| Catchers |
Team |
$$ |
Notes |
| Victor Martinez |
CLE |
29 |
Gets his days off at 1b, HUGE drop off after 1st two catchers |
| Joe Mauer |
MIN |
25 |
Uber talented , could hit .320 with 15 HR, 90 RBIs and 12 SBs |
| Jorge Posada |
NYY |
16 |
Last year will be hard to match, still a nice bat at catcher |
| Kenji Johjima |
SEA |
15 |
Underrated talent, just puts up solid numbers and very durable |
| Ramon Hernandez |
BAL |
12 |
Reports have him in much better shape, prepping for next contract? |
| Ivan Rodriguez |
DET |
11 |
Plays everyday in a monster line up. Only 9 walks in 502 abs last year! |
| A.J. Pierzynski |
CWS |
10 |
Disappointed last season, but is a safe way to spend $$ |
| Mike Napoli |
LAA |
9 |
Mathis figures to steal some PT if he slumps. Will Start opening day. |
| Jason Varitek |
BOS |
9 |
Steady if unspectacular production |
| Gerald Laird |
TEX |
8  |
Has won starting job in Texas, capable of decent numbers + a few steals |
| Kurt Suzuki |
OAK |
6 |
Really played pretty well in his debut last year, should get close to 500 abs |
| Dioner Navarro |
TB |
5 |
One of our sleepers last year came on late, could suprise |
| John Buck |
KC |
4 |
AWOOGA, AWOOGA - Your batting average is sinking. |
| Gregg Zaun |
TOR |
4 |
Barajas gives Jays a viable alternative, 350 at bats seems about right |
| Jeff Mathis |
LAA |
3 |
Goog spring has him in line to steal some playing time from Napoli |
| Jarrod Saltalamacchia |
TEX |
2  |
Like we have been saying, he has been sent to AAA to catch |
| Miguel Olivo |
KC |
2 |
His bat is just awful, even at C he will do more harm than good. |
| Kelly Shoppach |
CLE |
2 |
Talented back-up could get traded. |
| Jeff Clement |
SEA |
2 |
Sent to AAA |
| Rod Barajas |
TOR |
1 |
Will start at least 2 games a week, so he has some value. |
| Mike Redmond |
MIN |
1 |
If you spend the cash on Mauer, maybe handcuff him |
| Toby Hall |
CWS |
1 |
3 RBI's in 116 at bats, I swear I could do that. |
| Rob Bowen |
OAK |
1 |
Suppose he will have to play if Suzuki spits the bit. |
| First Base |
TM |
$$ |
Notes |
| Victor Martinez |
CLE |
29 |
Catcher eligibility makes him top choice here |
| Justin Morneau |
MIN |
28 |
Deep first base pool downgrades him a little. Nice power |
| Carlos Guillen |
DET |
27 |
Still has SS eligibility so pay for him as your SS. |
| Carlos Pena |
TB |
24 |
Hot spring has us thinking he may actually come cheap this year. |
| Paul Konerko |
CWS |
23 |
Q. Bad season or player in decline? - A. Both |
| Nick Swisher |
CWS |
22 |
Not sure how he will get along with Crazy Ozzie, but should be solid. |
| Ryan Garko |
CLE |
19 |
RBI Totals will improve and should continue to progress |
| Casey Kotchman |
LAA |
17 |
Sweet swinger has put many issues behine, could make big jump |
| Alex Gordon |
KC |
15 |
Dissapointed in debut, should come at a discount, worth the gamble |
| Kevin Youkilis |
BOS |
14 |
Good for runs and avg. Continues to fade during second half |
| Daric Barton* * |
OAK |
13 |
Love, Love his upside, **may only be DH eligible - 18 games at 1B |
| Richie Sexson |
SEA |
11 |
Mariners tried to trade him for a bag of chips but found no takers |
| Aubrey Huff |
BAL |
10 |
By the time he starts hitting you will be planning for fantasy football. |
| Ben Broussard |
TEX |
9 |
Looks like he will be everyday 1b for Texas, huge upside. |
| Brad Wilkerson |
SEA |
8 |
If healthy will play everyday for M's. Will make nice value pick. |
| Lyle Overbay |
TOR |
7 |
When healthy he can hit, probably not worth the risk. |
| Matt Stairs |
TOR |
7 |
