim Johnson (RHP)
SU - Kam Mickolio (RHP)
1 - Alberto Castillo (LHP)
2 - Brian Matusz (LHP)
3 - Chris Waters (LHP)
Saturday, December 26, 2009
Ryota Igarashi: Signed two year deal with Mets
Ryota Igarashi is a hard thrower who's not afraid to stay around the plate. He doesn't give up any easy bases which makes him a strong reliever. He will be an effective part of the Mets bullpen opening day.
Friday, December 25, 2009
Lance Broadway: Signed minor league contract with Blue Jays
The Blue Jays have terrific arms in their bullpen already. Hopefully the Blue Jays will not need to use Lance Broadway at all this season in the major for any significant role or else they'll be in a little trouble. Broadway allows too many baserunners to have any effectiveness out of the bullpen. The Blue Jays have nine very good arms that can pitch in a major league bullpen, but they're still looking for the top starter to fill the void created by trading Roy Halladay.
Top Starters
Erik Bedard
Justin Duchscherer
Jason Marquis
The Blue Jays should also invite Shawn Estes to spring training. There is a chance he might have something of quality left in his arm.
Top Starters
Erik Bedard
Justin Duchscherer
Jason Marquis
The Blue Jays should also invite Shawn Estes to spring training. There is a chance he might have something of quality left in his arm.
John Buck: Signed one year deal with Blue Jays
John Buck is a very good doubles hitter and the Blue Jays have enough flexibility in their roster where they can fit Buck and switch a few players around to fill the holes in the lineup. He's not a great defensive catcher and won't make a run for a batting title, but he can definitely fill a good role on the Blue Jays. Now all they need is a right fielder.
Right Fielders
Chris Denorfia
Brian Giles
Gary Sheffield
Randy Winn
Right Fielders
Chris Denorfia
Brian Giles
Gary Sheffield
Randy Winn
Mike Cameron: Signed two year deal with Red Sox
Mike Cameron still has a good bat with some good power, but his role on the Red Sox only need to be his glove playing with the Green Monster. At this point in his career, he is perfect for that role. His defense hasn't seemed to slip at all in the past few years and with the Red Sox lineup, his bat can be found in the bottom three and will still be productive.
Thursday, December 24, 2009
Geoff Geary: Signed minor league contract with Rangers
Geoff Geary should remain in the minors for the Rangers this season. I do not see him as being a productive member of the Rangers bullpen. Geary is coming off an injury last year where he was unproductive for the limited time he was playing and he'll probably need a full season for recovery. He has a chance to make the roster after a couple of months when he proves to be ready, but right now the Rangers have better arms on their roster. The Rangers still need a third starter.
Number Three Starters
Aroldis Chapman
Doug Davis
R.A. Dickey
Dan Giese
Noah Lowry
Odalis Perez
Joel Pineiro
Jarrod Washburn
Number Three Starters
Aroldis Chapman
Doug Davis
R.A. Dickey
Dan Giese
Noah Lowry
Odalis Perez
Joel Pineiro
Jarrod Washburn
Roy Halladay: Traded to Phillies
Roy Halladay is a top pitcher and he is going to the Phillies who already have a top pitcher in their rotation. Halladay adds more depth to a rotation that will have a number three starter pitching in the number five slot. Everyday now, the Phillies will have the edge in starting pitching over their opponent.
Current Phillies Rotation
1 - Roy Halladay
2 - J.A. Happ
3 - Cole Hamels
4 - Andrew Carpenter
5 - Joe Blanton
Current Phillies Rotation
1 - Roy Halladay
2 - J.A. Happ
3 - Cole Hamels
4 - Andrew Carpenter
5 - Joe Blanton
Wednesday, December 23, 2009
Cliff Lee: Traded to Mariners
Cliff Lee would be a terrific fit for anybody. He is a definite ace for any team, but he's not even the best starter on the Mariners. On opening day, Felix Hernandez will be on the mound for the Mariners. So the Mariners now have two number one starters at the top of the rotation. This fantastic depth could carry them far in a weaker AL West.
Projected Mariners Rotation
1 - Felix Hernandez
2 - Cliff Lee
3 - Ryan Rowland-Smith
4 - Brandon Morrow
5 - Doug Fister
Projected Mariners Rotation
1 - Felix Hernandez
2 - Cliff Lee
3 - Ryan Rowland-Smith
4 - Brandon Morrow
5 - Doug Fister
Tuesday, December 22, 2009
Rodrigo Lopez: Signed minor league contract with Diamondbacks
The Diamondbacks need starting pitching to fill the back end of their rotation. Rodrigo Lopez will be good to fill the back end of their AAA rotation. If the Diamondbacks have hopes of success this year Lopez will not be a part of it. The Diamondbacks don't need any high priced pitcher because they have the top of the rotation set.
Number Four Starters
Jon Garland
Shawn Hill
Vicente Padilla
Jason Schmidt
Todd Wellemeyer
Number Five Starters
Cha Seung Baek
Braden Looper
Pedro Martinez
Number Four Starters
Jon Garland
Shawn Hill
Vicente Padilla
Jason Schmidt
Todd Wellemeyer
Number Five Starters
Cha Seung Baek
Braden Looper
Pedro Martinez
Hideki Matsui: Signed one year deal with Angels
Hideki Matsui is a solid hitter who will provide a good on base percentage, but the Angels need more power in the lineup. Mike Napoli and Kendry Morales are the two options for the middle of the lineup, but is it enough for the Angels? Napoli doesn't always make it into the lineup because he's a catcher and needs days off and Morales is coming off his first full season. Can Morales be banked on to provide the consistent power the Angels need? The Angels should invest in Jason Bay or Matt Holliday in left field or designated hitter. Russell Branyan is another option for the designated hitter because Morales is the better fielding first baseman.
Saturday, December 19, 2009
Jamie Burke: Signed minor league contract with Nationals
Jamie Burke is a terrific fit for the Nationals. If given the everyday job, he'd be a very good hitter, which will make up for his below average fielding skills. The Nationals need some good bats and Burke can provide one. In addition, he can be a mentor to Jesus Flores, the young Nationals catcher. It is still a good idea to trade Ryan Zimmerman for a lot of young pieces and sign a defense oriented third baseman.
Third Basemen
Geoff Blum
Mark DeRosa
Troy Glaus
Mike Lamb
Melvin Mora
Juan Uribe
Third Basemen
Geoff Blum
Mark DeRosa
Troy Glaus
Mike Lamb
Melvin Mora
Juan Uribe
Mark DeFelice: Signed minor league contract with Brewers
Mark DeFelice is a solid relief pitcher and should be on the opening day major league roster for the Brewers. DeFelice is the fourth best reliever on a roster that has eleven good relief pitchers. This is adds more depth to the bullpen to compensate the lack of a back of the rotation.
Number Four Starters
Jon Garland
Shawn Hill
Vicente Padilla
Jason Schmidt
Todd Wellemeyer
Number Five Starters
Cha Seung Baek
Braden Looper
Pedro Martinez
Number Four Starters
Jon Garland
Shawn Hill
Vicente Padilla
Jason Schmidt
Todd Wellemeyer
Number Five Starters
Cha Seung Baek
Braden Looper
Pedro Martinez
Logan Kensing: Signed minor league contract with Nationals
Logan Kensing should not be a major contributor to the Nationals this season. He gives up too many baserunners and a lot of runs, so he's hard to trust if he needs to relieve in mid-inning or even to start an inning. The Nationals have ten good relief arms, but they need plenty of starting pitching.
Top Starters
Erik Bedard
Justin Duchscherer
Jason Marquis
Number Three Starters
Aroldis Chapman
Doug Davis
R.A. Dickey
Dan Giese
Noah Lowry
Odalis Perez
Joel Pineiro
Jarrod Washburn
Number Five Starters
Cha Seung Baek
Braden Looper
Pedro Martinez
The Nationals should also take a flyer on Shawn Estes by inviting him to spring training on a minor league contract.
Top Starters
Erik Bedard
Justin Duchscherer
Jason Marquis
Number Three Starters
Aroldis Chapman
Doug Davis
R.A. Dickey
Dan Giese
Noah Lowry
Odalis Perez
Joel Pineiro
Jarrod Washburn
Number Five Starters
Cha Seung Baek
Braden Looper
Pedro Martinez
The Nationals should also take a flyer on Shawn Estes by inviting him to spring training on a minor league contract.
Joel Peralta: Signed minor league contract with Nationals
Out of everything the Nationals do need coming off another poor season, they have plenty of arms in the bullpen. Joel Peralta should not be a major contributor to the Nationals this season. He gives up too many baserunners, so he's hard to trust if he needs to relieve in mid-inning. The Nationals have ten good relief arms, but they need plenty of starting pitching.
Top Starters
Erik Bedard
Justin Duchscherer
Jason Marquis
Number Three Starters
Aroldis Chapman
Doug Davis
R.A. Dickey
Dan Giese
Noah Lowry
Odalis Perez
Joel Pineiro
Jarrod Washburn
Number Five Starters
Cha Seung Baek
Braden Looper
Pedro Martinez
The Nationals should also take a flyer on Shawn Estes by inviting him to spring training on a minor league contract.
Top Starters
Erik Bedard
Justin Duchscherer
Jason Marquis
Number Three Starters
Aroldis Chapman
Doug Davis
R.A. Dickey
Dan Giese
Noah Lowry
Odalis Perez
Joel Pineiro
Jarrod Washburn
Number Five Starters
Cha Seung Baek
Braden Looper
Pedro Martinez
The Nationals should also take a flyer on Shawn Estes by inviting him to spring training on a minor league contract.
Winston Abreu: Signed minor league contract with Rays
Winston Abreu is not a very good major league pitcher. He will probably get his work out of the bullpen in the minors, but if the Rays expect to have a good season with a good bullpen, Abreu cannot be a major part of it. The Rays have plenty of good relief arms, but what they do need is a top starter.
Top Starters
Erik Bedard
Justin Duchscherer
Jason Marquis
The Rays should take a flyer on Shawn Estes by inviting him to spring training on a minor league contract.
Top Starters
Erik Bedard
Justin Duchscherer
Jason Marquis
The Rays should take a flyer on Shawn Estes by inviting him to spring training on a minor league contract.
Brian Barden: Signed minor leage contract with Marlins
Brian Barden is a solid fielding shortstop but doesn't have a great bat. The Marlins need a good fielding second baseman, so if Barden can make the transition in the minors for part of the season, he can play in the majors everyday. There are a numerous amount of second baseman that are ready to fill the role the Marlins are looking for.
Second Basemen
Ron Belliard
Jamey Carroll
David Eckstein
Omar Infante
Mark Loretta
Argenis Reyes
Second Basemen
Ron Belliard
Jamey Carroll
David Eckstein
Omar Infante
Mark Loretta
Argenis Reyes
Jeff Bennett: Signed minor league contract with Rays
Jeff Bennett is not a good relief pitcher and would be best for the Rays to keep him in the minor leagues all season. Bennett gives up too many hits and walks to be effective in the bullpen. The Rays have ten pitchers on the roster who are much better relievers than Bennett. The Rays still need a top starter.
Top Starters
Erik Bedard
Justin Duchscherer
Jason Marquis
The Rays should take a flyer on Shawn Estes by inviting him to spring training on a minor league contract.
Top Starters
Erik Bedard
Justin Duchscherer
Jason Marquis
The Rays should take a flyer on Shawn Estes by inviting him to spring training on a minor league contract.
Craig Counsell: Signed one year deal with Brewers
Craig Counsell is a very professional hitter and will provide a good bat at the top of the order. He'll provide the Brewers a consistent baserunner for their potent middle of the lineup. He completes their starting lineup for opening day.
C - George Kottaras
1B - Prince Fielder
2B - Craig Counsell
3B - Casey McGehee
SS - Luis Cruz
LF - Ryan Braun
CF - Jody Gerut
RF - Corey Hart
C - George Kottaras
1B - Prince Fielder
2B - Craig Counsell
3B - Casey McGehee
SS - Luis Cruz
LF - Ryan Braun
CF - Jody Gerut
RF - Corey Hart
Jason Michaels: Signed one year contract with Astros
Jason Michaels is a solid double hitter and would fit very well paying right field and hitting sixth in the Astros lineup. Michaels will not hurt the Astros in the outfield. The Astros still need a second baseman to complete their lineup.
Second Basemen
Omar Infante
Felipe Lopez
Second Basemen
Omar Infante
Felipe Lopez
Chris Duffy: Signed minor league contract with Phillies
Chris Duffy is a decent fielding outfielder, however he should be used in corner outfield positions because he's a subpar centerfielder. Duffy is not known for his bat. His role at best is a defensive replacement. The Phillies should still look to sign Juan Uribe.
Cody Ransom: Signed minor league contract with Phillies
Cody Ransom brings one thing to the table, he can hit the ball into the gaps if he can make contact with it. He's not that great of a fielder at third base and isn't really a major league hitter. The Phillies should invest in signing Juan Uribe to play third because Placido Polanco isn't the answer either.
Friday, December 18, 2009
Ramon Ramirez: Claimed off Waivers by Red Sox
The Red Sox have their second Ramon Ramirez on their roster. This one was on the Reds last year and is a little better than the one they had already. I will differentiate by their middle initials as the new one is Ramon A. Ramirez
Bullpen
CL - Jonathan Papelbon (RHP)
SU - Ramon A. Ramirez (RHP)
SU - Dustin Richardson (LHP)
1 - Daniel Bard (RHP)
2 - Ramon S. Ramirez (RHP)
3 - Hideki Okajima (LHP)
Bullpen
CL - Jonathan Papelbon (RHP)
SU - Ramon A. Ramirez (RHP)
SU - Dustin Richardson (LHP)
1 - Daniel Bard (RHP)
2 - Ramon S. Ramirez (RHP)
3 - Hideki Okajima (LHP)
Thursday, December 17, 2009
Rafael Soriano: Traded to Rays
Rafael Soriano is now the closer on Rays once again strengthening their bullpen. The Rays now have ten solid relief pitchers on their roster and Soriano is the best of the bunch. He will lock down the the ninth inning which is what the Rays truly missed last year.
Bullpen
CL - Rafael Soriano (RHP)
SU - Randy Choate (LHP)
SU - Dan Wheeler (RHP)
1 - Lance Cormier (RHP)
2 - Matt Garza (RHP)
3 - Grant Balfour (RHP)
Bullpen
CL - Rafael Soriano (RHP)
SU - Randy Choate (LHP)
SU - Dan Wheeler (RHP)
1 - Lance Cormier (RHP)
2 - Matt Garza (RHP)
3 - Grant Balfour (RHP)
Wednesday, December 16, 2009
Juan Pierre: Traded to White Sox
The White Sox needed high on base percentage personnel and needed to revamp their outfield. Juan Pierre fits both of these needs. The White Sox can start Mark Kotsay and Juan Pierre in either the center field and right field positions because the White Sox do need a power bat and those are mostly in the form of left fielders. In addition to a left fielder, the White Sox do need a third baseman.
Third Basemen
Troy Glaus
Left Fielders
Jason Bay
Matt Holliday
Third Basemen
Troy Glaus
Left Fielders
Jason Bay
Matt Holliday
Tuesday, December 15, 2009
John Lackey: Five year deal with Red Sox
John Lackey is a solid number two starter on a good rotation. The Red Sox have Josh Beckett who is also a solid number two starter and who is a little better. Lackey could line up to be the third starter in a stacked Red Sox rotation. Clay Buchholz, the young Red Sox arm, will be forced out of the rotation. He's capable of coming out of the bullpen if the Red Sox want, but they won't need him with their current bullpen layout.
Starting Rotation
1 - Jon Lester
2 - Josh Beckett
3 - John Lackey
4 - Daisuke Matsuzaka
5 - Tim Wakefield
Starting Rotation
1 - Jon Lester
2 - Josh Beckett
3 - John Lackey
4 - Daisuke Matsuzaka
5 - Tim Wakefield
Monday, December 14, 2009
Scott Olsen: Signed one year deal with Nationals
Scott Olsen has not proven to be a good major league pitcher on a consistent basis. I understand he's still very young, but this season I see him with an over 5 ERA and giving up too many baserunners to be an effective relief pitcher. It's a major league deal between Olsen and the Nationals, but Olsen should be in the minors to rebuild his stock. The Nationals still need starting pitchers.
Top Starters
Erik Bedard
Jason Marquis
Number Three Starters
Aroldis Chapman
Doug Davis
R.A. Dickey
Dan Giese
Noah Lowry
Odalis Perez
Jarrod Washburn
Number Five Starters
Cha Seung Baek
Braden Looper
Pedro Martinez
Top Starters
Erik Bedard
Jason Marquis
Number Three Starters
Aroldis Chapman
Doug Davis
R.A. Dickey
Dan Giese
Noah Lowry
Odalis Perez
Jarrod Washburn
Number Five Starters
Cha Seung Baek
Braden Looper
Pedro Martinez
Raul Chavez: Signed minor league contract with Blue Jays
Raul Chavez is a below average baseball player that should be in the minors for the Blue Jays this year. The Blue Jays do need a catcher but Chavez is not the answer. They need either one with a high on base percentage or even just one that's more defense oriented.
Catchers
Brad Ausmus
Rod Barajas
Michael Barrett
Jason LaRue
Chad Moeller
Bengie Molina
Jose Molina
Eric Munson
Kyle Phillips
Paul Phillips
Mike Redmond
Yorvit Torrealba
Catchers
Brad Ausmus
Rod Barajas
Michael Barrett
Jason LaRue
Chad Moeller
Bengie Molina
Jose Molina
Eric Munson
Kyle Phillips
Paul Phillips
Mike Redmond
Yorvit Torrealba
Sunday, December 13, 2009
Jason Kendall: Signed two year deal with Royals
Jason Kendall is a very good defensive catcher and a good contact hitter. Edwin Bellorin is younger and can fill a similar role to Kendall and might be able to be better. Kendall can be used as a backup and mentor for Bellorin. The Royals still need a designated hitter, third baseman, center fielder, and right fielder.
Designated Hitter
Jason Bay
Russell Branyan
Matt Holliday
Jonathan Van Every
Third Basemen
Craig Counsell
Juan Uribe
Center Fielders
Jonathan Van Every
Right Fielders
Chris Denorfia
Brian Giles
Gary Sheffield
Randy Winn
Designated Hitter
Jason Bay
Russell Branyan
Matt Holliday
Jonathan Van Every
Third Basemen
Craig Counsell
Juan Uribe
Center Fielders
Jonathan Van Every
Right Fielders
Chris Denorfia
Brian Giles
Gary Sheffield
Randy Winn
Adam Miller: Signed minor league contract with Indians
Adam Miller has a ton of ability and perhaps can be a top of the line starter for the Indians in the near future. If he shows something in spring training, he should be in the starting rotation at the start of the year. Assuming Miller does look good, the Indians still need a starting pitcher.
Number Five Starters
Cha Seung Baek
Shawn Estes
Braden Looper
Pedro Martinez
Number Five Starters
Cha Seung Baek
Shawn Estes
Braden Looper
Pedro Martinez
Anthony Reyes: Signed minor league contract with Indians
Anthony Reyes could be a useful member of the Indians major league bullpen. He is a starting pitcher, but he doesn't show proper longevity and gives up too many runs. He'll be better suited in the bullpen, however he is the seventh out of nine useful relief pitchers on the team. The Indians still need starting pitching.
Number Three Starters
Aroldis Chapman
Doug Davis
Noah Lowry
Joel Pineiro
Jason Schmidt
Jarrod Washburn
Number Five Starters
Cha Seung Baek
Shawn Estes
Braden Looper
Pedro Martinez
Number Three Starters
Aroldis Chapman
Doug Davis
Noah Lowry
Joel Pineiro
Jason Schmidt
Jarrod Washburn
Number Five Starters
Cha Seung Baek
Shawn Estes
Braden Looper
Pedro Martinez
Brandon Lyon: Signed three year deal with Astros
Brandon Lyon immediately enters the top six in the Astros bullpen. The Astros have nine good relief pitchers now, Lyon is the third best. The Astros need to focus on getting a second baseman and a catcher.
