Juan Miranda is the type of play the Diamondbacks truly needed. They needed a power bat at first base and if Miranda gets the opportunity, he can be the legitimate power threat they need. He should get the preference to start at first over Geoff Blum, who is a good fielding first baseman. However, the Diamondbacks still need a centerfielder to complete their starting lineup.
Center Fielders
Jesus Feliciano
Jody Gerut
Reed Johnson
Gabe Kapler
Austin Kearns
Ryan Langerhans
Jason Michaels
Laynce Nix
Adam Stern
Cory Sullivan
Randy Winn
DeWayne Wise
Friday, November 19, 2010
Clint Barmes: Traded to the Astros
Clint Barmes has shown to be a solid fielding middle infielder. His bat hasn't allowed him to fit a specific offensive role in the major leagues. I think Matt Downs and Jeff Keppinger are better as the starters at second base and shortstop respectively. In reality the Astros need a first baseman.
First Basemen (Top Options)
Adam Dunn
Paul Konerko
First Basemen (Secondary Options)
Mike Hessman
Jim Thome
The Astros gave up Felipe Paulino, who is a solid fourth starter on any team and would be a fifth starter on the Astros. Bud Norris is a good fifth starting pitcher and will fill the hole left by Paulino.
Starting Rotation
1 - J.A. Happ
2 - Nelson Figueroa
3 - Wandy Rodriguez
4 - Brett Myers
5 - Bud Norris
First Basemen (Top Options)
Adam Dunn
Paul Konerko
First Basemen (Secondary Options)
Mike Hessman
Jim Thome
The Astros gave up Felipe Paulino, who is a solid fourth starter on any team and would be a fifth starter on the Astros. Bud Norris is a good fifth starting pitcher and will fill the hole left by Paulino.
Starting Rotation
1 - J.A. Happ
2 - Nelson Figueroa
3 - Wandy Rodriguez
4 - Brett Myers
5 - Bud Norris
Brett Carroll: Signed minor league contract with Royals
Brett Carroll signed a minor league contract with the Royals. He's a very good fielding corner outfielder. His bat is not good enough to play an offensive role on the Royals, but if the Royals can get hitting from other places in the lineup, they can save runs with improved defense.
The Royals need a different kind of left fielder with the roster they have.
Left Fielders (Top Options)
Carl Crawford
Left Fielders (Secondary Options)
Marcus Thames
The Royals need a different kind of left fielder with the roster they have.
Left Fielders (Top Options)
Carl Crawford
Left Fielders (Secondary Options)
Marcus Thames
Wednesday, November 17, 2010
Offseason: New York Mets
2008 Record: 89-73
2009 Record: 70-92
2010 Record: 79-83
Offense/Defense Lineup
C - Josh Thole
1B - Daniel Murphy
2B - Justin Turner
3B - David Wright
SS - Discussed Below
LF - Lucas Duda
CF - Carlos Beltran
RF - Discussed Below
Shortstops (Top Options)
Jerry Hairston Jr.
Cesar Izturis
Derek Jeter
Felipe Lopez
Jhonny Peralta
Jose Reyes
Drew Sutton
Miguel Tejada
Shortstops (Second Options)
Orlando Cabrera
Juan Castro
Craig Counsell
Julio Lugo
Aaron Miles
Edgar Renteria
Right Fielders (Top Options)
Jerry Hairston Jr.
Brad Hawpe
Aubrey Huff
Jayson Werth
Right Fielders (Second Options)
Garret Anderson
Rocco Baldelli
Willie Bloomquist
Brandon Boggs
Jim Edmonds
Jesus Feliciano
Jeff Francoeur
Jody Gerut
Gabe Gross
Willie Harris
Jeremy Hermida
Reed Johnson
Gabe Kapler
Austin Kearns
Mark Kotsay
Ryan Langerhans
Brandon Moss
Mike Ryan
Bobby Scales
Brad Snyder
Adam Stern
Cory Sullivan
Willy Taveras
Marcus Thames
Randy Winn
Dewayne Wise
Starting Rotation
1 - Dillon Gee
2 - R.A. Dickey
3 - Mike Pelfrey
4 - Pat Misch
5 - Jon Niese
Bullpen
CL - Francisco Rodriguez
SU - Sean Green
SU - John Maine
1 - Tobi Stoner
2 - Manny Acosta
3 - Bobby Parnell
The Mets picked up the option on Jose Reyes, which improves their team and fills one of their holes.
C - Josh Thole
1B - Daniel Murphy
2B - Justin Turner
3B - David Wright
SS - Jose Reyes
LF - Lucas Duda
CF - Carlos Beltran
RF - Angel Pagan
2009 Record: 70-92
2010 Record: 79-83
Offense/Defense Lineup
C - Josh Thole
1B - Daniel Murphy
2B - Justin Turner
3B - David Wright
SS - Discussed Below
LF - Lucas Duda
CF - Carlos Beltran
RF - Discussed Below
Shortstops (Top Options)
Jerry Hairston Jr.
Cesar Izturis
Derek Jeter
Felipe Lopez
Jhonny Peralta
Jose Reyes
Drew Sutton
Miguel Tejada
Shortstops (Second Options)
Orlando Cabrera
Juan Castro
Craig Counsell
Julio Lugo
Aaron Miles
Edgar Renteria
Right Fielders (Top Options)
Jerry Hairston Jr.