Will start vs. righties, so he could have some value again. |
| Mike Lamb |
MIN |
6 |
Should play everday at 3b for Twins, could be a nice value pick at 3b |
| Kevin Millar |
BAL |
6 |
Gets plenty of AB's is going to hit clean up. |
| Jarrod Saltalamacchia |
TEX |
3 |
Has lost starting catcher battle, may be on way to AAA |
| Ross Gload |
KC |
3 |
We think he will start at first with Butler going to DH and Shealy to bench |
| Eric Hinske |
TB |
2 |
Blazing Spring possible RF platoon and some 3b, 350+ abs is possible |
| Ryan Shealy |
KC |
2 |
Contiues to get better this spring, may force his way into some at bats. |
| Marcus Thames |
DET |
2 |
Will platoon with J. Jones in OF and see 200 at bats or so. |
| Kendry Morales |
LAA |
1 |
Former prospect getting buried deeper and deeper. |
| Dan Johnson |
OAK |
1 |
Barton makes him null and void in Oakland |
| Second Base |
Team |
$$ |
Notes |
| B.J. Upton |
TB |
27 |
Second base eligibility is huge, primed to be amoung fantasy elite |
| Ian Kinsler |
TEX |
24 |
Close to putting it all together, some risks, but lots of upside |
| Brian Roberts |
BAL |
25 |
Offers lots of speed and decent all around numbers |
| Robinson Cano |
NYY |
23 |
Streaky hitter who offers no speed at a speed position |
| Howie Kendrick |
LAA |
22 |
Should bounce back from finger injuries, could top this list in 09 |
| Placido Polanco |
DET |
16 |
Coming off career year, was only a $7 or $8 player coming into 07 |
| Asdrubal Cabrera |
CLE |
15 |
Plays with confidence, handled lots of pressure last year. |
| Dustin Pedroia |
BOS |
14 |
Nice rookie campaign, may slide back a bit |
| Aaron Hill |
TOR |
13 |
Quietly had a real nice season, good value |
| Mark Ellis |
OAK |
11 |
Has some power, but the A's are rebuilding. |
| Jose Lopez |
SEA |
11 |
Will hit second in the order, where he has had success in the past. |
| Brendan Harris |
MIN |
8 |
Has beat out Punto for a starting job. He can hit. |
| Mark Grudzielanek |
KC |
7 |
Consistent and productive, makes a great low cost option. |
| Maicer Izturis |
LAA |
7 |
Will battle Erick Aybar for PT - Will start the opener |
| Alexei Ramirez |
CWS |
6 |
Should start in CF on opening day and his stock is rising fast. |
| Erick Aybar |
LAA |
4 |
Defense may have cost him the starting gig. |
| Esteban German |
KC |
3 |
Going to find at bats harder to find in 08 |
| Danny Richar |
CWS |
2 |
Now out for 2 months, safe to forget about him unitl after break |
| Jamey Carroll |
CLE |
2 |
Should be Tribes primary bench player. |
| Nick Punto |
MIN |
1 |
Funny watching his little Piranah commercials while he hits .210 |
| Ryan Raburn |
DET |
1 |
Tigers play their players so he may not see many chances. |
| Alberto Callaspo |
KC |
1 |
Should start next year for KC, has a little keeper value |
| Willie Bloomquist |
SEA |
1 |
Mike Hargrove's little buddy on his own now. |
| Alex Cora |
BOS |
1 |
Has lots a value if you collect awful utility players. |
| Josh Barfield |
CLE |
1 |
Sent to AAA |
| Alexi Casilla |
MIN |
1 |
Sent to AAA |
| Shortstops |
TM |
$$ |
Notes |
| Derek Jeter |
NYY |
27 |
Is he on the down side of the mountain? - He is durable at least |
| Carlos Guillen |
DET |
27 |
Makes for a great SS, Health is always a concern with him |
| Michael Young |
TEX |
23 |
Off year last year maybe a sign of trouble. |
| Edgar Renteria |
DET |
19 |
Was a bust in his last stint in the AL, should fare better in Motown. |
| Jhonny Peralta |
CLE |
18 |
Really faded last year, a bit to inconsistent to spend big $$ on |
| Orlando Cabrera |
CWS |