Catchers
Corky Miller
Guillermo Rodriguez
Second Basemen
Omar Infante
Felipe Lopez
Catchers
Corky Miller
Guillermo Rodriguez
Second Basemen
Omar Infante
Felipe Lopez
Ryan Speier: Signed minor league contract with Nationals
Ryan Speier is a very good major league relief pitcher. The Nationals can keep him in the minors until they need his use as a result of trades or injuries. They already have a top six in their bullpen that's better than Speier and the Nationals now have ten very capable relievers. The Natonals still need three starting pitchers.
Top Starters
Erik Bedard
Justin Duchscherer
Kelvim Escobar
Jason Marquis
Eric Milton
Odalis Perez
Number Three Starters
Aroldis Chapman
Doug Davis
Noah Lowry
Joel Pineiro
Jason Schmidt
Jarrod Washburn
Number Five Starters
Cha Seung Baek
Shawn Estes
Braden Looper
Pedro Martinez
Top Starters
Erik Bedard
Justin Duchscherer
Kelvim Escobar
Jason Marquis
Eric Milton
Odalis Perez
Number Three Starters
Aroldis Chapman
Doug Davis
Noah Lowry
Joel Pineiro
Jason Schmidt
Jarrod Washburn
Number Five Starters
Cha Seung Baek
Shawn Estes
Braden Looper
Pedro Martinez
Bruce Chen: Signed minor league deal with Royals
Bruce Chen will not be a productive major league pitcher next year. Chen should spent his entire season in the minor leagues. The Royals still need a fourth starter to complete their rotation.
Number Four Pitchers
R.A. Dickey
Jon Garland
Dan Giese
Shawn Hill
Vicente Padilla
Todd Wellemeyer
Number Four Pitchers
R.A. Dickey
Jon Garland
Dan Giese
Shawn Hill
Vicente Padilla
Todd Wellemeyer
J.J. Putz: Signed one year deal with White Sox
J.J. Putz is a solid bullpen arm who has had a recent history of injuries. He is not one of the top six members of the White Sox bullpen, but he can be useful to them. The White Sox still need a third baseman, left fielder, and right fielder.
Third Basemen
Craig Counsell
Troy Glaus
Left Fielders
Jason Bay
Matt Holliday
Right Fielders
Chris Denorfia
Brian Giles
Gary Sheffield
Randy Winn
Third Basemen
Craig Counsell
Troy Glaus
Left Fielders
Jason Bay
Matt Holliday
Right Fielders
Chris Denorfia
Brian Giles
Gary Sheffield
Randy Winn
Josh Towers: Signed minor league contract with Dodgers
Josh Towers can be a key addition to the Dodgers pitching staff. He can be a solid number five starter along with Eric Stults, even though they already have five better starters. Towers doesn't give up a ton of baserunners, which means he can be effective in the bullpen even though the Dodgers have nine better relief pitchers. Although he won't be on top of the pecking order for the Dodgers he can perform as a fifth starter and a relief pitcher.
Saturday, December 12, 2009
Boof Bonser: Traded to Red Sox
In the best case scenario, Boof Bonser is a marginal relief pitcher for the Red Sox. The Red Sox already have the top six in the bullpen who's better than Bonser. He doesn't improve the team at all.
Bobby Crosby: Signed one year deal with Pirates
Bobby Crosby isn't very good at hitting or fielding. He was rookie of the year and since then it's all been downhill. I don't see him being of any use to the Pirates because at best he's a marginal bench player. The Pirates still need a catcher, third baseman, and left fielder.
Catchers
Kenji Johjima
Jason Kendall
Chad Moeller
Bengie Molina
Eric Munson
Paul Phillips
Third Basemen
Craig Counsell
Juan Uribe
Left Field
Jason Bay
Matt Holliday
Catchers
Kenji Johjima
Jason Kendall
Chad Moeller
Bengie Molina
Eric Munson
Paul Phillips
Third Basemen
Craig Counsell
Juan Uribe
Left Field
Jason Bay
Matt Holliday
Matt Lindstrom: Traded to Astros
Matt Lindstrom allows to many baserunners to be an effective relief pitcher. The Astros already have eight relievers that could be in any teams bullpen and Matt Lindstrom isn't one of them. The Astros need a catcher and a second baseman.
Catchers
Corky Miller
Guillermo Rodriguez
Second Basemen
Omar Infante
Felipe Lopez
Catchers
Corky Miller
Guillermo Rodriguez
Second Basemen
Omar Infante
Felipe Lopez
Phil Coke: Traded to Tigers
The Tigers were in dire need of bullpen help. Phil Coke immediately becomes the best reliever the Tigers have and most equipped to be the closer. The Tigers still need at least two more relief pitchers.
Bullpen
Danys Baez
Joe Beimel
Joaquin Benoit
Chad Bradford
Kiko Calero
Buddy Carlyle
Jesus Colome
Bartolo Colon
Jose Contreras
David Davidson
Elmer Dessens
Brendan Donnelly
Alan Embree
Scott Eyre
Josh Fogg
Ryan Franklin
Edgar Gonzalez
Mike Gonzalez
Tom Gordon
Kevin Gregg
Eddie Guardado
Mark Hendrickson
Matt Herges
Rich Hill
Mike Hinckley
Bobby Howry
Jason Isringhausen
Masahide Kobayashi
Brandon Lyon
Carlos Martinez
Justin Miller
Trever Miller
Guillermo Mota
Bill Murphy
Brett Myers
Joe Nelson
Tomokazu Ohka
Will Ohman
Darren Oliver
Chan Ho Park
J.J. Putz
Fernando Rodney
Rich Rundles
Glendon Rusch
Billy Sadler
Brian Shouse
Alfredo Simon
Justin Speier
Ken Takahashi
Brett Tomko
Jose Valverde
Claudio Vargas
Luis Vizcaino
Jason Waddell
Doug Waechter
David Weathers
Kip Wells
Jamey Wright
Bullpen
Danys Baez
Joe Beimel
Joaquin Benoit
Chad Bradford
Kiko Calero
Buddy Carlyle
Jesus Colome
Bartolo Colon
Jose Contreras
David Davidson
Elmer Dessens
Brendan Donnelly
Alan Embree
Scott Eyre
Josh Fogg
Ryan Franklin
Edgar Gonzalez
Mike Gonzalez
Tom Gordon
Kevin Gregg
Eddie Guardado
Mark Hendrickson
Matt Herges
Rich Hill
Mike Hinckley
Bobby Howry
Jason Isringhausen
Masahide Kobayashi
Brandon Lyon
Carlos Martinez
Justin Miller
Trever Miller
Guillermo Mota
Bill Murphy
Brett Myers
Joe Nelson
Tomokazu Ohka
Will Ohman
Darren Oliver
Chan Ho Park
J.J. Putz
Fernando Rodney
Rich Rundles
Glendon Rusch
Billy Sadler
Brian Shouse
Alfredo Simon
Justin Speier
Ken Takahashi
Brett Tomko
Jose Valverde
Claudio Vargas
Luis Vizcaino
Jason Waddell
Doug Waechter
David Weathers
Kip Wells
Jamey Wright
Curtis Granderson: Traded to Yankees
Curtis Granderson is a very good fielding centerfielder with a power bat. He hasn't proven to hit for average but he'll be an upgrade over Brett Gardner in center field and will bat low in the lineup. The Yankees have made another upgrade.
LaTroy Hawkins: Signed two year deal with the Brewers
LaTroy Hawkins is a good reliever who is becoming a member of a very good Brewers bullpen. The Brewers have ten capable relievers on their roster, however they still need starters at the back of the rotation.
Number Four Starters
R.A. Dickey
Jon Garland
Dan Giese
Shawn Hill
Vicente Padilla
Todd Wellemeyer
Number Five Starters
Cha Seung Baek
Shawn Estes
Braden Looper
Pedro Martinez
Josh Towers
Number Four Starters
R.A. Dickey
Jon Garland
Dan Giese
Shawn Hill
Vicente Padilla
Todd Wellemeyer
Number Five Starters
Cha Seung Baek
Shawn Estes
Braden Looper
Pedro Martinez
Josh Towers
Friday, December 11, 2009
Edwin Jackson: Traded to Diamondbacks
Edwin Jackson is a top pitcher and will add impressive strength to an already strong top of the rotation with Brandon Webb and Dan Haren. The Diamondbacks still need back of the rotation starters.
Number Four Starters
R.A. Dickey
Jon Garland
Dan Giese
Shawn Hill
Vicente Padilla
Todd Wellemeyer
Number Five Starters
Cha Seung Baek
Shawn Estes
Braden Looper
Pedro Martinez
Josh Towers
Number Four Starters
R.A. Dickey
Jon Garland
Dan Giese
Shawn Hill
Vicente Padilla
Todd Wellemeyer
Number Five Starters
Cha Seung Baek
Shawn Estes
Braden Looper
Pedro Martinez
Josh Towers
Ian Kennedy: Traded to Diamondbacks
Ian Kennedy hasn't been in the majors for a while and hasn't proven much. He seems to give up too many runs to start and puts too many runners on base to be an effective reliever. I do not see him being a useful pitcher for the Diamondbacks this season. They still need starting pitchers.
Number Three Starters
Aroldis Chapman
Doug Davis
Noah Lowry
Joel Pineiro
Jason Schmidt
Jarrod Washburn
Number Four Starters
R.A. Dickey
Jon Garland
Dan Giese
Shawn Hill
Vicente Padilla
Todd Wellemeyer
Number Five Starters
Cha Seung Baek
Shawn Estes
Braden Looper
Pedro Martinez
Josh Towers
Number Three Starters
Aroldis Chapman
Doug Davis
Noah Lowry
Joel Pineiro
Jason Schmidt
Jarrod Washburn
Number Four Starters
R.A. Dickey
Jon Garland
Dan Giese
Shawn Hill
Vicente Padilla
Todd Wellemeyer
Number Five Starters
Cha Seung Baek
Shawn Estes
Braden Looper
Pedro Martinez
Josh Towers
Kevin Millwood: Traded to Orioles
Kevin Millwood is top starter and adding a veteran presence to a young Orioles rotation will strengthen the staff. Adding Millwood to the top of the rotation shifts the entire projected rotation down a slot, forcing Brian Matusz into a relief role and strengthening the bullpen. The Orioles still need another relief pitcher.
Bullpen
Danys Baez
Joe Beimel
Joaquin Benoit
Chad Bradford
Kiko Calero
Buddy Carlyle
Jesus Colome
Bartolo Colon
Jose Contreras
David Davidson
Elmer Dessens
Brendan Donnelly
Alan Embree
Scott Eyre
Josh Fogg
Ryan Franklin
Edgar Gonzalez
Mike Gonzalez
Tom Gordon
Kevin Gregg
Eddie Guardado
Mark Hendrickson
Matt Herges
Rich Hill
Mike Hinckley
Bobby Howry
Jason Isringhausen
Masahide Kobayashi
Brandon Lyon
Carlos Martinez
Justin Miller
Trever Miller
Guillermo Mota
Bill Murphy
Brett Myers
Joe Nelson
Tomokazu Ohka
Will Ohman
Darren Oliver
Chan Ho Park
J.J. Putz
Fernando Rodney
Rich Rundles
Glendon Rusch
Billy Sadler
Brian Shouse
Alfredo Simon
Justin Speier
Ken Takahashi
Brett Tomko
Jose Valverde
Claudio Vargas
Luis Vizcaino
Jason Waddell
Doug Waechter
David Weathers
Kip Wells
Jamey Wright
Bullpen
Danys Baez
Joe Beimel
Joaquin Benoit
Chad Bradford
Kiko Calero
Buddy Carlyle
Jesus Colome
Bartolo Colon
Jose Contreras
David Davidson
Elmer Dessens
Brendan Donnelly
Alan Embree
Scott Eyre
Josh Fogg
Ryan Franklin
Edgar Gonzalez
Mike Gonzalez
Tom Gordon
Kevin Gregg
Eddie Guardado
Mark Hendrickson
Matt Herges
Rich Hill
Mike Hinckley
Bobby Howry
Jason Isringhausen
Masahide Kobayashi
Brandon Lyon
Carlos Martinez
Justin Miller
Trever Miller
Guillermo Mota
Bill Murphy
Brett Myers
Joe Nelson
Tomokazu Ohka
Will Ohman
Darren Oliver
Chan Ho Park
J.J. Putz
Fernando Rodney
Rich Rundles
Glendon Rusch
Billy Sadler
Brian Shouse
Alfredo Simon
Justin Speier
Ken Takahashi
Brett Tomko
Jose Valverde
Claudio Vargas
Luis Vizcaino
Jason Waddell
Doug Waechter
David Weathers
Kip Wells
Jamey Wright
Corey Patterson: Signed minor league contract with Mariners
Corey Patterson can play good defense in the corner outfield and he's developed into a solid contact hitter. He would be a good defensive replacement and pinch hitter off the Mariners bench. The Mariners still need a left fielder and a center fielder.
Left Fielders
Jason Bay
Matt Holliday
Center Fielders
Jonathan Van Every
Left Fielders
Jason Bay
Matt Holliday
Center Fielders
Jonathan Van Every
Chris Ray: Traded to Rangers
Chris Ray has yet to prove that he has fully recovered from his surgery. The Rangers would not be wise to consider him a major portion of the bullpen. They already have eight very good bullpen pitchers. The Rangers need to bring in a DH.
Designated Hitters
Jason Bay
Russell Branyan
Matt Holliday
Jon Van Every
Designated Hitters
Jason Bay
Russell Branyan
Matt Holliday
Jon Van Every
Max Scherzer: Traded to Tigers
Max Scherzer is a very good starter and will be the number two pitcher in the Tigers rotation coming into the 2010 season. As a result of adding Scherzer to the rotation, Armando Galarraga is removed from the rotation and will be in the top six of the Tigers bullpen, which needed plenty of pitchers. The Tigers still need three more relievers.
Bullpen
Danys Baez
Joe Beimel
Joaquin Benoit
Chad Bradford
Kiko Calero
Buddy Carlyle
Jesus Colome
Bartolo Colon
Jose Contreras
David Davidson
Elmer Dessens
Brendan Donnelly
Alan Embree
Scott Eyre
Josh Fogg
Ryan Franklin
Edgar Gonzalez
Mike Gonzalez
Tom Gordon
Kevin Gregg
Eddie Guardado
Mark Hendrickson
Matt Herges
Rich Hill
Mike Hinckley
Bobby Howry
Jason Isringhausen
Masahide Kobayashi
Brandon Lyon
Carlos Martinez
Justin Miller
Trever Miller
Guillermo Mota
Bill Murphy
Brett Myers
Joe Nelson
Tomokazu Ohka
Will Ohman
Darren Oliver
Chan Ho Park
J.J. Putz
Fernando Rodney
Rich Rundles
Glendon Rusch
Billy Sadler
Brian Shouse
Alfredo Simon
Justin Speier
Ken Takahashi
Brett Tomko
Jose Valverde
Claudio Vargas
Luis Vizcaino
Jason Waddell
Doug Waechter
David Weathers
Kip Wells
Jamey Wright
Bullpen
Danys Baez
Joe Beimel
Joaquin Benoit
Chad Bradford
Kiko Calero
Buddy Carlyle
Jesus Colome
Bartolo Colon
Jose Contreras
David Davidson
Elmer Dessens
Brendan Donnelly
Alan Embree
Scott Eyre
Josh Fogg
Ryan Franklin
Edgar Gonzalez
Mike Gonzalez
Tom Gordon
Kevin Gregg
Eddie Guardado
Mark Hendrickson
Matt Herges
Rich Hill
Mike Hinckley
Bobby Howry
Jason Isringhausen
Masahide Kobayashi
Brandon Lyon
Carlos Martinez
Justin Miller
Trever Miller
Guillermo Mota
Bill Murphy
Brett Myers
Joe Nelson
Tomokazu Ohka
Will Ohman
Darren Oliver
Chan Ho Park
J.J. Putz
Fernando Rodney
Rich Rundles
Glendon Rusch
Billy Sadler
Brian Shouse
Alfredo Simon
Justin Speier
Ken Takahashi
Brett Tomko
Jose Valverde
Claudio Vargas
Luis Vizcaino
Jason Waddell
Doug Waechter
David Weathers
Kip Wells
Jamey Wright
Daniel Schlereth: Traded to Tigers
The Tigers are in a desperate need for quality bullpen arms. Even after this trade, they only have two. Daniel Schlereth is not completely major league ready yet. He's got very good stuff and has a bright future, however the Diamondbacks called him up in 2009 because they needed arms at the time. The Tigers do need at least four more bullpen arms.
Bullpen
Danys Baez
Joe Beimel
Joaquin Benoit
Chad Bradford
Kiko Calero
Buddy Carlyle
Jesus Colome
Bartolo Colon
Jose Contreras
David Davidson
Elmer Dessens
Brendan Donnelly
Alan Embree
Scott Eyre
Josh Fogg
Ryan Franklin
Edgar Gonzalez
Mike Gonzalez
Tom Gordon
Kevin Gregg
Eddie Guardado
Mark Hendrickson
Matt Herges
Rich Hill
Mike Hinckley
Bobby Howry
Jason Isringhausen
Masahide Kobayashi
Brandon Lyon
Carlos Martinez
Justin Miller
Trever Miller
Guillermo Mota
Bill Murphy
Brett Myers
Joe Nelson
Tomokazu Ohka
Will Ohman
Darren Oliver
Chan Ho Park
J.J. Putz
Fernando Rodney
Rich Rundles
Glendon Rusch
Billy Sadler
Brian Shouse
Alfredo Simon
Justin Speier
Ken Takahashi
Brett Tomko
Jose Valverde
Claudio Vargas
Luis Vizcaino
Jason Waddell
Doug Waechter
David Weathers
Kip Wells
Jamey Wright
Bullpen
Danys Baez
Joe Beimel
Joaquin Benoit
Chad Bradford
Kiko Calero
Buddy Carlyle
Jesus Colome
Bartolo Colon
Jose Contreras
David Davidson
Elmer Dessens
Brendan Donnelly
Alan Embree
Scott Eyre
Josh Fogg
Ryan Franklin
Edgar Gonzalez
Mike Gonzalez
Tom Gordon
Kevin Gregg
Eddie Guardado
Mark Hendrickson
Matt Herges
Rich Hill
Mike Hinckley
Bobby Howry
Jason Isringhausen
Masahide Kobayashi
Brandon Lyon
Carlos Martinez
Justin Miller
Trever Miller
Guillermo Mota
Bill Murphy
Brett Myers
Joe Nelson
Tomokazu Ohka
Will Ohman
Darren Oliver
Chan Ho Park
J.J. Putz
Fernando Rodney
Rich Rundles
Glendon Rusch
Billy Sadler
Brian Shouse
Alfredo Simon
Justin Speier
Ken Takahashi
Brett Tomko
Jose Valverde
Claudio Vargas
Luis Vizcaino
Jason Waddell
Doug Waechter
David Weathers
Kip Wells
Jamey Wright
Randy Wolf: Signed three year deal with Brewers
Randy Wolf is a very pitcher who I feel will provide the Brewers with a top of the rotation performance this year. The Brewers were in a dire need of revamping the rotation and they've gotten closer to a complete rotation. The Brewers still need a fourth and fifth starter.
Fourth Starter
R.A. Dickey
Jon Garland
Dan Giese
Shawn Hill
Vicente Padilla
Todd Wellemeyer
Fifth Starter
Cha Seung Baek
Shawn Estes
Braden Looper
Pedro Martinez
Josh Towers
Fourth Starter
R.A. Dickey
Jon Garland
Dan Giese
Shawn Hill
Vicente Padilla
Todd Wellemeyer
Fifth Starter
Cha Seung Baek
Shawn Estes
Braden Looper
Pedro Martinez
Josh Towers
Ivan Rodriguez: Signed two year deal with Nationals
Ivan Rodriguez is a very good fielding catcher, but he's not the hitter he used to be. If the Nationals still have Jamie Burke on their roster, I think he should get the starting role over Rodriguez. Rodriguez will be a solid backup catcher. The Nationals should still trade Ryan Zimmerman and sign a cheaper defensive third baseman.