Brad Hawpe
Aubrey Huff
Jayson Werth
Right Fielders (Second Options)
Garret Anderson
Rocco Baldelli
Willie Bloomquist
Brandon Boggs
Jim Edmonds
Jesus Feliciano
Jeff Francoeur
Jody Gerut
Gabe Gross
Willie Harris
Jeremy Hermida
Reed Johnson
Gabe Kapler
Austin Kearns
Mark Kotsay
Ryan Langerhans
Brandon Moss
Mike Ryan
Bobby Scales
Brad Snyder
Adam Stern
Cory Sullivan
Willy Taveras
Marcus Thames
Randy Winn
Dewayne Wise
Starting Rotation
1 - Dillon Gee
2 - R.A. Dickey
3 - Mike Pelfrey
4 - Pat Misch
5 - Jon Niese
Bullpen
CL - Francisco Rodriguez
SU - Sean Green
SU - John Maine
1 - Tobi Stoner
2 - Manny Acosta
3 - Bobby Parnell
The Mets picked up the option on Jose Reyes, which improves their team and fills one of their holes.
C - Josh Thole
1B - Daniel Murphy
2B - Justin Turner
3B - David Wright
SS - Jose Reyes
LF - Lucas Duda
CF - Carlos Beltran
RF - Angel Pagan
Joaquin Arias: Claimed off Waivers by Royals
Joaquin Arias was claimed by the Kansas City Royals. He doesn't have any attributes that would make him an everyday player. His hitting is weak and his fielding is a little below average. The starting infield is already set so he'll be a bench player at best. The Royals still need a left fielder.
Left Fielders (Top Options)
Carl Crawford
Left Fielders (Secondary Options)
Marcus Thames
Left Fielders (Top Options)
Carl Crawford
Left Fielders (Secondary Options)
Marcus Thames
Jose Lopez: Mariners decline option
Jose Lopez, coming off a down year, had his option declined by the Mariners. His one great attribute is he makes consistent contact with the ball. Any other offensive production has decline over the past few years and I see that trend continuing, however he still has use to advance runners on the base because he will put the ball in play. The Mariners now need a third baseman that can do the same thing as Lopez or they can bring him back on their own terms.
Third Basemen (Top Options)
Jerry Hairston Jr.
Jose Lopez
Miguel Tejada
Third Basemen (Secondary Options)
Aaron Miles
Third Basemen (Top Options)
Jerry Hairston Jr.
Jose Lopez
Miguel Tejada
Third Basemen (Secondary Options)
Aaron Miles
Micah Hoffpauir: To Nippon Ham Fighters
I felt the Cubs could have Micah Hoffpauir play first base and hit near the bottom of the lineup. The Cubs do have Jeff Baker on their roster who can fit a similar role, however he has not had over 300 at bats, both major and minor leagues combined, in any season since 2006, so durability is a little of a question.
Offense/Defense Lineup
C - Welington Castillo
1B - Jeff Baker
2B - Darwin Barney
3B - Aramis Ramirez
SS - Starlin Castro
LF - Sam Fuld
CF - Marlon Byrd
RF - Kosuke Fukudome
Offense/Defense Lineup
C - Welington Castillo
1B - Jeff Baker
2B - Darwin Barney
3B - Aramis Ramirez
SS - Starlin Castro
LF - Sam Fuld
CF - Marlon Byrd
RF - Kosuke Fukudome
Tuesday, November 16, 2010
Offseason: Milwaukee Brewers
2008 Record: 90-72
2009 Record: 80-82
2010 Record: 77-85
Offense/Defense Lineup
C - Lorenzo Cain
1B - Prince Fielder
2B - Joe Inglett
3B - Casey McGehee
SS - Luis Cruz
LF - Ryan Braun
CF - Chris Dickerson
RF - Corey Hart
Starting Rotation
1 - Discussed Below
2 - Mark Rogers
3 - Marco Estrada
4 - Yovani Gallardo
5 - Randy Wolf
Top Starters (Top Options)
Jon Garland
Cliff Lee
Carl Pavano
Top Starters (Secondary Options)
Erik Bedard
Justin Duchscherer
Vicente Padilla
Brad Penny
Andy Pettitte
Brandon Webb
Bullpen
CL - Brandon Kintzler
SU - Jeremy Jeffress
SU - Mike McClendon
1 - Kameron Loe
2 - John Axford
3 - Todd Coffey
The Brewers signed Brian Barden to a minor league deal and if they expect to compete next year, that's where he should stay all year. Maybe he can be an infrequently used bench player, but he shouldn't be a starting player. His skills have yet to translate in the major leagues.
2009 Record: 80-82
2010 Record: 77-85
Offense/Defense Lineup
C - Lorenzo Cain
1B - Prince Fielder
2B - Joe Inglett
3B - Casey McGehee
SS - Luis Cruz
LF - Ryan Braun
CF - Chris Dickerson
RF - Corey Hart
Starting Rotation
1 - Discussed Below
2 - Mark Rogers
3 - Marco Estrada
4 - Yovani Gallardo
5 - Randy Wolf
Top Starters (Top Options)
Jon Garland
Cliff Lee
Carl Pavano
Top Starters (Secondary Options)
Erik Bedard
Justin Duchscherer
Vicente Padilla
Brad Penny
Andy Pettitte
Brandon Webb
Bullpen
CL - Brandon Kintzler
SU - Jeremy Jeffress
SU - Mike McClendon
1 - Kameron Loe
2 - John Axford
3 - Todd Coffey
The Brewers signed Brian Barden to a minor league deal and if they expect to compete next year, that's where he should stay all year. Maybe he can be an infrequently used bench player, but he shouldn't be a starting player. His skills have yet to translate in the major leagues.