17 |
Will like playing in Chicago, Nice solid player. |
| Julio Lugo |
BOS |
14 |
Needs to do better than last years debacle, he is capable of doing it. |
| Yuniesky Betancourt |
SEA |
13 |
Good solid stats on the cheap, should run more this year. |
| Jason Bartlett |
TB |
9 |
Twins were happy to get rid of him, not much upside here. |
| Brendan Harris |
MIN |
8 |
Has beat out Punto for a starting job. He can hit. |
| David Eckstein |
TOR |
7 |
No sure how he will hold up on that Toronto turf |
| Bobby Crosby |
OAK |
6 |
Maybe last chance for him, has become a batting average cancer |
| Juan Uribe |
CWS |
6 |
Hot spring and poor play by competion has him starting at 2b. |
| Erick Aybar |
LAA |
4 |
Defense may have cost him the starting gig. |
| Adam Everett |
MIN |
4 |
Will probably hit around or under .240 |
| Tony Pena Jr. |
KC |
3 |
Showed some improvement, but does nothing well. |
| Luis Hernandez |
BAL |
2 |
Can you believe he may be a starter. Could be worst starter in AL. |
| Donnie Murphy |
OAK |
2 |
Backs up Bobby Crosby, better be ready to play |
| Nick Punto |
MIN |
1 |
Piranah! |
| Brandon Fahey |
BAL |
1 |
Still has a shot at SS job in Balt. He is a better hitter than Hernandez |
| John McDonald |
TOR |
1 |
Mercifully for Jays fans his reign at short is over. |
| Marco Scutaro |
TOR |
1 |
Will fill in for Rolen for a while. |
| Reid Brignac |
TB |
1 |
Sent to AAA |
| Third Base |
TM |
$$ |
Notes |
| Alex Rodriguez |
NYY |
43 |
He always delivers the goods, Worth extra $ or two. |
| Miguel Cabrera |
DET |
36 |
Brings his big bat to the AL, may struggle with the adjustment early |
| Chone Figgins |
LAA |
31 |
Blazing hot down the stretch and may come at a slight discount |
| Mike Lowell |
BOS |
21 |
Solid old pro has it back on track. |
| Adrian Beltre |
SEA |
20 |
Not one of our favorites, but he does put up respectable numbers |
| Alex Gordon |
KC |
17 |
Wil come cheaper than last year, nice play at third base. |
| Hank Blalock |
TEX |
15 |
Looks to be back at full strength, faces little competition for PT |
| Akinori Iwamura |
TB |
14 |
Expect a much better season this year, nice pick here |
| Scott Rolen |
TOR |
13 |
Has fractured finger and torn off nail, will miss a few weeks. |
| Casey Blake |
CLE |
13 |
Quietly puts up decent numbers and is in no danger of losing PT. |
| Joe Crede |
CWS |
12 |
He will be starting on opening day. still a decent player |
| Melvin Mora |
BAL |
10 |
The Orioles are going to be awful, not a real motivated player |
| Evan Longoria |
TB |
8 |
Has been sent to AAA, strictly for financial reasons, will be up in June |
| Maicer Izturis |
LAA |
7 |
Will battle Erick Aybar for PT - Will start the opener |
| Mike Lamb |
MIN |
5 |
May play everyday in inept offense. |
| Jack Hannahan |
OAK |
5 |
Will start at 3b for the foreseeable future, with serviceable stats |
| Willy Aybar |
TB |
4 |
If Longoria is sent down, will start 3b, no power or speed but hits for avg. |
| Eric Chavez |
OAK |
4 |
Has been shut-down indefinitely, Stay away |
| Esteban German |
KC |
3 |
Going to find at bats harder to find in 08 |
| Josh Fields |
CWS |
3 |
His ticket to Charlotte has been punched, may be in AAA for a while |
| Andy Marte |
CLE |
2 |
Former uber prospect has been bad, looks like he has made theTribe. |
| Brandon Wood |
LAA |
1 |
Going to start practicing at short, could be interesting move. |
| Brandon Inge |
DET |
1 |
Should start in CF while Granderson is out. |
| Pablo Ozuna |
CWS |
1 |
Some value in AL only leagues as a versitale bench player. |