Third Basemen
Geoff Blum
Craig Counsell
Mark DeRosa
Troy Glaus
Mike Lamb
Melvin Mora
Juan Uribe
Third Basemen
Geoff Blum
Craig Counsell
Mark DeRosa
Troy Glaus
Mike Lamb
Melvin Mora
Juan Uribe
Pedro Feliz: Signed one yeah contract with Astros
Pedro Feliz is a very good defensive third baseman and he will fit one of the two defensive oriented holes at the bottom of the lineup. The Astros still need a catcher and a second baseman.
Catchers
Corky Miller
Guillermo Rodriguez
Second Basemen
David Eckstein
Mark Loretta
Catchers
Corky Miller
Guillermo Rodriguez
Second Basemen
David Eckstein
Mark Loretta
Rich Harden: Signed one year deal with Rangers
Signing Rich Harden rounds up the Rangers starting rotation and forcing others out into the bullpen. Rich Harden can be a number one starter, but of the Rangers he will be number two. The five starters and the top six relievers in the bullpen can now be filled by the Rangers.
Starting Rotation
1 - Kevin Millwood
2 - Rich Harden
3 - Scott Feldman
4 - Doug Mathis
5 - Brandon McCarthy
Bullpen
CL - Neftali Feliz (RHP)
SU - Frank Francisco (RHP)
SU - Darren O'Day (RHP)
1 - C.J. Wilson (LHP)
2 - Tommy Hunter (RHP)
3 - Pedro Strop (RHP)
Starting Rotation
1 - Kevin Millwood
2 - Rich Harden
3 - Scott Feldman
4 - Doug Mathis
5 - Brandon McCarthy
Bullpen
CL - Neftali Feliz (RHP)
SU - Frank Francisco (RHP)
SU - Darren O'Day (RHP)
1 - C.J. Wilson (LHP)
2 - Tommy Hunter (RHP)
3 - Pedro Strop (RHP)
Thursday, December 10, 2009
Josh Wilson: Signed minor league deal with Mariners
Josh Wilson is at best a marginal bench player. If the Mariners expect to have a good season, Wilson will not be playing in the major leagues. He can't hit and he can't field. The Mariners still need a left fielder and center fielder.
Left Fielders
Jason Bay
Matt Holliday
Center Fielders
Jonathan Van Every
Left Fielders
Jason Bay
Matt Holliday
Center Fielders
Jonathan Van Every
LaTroy Hawkins: Signed two year deal with Brewers
LaTroy Hawkins is a solid reliever and adds absolute depth to a Brewers bullpen that had very good pitchers. The Brewers now have eleven capable pitchers to relieve in their bullpen, however they need a lot of starting pitchers.
Top Starters
Erik Bedard
Justin Duchscherer
Kelvim Escobar
Rich Harden
Jason Marquis
Eric Milton
Odalis Perez
Number Four Starters
R.A. Dickey
Jon Garland
Dan Giese
Shawn Hill
Vicente Padilla
Todd Wellemeyer
Number Five Starters
Cha Seung Baek
Shawn Estes
Braden Looper
Pedro Martinez
Josh Towers
Top Starters
Erik Bedard
Justin Duchscherer
Kelvim Escobar
Rich Harden
Jason Marquis
Eric Milton
Odalis Perez
Number Four Starters
R.A. Dickey
Jon Garland
Dan Giese
Shawn Hill
Vicente Padilla
Todd Wellemeyer
Number Five Starters
Cha Seung Baek
Shawn Estes
Braden Looper
Pedro Martinez
Josh Towers
Andy Pettitte: Signed one year deal with Yankees
Andy Pettitte is a solid starter and will provide consistent performances for the Yankees. He moves Gaudin out of the rotation and into the bullpen, which completes the top six in the Yankees bullpen.
Starting Rotation
1 - C.C. Sabathia
2 - A.J. Burnett
3 - Phil Hughes
4 - Andy Pettitte
5 - Alfredo Aceves
Bullpen
CL - Mariano Rivera
SU - Phil Coke
SU - Chad Gaudin
1 - Mark Melancon
2 - David Robertson
3 - Michael Dunn
Starting Rotation
1 - C.C. Sabathia
2 - A.J. Burnett
3 - Phil Hughes
4 - Andy Pettitte
5 - Alfredo Aceves
Bullpen
CL - Mariano Rivera
SU - Phil Coke
SU - Chad Gaudin
1 - Mark Melancon
2 - David Robertson
3 - Michael Dunn
Robinzon Diaz: Signed minor league deal with Tigers
Robinzon Diaz is a good contact hitter which makes him an ideal pinch hitter. He is a below average fielding catcher. The Tigers already have an outfield in Don Kelly who is a better hitter and can hit in the two hole. Alex Avila bring more offense to the table and defense behind the plate than Diaz. Diaz will be a solid bench player. The Tigers still need a designated hitter and a second baseman.
Designated Hitter
Jason Bay
Matt Holliday
Jonathan Van Every
Second Basemen
Orlando Hudson
Omar Infante
Felipe Lopez
Designated Hitter
Jason Bay
Matt Holliday
Jonathan Van Every
Second Basemen
Orlando Hudson
Omar Infante
Felipe Lopez
Ross Gload: Signed two year deal with Phillies
Ross Gload is a solid glove at first base. He is also a very good contact hitter which is good in a pinch hitting role. He is capable at hitting in the number two spot in the lineup if the Phillies need him to start. Obviously Ryan Howard is the starting first baseman, but Gload will be a valuable member of the bench. The Phillies still need a third baseman.
Third Basemen
Craig Counsell
Juan Uribe
Third Basemen
Craig Counsell
Juan Uribe
Jerry Owens: Signed minor league contract with Nationals
Jerry Owens is a good fielding outfielder. In spring training, I expect him to beat out Willie Harris to be the starting right fielder for the Nationals. His glove is about the same, but his bat is better so if there's anyway to make the team better without hurting the defense, Owens should be in Washington opening day. The Nationals would still be better off getting pieces in a trade for Ryan Zimmerman and signing a better defensive third baseman.
Third Basemen
Geoff Blum
Craig Counsell
Mark DeRosa
Pedro Feliz
Troy Glaus
Mike Lamb
Melvin Mora
Juan Uribe
Third Basemen
Geoff Blum
Craig Counsell
Mark DeRosa
Pedro Feliz
Troy Glaus
Mike Lamb
Melvin Mora
Juan Uribe
Brad Penny: Signed one year deal with Cardinals
The Cardinals needed a fourth starter and that is exactly what Brad Penny is. He will pitch well and give them an ERA in the mid-fours. The Cardinals now only need a fifth starter to complete their rotation.
Number Five Starters
Cha Seung Baek
Shawn Estes
Braden Looper
Pedro Martinez
Josh Towers
Number Five Starters
Cha Seung Baek
Shawn Estes
Braden Looper
Pedro Martinez
Josh Towers
Alex Romero: Signed minor league deal with Astros
Alex Romero is a very good fielding corner outfielder. He will be a very good bench player for the Astros. I would expect him to get his most playing time in right fielder to spell Hunter Pence. The Astros still need a second and third baseman.
Second Basemen (Number Three Hitter)
Omar Infante
Felipe Lopez
Second Basemen (Gap Hitter)
Ron Belliard
Felipe Lopez
Third Basemen (Number Three Hitter)
Craig Counsell
Juan Uribe
Third Basemen (Gap Hitter)
Cody Ransom
Second Basemen (Number Three Hitter)
Omar Infante
Felipe Lopez
Second Basemen (Gap Hitter)
Ron Belliard
Felipe Lopez
Third Basemen (Number Three Hitter)
Craig Counsell
Juan Uribe
Third Basemen (Gap Hitter)
Cody Ransom
Wednesday, December 9, 2009
Ryan Sadowski: Signed minor league contract with Astros
Ryan Sadowski in his limited time in the majors looked like a solid end of the rotation pitcher. The Astros would be better off having him as the fourth starter in their rotation once the regular season starts. I see him as a better pitcher than Bud Norris. The Astros now only need a number two starter to complete their rotation.
Number Two Starters
John Lackey
John Smoltz
Number Two Starters
John Lackey
John Smoltz
Chris Shelton: Signed minor league contract with Astros
Chris Shelton is one of those jack of all trades master on none. Clearly to be a productive starter you must fill a specific role or more than one role. Shelton is just below filling each possible role although would be a very good bench player. He can hit well with power but strikes out a little much. The Astros still need a second baseman and third baseman.
Second Basemen (Number Three Hitter)
Omar Infante
Felipe Lopez
Second Basemen (Gap Hitter)
Ron Belliard
Felipe Lopez
Third Basemen (Number Three Hitter)
Craig Counsell
Juan Uribe
Third Basemen (Gap Hitter)
Cody Ransom
Second Basemen (Number Three Hitter)
Omar Infante
Felipe Lopez
Second Basemen (Gap Hitter)
Ron Belliard
Felipe Lopez
Third Basemen (Number Three Hitter)
Craig Counsell
Juan Uribe
Third Basemen (Gap Hitter)
Cody Ransom
Tuesday, December 8, 2009
Chone Figgins: Signed four-year deal with Mariners
Chone Figgins is a terrific hitter and a terrific fielder at third base. What he doesn't hit for power he has in speed and on base percentage. This is a huge upgrade over Jack Hannahan at third base, but the Mariners still need a left fielder and a center fielder.
Left Fielders
Jason Bay
Matt Holliday
Center Fielders
Jonathan Van Every
Left Fielders
Jason Bay
Matt Holliday
Center Fielders
Jonathan Van Every
Henry Blanco: Signed one-year deal with Mets
Henry Blanco is a very strong defensive catcher and an overall better catcher than both Omir Santos and Chris Coste already on the Mets roster. The Mets have stockpiled plenty of defensive oriented catcher for this season. The Mets still need a first baseman.
First Basemen
Russell Branyan
First Basemen
Russell Branyan
Rafael Betancourt: Accepted Arbitration from Rockies
Rafael Betancourt immediately becomes a setup man for the Rockies. He bumps Franklin Morales out of the top six in the bullpen, but Morales is a good reliever. The Rockies now have seven good relievers. They still need a number two starter in the rotation.
Number Two Starters
John Lackey
John Smoltz
Number Two Starters
John Lackey
John Smoltz
Brian Bruney: Traded to Nationals
Brian Bruney will add depth to the Nationals bullpen. Already the Nationals had a top six that were all better than Bruney, but Bruney can still be effective. Trading Bruney, however, has left a void in the Yankees bullpen for next season. The Nationals still need starting pitchers.
Top Pitchers
Erik Bedard
Justin Duchscherer
Kelvim Escobar
Rich Harden
Jason Marquis
Kevin Millwood
Eric Milton
Odalis Perez
Randy Wolf
Number Three Pitchers
Aroldis Chapman
Doug Davis
Noah Lowry
Andy Pettitte
Joel Pineiro
Jason Schmidt
Jarrod Washburn
Top Pitchers
Erik Bedard
Justin Duchscherer
Kelvim Escobar
Rich Harden
Jason Marquis
Kevin Millwood
Eric Milton
Odalis Perez
Randy Wolf
Number Three Pitchers
Aroldis Chapman
Doug Davis
Noah Lowry
Andy Pettitte
Joel Pineiro
Jason Schmidt
Jarrod Washburn
Vinnie Chulk: Signed minor league contract with Pirates
As the Pirates roster stands now, Vinnie Chulk is the most qualified to be the opening day closer. He is the best bullpen pitcher on the team now. The Pirates still need more relievers.
Relief Pitchers
Danys Baez
Joe Beimel
Joaquin Benoit
Rafael Betancourt
Chad Bradford
Kiko Calero
Buddy Carlyle
Jesus Colome
Bartolo Colon
Jose Contreras
David Davidson
Elmer Dessens
Brendan Donnelly
Alan Embree
Scott Eyre
Josh Fogg
Ryan Franklin
Edgar Gonzalez
Mike Gonzalez
Tom Gordon
Kevin Gregg
Eddie Guardado
LaTroy Hawkins
Mark Hendrickson
Matt Herges
Rich Hill
Mike Hinckley
Bobby Howry
Jason Isringhausen
Masahide Kobayashi
Brandon Lyon
Carlos Martinez
Justin Miller
Trever Miller
Guillermo Mota
Bill Murphy
Brett Myers
Joe Nelson
Tomokazu Ohka
Will Ohman
Darren Oliver
Chan Ho Park
J.J. Putz
Fernando Rodney
Rich Rundles
Glendon Rusch
Billy Sadler
Brian Shouse
Alfredo Simon
Justin Speier
Ken Takahashi
Brett Tomko
Jose Valverde
Claudio Vargas
Luis Vizcaino
Jason Waddell
Doug Waechter
David Weathers
Kip Wells
Jamey Wright
Relief Pitchers
Danys Baez
Joe Beimel
Joaquin Benoit
Rafael Betancourt
Chad Bradford
Kiko Calero
Buddy Carlyle
Jesus Colome
Bartolo Colon
Jose Contreras
David Davidson
Elmer Dessens
Brendan Donnelly
Alan Embree
Scott Eyre
Josh Fogg
Ryan Franklin
Edgar Gonzalez
Mike Gonzalez
Tom Gordon
Kevin Gregg
Eddie Guardado
LaTroy Hawkins
Mark Hendrickson
Matt Herges
Rich Hill
Mike Hinckley
Bobby Howry
Jason Isringhausen
Masahide Kobayashi
Brandon Lyon
Carlos Martinez
Justin Miller
Trever Miller
Guillermo Mota
Bill Murphy
Brett Myers
Joe Nelson
Tomokazu Ohka
Will Ohman
Darren Oliver
Chan Ho Park
J.J. Putz
Fernando Rodney
Rich Rundles
Glendon Rusch
Billy Sadler
Brian Shouse
Alfredo Simon
Justin Speier
Ken Takahashi
Brett Tomko
Jose Valverde
Claudio Vargas
Luis Vizcaino
Jason Waddell
Doug Waechter
David Weathers
Kip Wells
Jamey Wright
Luis Cruz: Claimed off Waivers by Brewers
Luis Cruz has not been a well-known player in baseball but this is a fantastic move for the Brewers. Cruz is a good defensive shortstop who doesn't have a great bat but he knows how to put the ball in play. This is precisely the player the Brewers needed in their everyday lineup which only leaves second base to fill.
Second Basemen
Ron Belliard
Jamey Carroll
David Eckstein
Omar Infante
Mark Loretta
Argenis Reyes
Second Basemen
Ron Belliard
Jamey Carroll
David Eckstein
Omar Infante
Mark Loretta
Argenis Reyes
Adam Everett: Signed one-year deal with Tigers
Adam Everett isn't the answer at shortstop. The Tigers would be better off with starting Ramon Santiago at shortstop. Everett is not a good hitter and a below average fielder. The Tigers need a designated hitter and second baseman.
Designated Hitters
Jason Bay
Matt Holliday
Jonathan Van Every
Second Basemen
Orlando Hudson
Omar Infante
Felipe Lopez
Designated Hitters
Jason Bay
Matt Holliday
Jonathan Van Every
Second Basemen
Orlando Hudson
Omar Infante
Felipe Lopez
Carl Pavano: Accepted Arbitration from Twins
Carl Pavano is at best a relief pitcher at this point. Placing him into the bullpen will remove Glen Perkins from the top six in the bullpen. The Twins still need a top starting pitcher.
Top Pitchers
Erik Bedard
Justin Duchscherer
Kelvim Escobar
Rich Harden
Jason Marquis
Kevin Millwood
Eric Milton
Odalis Perez
Randy Wolf
Top Pitchers
Erik Bedard
Justin Duchscherer
Kelvim Escobar
Rich Harden
Jason Marquis
Kevin Millwood
Eric Milton
Odalis Perez
Randy Wolf
Clay Rapada: Traded to Rangers
Clay Rapada is a below average relief pitcher. The Rangers did not need him in the bullpen because they already have eight good relievers. The Rangers still need starting pitchers.
Top Pitchers
Erik Bedard
Justin Duchscherer
Kelvim Escobar
Rich Harden
Jason Marquis
Kevin Millwood
Eric Milton
Odalis Perez
Randy Wolf
Number Three Starters
Aroldis Chapman
Doug Davis
Noah Lowry
Andy Pettitte
Joel Pineiro
Jason Schmidt
Jarrod Washburn
Number Four Starters
R.A. Dickey
Jon Garland
Dan Giese
Shawn Hill
Vicente Padilla
Brad Penny
Todd Wellemeyer
Top Pitchers
Erik Bedard
Justin Duchscherer
Kelvim Escobar
Rich Harden
Jason Marquis
Kevin Millwood
Eric Milton
Odalis Perez
Randy Wolf
Number Three Starters
Aroldis Chapman
Doug Davis
Noah Lowry
Andy Pettitte
Joel Pineiro
Jason Schmidt
Jarrod Washburn
Number Four Starters
R.A. Dickey
Jon Garland
Dan Giese
Shawn Hill
Vicente Padilla
Brad Penny
Todd Wellemeyer
Rafael Soriano: Accepted Arbitration from Braves
Rafael Soriano is back with the Braves. With Billy Wagner on the roster, this move puts him as one of the setup men to the closer. Juan Abreu has been removed from the top six in the bullpen, but now on the roster the Braves have ten quality relievers on their roster. They have incredible depth.
Bullpen
CL - Billy Wagner (LHP)
SU - Rafael Soriano (RHP)
SU - Luis Valdez (RHP)
1 - Eric O'Flaherty (LHP)
2 - Peter Moylan (RHP)
3 - Derek Lowe (RHP)
Bullpen
CL - Billy Wagner (LHP)
SU - Rafael Soriano (RHP)
SU - Luis Valdez (RHP)
1 - Eric O'Flaherty (LHP)
2 - Peter Moylan (RHP)
3 - Derek Lowe (RHP)
Monday, December 7, 2009
Brad Thomas: Signed deal with Tigers
Brad Thomas has had very little experience as a pitcher in the majors and none of it any good. I don't expect him to do anything with the Tigers this year. If he does, expect the Tigers to be done for the year. The Tigers still need relief pitching.
Relief Pitchers
Danys Baez
Joe Beimel
Joaquin Benoit
Rafael Betancourt
Chad Bradford
Kiko Calero
Buddy Carlyle
Jesus Colome
Bartolo Colon
Jose Contreras
David Davidson
Elmer Dessens
Brendan Donnelly
Alan Embree
Scott Eyre
Josh Fogg
Ryan Franklin
Edgar Gonzalez
Mike Gonzalez
Tom Gordon
Kevin Gregg
Eddie Guardado
LaTroy Hawkins
Mark Hendrickson
Matt Herges
Rich Hill
Mike Hinckley
Bobby Howry
Jason Isringhausen
Masahide Kobayashi
Brandon Lyon
Carlos Martinez
Justin Miller
Trever Miller
Guillermo Mota
Bill Murphy
Brett Myers
Joe Nelson
Tomokazu Ohka
Will Ohman
Darren Oliver
Chan Ho Park
Carl Pavano
J.J. Putz
Fernando Rodney
Rich Rundles
Glendon Rusch
Billy Sadler
Brian Shouse
Alfredo Simon
Rafael Soriano
Justin Speier
Ken Takahashi
Brett Tomko
Jose Valverde
Claudio Vargas
Luis Vizcaino
Jason Waddell
Doug Waechter
David Weathers
Kip Wells
Jamey Wright
Relief Pitchers
Danys Baez
Joe Beimel
Joaquin Benoit
Rafael Betancourt
Chad Bradford
Kiko Calero
Buddy Carlyle
Jesus Colome
Bartolo Colon
Jose Contreras
David Davidson
Elmer Dessens
Brendan Donnelly
Alan Embree
Scott Eyre
Josh Fogg
Ryan Franklin
Edgar Gonzalez
Mike Gonzalez
Tom Gordon
Kevin Gregg
Eddie Guardado
LaTroy Hawkins
Mark Hendrickson
Matt Herges
Rich Hill
Mike Hinckley
Bobby Howry
Jason Isringhausen
Masahide Kobayashi
Brandon Lyon
Carlos Martinez
Justin Miller
Trever Miller
Guillermo Mota
Bill Murphy
Brett Myers
Joe Nelson
Tomokazu Ohka
Will Ohman
Darren Oliver
Chan Ho Park
Carl Pavano
J.J. Putz
Fernando Rodney
Rich Rundles
Glendon Rusch
Billy Sadler
Brian Shouse
Alfredo Simon
Rafael Soriano
Justin Speier
Ken Takahashi
Brett Tomko
Jose Valverde
Claudio Vargas
Luis Vizcaino
Jason Waddell
Doug Waechter
David Weathers
Kip Wells
Jamey Wright
Sunday, December 6, 2009
Carlos Corporan: Signed minor league contract with Diamondbacks
Carlos Corporan is a catcher that should not see the major leagues if the Diamondbacks are looking for a good season next year. He cannot hit or field well and should spend his entire season in the minor leagues. The Diamondbacks need a fourth and fifth starter.