Offseason: Houston Astros
2008 Record: 86-75
2009 Record: 74-88
2010 Record: 76-86
Offense/Defense Lineup
C - Humberto Quintero
1B - Discussed Below
2B - Matt Downs
3B - Chris Johnson
SS - Jeff Keppinger
LF - Brian Bogusevic
CF - Jason Bourgeois
RF - Hunter Pence
First Basemen (Top Options)
Adam Dunn
Paul Konerko
First Basemen (Secondary Options)
Mike Hessman
Jim Thome
Starting Rotation
1 - J.A. Happ
2 - Nelson Figueroa
3 - Wandy Rodriguez
4 - Brett Myers
5 - Felipe Paulino
Bullpen
CL - Fernando Abad
SU - Wilton Lopez
SU - Samuel Gervacio
1 - Bud Norris
2 - Brandon Lyon
3 - Mark Melancon
Brian Esposito, Anderson Hernandez, Casey Fien, and Ross Wolf were all signed to minor league contracts. Esposito, Hernandez, and Wolf should all remain in the minor leagues as they don't have the appropriate major league talent to be on the roster. Casey Fien has the ability to be a very good reliever if given a solid opportunity. Fien adds depth to the Astros bullpen.
2009 Record: 74-88
2010 Record: 76-86
Offense/Defense Lineup
C - Humberto Quintero
1B - Discussed Below
2B - Matt Downs
3B - Chris Johnson
SS - Jeff Keppinger
LF - Brian Bogusevic
CF - Jason Bourgeois
RF - Hunter Pence
First Basemen (Top Options)
Adam Dunn
Paul Konerko
First Basemen (Secondary Options)
Mike Hessman
Jim Thome
Starting Rotation
1 - J.A. Happ
2 - Nelson Figueroa
3 - Wandy Rodriguez
4 - Brett Myers
5 - Felipe Paulino
Bullpen
CL - Fernando Abad
SU - Wilton Lopez
SU - Samuel Gervacio
1 - Bud Norris
2 - Brandon Lyon
3 - Mark Melancon
Brian Esposito, Anderson Hernandez, Casey Fien, and Ross Wolf were all signed to minor league contracts. Esposito, Hernandez, and Wolf should all remain in the minor leagues as they don't have the appropriate major league talent to be on the roster. Casey Fien has the ability to be a very good reliever if given a solid opportunity. Fien adds depth to the Astros bullpen.
Monday, November 15, 2010
Offseason: Chicago Cubs
2008 Record: 97-64
2009 Record: 83-78
2010 Record: 75-87
Offense/Defense Lineup
C - Welington Castillo
1B - Micah Hoffpauir
2B - Darwin Barney
3B - Blake DeWitt
SS - Starlin Castro
LF - Tyler Colvin
CF - Marlon Byrd
RF - Kosuke Fukudome
Starting Rotation
1 - Carlos Zambrano
2 - Casey Coleman
3 - Carlos Silva
4 - Thomas Diamond
5 - Randy Wells
Bullpen
CL - Esmailin Caridad
SU - Jeff Samardzija
SU - Scott Maine
1 - Tom Gorzelanny
2 - Carlos Marmol
3 - Sean Marshall
Aramis Ramirez exercised his option and will be back with the Chicago Cubs in 2011. He adds a good power bat and I expect him to have a bounce back season from his down 2010. Cubs have good depth with power bats now.
C - Welington Castillo
1B - Micah Hoffpauir
2B - Darwin Barney
3B - Aramis Ramirez
SS - Starlin Castro
LF - Sam Fuld
CF - Marlon Byrd
RF - Kosuke Fukudome
2009 Record: 83-78
2010 Record: 75-87
Offense/Defense Lineup
C - Welington Castillo
1B - Micah Hoffpauir
2B - Darwin Barney
3B - Blake DeWitt
SS - Starlin Castro
LF - Tyler Colvin
CF - Marlon Byrd
RF - Kosuke Fukudome
Starting Rotation
1 - Carlos Zambrano
2 - Casey Coleman
3 - Carlos Silva
4 - Thomas Diamond
5 - Randy Wells
Bullpen
CL - Esmailin Caridad
SU - Jeff Samardzija
SU - Scott Maine
1 - Tom Gorzelanny
2 - Carlos Marmol
3 - Sean Marshall
Aramis Ramirez exercised his option and will be back with the Chicago Cubs in 2011. He adds a good power bat and I expect him to have a bounce back season from his down 2010. Cubs have good depth with power bats now.