| Scott Moore |
BAL |
1 |
In danger of being sent to AAA |
| Ramon Vazquez |
TEX |
1 |
Will need a Blalock injury to get a chance |
| Robb Quinlan |
LAA |
1 |
At bats will be few and far between. |
| Wilson Betemit |
NYY |
1 |
Might be huge if injuries strike the bombers. |
| Outfield |
TM |
$$ |
Notes |
| Carl Crawford |
TB |
38 |
The guy plays hard, and the Rays will be better, much better. |
| Ichiro Suzuki |
SEA |
34 |
He will run much more this year, and provides huge boost to BA |
| Grady Sizemore |
CLE |
31 |
He seemed to flatten out last year, never misses a game. |
| Vladimir Guerrero |
LAA |
30 |
Battled some injuries last year, and may still have some issues. |
| Magglio Ordonez |
DET |
28 |
Not sure I want to spend $30+ on a guy due to get hurt. |
| B.J. Upton |
TB |
27 |
Great value with 2nd base eligibility, room to improve. |
| Manny Ramirez |
BOS |
26 |
Should rebound from sub-par season, |
| Nick Markakis |
BAL |
26 |
Much overlooked player puts up great numbers. |
| Alex Rios |
TOR |
26 |
Coming into his own, could play with a little more energy |
| Torii Hunter |
LAA |
24 |
Big $$ for Torii, but we think he will enjoy his new environment. |
| Delmon Young |
MIN |
23 |
Pure hitter who is only going to get better, much better. |
| Curtis Granderson |
DET |
23 |
Will likely miss first month of season with broken finger |
| Bobby Abreu |
NYY |
23 |
Slow start to last year, and is clearly in decline |
| Nick Swisher |
CWS |
22 |
Free wheeling ways may not play in ChiTown |
| Vernon Wells |
TOR |
21 |
Falling faster than google stock price |
| Jermaine Dye |
CWS |
21 |
Needs to get off to good start, can be huge when motivated |
| Hideki Matsui |
NYY |
21 |
May still have some lingering injury issues - beware |
| Jacoby Ellsbury |
BOS |
19 |
Great keeper, can he do it over a full season? |
| Carlos Gomez |
MIN |
18 |
Has won the starting CF job, could steal 50+ bases - Appears to be fine |
| Johnny Damon |
NYY |
17 |
He will still get plenty of AB's with Matsui possibly DH'ing |
| Josh Hamilton |
TEX |
17 |
Needs to hit lefties to avoid being platooned - Having great spring. |
| Adam Jones |
BAL |
14 |
Golden boy was not that impressive in Seattle |
| Raul Ibanez |
SEA |
14 |
Play him and forget him, he just puts up steady numbers |
| Gary Matthews Jr. |
LAA |
13 |
Will get plenty of AB's in a potent lineup, a good buy at these levels. |
| Jose Guillen |
KC |
13 |
May have 15 games suspension reduced or eliminated |
| Michael Cuddyer |
MIN |
12 |
Needs to be better than last year. Not much upside |
| David DeJesus |
KC |
12 |
Last year was a step backwards, clearly is not a leadoff hitter. |
| J.D. Drew |
BOS |
11 |
That did not go well, can't get much worse, can he? |
| Melky Cabrera |
NYY |
10 |
Will play everday in CF for the Potent Yanks, good effort player. |
| Mark Teahen |
KC |
10 |
Not much power from a corner outfield position. |
| Franklin Gutierrez |
CLE |
10 |
Should put up some nice numbers with everyday gig. |
| Jack Cust |
OAK |
10 |
Classic drop-off player, will not come close to last years numbers |
| Travis Buck |
OAK |
9 |
Nice talented player, Has a pain threshold of 1 |
| Jerry Owens |
CWS |
9 |
Will start the season on DL, gives others a shot to take his job. |
| Marlon Byrd |
TEX |
9 |
Rangers still trying to trade him, if not he will play plenty |
| Jonny Gomes |
TB |
9 |
With Baldelli out of the picture, his value gets a real nice boost. |
| Ben Broussard |
TEX |
8 |
Will play everyday at 1st - Nice sleeper who could be had on the cheap |
| Brad Wilkerson |