Number Four Starters
R.A. Dickey
Jon Garland
Dan Giese
Shawn Hill
Vicente Padilla
Brad Penny
Todd Wellemeyer
Number Five Starters
Cha Seung Baek
Shawn Estes
Braden Looper
Pedro Martinez
Josh Towers
Number Four Starters
R.A. Dickey
Jon Garland
Dan Giese
Shawn Hill
Vicente Padilla
Brad Penny
Todd Wellemeyer
Number Five Starters
Cha Seung Baek
Shawn Estes
Braden Looper
Pedro Martinez
Josh Towers
Joe Inglett: Claimed off Waivers by Rangers
Joe Inglett is a solid bench player. He is a decent hitter and a decent fielder but he cannot start if the team wants to contend. The Rangers need a designated hitter.
Designated Hitters
Jason Bay
Russell Branyan
Matt Holliday
Jonathan Van Every
Designated Hitters
Jason Bay
Russell Branyan
Matt Holliday
Jonathan Van Every
Chris Coste: Signed one-year deal with Mets
Chris Coste is a very good defensive catcher. Being the best defensive catcher on the Mets roster, he would be a very good backup to the younger Mets catchers in Omir Santos and Josh Thole. The Mets still need a first baseman.
First Basemen
Russell Branyan
First Basemen
Russell Branyan
Jake Fox: Traded to Athletics
Jake Fox can play all over the field, but nothing to any great level. He hasn't been in the majors to prove a consistent bat either. Right now, I'd only expect a marginal bench player and anything he gives is a bonus. The Athletics still need a shortstop and a center fielder.
Shortstops
Eric Bruntlett
Miguel Tejada
Center Fielders
Jonathan Van Every
Shortstops
Eric Bruntlett
Miguel Tejada
Center Fielders
Jonathan Van Every
Jeff Gray: Traded to Cubs
The Cubs have completed their top six in the bullpen with the acquisition of Jeff Gray. Gray will be a strong setup man in the bullpen because he doesn't allow a lot of baserunners.
Cubs Bullpen
CL - Esmailin Caridad (RHP)
SU - Jeff Gray (RHP)
SU - Angel Guzman (RHP)
1 - Carlos Marmol (RHP)
2 - Mitch Atkins (RHP)
3 - John Grabow (LHP)
Cubs Bullpen
CL - Esmailin Caridad (RHP)
SU - Jeff Gray (RHP)
SU - Angel Guzman (RHP)
1 - Carlos Marmol (RHP)
2 - Mitch Atkins (RHP)
3 - John Grabow (LHP)
Aaron Miles: Traded to Athletics
Trading for Aaron Miles fills the void the Athletics had at second base. He's a solid hitter and knows how to put the ball in play which good near the top of the batting order. The Athletics still need a shortstop and a center fielder.
Shortstops
Eric Bruntlett
Miguel Tejada
Center Fielders
Jonathan Van Every
Shortstops
Eric Bruntlett
Miguel Tejada
Center Fielders
Jonathan Van Every
Brian Buscher: Signed minor league contract with Indians
Brian Buscher is now the best option the Indians have at third base. He's a good fielder and has a good on base percentage. Coming out of spring training, I would expect to see him manning third base. The Indians still need a first baseman and a designated hitter.
First Basemen
Russell Branyan
Designated Hitters
Jason Bay
Matt Holliday
First Basemen
Russell Branyan
Designated Hitters
Jason Bay
Matt Holliday
Mike Gosling: Signed minor league contract with Indians
Mike Gosling will not be a productive member of the bullpen next year. The Indians have enough pitchers for their bullpen. He should spend the year in AAA. They still need a number three and a number five starter.
Number Three Starters
Aroldis Chapman
Doug Davis
Noah Lowry
Andy Pettitte
Joel Pineiro
Jason Schmidt
Jarrod Washburn
Number Five Starters
Cha Seung Baek
Shawn Estes
Braden Looper
Pedro Martinez
Josh Towers
Number Three Starters
Aroldis Chapman
Doug Davis
Noah Lowry
Andy Pettitte
Joel Pineiro
Jason Schmidt
Jarrod Washburn
Number Five Starters
Cha Seung Baek
Shawn Estes
Braden Looper
Pedro Martinez
Josh Towers
Jason Grilli: Signed minor league contract with Indians
The Indians had pitchers to fill the bullpen. Jason Grilli will not provide any assistance to the major league club. It would be best for Grilli to remain on the triple A team. The Indians need a number three and a number five starter.
Number Three Starters
Aroldis Chapman
Doug Davis
Noah Lowry
Andy Pettitte
Joel Pineiro
Jason Schmidt
Jarrod Washburn
Number Five Starters
Cha Seung Baek
Shawn Estes
Braden Looper
Pedro Martinez
Josh Towers
Number Three Starters
Aroldis Chapman
Doug Davis
Noah Lowry
Andy Pettitte
Joel Pineiro
Jason Schmidt
Jarrod Washburn
Number Five Starters
Cha Seung Baek
Shawn Estes
Braden Looper
Pedro Martinez
Josh Towers
Luis Rodriguez: Signed minor league contract with Indians
Luis Rodriguez is a good defensive shortstop who is capable hitting in the number two hole in the lineup. Rodriguez is better than their previous best option of Niuman Romero. I would expect Rodriguez to be the starting shortstop on opening day for the Indians. The Indians still need a first baseman and a designated hitter
First Basemen
Russell Branyan
Designated Hitters
Jason Bay
Russell Branyan
Matt Holliday
First Basemen
Russell Branyan
Designated Hitters
Jason Bay
Russell Branyan
Matt Holliday
Kelly Shoppach: Traded to Rays
The Rays did need a solid catcher and Kelly Shoppach opens up their opportunities. Instead of them focusing on a catcher that hits in the number two hole, with Shoppach being a good fielder, the Rays can look to improve the corner outfield positions. This will create more flexibility in the lineup. The Rays only need one of these position players. The following are all the options.
Catchers
Kenji Johjima
Jason Kendall
Chad Moeller
Bengie Molina
Eric Munson
Paul Phillips
Left Fielders
Matt Holliday
Jorge Padilla
Right Fielders
Endy Chavez
Ryan Freel
Brian Giles
Catchers
Kenji Johjima
Jason Kendall
Chad Moeller
Bengie Molina
Eric Munson
Paul Phillips
Left Fielders
Matt Holliday
Jorge Padilla
Right Fielders
Endy Chavez
Ryan Freel
Brian Giles
Drew Macias: Signed minor league contract with Diamondbacks
Drew Macias can post a good on base percentage. Because Conor Jackson, Chris Young, and Justin Upton are the outfielder, it would be difficult for Macias to get playing time. The Diamondbacks still need a fourth and fifth starter.
Number Four Starters
R.A. Dickey
Jon Garland
Dan Giese
Shawn Hill
Vicente Padilla
Brad Penny
Todd Wellemeyer
Number Five Starters
Cha Seung Baek
Shawn Estes
Braden Looper
Pedro Martinez
Josh Towers
Number Four Starters
R.A. Dickey
Jon Garland
Dan Giese
Shawn Hill
Vicente Padilla
Brad Penny
Todd Wellemeyer
Number Five Starters
Cha Seung Baek
Shawn Estes
Braden Looper
Pedro Martinez
Josh Towers
Trent Oeltjen: Signed minor league contract with Brewers
With Ryan Braun in left field, Trent Oeltjen will not get the playing time in left field hence the minor league contract. He's a solid fielder and has the swing of a doubles hitter. He adds good depth but the Brewers still need a second baseman and a shortstop.
Second Basemen (Number Two Hitter)
David Eckstein
Mark Loretta
Second Basemen (Defense Oriented)
Ron Belliard
Jamey Carroll
David Eckstein
Omar Infante
Mark Loretta
Argenis Reyes
Shortstops (Number Two Hitter)
Orlando Cabrera
Ramon Martinez
Miguel Tejada
Shortstops (Defense Oriented)
Brian Barden
Ramon Martinez
Second Basemen (Number Two Hitter)
David Eckstein
Mark Loretta
Second Basemen (Defense Oriented)
Ron Belliard
Jamey Carroll
David Eckstein
Omar Infante
Mark Loretta
Argenis Reyes
Shortstops (Number Two Hitter)
Orlando Cabrera
Ramon Martinez
Miguel Tejada
Shortstops (Defense Oriented)
Brian Barden
Ramon Martinez
Marco Scutaro: Signed two-year deal with Red Sox
Marco Scutaro has a lot of attributes to offer for the Red Sox. He's a good fielder with a good on base percentage. He's also capable of hitting plenty of doubles. However, Tug Hulett is a little better at providing on base percentage than Scutaro and that's more of what the Red Sox could use. Scutaro is a very versatile player who the Red Sox can use all over the field.
Friday, December 4, 2009
Gregg Zaun: Signed one-year deal with Brewers
Gregg Zaun can do a lot of things, but nothing to a major league caliber. Mike Rivera is a better overall catcher with defense and even offense. Zaun can help Rivera with guidance even though Rivera isn't a young player either. At this point, Zaun is a marginal backup catcher at best. The Brewers still need a second baseman and a shortstop.
Second Basemen (Number Two Hitter)
David Eckstein
Mark Loretta
Second Basemen (Defense Oriented)
Ron Belliard
Jamey Carroll
David Eckstein
Omar Infante
Mark Loretta
Argenis Reyes
Shortstop (Number Two Hitter)
Orlando Cabrera
Ramon Martinez
Miguel Tejada
Shortstop (Defense Oriented)
Brian Barden
Ramon Martinez
Marco Scutaro
Second Basemen (Number Two Hitter)
David Eckstein
Mark Loretta
Second Basemen (Defense Oriented)
Ron Belliard
Jamey Carroll
David Eckstein
Omar Infante
Mark Loretta
Argenis Reyes
Shortstop (Number Two Hitter)
Orlando Cabrera
Ramon Martinez
Miguel Tejada
Shortstop (Defense Oriented)
Brian Barden
Ramon Martinez
Marco Scutaro
Juan Castro: Signed one-year deal with Phillies
Juan Castro is a very good defensive shortstop. The Phillies already have Jimmy Rollins to play shortstop who plays good defense and is a better hitter. Castro is a very good backup infielder. The Phillies do still need a better third baseman.
Third Basemen
Craig Counsell
Chone Figgins
Juan Uribe
Third Basemen
Craig Counsell
Chone Figgins
Juan Uribe
Placido Polanco: Signed three-year deal with Phillies
Placido Polanco was a second baseman over the last few seasons, but the Phillies have Chase Utley. Polanco has been a third baseman during his career and is a very good fielding one. The main issue is his bat has been slowing down and cannot provide the offense the Phillies may need from the third base position. I still believe the Phillies need to get a better third baseman.
Third Basemen
Craig Counsell
Chone Figgins
Juan Uribe
Third Basemen
Craig Counsell
Chone Figgins
Juan Uribe
Takashi Saito: Signed one-year deal with Braves
Takashi Saito is a very good relief pitcher. The Braves do have better pitchers on their staff but he adds good depth to the bullpen. On the pecking order Saito would be the tenth man in the bullpen, but he's one that can produce which demonstrates the strength of the bullpen. The Braves still need a first baseman and left fielder.
First Basemen
Russell Branyan
Left Fielders
Jason Bay
Matt Holliday
First Basemen
Russell Branyan
Left Fielders
Jason Bay
Matt Holliday
Joey Devine: Signed one-year deal with Athletics
Adding Joey Devine makes him the closer because he will be the best reliever on the staff. Jerry Blevins is knocked out of the top six in the bullpen, which means much more depth in the bullpen. Their bullpen is one of the best in baseball. They all throw strikes and don't give up a lot of hits. The Athletics still need a top starter.
Top Starters
Erik Bedard
Justin Duchscherer
Kelvim Escobar
Rich Harden
Jason Marquis
Kevin Millwood
Eric Milton
Odalis Perez
Randy Wolf
Top Starters
Erik Bedard
Justin Duchscherer
Kelvim Escobar
Rich Harden
Jason Marquis
Kevin Millwood
Eric Milton
Odalis Perez
Randy Wolf
Billy Wagner: Signed one-year deal with Braves
Billy Wagner is the new Braves closer. There is no debate concerning that. He is the best pitcher in the bullpen and knocks James Parr from the top six in the bullpen. Parr is a good reliever and now the Braves have additional bullpen depth.
Bullpen
CL - Billy Wagner (LHP)
SU - Luis Valdez (RHP)
SU - Eric O'Flaherty (LHP)
1 - Peter Moylan (RHP)
2 - Derek Lowe (RHP)
3 - Juan Abreu (RHP)
Bullpen
CL - Billy Wagner (LHP)
SU - Luis Valdez (RHP)
SU - Eric O'Flaherty (LHP)
1 - Peter Moylan (RHP)
2 - Derek Lowe (RHP)
3 - Juan Abreu (RHP)
Brian Schneider: Signed two-year deal with Phillies
Brian Schneider is a very good defensive catcher, but not much of a hitter. The Phillies have Carlos Ruiz who is a better hitter. Schneider will be a solid backup catcher. The Phillies still need to address their third base void.
Third Basemen
Craig Counsell
Chone Figgins
Juan Uribe
Third Basemen
Craig Counsell
Chone Figgins
Juan Uribe
Alex Cora: Signed one-year deal with Mets
Alex Cora is a good defensive shortstop and is a solid number two hitter. The Mets already have Luis Castillo as a better number two hitter and Jose Reyes as a better hitter at shortstop. Cora would be a good player off the bench. The Mets still need a first baseman.
First Basemen
Russell Branyan
First Basemen
Russell Branyan
Alex Gonzalez: Signed one-year deal with Blue Jays
Alex Gonzalez is a very good defensive shortstop who can hit at little. However, he doesn't do anything notable with his bat. The Blue Jays need to give Mike McCoy a chance to start and play because he has the chance to make a much more offensive impact. The Blue Jays need the offense from the shortstop spot because Vernon Wells in centerfield and Raul Chavez at catcher are more defensive players. The Blue Jays still need a right fielder. If the Blue Jays want to start Alex Gonzalez, in addition to a right fielder, they would need to sign a catcher or a center fielder.
Right Fielders
Chris Denorfia
Brian Giles
Gary Sheffield
Randy Winn
Right Fielders
Chris Denorfia
Brian Giles
Gary Sheffield
Randy Winn
Paul Hoover: Signed minor league contract with Phillies
Paul Hoover is a below average catcher. He doesn't have enough major league offensive skills or defensive skills to be an everyday player. He's could be a marginal backup catcher, but because of the contract it's obvious he's there to fill a minor league spot. The Phillies still need a third baseman.
Third Basemen
Craig Counsell
Chone Figgins
Juan Uribe
Third Basemen
Craig Counsell
Chone Figgins
Juan Uribe
Tug Hulett: Traded to Red Sox
Tug Hulett has shown in the minors that he knows how to get on base in many ways. He hasn't had a consistent opportunity in the majors to prove otherwise. He is a better player than Jed Lowrie and can play shortstop. This is a good upgrade for the Red Sox.
DH - Mike Lowell
1B - Casey Kotchman
2B - Dustin Pedroia
3B - Kevin Youkilis
SS - Tug Hulett
LF - Brian Anderson
CF - Jacoby Ellsbury
RF - J.D. Drew
DH - Mike Lowell
1B - Casey Kotchman
2B - Dustin Pedroia
3B - Kevin Youkilis
SS - Tug Hulett
LF - Brian Anderson
CF - Jacoby Ellsbury
RF - J.D. Drew
Andruw Jones: Signed one-year deal with White Sox
At the stage in Andruw Jones's career, he is more of a defensive player. He can play the outfield very well, but he's not much of a hitter. He has impressive power if he makes contact, but he looks overmatched more often than not. He doesn't have a high enough on base percentage to provide what the White Sox need. At best he will come off a bench because I feel Mark Kotsay fills Andruw Jones's role better than Jones. The White Sox need a third baseman, left fielder, and right fielder.
Third Basemen
Brian Buscher
Craig Counsell
Chone Figgins
Troy Glaus
Left Fielders
Jason Bay
Matt Holliday
Right Fielders
Chris Denorfia
Brian Giles
Gary Sheffield
Randy Winn
Third Basemen
Brian Buscher
Craig Counsell
Chone Figgins
Troy Glaus
Left Fielders
Jason Bay
Matt Holliday
Right Fielders
Chris Denorfia
Brian Giles
Gary Sheffield
Randy Winn
Radhames Liz: Claimed of Waivers by Padres
Radhames Liz gives up too many baserunners to be an effective reliever. The Padres have the personnel in their bullpen to be very good and Liz doesn't help them at all. The Padres need to focus on getting a catcher.
Catchers
Corky Miller
Guillermo Rodriguez
Catchers
Corky Miller
Guillermo Rodriguez
John McDonald: Signed two-year deal with Blue Jays
Even though John McDonald's numbers do not jump out at you, I feel he is the ideal number two hitter. The Blue Jays have a void in the number two hole and third base. McDonald's defense at shortstop is a little overrated and he's capable of playing third base. If the Blue Jays start him at third, the Blue Jays will have filled another hole. Now the Blue Jays are only missing a right fielder.
Right Fielders
Chris Denorfia
Brian Giles
Gary Sheffield
Randy Winn
Right Fielders
Chris Denorfia
Brian Giles
Gary Sheffield
Randy Winn
Aaron Heilman: Traded to Diamondbacks
The Diamondbacks created a void in their bullpen with the loss of Doug Slaten and Yusmeiro Petit. Landing Aaron Heilman fills that bullpen and completes the top six because they didn't have any good pitchers on their roster to fill it.
CL - Chad Qualls (RHP)
SU - Aaron Heilman (RHP)
SU - Clay Zavada (LHP)
1 - Leo Rosales (RHP)
2 - Blaine Boyer (RHP)
3 - Juan Gutierrez (RHP)
CL - Chad Qualls (RHP)
SU - Aaron Heilman (RHP)
SU - Clay Zavada (LHP)
1 - Leo Rosales (RHP)
2 - Blaine Boyer (RHP)
3 - Juan Gutierrez (RHP)
Thursday, December 3, 2009
Josh Rupe: Signed minor league contract with Royals
The Royals do not need another relief arm. Josh Rupe isn't a quality relief arm as it is. He allows too many baserunners to have great success. They need to focus on the starting rotation.