C - Welington Castillo
1B - Micah Hoffpauir
2B - Darwin Barney
3B - Aramis Ramirez
SS - Starlin Castro
LF - Sam Fuld
CF - Marlon Byrd
RF - Kosuke Fukudome
Offseason: Washington Nationals
2008 Record: 59-102
2009 Record: 59-103
2010 Record: 69-93
Offense/Defense Lineup
C - Ivan Rodriguez
1B - Discussed Below
2B - Alberto Gonzalez
3B - Ryan Zimmerman
SS - Discussed Below
LF - Josh Willingham
CF - Discussed Below
RF - Mike Morse
First Basemen (Top Options)
Adam Dunn
Brad Hawpe
Aubrey Huff
Paul Konerko
Adam LaRoche
Derrek Lee
Lyle Overbay
Carlos Pena
First Basemen (Secondary Options)
Michael Aubrey
Lance Berkman
Russell Branyan
Jorge Cantu
Frank Catalanotto
Eric Chavez
Jason Giambi
Mike Hessman
Eric Hinske
Nick Johnson
Adam Kennedy
Mike Lamb
Scott Moore
Melvin Mora
Cody Ransom
Mike Sweeney
Jim Thome
Shortstops (Top Options)
Derek Jeter
Felipe Lopez
Drew Sutton
Juan Uribe
Shortstops (Secondary Options)
Orlando Cabrera
Center Fielders (Top Options)
Johnny Damon
Jayson Werth
Center Fielders (Secondary Options)
Rick Ankiel
Jody Gerut
Andruw Jones
Austin Kearns
Jason Michaels
Starting Rotation
1 - Discussed Below
2 - Discussed Below
3 - John Lannan
4 - J.D. Martin
5 - Jason Marquis
Clearly, the Nationals do have a top starter on their team, however Stephen Strasburg isn't expected to play a significant, if any role, in the 2011 season.
Top Starters (Top Options):
Jon Garland
Cliff Lee
Carl Pavano
Top Starters (Secondary Options):
Erik Bedard
Justin Duchscherer
Vicente Padilla
Brad Penny
Andy Pettitte
Brandon Webb
Number Two Starters (Top Options)
Hiroki Kuroda
Number Two Starters (Secondary Options)
Bruce Chen
Kelvim Escobar
Anthony Lerew
Nate Robertson
Scot Shields
Bullpen
CL - Sean Burnett
SU - Tyler Clippard
SU - Joel Peralta
1 - Colin Balester
2 - Drew Storen
3 - Ross Detwiler
2009 Record: 59-103
2010 Record: 69-93
Offense/Defense Lineup
C - Ivan Rodriguez
1B - Discussed Below
2B - Alberto Gonzalez
3B - Ryan Zimmerman
SS - Discussed Below
LF - Josh Willingham
CF - Discussed Below
RF - Mike Morse
First Basemen (Top Options)
Adam Dunn
Brad Hawpe
Aubrey Huff
Paul Konerko
Adam LaRoche
Derrek Lee
Lyle Overbay
Carlos Pena
First Basemen (Secondary Options)
Michael Aubrey
Lance Berkman
Russell Branyan
Jorge Cantu
Frank Catalanotto
Eric Chavez
Jason Giambi
Mike Hessman
Eric Hinske
Nick Johnson
Adam Kennedy
Mike Lamb
Scott Moore
Melvin Mora
Cody Ransom
Mike Sweeney
Jim Thome
Shortstops (Top Options)
Derek Jeter
Felipe Lopez
Drew Sutton
Juan Uribe
Shortstops (Secondary Options)
Orlando Cabrera
Center Fielders (Top Options)
Johnny Damon
Jayson Werth
Center Fielders (Secondary Options)
Rick Ankiel
Jody Gerut
Andruw Jones
Austin Kearns
Jason Michaels
Starting Rotation
1 - Discussed Below
2 - Discussed Below
3 - John Lannan
4 - J.D. Martin
5 - Jason Marquis
Clearly, the Nationals do have a top starter on their team, however Stephen Strasburg isn't expected to play a significant, if any role, in the 2011 season.
Top Starters (Top Options):
Jon Garland
Cliff Lee
Carl Pavano
Top Starters (Secondary Options):
Erik Bedard
Justin Duchscherer
Vicente Padilla
Brad Penny
Andy Pettitte
Brandon Webb
Number Two Starters (Top Options)
Hiroki Kuroda
Number Two Starters (Secondary Options)
Bruce Chen
Kelvim Escobar
Anthony Lerew
Nate Robertson
Scot Shields
Bullpen
CL - Sean Burnett
SU - Tyler Clippard
SU - Joel Peralta
1 - Colin Balester
2 - Drew Storen
3 - Ross Detwiler
Offseason: Cleveland Indians
2008 Record: 81-81
2009 Record: 65-97
2010 Record: 69-93
Offense/Defense Lineup
DH - Travis Hafner
C - Carlos Santana
1B - Jordan Brown
2B - Luis Valbuena
3B - Discussed Below
SS - Asdrubal Cabrera
LF - Discussed Below
CF - Michael Brantley
RF - Shin-Soo Choo
Third Basemen (Top Options)
Felipe Lopez
Third Basemen (Secondary Options)
Adam Kennedy
Melvin Mora
Left Fielders (Top Options)
Carl Crawford
Left Fielders (Secondary Options)
Marcus Thames
Starting Rotation
1 - Discussed Below
2 - Carlos Carrasco
3 - Discussed Below
4 - Mitch Talbot
5 - Aaron Laffey
Top Starters (Top Options)
Jon Garland
Cliff Lee