SEA |
8 |
Sneaky pick who figures to play everday, may kill your BA however. |
| Jason Kubel |
MIN |
8 |
Just does not look like a big time player, pass |
| Matt Stairs |
TOR |
7 |
Will start vs. righties, so he could have some value again. |
| Coco Crisp |
BOS |
7 |
Should be traded by opening day. |
| Milton Bradley |
TEX |
6 |
Emotional and Physical disaster - May start season on DL |
| David Dellucci |
CLE |
6 |
Figures to get 400 AB's as part of platoon with Michaels. |
| Garret Anderson |
LAA |
6 |
Will see less at bats, thats a good thing for the Halos |
| Emil Brown |
OAK |
5 |
May well end up the everyday right fielder for the A's |
| Cliff Floyd |
TB |
5 |
Baldelli's situation will increase his playing time |
| Frank Catalanotto |
TEX |
5 |
Will see platoon time at DH |
| Juan Rivera |
LAA |
4 |
Solid+ player who will be lucky to start 2 games a week. |
| Carlos Gonzalez |
OAK |
4 |
Has the most upside of the 3 A's CF prospects. |
| Jay Payton |
BAL |
4 |
Will get AB's has uses as your #5 OF |
| Ryan Sweeny |
OAK |
3 |
Will get some starts in CF, A's are leaning toward Carlos Gonzalez |
| Craig Monroe |
MIN |
3 |
Solid spring has secured his roster spot. Twins will need his bat. |
| Jason Michaels |
CLE |
3 |
Will play vs. lefties and get 200 AB's - Pass |
| Chris Denorfia |
OAK |
3 |
Could platoon with Ryan Sweeny in CF in crowded OF |
| Carlos Quentin |
CWS |
3 |
Injury to opens helps, but now has to deal with Anderson & Ramirez |
| Luke Scott |
BAL |
3 |
May become a regular for horrific ball club. |
| Reggie Willits |
LAA |
3 |
All dressed up and no place to play. |
| Joey Gathright |
KC |
3 |
Will be valuable filling in for Guillen for 15 games, could earn PT |
| Josh Fields |
CWS |
3 |
His ticket to Charlotte has been punched, may be in AAA for a while |
| Brain Anderson |
CWS |
2 |
Mega Bust from 06 has earned a shot to platoon CF with Owens out |
| Eric Hinske |
TB |
2 |
Blazing Spring possible RF platoon and some 3b, 350+ abs is possible |
| Shannon Stewart |
TOR |
2 |
Will platoon with Matt Stairs |
| Jason Botts |
TEX |
2 |
Looks like a career AAAA player. |
| Jacque Jones |
DET |
2 |
Still cabable of decent stats, will sit vs. lefties. |
| David Murphy |
TEX |
2 |
Hot spring could motivate the Rangers to trade Byrd. |
| Ben Francisco |
CLE |
1 |
Looks to odd man out in Cleveland |
| Kevin Mench |
TEX |
1 |
Will be shipped to AAA to start season |
| Jay Gibbons |
BAL |
1 |
Will serve 15 game suspension then be a reserve. |
| Denard Span |
MIN |
1 |
Despite a good spring was sent to AAA |
| Tike Redman |
BAL |
1 |
Best defensive CF the O's have, thats not good. |
| Shelley Duncan |
NYY |
1 |
Will not play nearly enough. |
| Nelson Cruz |
TEX |
1 |
Are the Rangers becoming a prospect graveyard? |
| Ryan Raburn |
DET |
1 |
Offers more offense than most utilitymen. |
| Wladimir Balentien |
SEA |
1 |
Sent to AAA |
| Marcus Thames |
DET |
1 |
Platoons with J. Jones, |
| Bobby Kielty |
BOS |
1 |
He is a Red Sox, still not even worth $1 |
| Reed Johnson |
TOR |
1 |
Has been released, looking for work |
| Adam Lind |
TOR |
1 |
Sent to AAA |
| Rocco Baldelli |
TB |
1 |
Will start season on DL, May miss the season |
| Starters |
TM |
$$ |
Notes |
| Josh Beckett |
BOS |
29 |
Back becoming a concern. May not be ready for opener |
| C.C. Sabathia |
CLE |
28 |
Managed to stay injury free last year, can he go 400+ without getting hurt |
| Justin Verlander |
DET |
26 |
Figures to take next step, could be great for a long time. |
| Fausto Carmona |
CLE |
26 |