Number Three Starters
Aroldis Chapman
Doug Davis
Noah Lowry
Andy Pettitte
Joel Pineiro
Jason Schmidt
Jarrod Washburn
Number Four Starters
R.A. Dickey
Jon Garland
Dan Giese
Shawn Hill
Vicente Padilla
Brad Penny
Todd Wellemeyer
Number Three Starters
Aroldis Chapman
Doug Davis
Noah Lowry
Andy Pettitte
Joel Pineiro
Jason Schmidt
Jarrod Washburn
Number Four Starters
R.A. Dickey
Jon Garland
Dan Giese
Shawn Hill
Vicente Padilla
Brad Penny
Todd Wellemeyer
Andy Tracy: Signed minor league contract with Phillies
Andy Tracy has good power but not enough to be a strong middle of the lineup hitter. He's a good defensive third baseman but the Phillies need a third baseman for the middle of the order. He's good power off the bench or a defensive replacement.
Third Basemen
Craig Counsell
Chone Figgins
Juan Uribe
Third Basemen
Craig Counsell
Chone Figgins
Juan Uribe
Wilson Valdez: Signed minor league contract with Phillies
Wilson Valdez is not a great major league player. He's a very good AAA player. A below average bat and a below average glove is not going to get the job done even off the bench. The Phillies still need a third baseman.
Third Basemen
Craig Counsell
Chone Figgins
Juan Uribe
Third Basemen
Craig Counsell
Chone Figgins
Juan Uribe
Dewayne Wise: Signed minor league contract with Phillies
Dewayne Wise is a very good defensive outfielder. He will do a very good job off the bench because with Raul Ibanez, Shane Victorino, and Jayson Werth, Wise will not get a starting job. The Phillies still need a third baseman.
Third Basemen
Craig Counsell
Chone Figgins
Juan Uribe
Third Basemen
Craig Counsell
Chone Figgins
Juan Uribe
Juan Abreu: Signed one-year deal with Braves
Juan Abreu is a good relief pitcher that should get a big time opportunity with the Braves. He's better than James Parr and Kris Medlen. Abreu knocks Medlen out of the top six. Braves bullpen is deeper in with this move.
CL - Luis Valdez (RHP)
SU - Eric O'Flaherty (LHP)
SU - Peter Moylan (RHP)
1 - Derek Lowe (RHP)
2 - Juan Abreu (RHP)
3 - James Parr (RHP)
CL - Luis Valdez (RHP)
SU - Eric O'Flaherty (LHP)
SU - Peter Moylan (RHP)
1 - Derek Lowe (RHP)
2 - Juan Abreu (RHP)
3 - James Parr (RHP)
Bryan Bullington: Signed minor league contract with Royals
Bryan Bullington is a solid relief pitcher who should make the opening day bullpen. Bullington is better than Kyle Davies and Kyle Farnsworth. Kyle Farnsworth is now forced out of the top six in the bullpen, which doesn't mean he's a bad reliever, the Royals have just added a better pitcher and more depth. They still need to address their starting rotation when it comes to pitching.
Number Three Starters
Aroldis Chapman
Doug Davis
Noah Lowry
Andy Pettitte
Joel Pineiro
Jason Schmidt
Jarrod Washburn
Number Four Starters
R.A. Dickey
Jon Garland
Dan Giese
Shawn Hill
Vicente Padilla
Brad Penny
Todd Wellemeyer
Number Three Starters
Aroldis Chapman
Doug Davis
Noah Lowry
Andy Pettitte
Joel Pineiro
Jason Schmidt
Jarrod Washburn
Number Four Starters
R.A. Dickey
Jon Garland
Dan Giese
Shawn Hill
Vicente Padilla
Brad Penny
Todd Wellemeyer
Omar Vizquel: Signed one-year deal with White Sox
Omar Vizquel is still a great defensive shortstop and will give great veteran leadership for the young infield off the bench. When giving Alexei Ramirez a day off, the defense will actually improve even though Vizquel's bat is not nearly as good. The White Sox still need a third baseman, left fielder, and right fielder.
Third Basemen
Brian Buscher
Craig Counsell
Chone Figgins
Troy Glaus
Left Fielders
Jason Bay
Matt Holliday
Right Fielders
Chris Denorfia
Brian Giles
Gary Sheffield
Randy Winn
Third Basemen
Brian Buscher
Craig Counsell
Chone Figgins
Troy Glaus
Left Fielders
Jason Bay
Matt Holliday
Right Fielders
Chris Denorfia
Brian Giles
Gary Sheffield
Randy Winn
Jorge Campillo: Signed minor league contract with Royals
Jorge Campillo isn't a good major league pitcher. He gives up too many runs to be a starter and too many baserunners to be an adequate relief pitcher. The Royals have completed their top six in the bullpen, but they still need a third and fourth starter.
Available Third Starters
Aroldis Chapman
Doug Davis
Noah Lowry
Andy Pettitte
Joel Pineiro
Jason Schmidt
Jarrod Washburn
Available Fourth Starters
R.A. Dickey
Jon Garland
Dan Giese
Shawn Hill
Vicente Padilla
Brad Penny
Todd Wellemeyer
Available Third Starters
Aroldis Chapman
Doug Davis
Noah Lowry
Andy Pettitte
Joel Pineiro
Jason Schmidt
Jarrod Washburn
Available Fourth Starters
R.A. Dickey
Jon Garland
Dan Giese
Shawn Hill
Vicente Padilla
Brad Penny
Todd Wellemeyer
John Grabow: Signed two-year deal with Cubs
The Cubs needed more relief pitching and trading away Aaron Heilman didn't do them any favors. They had two holes to fill and now with John Grabow they only have one spot left to round up their top six in the bullpen.
Available Relievers
Danys Baez
Joe Beimel
Joaquin Benoit
Rafael Betancourt
Chad Bradford
Kiko Calero
Buddy Carlyle
Jesus Colome
Bartolo Colon
Jose Contreras
David Davidson
Elmer Dessens
Brendan Donnelly
Alan Embree
Scott Eyre
Josh Fogg
Ryan Franklin
Edgar Gonzalez
Mike Gonzalez
Tom Gordon
Kevin Gregg
Eddie Guardado
LaTroy Hawkins
Mark Hendrickson
Matt Herges
Rich Hill
Mike Hinckley
Trevor Hoffman
Bobby Howry
Jason Isringhausen
Masahide Kobayashi
Brandon Lyon
Carlos Martinez
Justin Miller
Trever Miller
Guillermo Mota
Bill Murphy
Brett Myers
Joe Nelson
Tomokazu Ohka
Will Ohman
Darren Oliver
Chan Ho Park
Carl Pavano
J.J. Putz
Fernando Rodney
Rich Rundles
Glendon Rusch
Billy Sadler
Takashi Saito
Brian Shouse
Alfredo Simon
Rafael Soriano
Justin Speier
Ken Takahashi
Brett Tomko
Jose Valverde
Claudio Vargas
Luis Vizcaino
Jason Waddell
Doug Waechter
Billy Wagner
David Weathers
Kip Wells
Jamey Wright
Available Relievers
Danys Baez
Joe Beimel
Joaquin Benoit
Rafael Betancourt
Chad Bradford
Kiko Calero
Buddy Carlyle
Jesus Colome
Bartolo Colon
Jose Contreras
David Davidson
Elmer Dessens
Brendan Donnelly
Alan Embree
Scott Eyre
Josh Fogg
Ryan Franklin
Edgar Gonzalez
Mike Gonzalez
Tom Gordon
Kevin Gregg
Eddie Guardado
LaTroy Hawkins
Mark Hendrickson
Matt Herges
Rich Hill
Mike Hinckley
Trevor Hoffman
Bobby Howry
Jason Isringhausen
Masahide Kobayashi
Brandon Lyon
Carlos Martinez
Justin Miller
Trever Miller
Guillermo Mota
Bill Murphy
Brett Myers
Joe Nelson
Tomokazu Ohka
Will Ohman
Darren Oliver
Chan Ho Park
Carl Pavano
J.J. Putz
Fernando Rodney
Rich Rundles
Glendon Rusch
Billy Sadler
Takashi Saito
Brian Shouse
Alfredo Simon
Rafael Soriano
Justin Speier
Ken Takahashi
Brett Tomko
Jose Valverde
Claudio Vargas
Luis Vizcaino
Jason Waddell
Doug Waechter
Billy Wagner
David Weathers
Kip Wells
Jamey Wright
Craig Tatum: Claimed off Waivers by Orioles
Craig Tatum is a catcher without any attributes of a major league catcher, hence the minor league deal. He's not a great major league hitter or defender. Michel Hernandez, who the Orioles invited to Spring Training is a better player than Tatum and should break into the major league roster with Matt Wieters, leaving Tatum behind. Orioles still should focus on a center fielder and designated hitter.
Designated Hitters
Jason Bay
Matt Holliday
Jonathan Van Every
Center Fielders
Jonathan Van Every
Designated Hitters
Jason Bay
Matt Holliday
Jonathan Van Every
Center Fielders
Jonathan Van Every
Jose Valdez: Signed one-year deal with Astros
The Astros needed some bullpen help and they've gone out there to bring their bullpen closer to completion. Jose Valdez has been a very good pitcher in the minors and given the opportunity, he could excel in a bullpen role. He's better than Chris Sampson and Chad Paronto and in turn forcing them into slightly lesser bullpen roles. Valdez could be a setup man with Tim Byrdak leading to Samuel Gervacio as the closer.
Vance Wilson: Signed minor league contract with Royals
Vance Wilson is a solid defensive catcher and will be a good backup for Edwin Bellorin, provided that both make the team. Bellorin is a much better hitter and he should make the major league roster. The Royals really need to place more focus on their starting lineup as they now have good depth in the catchers spot.
Designated Hitters
Jason Bay
Matt Holliday
Third Basemen
Craig Counsell
Chone Figgins
Juan Uribe
Center Fielders
Jonathan Van Every
Right Fielders
Chris Denorfia
Brian Giles
Gary Sheffield
Randy Winn
Designated Hitters
Jason Bay
Matt Holliday
Third Basemen
Craig Counsell
Chone Figgins
Juan Uribe
Center Fielders
Jonathan Van Every
Right Fielders
Chris Denorfia
Brian Giles
Gary Sheffield
Randy Winn
Brad Thompson: Signed minor league contract with Royals
Brad Thompson is a solid fifth starter and slightly better than Brian Bannister. Bannister is in turn forced out of the rotation, but can be a productive member of the bullpen. Bannister is better than Kyle Davies and Kyle Farnsworth. The Royals still need a number three and number four starter.
Current Bullpen
CL - Joakim Soria (RHP)
SU - Carlos Rosa (RHP)
SU - Juan Cruz (RHP)
1 - Brian Bannister (RHP)
2 - Kyle Davies (RHP)
3 - Kyle Farnsworth (RHP)
Available Third Starters
Aroldis Chapman
Doug Davis
Noah Lowry
Andy Pettitte
Joel Pineiro
Jason Schmidt
Jarrod Washburn
Available Fourth Starters
R.A. Dickey
Jon Garland
Dan Giese
Shawn Hill
Vicente Padilla
Brad Penny
Todd Wellemeyer
Current Bullpen
CL - Joakim Soria (RHP)
SU - Carlos Rosa (RHP)
SU - Juan Cruz (RHP)
1 - Brian Bannister (RHP)
2 - Kyle Davies (RHP)
3 - Kyle Farnsworth (RHP)
Available Third Starters
Aroldis Chapman
Doug Davis
Noah Lowry
Andy Pettitte
Joel Pineiro
Jason Schmidt
Jarrod Washburn
Available Fourth Starters
R.A. Dickey
Jon Garland
Dan Giese
Shawn Hill
Vicente Padilla
Brad Penny
Todd Wellemeyer
George Kottaras: Claimed off Waivers by Brewers
George Kottaras is a good fielding catcher, similar to Mike Rivera who is already on the Brewers roster. Kottaras is a solid sixth hitter, but Corey Hart is an overall better hitter, as is Mike Rivera. Kottaras would be a good backup catcher to Rivera. The Brewers still need a second baseman and shortstop.
Second Basemen (Number Two Hitter)
David Eckstein
Mark Loretta
Placido Polanco
Second Basemen (Defensive Oriented)
Rob Belliard
Jamey Carroll
David Eckstein
Omar Infante
Mark Loretta
Placido Polanco
Argenis Reyes
Shortstops (Number Two Hitter)
Orlando Cabrera
Alex Cora
Ramon Martinez
John McDonald
Luis Rodriguez
Miguel Tejada
Shortstops (Defensive Oriented)
Brian Barden
Juan Castro
Alex Cora
Alex Gonzalez
Ramon Martinez
Luis Rodriguez
Marco Scutaro
Omar Vizquel
Second Basemen (Number Two Hitter)
David Eckstein
Mark Loretta
Placido Polanco
Second Basemen (Defensive Oriented)
Rob Belliard
Jamey Carroll
David Eckstein
Omar Infante
Mark Loretta
Placido Polanco
Argenis Reyes
Shortstops (Number Two Hitter)
Orlando Cabrera
Alex Cora
Ramon Martinez
John McDonald
Luis Rodriguez
Miguel Tejada
Shortstops (Defensive Oriented)
Brian Barden
Juan Castro
Alex Cora
Alex Gonzalez
Ramon Martinez
Luis Rodriguez
Marco Scutaro
Omar Vizquel
Ramon Hernandez: Signed one-year deal with Reds
Ramon Hernandez is not a spectacular defensive catcher, but he is a good number two hitter. The Reds already have Ryan Hanigan to catch and they already have Brando Phillips who can hit number two in the lineup. Hernandez would be a decent backup catcher. The Reds still need starting pitchers.
Starting Pitchers
Erik Bedard
Justin Duchscherer
Kelvim Escobar
Rich Harden
Jason Marquis
Kevin Millwood
Eric Milton
Odalis Perez
Randy Wolf
John Lackey
John Smoltz
Starting Pitchers
Erik Bedard
Justin Duchscherer
Kelvim Escobar
Rich Harden
Jason Marquis
Kevin Millwood
Eric Milton
Odalis Perez
Randy Wolf
John Lackey
John Smoltz
Edwin Bellorin: Signed minor league contract with Royals
Edwin Bellorin is a solid fielding catcher, which the Royals needed. Also, he is capable of batting second in the lineup, which the Royals should do. The Royals have finally adequately filled one of their many holes in this lineup. The Royals still need a designated hitter, third baseman, center fielder, and right fielder.
Designated Hitters
Jason Bay
Matt Holliday
Third Basemen
Craig Counsell
Chone Figgins
Juan Uribe
Center Fielders
Jonathan Van Every
Right Fielders
Chris Denorfia
Brian Giles
Gary Sheffield
Randy Winn
Designated Hitters
Jason Bay
Matt Holliday
Third Basemen
Craig Counsell
Chone Figgins
Juan Uribe
Center Fielders
Jonathan Van Every
Right Fielders
Chris Denorfia
Brian Giles
Gary Sheffield
Randy Winn
Wlson Betemit: Signed minor league contract with Royals
Wilson Betemit can play multiple positions, but none of them to any excellence. In addition, he's not a great hitter. Overall he's better than Josh Fields who the Royals acquired earlier in the offseason, but he present any starting qualities. The Royals still need a designated hitter, catcher, third baseman, center fielder, and right fielder.
Tim Hudson: Signed three-yeal deal with Braves
The Braves did not need another starting pitcher, however adding Tim Hudson makes the rotation much stronger. As a result, Derek Lowe gets bumped from the rotation and in turn completes the vacant slot in the bullpen. Lowe is better than James Parr and Kris Medlen.
Starting Rotation
1 - Jair Jurrjens
2 - Tommy Hanson
3 - Tim Hudson
4 - Javier Vazquez
5 - Kenshin Kawakami
Bullpen
CL - Luis Valdez (RHP)
SU - Eric O'Flaherty (LHP)
SU - Peter Moylan (RHP)
1 - Derek Lowe (RHP)
2 - James Parr (RHP)
3 - Kris Medlen (RHP)
Starting Rotation
1 - Jair Jurrjens
2 - Tommy Hanson
3 - Tim Hudson
4 - Javier Vazquez
5 - Kenshin Kawakami
Bullpen
CL - Luis Valdez (RHP)
SU - Eric O'Flaherty (LHP)
SU - Peter Moylan (RHP)
1 - Derek Lowe (RHP)
2 - James Parr (RHP)
3 - Kris Medlen (RHP)
Jack Wilson: Signed two-year deal with Mariners
Jack Wilson is a good fielding shortstop who can hit in the number two spot in the lineup. The Mariners already have Jose Lopez, who is a better hitter and can hit second, and Matt Tuiasosopo who can play shortstop and has a better on base percentage. Wilson can be a solid bench player. The Mariners still need a left fielder and center fielder.
Wednesday, December 2, 2009
Ken Griffey Jr.: Signed one-year deal with Mariners
Ken Griffey Jr. really doesn't have anything useful left to contribute to the Mariners. The Mariners do not improve their team at all with this signing. They still need a left fielder and a center fielder.
Left Fielders
Jason Bay
Matt Holliday
Center Fielders
Jonathan Van Every
Left Fielders
Jason Bay
Matt Holliday
Center Fielders
Jonathan Van Every
Jason Varitek: Player exercised option with Red Sox
Jason Varitek is a good defensive catcher and is capable of being a doubles hitter. However, the Red Sox already have Victor Martinez, so Varitek will be the backup.
Carl Crawford: Rays exercise option
Bringing Carl Crawford back is good for the outfield defense. Crawford also has a very good bat. It moves Matt Joyce to the DH spot and Carlos Pena back to first base. The Rays still need a catcher.
Catchers
Edwin Bellorin
Ramon Hernandez
Kenji Johjima
Jason Kendall
Chad Moeller
Bengie Molina
Eric Munson
Paul Phillips
Catchers
Edwin Bellorin
Ramon Hernandez
Kenji Johjima
Jason Kendall
Chad Moeller
Bengie Molina
Eric Munson
Paul Phillips
Armando Gabino: Claimed off Waivers by Orioles
Armando Gabino is a solid pitcher, who the Twins should not have put on waivers. If given the opportunity, he should perform very well in the majors in a pitching rotation. The Orioles have filled another hole this offseason. Now the Twins have a gap in their starting rotation.
1 - Armando Gabino
2 - Brad Bergesen
3 - Koji Uehara
4 - Jeremy Guthrie
5 - Brian Matusz
1 - Armando Gabino
2 - Brad Bergesen
3 - Koji Uehara
4 - Jeremy Guthrie
5 - Brian Matusz
Victor Martinez: Red Sox exercise option
Victor Martinez is an upgrade over Dusty Brown, who would have done a good job behind the plate. Martinez is an overall better hitter and will post a good on base percentage. The Red Sox didn't have any holes remaining in their team, so the rest of the offseason will be upgrading their team.
DH - Mike Lowell
1B - Casey Kotchman
2B - Dustin Pedroia
3B - Kevin Youkilis
SS - Jed Lowrie
LF - Brian Anderson
CF - Jacoby Ellsbury
RF - J.D. Drew
DH - Mike Lowell
1B - Casey Kotchman
2B - Dustin Pedroia
3B - Kevin Youkilis
SS - Jed Lowrie
LF - Brian Anderson
CF - Jacoby Ellsbury
RF - J.D. Drew
Mike McCoy: Claimed off Waivers by Blue Jays
Mike McCoy is a shortstop that sings a solid bat. The Blue Jays needed some hitters and a shortstop and selecting McCoy was a great move. Since one hole has been filled, all the Blue Jays need now is a third baseman and a right fielder.
Third Basemen (Leadoff Hitter)
Brian Buscher
Craig Counsell
Chone Figgins
Troy Glaus
Third Basemen (Number Two Hitter)
Pedro Feliz
Melvin Mora
Right Fielders (Leadoff Hitter)
Chris Denorfia
Brian Giles
Gary Sheffield
Randy Winn
Right Fielders (Number Two Hitter)
Endy Chavez
Ryan Freel
Brian Giles
Third Basemen (Leadoff Hitter)
Brian Buscher
Craig Counsell
Chone Figgins
Troy Glaus
Third Basemen (Number Two Hitter)
Pedro Feliz
Melvin Mora
Right Fielders (Leadoff Hitter)
Chris Denorfia
Brian Giles
Gary Sheffield
Randy Winn
Right Fielders (Number Two Hitter)
Endy Chavez
Ryan Freel
Brian Giles
Ramon Ramirez: Claimed off Waivers by Rays
Claiming Ramon Ramirez might have giving the Rays the closer they've been looking for all 2009. Ramirez knocked J.P. Howell out of the top six in the bullpen, but that doesn't mean J.P. Howell isn't a good reliever. The Rays now have a deeper bullpen and Dan Wheeler moves to the setup role with Lance Cormier.