Carl Pavano
Top Starters (Secondary Options)
Erik Bedard
Justin Duchscherer
Vicente Padilla
Brad Penny
Andy Pettitte
Brandon Webb
Number Three Starters (Top Options)
Jorge De La Rosa
Javier Vazquez
Number Three Starters (Secondary Options)
Chris Capuano
Jake Westbrook
Bullpen
CL - Justin Germano
SU - Chris Perez
SU - Vinnie Pestano
1 - Justin Masterson
2 - Frank Hermann
3 - Joe Smith
2009 Record: 65-97
2010 Record: 69-93
Offense/Defense Lineup
DH - Travis Hafner
C - Carlos Santana
1B - Jordan Brown
2B - Luis Valbuena
3B - Discussed Below
SS - Asdrubal Cabrera
LF - Discussed Below
CF - Michael Brantley
RF - Shin-Soo Choo
Third Basemen (Top Options)
Felipe Lopez
Third Basemen (Secondary Options)
Adam Kennedy
Melvin Mora
Left Fielders (Top Options)
Carl Crawford
Left Fielders (Secondary Options)
Marcus Thames
Starting Rotation
1 - Discussed Below
2 - Carlos Carrasco
3 - Discussed Below
4 - Mitch Talbot
5 - Aaron Laffey
Top Starters (Top Options)
Jon Garland
Cliff Lee
Carl Pavano
Top Starters (Secondary Options)
Erik Bedard
Justin Duchscherer
Vicente Padilla
Brad Penny
Andy Pettitte
Brandon Webb
Number Three Starters (Top Options)
Jorge De La Rosa
Javier Vazquez
Number Three Starters (Secondary Options)
Chris Capuano
Jake Westbrook
Bullpen
CL - Justin Germano
SU - Chris Perez
SU - Vinnie Pestano
1 - Justin Masterson
2 - Frank Hermann
3 - Joe Smith
Offseason: Kansas City Royals
2008 Record: 75-87
2009 Record: 65-97
2010 Record: 67-95
Offense/Defense Lineup
DH - Wilson Betemit
C - Brayan Pena
1B - Billy Butler
2B - Mike Aviles
3B - Chris Getz
SS - Yuniesky Betancourt
LF - Discussed Below
CF - Jarrod Dyson
RF - Gregor Blanco
Left Fielders (Top Options)
Carl Crawford
Left Fielders (Secondary Options)
Marcus Thames
Starting Rotation
1 - Zack Greinke
2 - Bryan Bullington
3 - Discussed Below
4 - Philip Humber
5 - Discussed Below
Number Three Starters (Top Options)
Jorge De La Rosa
Number Three Starters (Secondary Options)
Chris Capuano
Jake Westbrook
Number Five Starters (Top Options)
Kevin Correia
Aaron Harang
Number Five Starters (Secondary Options)
Kris Benson
Scott Olsen
Ben Sheets
Jeff Suppan
Todd Wellemeyer
Chris Young
Bullpen
CL - Joakim Soria
SU - Gil Meche
SU - Brad Thompson
1 - Sean O'Sullivan
2 - Luke Hochevar
3 - Robinson Tejada
Royals have acquired Vin Mazzaro from the Oakland Athletics on November 10, 2010. Mazzaro will fill the role of the fifth starter, which was a hole for the Royals.
2009 Record: 65-97
2010 Record: 67-95
Offense/Defense Lineup
DH - Wilson Betemit
C - Brayan Pena
1B - Billy Butler
2B - Mike Aviles
3B - Chris Getz
SS - Yuniesky Betancourt
LF - Discussed Below
CF - Jarrod Dyson
RF - Gregor Blanco
Left Fielders (Top Options)
Carl Crawford
Left Fielders (Secondary Options)
Marcus Thames
Starting Rotation
1 - Zack Greinke
2 - Bryan Bullington
3 - Discussed Below
4 - Philip Humber
5 - Discussed Below
Number Three Starters (Top Options)
Jorge De La Rosa
Number Three Starters (Secondary Options)
Chris Capuano
Jake Westbrook
Number Five Starters (Top Options)
Kevin Correia
Aaron Harang
Number Five Starters (Secondary Options)
Kris Benson
Scott Olsen
Ben Sheets
Jeff Suppan
Todd Wellemeyer
Chris Young
Bullpen
CL - Joakim Soria
SU - Gil Meche
SU - Brad Thompson
1 - Sean O'Sullivan
2 - Luke Hochevar
3 - Robinson Tejada
Royals have acquired Vin Mazzaro from the Oakland Athletics on November 10, 2010. Mazzaro will fill the role of the fifth starter, which was a hole for the Royals.
Geoff Blum: Signed two year deal with Diamondbacks
Geoff Blum was one of my suggestions as a secondary option to be the starting first baseman for the Diamondbacks. My one concern about him starting is because he's going to be 38 years old next season and hasn't broken 400 at bats since 2003. Though on the Diamondbacks, he could hit 7th in the lineup and man first base, but that means the Diamondbacks need to invest in a good hitting center fielder. The top options for them are Scott Podsednik or Jayson Werth. Corey Patterson is also a player to take a flyer on for center field as well.