Tremendously underrated, has a devastating sinker, on the improve. |
| Erik Bedard |
SEA |
25 |
One of our bust continues to get paddled this spring. |
| Felix Hernandez |
SEA |
24 |
Just 21 years old, most guys his age are in AA, Huge upside |
| Roy Halladay |
TOR |
23 |
K rates are way down, but he is great for wins and ratios. |
| Daisuke Matsuzaka |
BOS |
21 |
Should be better with a year to settle in. Expect lots of K's |
| Javier Vazquez |
CWS |
20 |
Up and down seasons, not worth risking big $ on. |
| Scott Kazmir |
TB |
20 |
Has not pitched in a month going to miss several starts |
| John Lackey |
LAA |
19 |
Will miss at least six weeks of the season if not more |
| James Shields |
TB |
18 |
Not as high on him as others, still a nice if unspectacular arm. |
| Jered Weaver |
LAA |
18 |
Been good in March, has skill set to be low level ace. |
| Chien-Ming Wang |
NYY |
17 |
Needs to miss more bats. Sooner or later balls will find holes. |
| Phil Hughes |
NYY |
17 |
May be the real ace of the Yankees already. |
| A.J. Burnett |
TOR |
17 |
Not exactly what you would call a warrior. Fingernail is causing problems |
| Francisco Liriano |
MIN |
16 |
Will make 2 minor league starts and if all goes well we be called up |
| Zack Greinke |
KC |
16 |
Has the physical skills,electric stuff, huge upside. |
| Matt Garza |
TB |
16 |
Once considered an elite prospect, is way undervalued. |
| Joe Blanton |
OAK |
15 |
Will not hurt you in any catagories, wins may be hard to come by. |
| Jeremy Bonderman |
DET |
14 |
Starting the throw better, but not that confident in a turnaround season. |
| Dustin McGowan |
TOR |
13 |
Had a better whip than Roy Halladay last year. |
| Rich Harden |
OAK |
12 |
Still worth throwing a few dollars at, clearly not interested in competing |
| Scott Baker |
MIN |
12 |
Started to put it together at the end of last year with a 1 hitter. |
| Gil Meche |
KC |
10 |
Doubt he can do it two years in a row. |
| Ian Kennedy |
NYY |
9 |
Is going to be a good starter for Yanks.moves up with Joba going to pen |
| Shaun Marcum |
TOR |
9 |
No way he does it two years in a row. |
| Kevin Slowey |
MIN |
9 |
Fantastic minor league numbers, has some decent upside value |
| Joba Chamberlain |
NYY |
9 |
He is going to the pen and may start later, value take a hit. |
| Andy Pettitte |
NYY |
8 |
On the downside for sure, dealing with back issues |
| Mark Buehrle |
CWS |
8 |
Becoming an innings eater type pitcher |
| Jon Garland |
LAA |
8 |
Solid numbers that should improve in pitchers park. |
| Dontrelle Willis |
DET |
8 |
Has been demoted to #5 and pitching horribly |
| Curt Schilling |
BOS |
8 |
Out at least half the season. |
| Ervin Santana |
LAA |
8 |
Hard to figure with his stuff, clearly much better than Joe Saunders. |
| Nate Robertson |
DET |
7 |
Has had terrible luck the last few years, nice end of draft option. |
| Jake Westbrook |
CLE |
7 |
Been lights out this spring with 14 shut-out innings. |
| Boof Bonser |
MIN |
6 |
Lost weight this off season and should improve |
| Mike Mussina |
NYY |
6 |
Falling apart in a hurry. |
| Paul Byrd |
CLE |
6 |
Should pile up wins with the potent Tribe offense backing him up |
| Jarrod Washburn |
SEA |
5 |
With a few breaks here and there he could get plenty of wins. |
| Tim Wakefield |
BOS |
5 |
Usually gets drafted for $5 and is worth a lot more. His WHIP is decent |
| Justin Duchscherer |
OAK |
5 |
Great stuff, will he be able to do it as a starter? We think so. |
| Clay Buchholz |
BOS |
5 |
Reports having him possibly starting in AAA |
| Cliff Lee |
CLE |
4 |