CL - Ramon Ramirez (RHP)
SU - Dan Wheeler (RHP)
SU - Lance Cormier (RHP)
1 - Matt Garza (RHP)
2 - Grant Balfour (RHP)
3 - Randy Choate (LHP)
CL - Ramon Ramirez (RHP)
SU - Dan Wheeler (RHP)
SU - Lance Cormier (RHP)
1 - Matt Garza (RHP)
2 - Grant Balfour (RHP)
3 - Randy Choate (LHP)
Tim Wakefield: Signed two-year deal with Red Sox
Tim Wakefield completes the Red Sox rotation. They needed a fourth starter and that's what Wakefield is.
1 - Jon Lester
2 - Josh Beckett
3 - Daisuke Matsuzaka
4 - Tim Wakefield
5 - Clay Buchholz
1 - Jon Lester
2 - Josh Beckett
3 - Daisuke Matsuzaka
4 - Tim Wakefield
5 - Clay Buchholz
Carlos Gomez: Traded to Brewers
Carlos Gomez is a good defensive center fielder, but they already have Jody Gerut who is a better player. Gomez can be a good replacement off the bench.
J.J. Hardy: Traded to Brewers
J.J. Hardy is a good defensive shortstop which is exactly what the Twins needed and have filled the final hole.
DH - Jose Morales
C - Joe Mauer
1B - Justin Morneau
2B - Alexi Casilla
3B - Matt Tolbert
SS - J.J. Hardy
LF - Jason Kubel
CF - Denard Span
RF - Michael Cuddyer
DH - Jose Morales
C - Joe Mauer
1B - Justin Morneau
2B - Alexi Casilla
3B - Matt Tolbert
SS - J.J. Hardy
LF - Jason Kubel
CF - Denard Span
RF - Michael Cuddyer
Cliff Lee: Phillies exercise option
The Phillies already had a solid rotation as is. Bringing back Cliff Lee stacks the rotation, however it pushes Jamie Moyer out of the rotation. Moyer is good enough though to be a member of the bullpen. Moyer is better than Condrey, Kendrick, and Lidge.
Manny Ramirez: Player exercised option with Dodgers
Manny Ramirez is a solid cleanup hitter. Although, the Dodgers didn't need him, he's a good upgrade and luckily for the Dodgers, they don't have any holes, this offseason is about upgrading.
C - A.J. Ellis
1B - James Loney
2B - Tony Abreu
3B - Casey Blake
SS - Chin-Lung Hu
LF - Manny Ramirez
CF - Xavier Paul
RF - Mitch Jones
C - A.J. Ellis
1B - James Loney
2B - Tony Abreu
3B - Casey Blake
SS - Chin-Lung Hu
LF - Manny Ramirez
CF - Xavier Paul
RF - Mitch Jones
Josh Fields: Traded to Royals
Josh Fields does not bring anything to the table as a starting player. Below average hitter and below average fielder. Royals have yet to address any real needs.
Chris Getz: Traded to Royals
Chris Getz is a good defensive second baseman with an average bat. The Royals already have Alberto Callaspo who is a better player for a second baseman. The Royals need a catcher, third baseman, center fielder, right fielder, and designated hitter. I suppose the Royals can move Callaspo to fill the DH role and have Getz play second, but then they won't have the power from the DH spot they need.
Mark Teahen: Traded to White Sox
Mark Teahen can do a lot of things, but nothing nothing with any excellence. He will be a bench player. White Sox traded Chris Getz and Josh Fields for him. Getz would have been the starting second baseman as one of the defense-oriented players. Now that Getz is gone, Mark Kotsay can slide into the starting role as the everyday center fielder, which shifts their needs to a third baseman because Gordon Beckham is moving to second base. In turn this trade just shifts their needs, but doesn't lessen them.
Third Basemen:
Brian Buscher
Craig Counsell
Chone Figgins
Troy Glaus
Left Fielders:
Jason Bay
Matt Holliday
Manny Ramirez
Right Fielders:
Chris Denorfia
Brian Giles
Gary Sheffield
Randy Winn
Third Basemen:
Brian Buscher
Craig Counsell
Chone Figgins
Troy Glaus
Left Fielders:
Jason Bay
Matt Holliday
Manny Ramirez
Right Fielders:
Chris Denorfia
Brian Giles
Gary Sheffield
Randy Winn
Brandon Webb: Diamondbacks exercise option
Brandon Webb is a top starter and the Diamondbacks needed three starters. Brandon Webb moves Dan Haren and Max Scherzer lower in the rotation and now they only need a fourth and fifth starter.
Number Four Starters:
R.A. Dickey
Jon Garland
Dan Giese
Shawn Hill
Vicente Padilla
Brad Penny
Tim Wakefield
Todd Wellemeyer
Number Five Starters:
Cha Seung Baek
Shawn Estes
Braden Looper
Pedro Martinez
Brad Thompson
Josh Towers
Number Four Starters:
R.A. Dickey
Jon Garland
Dan Giese
Shawn Hill
Vicente Padilla
Brad Penny
Tim Wakefield
Todd Wellemeyer
Number Five Starters:
Cha Seung Baek
Shawn Estes
Braden Looper
Pedro Martinez
Brad Thompson
Josh Towers
Bobby Abreu: Signed two-year deal with Angels
The Angels have improved their lineup and right field situation. Bobby Abreu is more of a proven commodity than Chris Pettit, who I felt could have handled the job well, and has a better on base percentage. Now the Angels need to buckle down and add some pitchers to their rotation.
Jeremy Hermida: Traded to Red Sox
Jeremy Hermida is not very spectacular at anything. He doesn't hit for a great average. He doesn't have much power. He doesn't have a great eye. He doesn't really field that well either. The Red Sox didn't need to obtain anyone to start for them, but he could be a marginal bench player.
Hunter Jones: Traded to Marlins
Hunter Jones struggled mightily with the Red Sox in 2009, he wasn't going to be needed in Boston, but the Marlins don't really need him either. Marlins still need a starting pitcher and this move doesn't address anything.
Mark Kotsay: Signed one-year deal with White Sox
Mark Kotsay can play all three outfield positions and can hit second in the lineup when he starts. Even though the White Sox do need a complete revamp in the outfield, Kotsay isn't the answer as a starter, but can play a role on the bench.
Left Fielders:
Jason Bay
Matt Holliday
Manny Ramirez
Center Fielders:
Mike Cameron
Endy Chavez
Coco Crisp
Jeff Fiorentino
Jonathan Van Every
Randy Winn
Right Fielders:
Bobby Abreu
Chris Denorfia
Brian Giles
Gary Sheffield
Randy Winn
Left Fielders:
Jason Bay
Matt Holliday
Manny Ramirez
Center Fielders:
Mike Cameron
Endy Chavez
Coco Crisp
Jeff Fiorentino
Jonathan Van Every
Randy Winn
Right Fielders:
Bobby Abreu
Chris Denorfia
Brian Giles
Gary Sheffield
Randy Winn
Yusmeiro Petit: Claimed off Waivers by Mariners
Yusmeiro Petit, if used in the bullpen, can be a very useful righthanded arm in the Mariners bullpen and will be used frequently. Bullpen help was not a great priority for the Mariners, but Petit will be a good reliever. Ironically, the Diamondbacks have created a void in the bullpen by putting both Petit and Doug Slaten on waivers.
Scott Proctor: Spring Training Invitee with Braves
The Braves do need some bullpen assistance and inviting Scott Proctor to Spring Training is the best offer Proctor would get. He has nothing left and the Braves will see that in March and still need to find another reliever.
Doug Slaten: Claimed off Waivers by Nationals
Doug Slaten is good lefty reliever. The Nationals do have the personnel to field a good bullpen, but Doug Slaten definitely adds depth to the bullpen. They need to find some starting pitching.
Michel Hernandez: Spring Training Invitee with Orioles
Michel Hernandez was one of the catchers I previously listed for the Orioles to look at to help the progress of Matt Wieters. I understand it's only an invitation to Spring Training, but the Orioles made the right move and now have lessened their needs.
Jarrett Hoffpauir: Claimed off Waivers by Blue Jays
Jarrett Hoffpauir is a second baseman that can hit sixth in a lineup. He could have gotten his opportunity this year in the major leagues with the Cardinals. Aaron Hill is coming off a great offensive year, but expect his numbers to come back to earth a little. If Hoffpauir gets consistent at bats, he can be a solid hitter and will be slightly better than Aaron Hill. Adding Hoffpauir allows a slight reshuffling of the lineup, which will allow Vernon Wells to play as more of a defensive oriented player and any offense will be a bonus, therefore no need for the Blue Jays to sign a centerfielder.
Jesse Chavez: Traded to Rays
Jesse Chavez, righthanded reliever, is not poised for a good season next year and the Rays already have good arms in the bullpen. The Rays did not address the need for a catcher or fifth starter.
Akinori Iwamura: Traded to Pirates
Akinori Iwamura is a good defensive second baseman who can bat sixth for the Pirates. I slotted Neil Walker in as the starting third baseman to bat sixth and the Pirates needed both a second baseman and a left fielder. Now filling the second base void, third base is opened up.
Third Basemen
Craig Counsell
Chone Figgins
Juan Uribe
Third Basemen
Craig Counsell
Chone Figgins
Juan Uribe
Freddy Sanchez: Signed two-year deal with Giants
Freddy Sanchez is a solid number two hitter and a good defensive second baseman. As a second baseman, Scott Downs will not get opportunity in the lineup where he would bat sixth. I had Emmanuel Burriss slotted in the two hole and playing shortstop because he's suitted for that role and is not versatile enough to have any other role. Adding Sanchez adds the need of a shortstop in addition to a right fielder/leadoff hitter.
Leadoff Shortstops
Marco Scutaro
Sixth-Hitting Shortstops
Eric Bruntlett
Marco Scutaro
Miguel Tejada
Leadoff Right Fielders
Bobby Abreu
Chris Denorfia
Brian Giles
Gary Sheffield
Randy Winn
Sixth-Hitting Right Fielders
Marlon Byrd
Frank Catalanotto
Darin Erstad
Gabe Kapler
Jason Michaels
Fernando Tatis
Leadoff Shortstops
Marco Scutaro
Sixth-Hitting Shortstops
Eric Bruntlett
Marco Scutaro
Miguel Tejada
Leadoff Right Fielders
Bobby Abreu
Chris Denorfia
Brian Giles
Gary Sheffield
Randy Winn
Sixth-Hitting Right Fielders
Marlon Byrd
Frank Catalanotto
Darin Erstad
Gabe Kapler
Jason Michaels
Fernando Tatis
Jason Bourgeois: Claimed off Waivers by Astros
Jason Bourgeois is a solid defensive outfielder that can play all three outfield spots. In addition, he can bat second in an everyday lineup. With the roster before, Jeff Keppinger could have played second base and batted second, however with Bourgeois playing center field, one from the crop of free agent second basemen would fill the final hole in the lineup.
Second Basemen
Ron Belliard
Akinori Iwamura
Felipe Lopez
Second Basemen
Ron Belliard
Akinori Iwamura
Felipe Lopez
Alejandro De Aza: Claimed off Waivers by White Sox
Alejandro De Aza will provide good corner outfield defense off the bench. They still have Alex Rios who should play a similar role to De Aza, although Rios is a better defender and can also handle centerfield. White Sox do not have any everyday outfielders.
Left Fielders:
Jason Bay
Matt Holliday
Manny Ramirez
Center Fielders:
Mike Cameron
Endy Chavez
Coco Crisp
Jeff Fiorentino
Jonathan Van Every
Randy Winn
Right Fielders:
Bobby Abreu
Chris Denorfia
Brian Giles
Gary Sheffield
Randy Winn
Left Fielders:
Jason Bay
Matt Holliday
Manny Ramirez
Center Fielders:
Mike Cameron
Endy Chavez
Coco Crisp
Jeff Fiorentino
Jonathan Van Every
Randy Winn
Right Fielders:
Bobby Abreu
Chris Denorfia
Brian Giles
Gary Sheffield
Randy Winn
Offseason: New York Yankees
2007: 94-68
2008: 89-73
2009: 103-59
Offense/Defense Lineup
DH - Juan Miranda
C - Jorge Posada
1B - Mark Teixeira
2B - Robinson Cano
3B - Alex Rodriguez
SS - Derek Jeter
LF - Nick Swisher
CF - Brett Gardner
RF - Melky Cabrera
Starting Rotation
1 - C.C. Sabathia
2 - A.J. Burnett
3 - Phil Hughes
4 - Chad Gaudin
5 - Alfredo Aceves
Bullpen
CL - Mariano Rivera (RHP)
SU - Phil Coke (LHP)
SU - Mark Melancon (RHP)
1 - David Robertson (RHP)
2 - Brian Bruney (RHP)
3 - Michael Dunn (LHP)
2008: 89-73
2009: 103-59
Offense/Defense Lineup
DH - Juan Miranda
C - Jorge Posada
1B - Mark Teixeira
2B - Robinson Cano
3B - Alex Rodriguez
SS - Derek Jeter
LF - Nick Swisher
CF - Brett Gardner
RF - Melky Cabrera
Starting Rotation
1 - C.C. Sabathia
2 - A.J. Burnett
3 - Phil Hughes
4 - Chad Gaudin
5 - Alfredo Aceves
Bullpen
CL - Mariano Rivera (RHP)
SU - Phil Coke (LHP)
SU - Mark Melancon (RHP)
1 - David Robertson (RHP)
2 - Brian Bruney (RHP)
3 - Michael Dunn (LHP)
Offseason: Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim
2007: 94-68
2008: 100-62
2009: 97-65
Offense/Defense Lineup
DH - Terry Evans
C - Mike Napoli
1B - Kendry Morales
2B - Howie Kendrick
3B - Freddy Sandoval
SS - Erick Aybar
LF - Juan Rivera
CF - Torii Hunter
RF - Chris Pettit
Starting Rotation
1 - Discussed Below
2 - Jered Weaver
3 - Joe Saunders
4 - Ervin Santana
5 - Discussed Below
Top Starters:
Erik Bedard
Justin Duchscherer
Kelvin Escobar
Rich Harden
Tim Hudson
Cliff Lee
Jason Marquis
Kevin Millwood
Eric Milton
Odalis Perez
Brandon Webb
Randy Wolf
Number Five Starters:
Cha Seung Baek
Shawn Estes
Braden Looper
Pedro Martinez
Brad Thompson
Josh Towers
Bullpen
CL - Robert Mosebach (RHP)
SU - Jason Bulger (RHP)
SU - Brian Fuentes (LHP)
1 - Jose Arredondo (RHP)
2 - Scott Kazmir (LHP)
3 - Fernando Rodriguez (RHP)
2008: 100-62
2009: 97-65
Offense/Defense Lineup
DH - Terry Evans
C - Mike Napoli
1B - Kendry Morales
2B - Howie Kendrick
3B - Freddy Sandoval
SS - Erick Aybar
LF - Juan Rivera
CF - Torii Hunter
RF - Chris Pettit
Starting Rotation
1 - Discussed Below
2 - Jered Weaver
3 - Joe Saunders
4 - Ervin Santana
5 - Discussed Below
Top Starters:
Erik Bedard
Justin Duchscherer
Kelvin Escobar
Rich Harden
Tim Hudson
Cliff Lee
Jason Marquis
Kevin Millwood
Eric Milton
Odalis Perez
Brandon Webb
Randy Wolf
Number Five Starters:
Cha Seung Baek
Shawn Estes
Braden Looper
Pedro Martinez
Brad Thompson
Josh Towers
Bullpen
CL - Robert Mosebach (RHP)
SU - Jason Bulger (RHP)
SU - Brian Fuentes (LHP)
1 - Jose Arredondo (RHP)
2 - Scott Kazmir (LHP)
3 - Fernando Rodriguez (RHP)
Tuesday, December 1, 2009
Offseason: Boston Red Sox
2007: 96-66
2008: 95-67
2009: 95-67
Offense/Defense Lineup
DH - Mike Lowell
C - Dusty Brown
1B - Casey Kotchman
2B - Dustin Pedroia
3B - Kevin Youkilis
SS - Jed Lowrie
LF - Brian Anderson
CF - Jacoby Ellsbury
RF - J.D. Drew
Starting Rotation
1 - Jon Lester
2 - Discussed Below
3 - Daisuke Matsuzaka
4 - Discussed Below
5 - Clay Buchholz
Number Two Starters:
Josh Beckett
John Lackey
John Smoltz
Number Four Starters:
R.A. Dickey
Jon Garland
Dan Giese
Shawn Hill
Vicente Padilla
Brad Penny
Tim Wakefield
Todd Wellemeyer
Bullpen
CL - Jonathan Papelbon (RHP)
SU - Dustin Richardson (LHP)
SU - Daniel Bard (RHP)
1 - Ramon Ramirez (RHP)
2 - Hideki Okajima (LHP)
3 - Enrique Gonzalez (RHP)
2008: 95-67
2009: 95-67
Offense/Defense Lineup
DH - Mike Lowell
C - Dusty Brown
1B - Casey Kotchman
2B - Dustin Pedroia
3B - Kevin Youkilis
SS - Jed Lowrie
LF - Brian Anderson