Sunday, November 14, 2010
Offseason: Baltimore Orioles
2008 Record: 68-93
2009 Record: 64-98
2010 Record: 66-96
Offense/Defense Lineup
DH - Discussed Below
C - Craig Tatum
1B - Discussed Below
2B - Brian Roberts
3B - Josh Bell
SS - Discussed Below
LF - Luke Scott
CF - Felix Pie
RF - Nick Markakis
Designated Hitters (Top Options)
Adrian Beltre
Melky Cabrera
Carl Crawford
Adam Dunn
David Eckstein
Pedro Feliz
Jonny Gomes
Vladimir Guerrero
Brad Hawpe
Jerry Hairston Jr.
Aubrey Huff
Cesar Izturis
Derek Jeter
Paul Konerko
Adam LaRoche
Derrek Lee
Felipe Lopez
Victor Martinez
Hideki Matsui
Carlos Pena
A.J. Pierzynski
Miguel Tejada
Juan Uribe
Jayson Werth
Designated Hitters (Secondary Options)
Michael Aubrey
Rod Barajas
Lance Berkman
Russell Branyan
Pat Burrell
Alex Cora
John Buck
Jamie Burke
Orlando Cabrera
Luke Carlin
Jesus Feliciano
Jeff Frazier
Ryan Garko
Jody Gerut
Jason Giambi
Mark Grudzielanek
Mike Hessman
Eric Hinske
Nick Johnson
Andruw Jones
Adam Kennedy
Mark Kotsay
Mike Lamb
Kevin Mench
Jason Michaels
Aaron Miles
Jai Miller
Bengie Molina
Scott Moore
Melvin Mora
Magglio Ordonez
Miguel Olivo
Jay Payton
Manny Ramirez
Cody Ransom
Mike Redmond
David Ross
Brad Snyder
Chris Stewart
Drew Sutton
Mike Sweeney
Marcus Thames
Jim Thome
Jason Varitek
First Basemen (Top Options)
Adam Dunn
Pedro Feliz
Brad Hawpe
Aubrey Huff
Paul Konerko
Adam LaRoche
Derrek Lee
Carlos Pena
First Basemen (Secondary Options)
Michael Aubrey
Lance Berkman
Russell Branyan
Alex Cora
Jason Giambi
Mike Hessman
Eric Hinske
Nick Johnson
Adam Kennedy
Mark Kotsay
Mike Lamb
Scott Moore
Melvin Mora
Cody Ransom
Mike Sweeney
Jim Thome
Shortstops (Top Options)
Jerry Hairston Jr.
Cesar Izturis
Derek Jeter
Felipe Lopez
Miguel Tejada
Shortstops (Secondary Options)
Orlando Cabrera
Alex Cora
Aaron Miles
Drew Sutton
Starting Rotation
1 - Discussed Below
2 - Discussed Below
3 - Jeremy Guthrie
4 - Brad Bergesen
5 - Rick VandenHurk
Top Starters (Top Options)
Jon Garland
Cliff Lee
Carl Pavano
Top Starters (Secondary Options)
Erik Bedard
Justin Duchscherer
Vicente Padilla
Brad Penny
Andy Pettitte
Brandon Webb
Number Two Starters (Top Options)
Hiroki Kuroda
Number Two Starters (Secondary Options)
Bruce Chen
Kelvim Escobar
Anthony Lerew
Nate Robertson
Scot Shields
Bullpen
CL - Armando Gabino
SU - David Hernandez
SU - Mike Gonzalez
1 - Kam Mickolio
2 - Jason Berken
3 - Troy Patton
2009 Record: 64-98
2010 Record: 66-96
Offense/Defense Lineup
DH - Discussed Below
C - Craig Tatum
1B - Discussed Below
2B - Brian Roberts
3B - Josh Bell
SS - Discussed Below
LF - Luke Scott
CF - Felix Pie
RF - Nick Markakis
Designated Hitters (Top Options)
Adrian Beltre
Melky Cabrera
Carl Crawford
Adam Dunn
David Eckstein
Pedro Feliz
Jonny Gomes
Vladimir Guerrero
Brad Hawpe
Jerry Hairston Jr.
Aubrey Huff
Cesar Izturis
Derek Jeter
Paul Konerko
Adam LaRoche
Derrek Lee
Felipe Lopez
Victor Martinez
Hideki Matsui
Carlos Pena
A.J. Pierzynski
Miguel Tejada
Juan Uribe
Jayson Werth
Designated Hitters (Secondary Options)
Michael Aubrey
Rod Barajas
Lance Berkman
Russell Branyan
Pat Burrell
Alex Cora
John Buck
Jamie Burke
Orlando Cabrera
Luke Carlin
Jesus Feliciano
Jeff Frazier
Ryan Garko
Jody Gerut
Jason Giambi
Mark Grudzielanek
Mike Hessman
Eric Hinske
Nick Johnson
Andruw Jones
Adam Kennedy
Mark Kotsay
Mike Lamb
Kevin Mench
Jason Michaels
Aaron Miles
Jai Miller
Bengie Molina
Scott Moore
Melvin Mora
Magglio Ordonez
Miguel Olivo
Jay Payton
Manny Ramirez
Cody Ransom
Mike Redmond
David Ross
Brad Snyder
Chris Stewart
Drew Sutton
Mike Sweeney
Marcus Thames
Jim Thome
Jason Varitek
First Basemen (Top Options)
Adam Dunn
Pedro Feliz
Brad Hawpe
Aubrey Huff
Paul Konerko
Adam LaRoche
Derrek Lee
Carlos Pena
First Basemen (Secondary Options)
Michael Aubrey
Lance Berkman
Russell Branyan
Alex Cora
Jason Giambi
Mike Hessman
Eric Hinske
Nick Johnson
Adam Kennedy
Mark Kotsay
Mike Lamb
Scott Moore
Melvin Mora
Cody Ransom
Mike Sweeney
Jim Thome
Shortstops (Top Options)
Jerry Hairston Jr.