Has won #5 spot in rotation. |
| Brian Bannister |
KC |
4 |
Nice pick-up for Royals, has some talent and is worthy of roster spot. |
| Jose Contreras |
CWS |
4 |
Had some personal issues last year, could bounce back. |
| Jon Lester |
BOS |
4 |
Will fill in while Beckett is out, could stick at #5 |
| Jeremy Guthrie |
BAL |
4 |
Does not have the pedigree to back up last years numbers. |
| Kenny Rogers |
DET |
4 |
Can he do it 1 more time, with a year off it is very possible. |
| Joe Saunders |
LAA |
4 |
Not a great arm, but injuries have increased his value |
| Kelvim Escobar |
LAA |
4 |
Has suffered another set back, Season/Career may be over. |
| Andy Sonnanstine |
TB |
3 |
Good spring has him in line for #4 spot in improved rotation. |
| Chad Gaudin |
OAK |
3 |
May miss frist week or two. Should be #4 starter |
| Carlos Silva |
SEA |
3 |
His try not to strike anyone out approach may work in Seattle |
| John Danks |
CWS |
3 |
A breakout is always possible, not likely. |
| Kevin Millwood |
TEX |
3 |
Due to pull on of those seasons out of his $@%* |
| Daniel Cabrera |
BAL |
4 |
Like playing with fire, can wow you, can burn you. |
| Dana Eveland |
OAK |
3 |
Word has it, he is in at #5. Former prospect could be a nice sleeper. |
| Jesse Litsch |
TOR |
3 |
Janssen's Injury puts him back in rotation, having solid spring. |
| Nick Blackburn |
MIN |
2 |
If Liriano does not start the season, Makes for a decent fill in. |
| Edwin Jackson |
TB |
2 |
Been decent in spring, good blow-up in any start. |
| Adam Loewen |
BAL |
2 |
I would probably wait a year for him |
| Jason Jennings |
TEX |
2 |
Having nice spring but career numbers are terrible. |
| Miguel Batista |
SEA |
2 |
Could knock you down 2 spots in ERA on any given start. |
| Matt Albers |
BAL |
2 |
Stll slightly ahead in race for #5 spot with Brain Burres |
| Dustin Moseley |
ANA |
2 |
Good for a starts in April & May, take him if you have Lackey |
| Luis Mendoza |
TEX |
1 |
In line to claim #5 starter job for Texas |
| Gavin Floyd |
CWS |
1 |
Former top prospect running out of time. Now a journeyman |
| Brian Burres |
BAL |
1 |
In close battle with Matt Albers for last spot in rotation. |
| Livan Hernandez |
MIN |
1 |
Awful ratios in NL - What happens in AL? |
| John Bale |
KC |
1 |
Could have a little upside as #5 for Royals. |
| Vicente Padilla |
TEX |
1 |
Nearing the time to hang it up |
| Bartolo Colon |
BOS |
1 |
Maybe called up to be #5, he has been terrible, don't buy the name |
| Nick Adenhart |
LAA |
1 |
Trying to steal fill-in job from Mosely. Saunders is the worst of the 3 |
| Jeff Niemann |
TB |
1 |
Another part of loaded Tampa system |
| Brandon McCarthy |
TEX |
1 |
Injured again, would have made a nice late flyer. |
| John Patterson |
TEX |
1 |
Should get the call in May, could be nice waiver wire add. |
| Brett Tomko |
KC |
1 |
Upgrade all hitters in AL Central |
| Jorge De La Rosa |
KC |
1 |
Faded fast after fast start last year. Not going to make rotation |
| J.P. Howell |
TB |
1 |
Don't see the potential, Looks like a punk on the mound. |
| Kason Gabbard |
TEX |
1 |
He has some upside. Been awful in March |
| Luke Hochevar |
KC |
1 |
Certanly does not look like a #1pick talent Sent to AAA |
| Dan Meyer |
OAK |
1 |
Young talent looking to overcome shoulder problems. |
| Gio Gonzalez |
OAK |
1 |
Sent ToO AAA good keeper |
| Kei Igawa |
NYY |
1 |
Did not work out like the Yankees expected |
| Aaron Laffey |
CLE |
1 |
Going to AAA. |
| Radhames Liz |
BAL |
1 |
AAA will be back later. |
| Garrett Olson |
BAL |
1 |