CF - Jacoby Ellsbury
RF - J.D. Drew
Starting Rotation
1 - Jon Lester
2 - Discussed Below
3 - Daisuke Matsuzaka
4 - Discussed Below
5 - Clay Buchholz
Number Two Starters:
Josh Beckett
John Lackey
John Smoltz
Number Four Starters:
R.A. Dickey
Jon Garland
Dan Giese
Shawn Hill
Vicente Padilla
Brad Penny
Tim Wakefield
Todd Wellemeyer
Bullpen
CL - Jonathan Papelbon (RHP)
SU - Dustin Richardson (LHP)
SU - Daniel Bard (RHP)
1 - Ramon Ramirez (RHP)
2 - Hideki Okajima (LHP)
3 - Enrique Gonzalez (RHP)
Offseason: Los Angeles Dodgers
2007: 82-80
2008: 84-78
2009: 95-67
Offense/Defense Lineup
C - A.J. Ellis
1B - James Loney
2B - Tony Abreu
3B - Casey Blake
SS - Chin-Lung Hu
LF - Andre Ethier
CF - Xavier Paul
RF - Mitch Jones
Starting Rotation
1 - Chad Billingsley
2 - Clayton Kershaw
3 - Hiroki Kuroda
4 - James McDonald
5 - Charlie Haeger
Bullpen
CL - Jonathon Broxton (RHP)
SU - Hong-Chih Kuo (LHP)
SU - Cory Wade (RHP)
1 - Ronald Belisario (RHP)
2 - Travis Schlichting (RHP)
3 - George Sherrill (LHP)
2008: 84-78
2009: 95-67
Offense/Defense Lineup
C - A.J. Ellis
1B - James Loney
2B - Tony Abreu
3B - Casey Blake
SS - Chin-Lung Hu
LF - Andre Ethier
CF - Xavier Paul
RF - Mitch Jones
Starting Rotation
1 - Chad Billingsley
2 - Clayton Kershaw
3 - Hiroki Kuroda
4 - James McDonald
5 - Charlie Haeger
Bullpen
CL - Jonathon Broxton (RHP)
SU - Hong-Chih Kuo (LHP)
SU - Cory Wade (RHP)
1 - Ronald Belisario (RHP)
2 - Travis Schlichting (RHP)
3 - George Sherrill (LHP)
Offseason: Philadelphia Phillies
2007: 89-73
2008: 92-70
2009: 93-69
Offense/Defense Lineup
C - Carlos Ruiz
1B - Ryan Howard
2B - Chase Utley
3B - Discussed Below
SS - Jimmy Rollins
LF - Raul Ibanez
CF - Shane Victorino
RF - Jayson Werth
Third Basemen:
Craig Counsell
Chone Figgins
Juan Uribe
Starting Rotation
1 - J.A. Happ
2 - Cole Hamels
3 - Andrew Carpenter
4 - Joe Blanton
5 - Jamie Moyer
Bullpen
CL - Tyler Walker (RHP)
SU - Ryan Madson (RHP)
SU - Sergio Escalona (LHP)
1 - Clay Condrey (RHP)
2 - Kyle Kendrick (RHP)
3 - Brad Lidge (RHP)
2008: 92-70
2009: 93-69
Offense/Defense Lineup
C - Carlos Ruiz
1B - Ryan Howard
2B - Chase Utley
3B - Discussed Below
SS - Jimmy Rollins
LF - Raul Ibanez
CF - Shane Victorino
RF - Jayson Werth
Third Basemen:
Craig Counsell
Chone Figgins
Juan Uribe
Starting Rotation
1 - J.A. Happ
2 - Cole Hamels
3 - Andrew Carpenter
4 - Joe Blanton
5 - Jamie Moyer
Bullpen
CL - Tyler Walker (RHP)
SU - Ryan Madson (RHP)
SU - Sergio Escalona (LHP)
1 - Clay Condrey (RHP)
2 - Kyle Kendrick (RHP)
3 - Brad Lidge (RHP)
Offseason: Colorado Rockies
2007: 90-73
2008: 74-88
2009: 92-70
Offense/Defense Lineup
C - Chris Iannetta
1B - Todd Helton
2B - Eric Young
3B - Discussed Below
SS - Troy Tulowitzki
LF - Discussed Below
CF - Discussed Below
RF - Brad Hawpe
Third Basemen:
Pedro Feliz
Melvin Mora
Left Fielders:
Jason Bay
Matt Holliday
Manny Ramirez
Center Fielders:
Jonathan Van Every
Starting Rotation
1 - Ubaldo Jimenez
2 - Discussed Below
3 - Jorge De La Rosa
4 - Aaron Cook
5 - Jason Hammel
Number Two Starters:
Josh Beckett
John Lackey
John Smoltz
Bullpen
CL - Huston Street (RHP)
SU - Matt Daley (RHP)
SU - Matt Belisle (RHP)
1 - Ryan Speier (RHP)
2 - Esmil Rogers (RHP)
3 - Franklin Morales (LHP)
2008: 74-88
2009: 92-70
Offense/Defense Lineup
C - Chris Iannetta
1B - Todd Helton
2B - Eric Young
3B - Discussed Below
SS - Troy Tulowitzki
LF - Discussed Below
CF - Discussed Below
RF - Brad Hawpe
Third Basemen:
Pedro Feliz
Melvin Mora
Left Fielders:
Jason Bay
Matt Holliday
Manny Ramirez
Center Fielders:
Jonathan Van Every
Starting Rotation
1 - Ubaldo Jimenez
2 - Discussed Below
3 - Jorge De La Rosa
4 - Aaron Cook
5 - Jason Hammel
Number Two Starters:
Josh Beckett
John Lackey
John Smoltz
Bullpen
CL - Huston Street (RHP)
SU - Matt Daley (RHP)
SU - Matt Belisle (RHP)
1 - Ryan Speier (RHP)
2 - Esmil Rogers (RHP)
3 - Franklin Morales (LHP)
Offseason: St. Louis Cardinals
2007: 78-84
2008: 86-76
2009: 91-71
Offense/Defense Lineup
C - Yadier Molina
1B - Albert Pujols
2B - Jarrett Hoffpauir
3B - David Freese
SS - Julio Lugo
LF - Nick Stavinoha
CF - Shane Robinson
RF - Ryan Ludwick
Starting Rotation
1 - Adam Wainwright
2 - Chris Carpenter
3 - Kyle Lohse
4 - Discussed Below
5 - Discussed Below
Number Four Starters:
R.A. Dickey
Jon Garland
Dan Giese
Shawn Hill
Vicente Padilla
Brad Penny
Tim Wakefield
Todd Wellemeye
Number Five Starters:
Cha Seung Baek
Shawn Estes
Braden Looper
Pedro Martinez
Brad Thompson
Josh Towers
Bullpen
CL - Jason Motte (RHP)
SU - Blake Hawksworth (RHP)
SU - Dennys Reyes (LHP)
1 - Kyle McClellan (RHP)
2 - Discussed Below
3 - Discussed Below
Order of the bullpen will vary based on offseason acquisitions. Bullpen pitchers of interest are as follows:
Danys Baez
Joe Beimel
Joaquin Benoit
Rafael Betancourt
Chad Bradford
Kiko Calero
Buddy Carlyle
Jesus Colome
Bartolo Colon
Jose Contreras
David Davidson
Elmer Dessens
Brendan Donnelly
Alan Embree
Scott Eyre
Josh Fogg
Ryan Franklin
Edgar Gonzalez
Mike Gonzalez
Tom Gordon
John Grabow
Kevin Gregg
Eddie Guardado
LaTroy Hawkins
Mark Hendrickson
Matt Herges
Rich Hill
Mike Hinckley
Trevor Hoffman
Bobby Howry
Jason Isringhausen
Masahide Kobayashi
Brandon Lyon
Carlos Martinez
Justin Miller
Trever Miller
Guillermo Mota
Bill Murphy
Brett Myers
Joe Nelson
Tomokazu Ohka
Will Ohman
Darren Oliver
Chan Ho Park
Carl Pavano
J.J. Putz
Fernando Rodney
Rich Rundles
Glendon Rusch
Billy Sadler
Takashi Saito
Brian Shouse
Alfredo Simon
Rafael Soriano
Justin Speier
Ken Takahashi
Brett Tomko
Jose Valdez
Jose Valverde
Claudio Vargas
Luis Vizcaino
Jason Waddell
Doug Waechter
Billy Wagner
David Weathers
Kip Wells
Jamey Wright
2008: 86-76
2009: 91-71
Offense/Defense Lineup
C - Yadier Molina
1B - Albert Pujols
2B - Jarrett Hoffpauir
3B - David Freese
SS - Julio Lugo
LF - Nick Stavinoha
CF - Shane Robinson
RF - Ryan Ludwick
Starting Rotation
1 - Adam Wainwright
2 - Chris Carpenter
3 - Kyle Lohse
4 - Discussed Below
5 - Discussed Below
Number Four Starters:
R.A. Dickey
Jon Garland
Dan Giese
Shawn Hill
Vicente Padilla
Brad Penny
Tim Wakefield
Todd Wellemeye
Number Five Starters:
Cha Seung Baek
Shawn Estes
Braden Looper
Pedro Martinez
Brad Thompson
Josh Towers
Bullpen
CL - Jason Motte (RHP)
SU - Blake Hawksworth (RHP)
SU - Dennys Reyes (LHP)
1 - Kyle McClellan (RHP)
2 - Discussed Below
3 - Discussed Below
Order of the bullpen will vary based on offseason acquisitions. Bullpen pitchers of interest are as follows:
Danys Baez
Joe Beimel
Joaquin Benoit
Rafael Betancourt
Chad Bradford
Kiko Calero
Buddy Carlyle
Jesus Colome
Bartolo Colon
Jose Contreras
David Davidson
Elmer Dessens
Brendan Donnelly
Alan Embree
Scott Eyre
Josh Fogg
Ryan Franklin
Edgar Gonzalez
Mike Gonzalez
Tom Gordon
John Grabow
Kevin Gregg
Eddie Guardado
LaTroy Hawkins
Mark Hendrickson
Matt Herges
Rich Hill
Mike Hinckley
Trevor Hoffman
Bobby Howry
Jason Isringhausen
Masahide Kobayashi
Brandon Lyon
Carlos Martinez
Justin Miller
Trever Miller
Guillermo Mota
Bill Murphy
Brett Myers
Joe Nelson
Tomokazu Ohka
Will Ohman
Darren Oliver
Chan Ho Park
Carl Pavano
J.J. Putz
Fernando Rodney
Rich Rundles
Glendon Rusch
Billy Sadler
Takashi Saito
Brian Shouse
Alfredo Simon
Rafael Soriano
Justin Speier
Ken Takahashi
Brett Tomko
Jose Valdez
Jose Valverde
Claudio Vargas
Luis Vizcaino
Jason Waddell
Doug Waechter
Billy Wagner
David Weathers
Kip Wells
Jamey Wright
Offseason: San Francisco Giants
2007: 71-91
2008: 72-90
2009: 88-74
Offense/Defense Lineup
C - Buster Posey
1B - Jesus Guzman
2B - Matt Downs
3B - Pablo Sandoval
SS - Emmanuel Burriss
LF - Fred Lewis
CF - Aaron Rowand
RF - Discussed Below
Right Fielders:
Bobby Abreu
Chris Denorfia
Brian Giles
Magglio Ordonez
Gary Sheffield
Randy Winn
Starting Rotation
1 – Tim Lincecum
2 – Matt Cain
3 - Jonathan Sanchez
4 – Ryan Sadowski
5 – Madison Bumgarner
Bullpen
CL - Dan Runzler (LHP)
SU - Sergio Romo (RHP)
SU - Brian Wilson (RHP)
1 - Jeremy Affeldt (LHP)
2 - Brandon Medders (RHP)
3 - Barry Zito (LHP)
2008: 72-90
2009: 88-74
Offense/Defense Lineup
C - Buster Posey
1B - Jesus Guzman
2B - Matt Downs
3B - Pablo Sandoval
SS - Emmanuel Burriss
LF - Fred Lewis
CF - Aaron Rowand
RF - Discussed Below
Right Fielders:
Bobby Abreu
Chris Denorfia
Brian Giles
Magglio Ordonez
Gary Sheffield
Randy Winn
Starting Rotation
1 – Tim Lincecum
2 – Matt Cain
3 - Jonathan Sanchez
4 – Ryan Sadowski
5 – Madison Bumgarner
Bullpen
CL - Dan Runzler (LHP)
SU - Sergio Romo (RHP)
SU - Brian Wilson (RHP)
1 - Jeremy Affeldt (LHP)
2 - Brandon Medders (RHP)
3 - Barry Zito (LHP)
Offseason: Florida Marlins
2007: 71-91
2008: 84-77
2009: 87-75
Offense/Defense Lineup
C - John Baker
1B - Discussed Below
2B - Dan Uggla
3B - Jorge Cantu
SS - Hanley Ramirez
LF - Chris Coghlan
CF - Cameron Maybin
RF - Cody Ross
First Basemen:
Russell Branyan
Starting Rotation
1 – Josh Johnson
2 – Discussed Below
3 – Chris Volstad
4 - Ricky Nolasco
5 – Anibal Sanchez
Number Two Starters:
Josh Beckett
John Lackey
John Smoltz
Bullpen
CL - Leo Nunez (RHP)
SU - Andrew Miller (LHP)
SU - Dan Meyer (LHP)
1 - Christopher Leroux (RHP)
2 - Tim Wood (RHP)
3 - Burke Badenhop (RHP)
2008: 84-77
2009: 87-75
Offense/Defense Lineup
C - John Baker
1B - Discussed Below
2B - Dan Uggla
3B - Jorge Cantu
SS - Hanley Ramirez
LF - Chris Coghlan
CF - Cameron Maybin
RF - Cody Ross
First Basemen:
Russell Branyan
Starting Rotation
1 – Josh Johnson
2 – Discussed Below
3 – Chris Volstad
4 - Ricky Nolasco
5 – Anibal Sanchez
Number Two Starters:
Josh Beckett
John Lackey
John Smoltz
Bullpen
CL - Leo Nunez (RHP)
SU - Andrew Miller (LHP)
SU - Dan Meyer (LHP)
1 - Christopher Leroux (RHP)
2 - Tim Wood (RHP)
3 - Burke Badenhop (RHP)
Offseason: Texas Rangers
2007: 75-87
2008: 79-83
2009: 87-75
Offense/Defense Lineup
DH - Discussed Below
C - Taylor Teagarden
1B - Chris Davis
2B - Ian Kinsler
3B - Michael Young
SS - Joaquin Arias
LF - David Murphy
CF - Julio Borbon
RF - Nelson Cruz
Designater Hitters:
Jason Bay
Russell Branyan
Matt Holliday
Manny Ramirez
Jonathan Van Every
Starting Rotation
1 – Discussed Below
2 – Scott Feldman
3 – Discussed Below
4 - Discussed Below
5 – Brandon McCarthy
Top Starters:
Erik Bedard
Justin Duchscherer
Kelvin Escobar
Rich Harden
Tim Hudson
Cliff Lee
Jason Marquis
Kevin Millwood
Eric Milton
Odalis Perez
Brandon Webb
Randy Wolf
Number Three Starters:
Aroldis Chapman
Doug Davis
Noah Lowry
Andy Pettitte
Joel Pineiro
Jason Schmidt
Jarrod Washburn
Number Four Starters:
R.A. Dickey
Jon Garland
Dan Giese
Shawn Hill
Vicente Padilla
Brad Penny
Tim Wakefield
Todd Wellemeyer
Bullpen
CL – Neftali Feliz (RHP)
SU – Frank Francisco (RHP)
SU – Darren O'Day (RHP)
1 – C.J. Wilson (LHP)
2 – Willie Eyre (RHP)
3 – Pedro Strop (RHP)
2008: 79-83
2009: 87-75
Offense/Defense Lineup
DH - Discussed Below
C - Taylor Teagarden
1B - Chris Davis
2B - Ian Kinsler
3B - Michael Young
SS - Joaquin Arias
LF - David Murphy
CF - Julio Borbon
RF - Nelson Cruz
Designater Hitters:
Jason Bay
Russell Branyan
Matt Holliday
Manny Ramirez
Jonathan Van Every
Starting Rotation
1 – Discussed Below
2 – Scott Feldman
3 – Discussed Below
4 - Discussed Below
5 – Brandon McCarthy
Top Starters:
Erik Bedard
Justin Duchscherer
Kelvin Escobar
Rich Harden
Tim Hudson
Cliff Lee
Jason Marquis
Kevin Millwood
Eric Milton
Odalis Perez
Brandon Webb
Randy Wolf
Number Three Starters:
Aroldis Chapman
Doug Davis
Noah Lowry
Andy Pettitte
Joel Pineiro
Jason Schmidt
Jarrod Washburn
Number Four Starters:
R.A. Dickey
Jon Garland
Dan Giese
Shawn Hill
Vicente Padilla
Brad Penny
Tim Wakefield
Todd Wellemeyer
Bullpen
CL – Neftali Feliz (RHP)
SU – Frank Francisco (RHP)
SU – Darren O'Day (RHP)
1 – C.J. Wilson (LHP)
2 – Willie Eyre (RHP)
3 – Pedro Strop (RHP)
Monday, November 30, 2009
Offseason: Minnesota Twins
2007: 79-83
2008: 88-75
2009: 87-76
Offense/Defense Lineup
DH - Jose Morales
C - Joe Mauer
1B - Justin Morneau
2B - Alexi Casilla
3B - Discussed Below
SS - Discussed Below
LF - Jason Kubel
CF - Denard Span
RF - Michael Cuddyer
Third Basemen:
Brian Buscher
Geoff Blum
Craig Counsell
Mark DeRosa
Pedro Feliz
Chone Figgins
Troy Glaus
Mike Lamb
Melvin Mora
Juan Uribe
Shortstops:
Brian Barden
Juan Castro
Alex Cora
Alex Gonzalez
Ramon Martinez
Luis Rodriguez
Marco Scutaro
Omar Vizquel
Jack Wilson
Starting Rotation
1 – Armando Gabino
2 – Brian Duensing
3 – Nick Blackburn
4 - Scott Baker
5 – Kevin Slowey
Bullpen
CL – Joe Nathan (RHP)
SU – Jose Mijares (LHP)
SU – Matt Guerrier (RHP)
1 – Jon Rauch (RHP)
2 – Philip Humber (RHP)
3 – Glen Perkins (LHP)
2008: 88-75
2009: 87-76
Offense/Defense Lineup
DH - Jose Morales
C - Joe Mauer
1B - Justin Morneau
2B - Alexi Casilla
3B - Discussed Below
SS - Discussed Below
LF - Jason Kubel
CF - Denard Span
RF - Michael Cuddyer
Third Basemen:
Brian Buscher
Geoff Blum
Craig Counsell
Mark DeRosa
Pedro Feliz
Chone Figgins
Troy Glaus
Mike Lamb
Melvin Mora
Juan Uribe
Shortstops:
Brian Barden
Juan Castro
Alex Cora
Alex Gonzalez
Ramon Martinez
Luis Rodriguez
Marco Scutaro
Omar Vizquel
Jack Wilson
Starting Rotation
1 – Armando Gabino
2 – Brian Duensing
3 – Nick Blackburn
4 - Scott Baker
5 – Kevin Slowey
Bullpen
CL – Joe Nathan (RHP)
SU – Jose Mijares (LHP)
SU – Matt Guerrier (RHP)
1 – Jon Rauch (RHP)
2 – Philip Humber (RHP)
3 – Glen Perkins (LHP)
Offseason: Atlanta Braves
2007: 84-78
2008: 72-90
2009: 86-76
Offense/Defense Lineup
C - Brian McCann
1B - Discussed Below
2B - Martin Prado
3B - Chipper Jones
SS - Yunel Escobar
LF - Discussed Below
CF - Jordan Schafer
RF - Gregor Blanco
First Basemen:
Russell Branyan
Left Fielders:
Jason Bay
Matt Holliday
Manny Ramirez
Starting Rotation
1 – Jair Jurrjens
2 – Tommy Hanson
3 – Javier Vazquez
4 - Kenshin Kawakami
5 – Derek Lowe
Bullpen
CL – Luis Valdez (RHP)
SU – Eric O'Flaherty (LHP)
SU – Peter Moylan (RHP)
1 – James Parr (RHP)
2 – Kris Medlen (RHP)
3 – Discussed Below
Order of the bullpen will vary based on offseason acquisitions. Bullpen pitchers of interest are as follows:
Danys Baez
Joe Beimel
Joaquin Benoit
Rafael Betancourt
Chad Bradford
Kiko Calero
Buddy Carlyle
Jesus Colome
Bartolo Colon
Jose Contreras
David Davidson
Elmer Dessens
Brendan Donnelly
Alan Embree
Scott Eyre
Josh Fogg
Ryan Franklin
Edgar Gonzalez
Mike Gonzalez
Tom Gordon
John Grabow
Kevin Gregg
Eddie Guardado
LaTroy Hawkins
Mark Hendrickson
Matt Herges
Rich Hill
Mike Hinckley
Trevor Hoffman
Bobby Howry
Jason Isringhausen
Masahide Kobayashi
Brandon Lyon
Carlos Martinez
Justin Miller
Trever Miller
Guillermo Mota
Bill Murphy
Brett Myers
Joe Nelson
Tomokazu Ohka
