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
Wednesday, November 17, 2010
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
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