Cesar Izturis
Derek Jeter
Felipe Lopez
Miguel Tejada
Shortstops (Secondary Options)
Orlando Cabrera
Alex Cora
Aaron Miles
Drew Sutton
Starting Rotation
1 - Discussed Below
2 - Discussed Below
3 - Jeremy Guthrie
4 - Brad Bergesen
5 - Rick VandenHurk
Top Starters (Top Options)
Jon Garland
Cliff Lee
Carl Pavano
Top Starters (Secondary Options)
Erik Bedard
Justin Duchscherer
Vicente Padilla
Brad Penny
Andy Pettitte
Brandon Webb
Number Two Starters (Top Options)
Hiroki Kuroda
Number Two Starters (Secondary Options)
Bruce Chen
Kelvim Escobar
Anthony Lerew
Nate Robertson
Scot Shields
Bullpen
CL - Armando Gabino
SU - David Hernandez
SU - Mike Gonzalez
1 - Kam Mickolio
2 - Jason Berken
3 - Troy Patton
Offseason: Arizona Diamondbacks
2008 Record: 82-80
2009 Record: 70-92
2010 Record: 65-97
Offense/Defense Lineup
C - John Hester
1B - Discussed Below
2B - Ryan Roberts
3B - Tony Abreu
SS - Augie Ojeda
LF - Ryan Church
CF - Discussed Below
RF - Justin Upton
First Basemen (Top Options)
Brad Hawpe
Aubrey Huff
Paul Konerko
Casey Kotchman
Adam LaRoche
Derrek Lee
Lyle Overbay
Carlos Pena
First Basemen (Secondary Options)
Garrett Atkins
Michael Aubrey
Lance Berkman
Willie Bloomquist
Geoff Blum
Jorge Cantu
Frank Catalanotto
Eric Chavez
Alex Cora
Bobby Crosby
Jim Edmonds
Ryan Garko
Troy Glaus
Mark Kotsay
Mike Lamb
Ryan Langerhans
Jeff Larish
Mike Lowell
Niuman Romero
Fernando Tatis
Jim Thome
Chad Tracy
Center Fielders (Top Options)
Jesus Feliciano
Center Fielders (Secondary Options)
Jody Gerut
Reed Johnson
Gabe Kapler
Austin Kearns
Ryan Langerhans
Laynce Nix
Adam Stern
Cory Sullivan
Randy Winn
Dewayne Wise
Starting Rotation
1 - Daniel Hudson
2 - Zach Kroenke
3 - Ian Kennedy
4 - Barry Enright
5 - Joe Saunders
Bullpen
CL - Daniel Stange
SU - D.J. Carrasco
SU - Clay Zavada
1 - Juan Gutierrez
2 - Rafael Rodriguez
3 - Billy Buckner
2009 Record: 70-92
2010 Record: 65-97
Offense/Defense Lineup
C - John Hester
1B - Discussed Below
2B - Ryan Roberts
3B - Tony Abreu
SS - Augie Ojeda
LF - Ryan Church
CF - Discussed Below
RF - Justin Upton
First Basemen (Top Options)
Brad Hawpe
Aubrey Huff
Paul Konerko
Casey Kotchman
Adam LaRoche
Derrek Lee
Lyle Overbay
Carlos Pena
First Basemen (Secondary Options)
Garrett Atkins
Michael Aubrey
Lance Berkman
Willie Bloomquist
Geoff Blum
Jorge Cantu
Frank Catalanotto
Eric Chavez
Alex Cora
Bobby Crosby
Jim Edmonds
Ryan Garko
Troy Glaus
Mark Kotsay
Mike Lamb
Ryan Langerhans
Jeff Larish
Mike Lowell
Niuman Romero
Fernando Tatis
Jim Thome
Chad Tracy
Center Fielders (Top Options)
Jesus Feliciano
Center Fielders (Secondary Options)
Jody Gerut
Reed Johnson
Gabe Kapler
Austin Kearns
Ryan Langerhans
Laynce Nix
Adam Stern
Cory Sullivan
Randy Winn
Dewayne Wise
Starting Rotation
1 - Daniel Hudson
2 - Zach Kroenke
3 - Ian Kennedy
4 - Barry Enright
5 - Joe Saunders
Bullpen
CL - Daniel Stange
SU - D.J. Carrasco
SU - Clay Zavada
1 - Juan Gutierrez
2 - Rafael Rodriguez
3 - Billy Buckner
Offseason: Seattle Mariners
2008 Record: 61-101
2009 Record: 85-77
2010 Record: 61-101
Offense/Defense Lineup
DH - Matt Mangini
C - Rob Johnson
1B - Mike Carp
2B - Chone Figgins
3B - Jose Lopez
SS - Matt Tuiasosopo
LF - Greg Halman
CF - Franklin Gutierrez
RF - Ichiro Suzuki
Starting Rotation
1 - Felix Hernandez
2 - Discussed Below
3 - Doug Fister
4 - Jason Vargas
5 - David Pauley
Number Two Starters (Top Options):
Hiroki Kuroda
Number Two Starters (Secondary Options):
Bruce Chen
Kelvim Escobar
Anthony Lerew
Nate Robertson
Scot Shields
Bullpen
CL - Luke French
SU - David Aardsma
SU - Brandon League
1 - Shawn Kelley
2 - Ryan Rowland-Smith
3 - Anthony Varvaro
2009 Record: 85-77
2010 Record: 61-101
Offense/Defense Lineup
DH - Matt Mangini
C - Rob Johnson
1B - Mike Carp
2B - Chone Figgins
3B - Jose Lopez