Will Ohman
Darren Oliver
Chan Ho Park
Carl Pavano
J.J. Putz
Fernando Rodney
Rich Rundles
Glendon Rusch
Billy Sadler
Takashi Saito
Brian Shouse
Alfredo Simon
Rafael Soriano
Justin Speier
Ken Takahashi
Brett Tomko
Jose Valdez
Jose Valverde
Claudio Vargas
Luis Vizcaino
Jason Waddell
Doug Waechter
Billy Wagner
David Weathers
Kip Wells
Jamey Wright
2008: 72-90
2009: 86-76
Offense/Defense Lineup
C - Brian McCann
1B - Discussed Below
2B - Martin Prado
3B - Chipper Jones
SS - Yunel Escobar
LF - Discussed Below
CF - Jordan Schafer
RF - Gregor Blanco
First Basemen:
Russell Branyan
Left Fielders:
Jason Bay
Matt Holliday
Manny Ramirez
Starting Rotation
1 – Jair Jurrjens
2 – Tommy Hanson
3 – Javier Vazquez
4 - Kenshin Kawakami
5 – Derek Lowe
Bullpen
CL – Luis Valdez (RHP)
SU – Eric O'Flaherty (LHP)
SU – Peter Moylan (RHP)
1 – James Parr (RHP)
2 – Kris Medlen (RHP)
3 – Discussed Below
Order of the bullpen will vary based on offseason acquisitions. Bullpen pitchers of interest are as follows:
Danys Baez
Joe Beimel
Joaquin Benoit
Rafael Betancourt
Chad Bradford
Kiko Calero
Buddy Carlyle
Jesus Colome
Bartolo Colon
Jose Contreras
David Davidson
Elmer Dessens
Brendan Donnelly
Alan Embree
Scott Eyre
Josh Fogg
Ryan Franklin
Edgar Gonzalez
Mike Gonzalez
Tom Gordon
John Grabow
Kevin Gregg
Eddie Guardado
LaTroy Hawkins
Mark Hendrickson
Matt Herges
Rich Hill
Mike Hinckley
Trevor Hoffman
Bobby Howry
Jason Isringhausen
Masahide Kobayashi
Brandon Lyon
Carlos Martinez
Justin Miller
Trever Miller
Guillermo Mota
Bill Murphy
Brett Myers
Joe Nelson
Tomokazu Ohka
Will Ohman
Darren Oliver
Chan Ho Park
Carl Pavano
J.J. Putz
Fernando Rodney
Rich Rundles
Glendon Rusch
Billy Sadler
Takashi Saito
Brian Shouse
Alfredo Simon
Rafael Soriano
Justin Speier
Ken Takahashi
Brett Tomko
Jose Valdez
Jose Valverde
Claudio Vargas
Luis Vizcaino
Jason Waddell
Doug Waechter
Billy Wagner
David Weathers
Kip Wells
Jamey Wright
Offseason: Detroit Tigers
2007: 88-74
2008: 74-88
2009: 86-77
Offense/Defense Lineup
DH - Discussed Below
C - Alex Avila
1B - Miguel Cabrera
2B - Discussed Below
3B - Brent Dlugach
SS - Ramon Santiago
LF - Don Kelly
CF - Curtis Granderson
RF - Discussed Below
Designated Hitters:
Jason Bay
Matt Holliday
Manny Ramirez
Second Baseman:
Orlando Hudson
Omar Infante
Felipe Lopez
Right Fielders:
Magglio Ordonez
Starting Rotation
1 – Edwin Jackson
2 – Justin Verlander
3 – Rick Porcello
4 - Zach Miner
5 – Armando Gallaraga
Bullpen
CL – Fu-Te Ni (LHP)
SU – Eddie Bonine (RHP)
SU – Bobby Seay (LHP)
1 – Discussed Below
2 – Discussed Below
3 – Discussed Below
Order of the bullpen will vary based on offseason acquisitions. Bullpen pitchers of interest are as follows:
Danys Baez
Joe Beimel
Joaquin Benoit
Rafael Betancourt
Chad Bradford
Kiko Calero
Buddy Carlyle
Jesus Colome
Bartolo Colon
Jose Contreras
David Davidson
Elmer Dessens
Brendan Donnelly
Alan Embree
Scott Eyre
Josh Fogg
Ryan Franklin
Edgar Gonzalez
Mike Gonzalez
Tom Gordon
John Grabow
Kevin Gregg
Eddie Guardado
LaTroy Hawkins
Mark Hendrickson
Matt Herges
Rich Hill
Mike Hinckley
Trevor Hoffman
Bobby Howry
Jason Isringhausen
Masahide Kobayashi
Brandon Lyon
Carlos Martinez
Justin Miller
Trever Miller
Guillermo Mota
Bill Murphy
Brett Myers
Joe Nelson
Tomokazu Ohka
Will Ohman
Darren Oliver
Chan Ho Park
Carl Pavano
J.J. Putz
Fernando Rodney
Rich Rundles
Glendon Rusch
Billy Sadler
Takashi Saito
Brian Shouse
Alfredo Simon
Rafael Soriano
Justin Speier
Ken Takahashi
Brett Tomko
Jose Valdez
Jose Valverde
Claudio Vargas
Luis Vizcaino
Jason Waddell
Doug Waechter
Billy Wagner
David Weathers
Kip Wells
Jamey Wright
2008: 74-88
2009: 86-77
Offense/Defense Lineup
DH - Discussed Below
C - Alex Avila
1B - Miguel Cabrera
2B - Discussed Below
3B - Brent Dlugach
SS - Ramon Santiago
LF - Don Kelly
CF - Curtis Granderson
RF - Discussed Below
Designated Hitters:
Jason Bay
Matt Holliday
Manny Ramirez
Second Baseman:
Orlando Hudson
Omar Infante
Felipe Lopez
Right Fielders:
Magglio Ordonez
Starting Rotation
1 – Edwin Jackson
2 – Justin Verlander
3 – Rick Porcello
4 - Zach Miner
5 – Armando Gallaraga
Bullpen
CL – Fu-Te Ni (LHP)
SU – Eddie Bonine (RHP)
SU – Bobby Seay (LHP)
1 – Discussed Below
2 – Discussed Below
3 – Discussed Below
Order of the bullpen will vary based on offseason acquisitions. Bullpen pitchers of interest are as follows:
Danys Baez
Joe Beimel
Joaquin Benoit
Rafael Betancourt
Chad Bradford
Kiko Calero
Buddy Carlyle
Jesus Colome
Bartolo Colon
Jose Contreras
David Davidson
Elmer Dessens
Brendan Donnelly
Alan Embree
Scott Eyre
Josh Fogg
Ryan Franklin
Edgar Gonzalez
Mike Gonzalez
Tom Gordon
John Grabow
Kevin Gregg
Eddie Guardado
LaTroy Hawkins
Mark Hendrickson
Matt Herges
Rich Hill
Mike Hinckley
Trevor Hoffman
Bobby Howry
Jason Isringhausen
Masahide Kobayashi
Brandon Lyon
Carlos Martinez
Justin Miller
Trever Miller
Guillermo Mota
Bill Murphy
Brett Myers
Joe Nelson
Tomokazu Ohka
Will Ohman
Darren Oliver
Chan Ho Park
Carl Pavano
J.J. Putz
Fernando Rodney
Rich Rundles
Glendon Rusch
Billy Sadler
Takashi Saito
Brian Shouse
Alfredo Simon
Rafael Soriano
Justin Speier
Ken Takahashi
Brett Tomko
Jose Valdez
Jose Valverde
Claudio Vargas
Luis Vizcaino
Jason Waddell
Doug Waechter
Billy Wagner
David Weathers
Kip Wells
Jamey Wright
Offseason: Seattle Mariners
2007: 88-74
2008: 61-101
2009: 85-77
Offense/Defense Lineup
DH - Rob Johnson
C - Quillermo Quiroz
1B - Mike Carp
2B - Jose Lopez
3B - Jack Hannahan
SS - Matt Tuiasosopo
LF - Discussed Below
CF - Discussed Below
RF - Ichiro Suzuki
Left Fielders:
Jason Bay
Matt Holliday
Manny Ramirez
Center Fielders:
Jonathan Van Every
Starting Rotation
1 - Felix Hernandez
2 - Ryan Rowland-Smith
3 - Brandon Morrow
4 - Doug Fister
5 - Ian Snell
Bullpen
CL - Shawn Kelley, RHP
SU - David Aardsma, RHP
SU - Chris Jakubauskas, RHP
1 - Sean White, RHP
2 - Garrett Olson, LHP
3 - Mark Lowe, RHP
2008: 61-101
2009: 85-77
Offense/Defense Lineup
DH - Rob Johnson
C - Quillermo Quiroz
1B - Mike Carp
2B - Jose Lopez
3B - Jack Hannahan
SS - Matt Tuiasosopo
LF - Discussed Below
CF - Discussed Below
RF - Ichiro Suzuki
Left Fielders:
Jason Bay
Matt Holliday
Manny Ramirez
Center Fielders:
Jonathan Van Every
Starting Rotation
1 - Felix Hernandez
2 - Ryan Rowland-Smith
3 - Brandon Morrow
4 - Doug Fister
5 - Ian Snell
Bullpen
CL - Shawn Kelley, RHP
SU - David Aardsma, RHP
SU - Chris Jakubauskas, RHP
1 - Sean White, RHP
2 - Garrett Olson, LHP
3 - Mark Lowe, RHP
Sunday, November 29, 2009
Offseason: Tampa Bay Rays
2007: 66-96
2008: 97-65
2009: 84-78
Offense/Defense Lineup
DH - Carlos Pena
C - Discussed Below
1B - Willy Aybar
2B - Ben Zobrist
3B - Evan Longoria
SS - Jason Bartlett
LF - Matt Joyce
CF - Fernando Perez
RF - Gabe Gross
Catchers:
Edwin Bellorin
Michel Hernandez
Ramon Hernandez
Kenji Johjima
Jason Kendall
Victor Martinez
Chad Moeller
Bengie Molina
Eric Munson
Paul Phillips
Starting Rotation
1 - David Price
2 - Wade Davis
3 - James Shields
4 - Jeff Niemann
5 - Discussed Below
Number Five Starters:
Cha Seung Baek
Shawn Estes
Braden Looper
Pedro Martinez
Brad Thompson
Josh Towers
Bullpen
CL - Dan Wheeler, RHP
SU - Lance Cormier, RHP
SU - Matt Garza, RHP
1 - Grant Balfour, RHP
2 - Randy Choate, LHP
3 - J.P. Howell, LHP
2008: 97-65
2009: 84-78
Offense/Defense Lineup
DH - Carlos Pena
C - Discussed Below
1B - Willy Aybar
2B - Ben Zobrist
3B - Evan Longoria
SS - Jason Bartlett
LF - Matt Joyce
CF - Fernando Perez
RF - Gabe Gross
Catchers:
Edwin Bellorin
Michel Hernandez
Ramon Hernandez
Kenji Johjima
Jason Kendall
Victor Martinez
Chad Moeller
Bengie Molina
Eric Munson
Paul Phillips
Starting Rotation
1 - David Price
2 - Wade Davis
3 - James Shields
4 - Jeff Niemann
5 - Discussed Below
Number Five Starters:
Cha Seung Baek
Shawn Estes
Braden Looper
Pedro Martinez
Brad Thompson
Josh Towers
Bullpen
CL - Dan Wheeler, RHP
SU - Lance Cormier, RHP
SU - Matt Garza, RHP
1 - Grant Balfour, RHP
2 - Randy Choate, LHP
3 - J.P. Howell, LHP
Offseason: Chicago Cubs
2007: 85-77
2008: 97-64
2009: 83-78
Offense/Defense Lineup
C - Koyie Hill
1B - Derrek Lee
2B - Mike Fontenot
3B - Aramis Ramirez
SS - Ryan Theriot
LF - Discussed Below
CF - Sam Fuld
RF - Milton Bradley
Left Fielders:
Jason Bay
Matt Holliday
Manny Ramirez
Starting Rotation
1 - Randy Wells
2 - Carlos Zambrano
3 - Ted Lilly
4 - Sean Marshall
5 - Jeff Samardzija
Bullpen
CL - Esmailin Caridad, RHP
SU - Angel Guzman, RHP
SU - Carlos Marmol, RHP
1 - Aaron Heilman, RHP
2 - Mitch Atkins, RHP
3 - Discussed Below
Order of the bullpen will vary based on offseason acquisitions. Bullpen pitchers of interest are as follows:
Danys Baez
Joe Beimel
Joaquin Benoit
Rafael Betancourt
Chad Bradford
Kiko Calero
Buddy Carlyle
Jesus Colome
Bartolo Colon
Jose Contreras
David Davidson
Elmer Dessens
Brendan Donnelly
Alan Embree
Scott Eyre
Josh Fogg
Ryan Franklin
Edgar Gonzalez
Mike Gonzalez
Tom Gordon
John Grabow
Kevin Gregg
Eddie Guardado
LaTroy Hawkins
Mark Hendrickson
Matt Herges
Rich Hill
Mike Hinckley
Trevor Hoffman
Bobby Howry
Jason Isringhausen
Masahide Kobayashi
Brandon Lyon
Carlos Martinez
Justin Miller
Trever Miller
Guillermo Mota
Bill Murphy
Brett Myers
Joe Nelson
Tomokazu Ohka
Will Ohman
Darren Oliver
Chan Ho Park
Carl Pavano
J.J. Putz
Fernando Rodney
Rich Rundles
Glendon Rusch
Billy Sadler
Takashi Saito
Brian Shouse
Alfredo Simon
Rafael Soriano
Justin Speier
Ken Takahashi
Brett Tomko
Jose Valdez
Jose Valverde
Claudio Vargas
Luis Vizcaino
Jason Waddell
Doug Waechter
Billy Wagner
David Weathers
Kip Wells
Jamey Wright
2008: 97-64
2009: 83-78
Offense/Defense Lineup
C - Koyie Hill
1B - Derrek Lee
2B - Mike Fontenot
3B - Aramis Ramirez
SS - Ryan Theriot
LF - Discussed Below
CF - Sam Fuld
RF - Milton Bradley
Left Fielders:
Jason Bay
Matt Holliday
Manny Ramirez
Starting Rotation
1 - Randy Wells
2 - Carlos Zambrano
3 - Ted Lilly
4 - Sean Marshall
5 - Jeff Samardzija
Bullpen
CL - Esmailin Caridad, RHP
SU - Angel Guzman, RHP
SU - Carlos Marmol, RHP
1 - Aaron Heilman, RHP
2 - Mitch Atkins, RHP
3 - Discussed Below
Order of the bullpen will vary based on offseason acquisitions. Bullpen pitchers of interest are as follows:
Danys Baez
Joe Beimel
Joaquin Benoit
Rafael Betancourt
Chad Bradford
Kiko Calero
Buddy Carlyle
Jesus Colome
Bartolo Colon
Jose Contreras
David Davidson
Elmer Dessens
Brendan Donnelly
Alan Embree
Scott Eyre
Josh Fogg
Ryan Franklin
Edgar Gonzalez
Mike Gonzalez
Tom Gordon
John Grabow
Kevin Gregg
Eddie Guardado
LaTroy Hawkins
Mark Hendrickson
Matt Herges
Rich Hill
Mike Hinckley
Trevor Hoffman
Bobby Howry
Jason Isringhausen
Masahide Kobayashi
Brandon Lyon
Carlos Martinez
Justin Miller
Trever Miller
Guillermo Mota
Bill Murphy
Brett Myers
Joe Nelson
Tomokazu Ohka
Will Ohman
Darren Oliver
Chan Ho Park
Carl Pavano
J.J. Putz
Fernando Rodney
Rich Rundles
Glendon Rusch
Billy Sadler
Takashi Saito
Brian Shouse
Alfredo Simon
Rafael Soriano
Justin Speier
Ken Takahashi
Brett Tomko
Jose Valdez
Jose Valverde
Claudio Vargas
Luis Vizcaino
Jason Waddell
Doug Waechter
Billy Wagner
David Weathers
Kip Wells
Jamey Wright
Offseason: Milwaukee Brewers
2007: 83-79
2008: 90-72
2009: 80-82
Offense/Defense Lineup
C - Mike Rivera
1B - Prince Fielder
2B - Discussed Below
3B - Casey McGehee
SS - J.J. Hardy
LF - Ryan Braun
CF - Jody Gerut
RF - Corey Hart
Second Basemen:
David Eckstein
Mark Loretta
Placido Polanco
Freddy Sanchez
Starting Rotation
1 - Discussed Below
2 - Yovani Gallardo
3 - Chris Narveson
4 - Discussed Below
5 - Discussed Below
Top Starters:
Erik Bedard
Justin Duchscherer
Kelvin Escobar
Rich Harden
Tim Hudson
Cliff Lee
Jason Marquis
Kevin Millwood
Eric Milton
Odalis Perez
Brandon Webb
Randy Wolf
Number Four Starters:
R.A. Dickey
Jon Garland
Dan Giese
Shawn Hill
Vicente Padilla
Brad Penny
Tim Wakefield
Todd Wellemeyer
Number Five Starters:
Cha Seung Baek
Shawn Estes
Braden Looper
Pedro Martinez
Brad Thompson
Josh Towers
Bullpen
CL - Todd Coffey, RHP
SU - R.J. Swindle, LHP
SU - Mark DiFelice, RHP
1 - John Axford, RHP
2 - Chris Smith, RHP
3 - Josh Butler, RHP
2008: 90-72
2009: 80-82
Offense/Defense Lineup
C - Mike Rivera
1B - Prince Fielder
2B - Discussed Below
3B - Casey McGehee
SS - J.J. Hardy
LF - Ryan Braun
CF - Jody Gerut
RF - Corey Hart
Second Basemen:
David Eckstein
Mark Loretta
Placido Polanco
Freddy Sanchez
Starting Rotation
1 - Discussed Below
2 - Yovani Gallardo
3 - Chris Narveson
4 - Discussed Below
5 - Discussed Below
Top Starters:
Erik Bedard
Justin Duchscherer
Kelvin Escobar
Rich Harden
Tim Hudson
Cliff Lee
Jason Marquis
Kevin Millwood
Eric Milton
Odalis Perez
Brandon Webb
Randy Wolf
Number Four Starters:
R.A. Dickey
Jon Garland
Dan Giese
Shawn Hill
Vicente Padilla
Brad Penny
Tim Wakefield
Todd Wellemeyer
Number Five Starters:
Cha Seung Baek
Shawn Estes
Braden Looper
Pedro Martinez
Brad Thompson
Josh Towers
Bullpen
CL - Todd Coffey, RHP
SU - R.J. Swindle, LHP
SU - Mark DiFelice, RHP
1 - John Axford, RHP
2 - Chris Smith, RHP
3 - Josh Butler, RHP
Offseason: Chicago White Sox
2007: 72-90
2008: 89-74
2009: 79-83
Offense/Defense Lineup
DH - A.J. Pierzynski
C - Tyler Flowers
1B - Paul Konerko
2B - Chris Getz
3B - Gordon Beckham
SS - Alexei Ramirez
LF - Discussed Below
CF - Discussed Below
RF - Discussed Below
Left Fielders:
Jason Bay
Matt Holliday
Manny Ramirez
Center Fielders:
Mike Cameron
Endy Chavez
Coco Crisp
Jeff Fiorentino
Jonathan Van Every
Randy Winn
Right Fielders:
Bobby Abreu
Chris Denorfia
Brian Giles
Magglio Ordonez
Gary Sheffield
Randy Winn
Starting Rotation
1 - Daniel Hudson
2 - D.J. Carrasco
3 - Mark Buehrle
4 - John Danks
5 - Gavin Floyd
Bullpen
CL - Jake Peavy, RHP
SU - Matt Thornton, LHP
SU - Jhonny Nunez, RHP
1 - Bobby Jenks, RHP
2 - Scott Linebrink, RHP
3 - Freddy Garcia, RHP
2008: 89-74
2009: 79-83
Offense/Defense Lineup
DH - A.J. Pierzynski
C - Tyler Flowers
1B - Paul Konerko
2B - Chris Getz
3B - Gordon Beckham
SS - Alexei Ramirez
LF - Discussed Below
CF - Discussed Below
RF - Discussed Below
Left Fielders:
Jason Bay
Matt Holliday
Manny Ramirez
Center Fielders:
Mike Cameron
Endy Chavez
Coco Crisp
Jeff Fiorentino
Jonathan Van Every
Randy Winn
Right Fielders:
Bobby Abreu
Chris Denorfia
Brian Giles
Magglio Ordonez
Gary Sheffield
Randy Winn
Starting Rotation
1 - Daniel Hudson
2 - D.J. Carrasco
3 - Mark Buehrle
4 - John Danks
5 - Gavin Floyd
Bullpen
CL - Jake Peavy, RHP
SU - Matt Thornton, LHP
SU - Jhonny Nunez, RHP
1 - Bobby Jenks, RHP
2 - Scott Linebrink, RHP
3 - Freddy Garcia, RHP
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