SS - Matt Tuiasosopo
LF - Greg Halman
CF - Franklin Gutierrez
RF - Ichiro Suzuki
Starting Rotation
1 - Felix Hernandez
2 - Discussed Below
3 - Doug Fister
4 - Jason Vargas
5 - David Pauley
Number Two Starters (Top Options):
Hiroki Kuroda
Number Two Starters (Secondary Options):
Bruce Chen
Kelvim Escobar
Anthony Lerew
Nate Robertson
Scot Shields
Bullpen
CL - Luke French
SU - David Aardsma
SU - Brandon League
1 - Shawn Kelley
2 - Ryan Rowland-Smith
3 - Anthony Varvaro
Offseason: Pittsburgh Pirates
2008 Record: 67-95
2009 Record: 62-99
2010 Record: 57-105
Offense/Defense Lineup
C – Jason Jaramillo
1B – Discussed Below
2B – Neil Walker
3B – Discussed Below
SS – Discussed Below
LF – Jose Tabata
CF – Andrew McCutchen
RF – John Bowker
On the Pirates roster for next year, they have Garrett Jones who can play first base and Pedro Alvarez who can play third base. Both players are good enough to start, but they’re not good enough to be in the lineup at the same time. If Jones is to start, the Pirates need to invest in an additional third baseman and if Alvarez starts, the Pirates will need to invest in an additional first baseman.
First Basemen (Top Options):
Adam Dunn
Pedro Feliz
Paul Konerko
First Baseman (Secondary Options):
Michael Aubrey
Alex Cora
Mike Hessman
Mark Kotsay
Jim Thome
Third Basemen (Top Options):
Jerry Hairston Jr.
Miguel Tejada
Third Basemen (Secondary Options):
Mike Hessman
Aaron Miles
Shortstops (Top Options):
Jerry Hairston Jr.
Cesar Izturis
Miguel Tejada
Shortstops (Secondary Options):
Orlando Cabrera
Alex Cora
Aaron Miles
Starting Rotation
1 – Discussed Below
2 – James McDonald
3 – Ross Ohlendorf
4 – Discussed Below
5 – Jeff Karstens
Top Starters (Top Options):
Jon Garland
Cliff Lee
Carl Pavano
Top Starters (Secondary Options):
Erik Bedard
Justin Duchscherer
Vicente Padilla
Brad Penny
Andy Pettitte
Brandon Webb
Number Four Starters (Top Options):
Dave Bush
Kevin Millwood
Number Four Starters (Secondary Options):
Doug Davis
Jamie Moyer
Bullpen
CL – Evan Meek
SU – Charlie Morton
SU – Chris Jakubauskas
1 – Brad Lincoln
2 – Chris Resop
3 – Zach Duke
2009 Record: 62-99
2010 Record: 57-105
Offense/Defense Lineup
C – Jason Jaramillo
1B – Discussed Below
2B – Neil Walker
3B – Discussed Below
SS – Discussed Below
LF – Jose Tabata
CF – Andrew McCutchen
RF – John Bowker
On the Pirates roster for next year, they have Garrett Jones who can play first base and Pedro Alvarez who can play third base. Both players are good enough to start, but they’re not good enough to be in the lineup at the same time. If Jones is to start, the Pirates need to invest in an additional third baseman and if Alvarez starts, the Pirates will need to invest in an additional first baseman.
First Basemen (Top Options):
Adam Dunn
Pedro Feliz
Paul Konerko
First Baseman (Secondary Options):
Michael Aubrey
Alex Cora
Mike Hessman
Mark Kotsay
Jim Thome
Third Basemen (Top Options):
Jerry Hairston Jr.
Miguel Tejada
Third Basemen (Secondary Options):
Mike Hessman
Aaron Miles
Shortstops (Top Options):
Jerry Hairston Jr.
Cesar Izturis
Miguel Tejada
Shortstops (Secondary Options):
Orlando Cabrera
Alex Cora
Aaron Miles
Starting Rotation
1 – Discussed Below
2 – James McDonald
3 – Ross Ohlendorf
4 – Discussed Below
5 – Jeff Karstens
Top Starters (Top Options):
Jon Garland
Cliff Lee
Carl Pavano
Top Starters (Secondary Options):
Erik Bedard
Justin Duchscherer
Vicente Padilla
Brad Penny
Andy Pettitte
Brandon Webb
Number Four Starters (Top Options):
Dave Bush
Kevin Millwood
Number Four Starters (Secondary Options):
Doug Davis
Jamie Moyer
Bullpen
CL – Evan Meek
SU – Charlie Morton
SU – Chris Jakubauskas
1 – Brad Lincoln
2 – Chris Resop
3 – Zach Duke
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