Big lefty has some potential, but still a ways away. |
| Jeremy Sowers |
CLE |
1 |
Last years sleeper is miles from a rotation spot. |
| Adam Miller |
CLE |
1 |
Sent Down to AAA |
| David Price |
TB |
1 |
Already Sent Down |
| Wade Davis |
TB |
1 |
The Rays are absolutely loaded with young guns |
| Jacob McGee |
TB |
1 |
Another Ray with a live arm. |
| Cha Seung Baek |
SEA |
1 |
Nowhere near a rotation spot. |
| Relievers |
TM |
$$ |
Notes |
| J.J. Putz |
SEA |
32 |
Throwing as well as anyone for improving club. |
| Francisco Rodriguez |
LAA |
30 |
Lost in arbitration, showing some chinks. |
| Jonathan Papelbon |
BOS |
29 |
Sometimes the kid gloves thing gets a little annoying. |
| Joe Nathan |
MIN |
28 |
Steady, Twins will not win as many games in brutal division |
| Mariano Rivera |
NYY |
26 |
Should get more opps this year, last year was odd. |
| Bobby Jenks |
CWS |
25 |
Is now among the elite, still worry about injury with him. |
| Huston Street |
OAK |
22 |
Was not pitching that well before getting hurt. |
| Joakim Soria |
KC |
17 |
Cool customer on the mound, can really pitch. |
| Troy Percival |
TB |
13 |
Adds much needed depth to Tampa pen, can still bring it. |
| Joe Borowski |
CLE |
13 |
With all the great arms the Indians have, they use this guy? |
| George Sherrill |
BAL |
13 |
Has been announced as closer. Saves are Saves |
| C.J. Wilson |
TEX |
13 |
Has officially been named the closer, should do ok. |
| B.J. Ryan |
TOR |
11 |
Will start seaon on DL and should miss most of April |
| Todd Jones |
DET |
10 |
24+ ERA in spring inspires little confidence. Tigers pen is awful |
| Joba Chamberlain |
NYY |
8 |
Will start season in Pen, value drops |
| Jeremy Accardo |
TOR |
7 |
Will close for at least the month of April possibly longer. |
| Joaquin Benoit |
TEX |
6 |
Will probably have to wait behind CJ Wilson |
| Pat Neshek |
MIN |
6 |
The Twins may move Nathan at deadline, making him a nice keeper |
| Hideki Okajima |
BOS |
6 |
Nice ratios and gets a good amount of innings. |
| Rafael Betancourt |
CLE |
5 |
Should be closer for the Indians, will have to wait. |
| Al Reyes |
TB |
5 |
Pitched well for most of last season, will get some save opps. |
| Masahide Kobayashi |
CLE |
4 |
Possibly could take over closers role if Borowski blows up. |
| Rafael Perez |
CLE |
4 |
Had break through year, will get plenty of work. |
| Scot Shields |
LAA |
4 |
Workload is cathing up to him, will start season on DL |
| Scott Linebrink |
CWS |
4 |
Nice pick-up for ChiSox, backs up Jenks |
| Fernando Rodney |
DET |
3 |
Will not be ready by opening day. Not looking to promising |
| Joel Zumaya |
DET |
3 |
Stash him away as a great keeper, will close next year. |
| Kazuo Fukumori |
TEX |
3 |
May find himself in the closer mix before long. |
| Eddie Guardado |
TEX |
2 |
Wilson's tendinitis may open the door, but having poor camp |
| Brandon Morrow |
SEA |
2 |
Heading to Pen with Bedard signing, good keeper |
| Jamie Walker |
BAL |
2 |
Out of mix for saves, still good ratios |
| Octavio Dotel |
CWS |
2 |
Part of improved Sox pen, #3 in line for saves. |
| Alan Embree |
OAK |
2 |
Old timer still pitches well |
| Denny Bautista |
DET |
2 |
Figures to be in line for 8th inning work, right behind Jones |
| Justin Speier |
LAA |
2 |
Came back strong last year after missing some time. |
| Chad Bradford |
BAL |
1 |
May end up as just another right handed set up man |
| Matt Guerrier |
MIN |
1 |
Decent middle innings guy |
| Kyle Farnsworth |
NYY |
1 |
Fading K rate a concern. |
| Dan Wheeler |
TB |
1 |
Was flat terrible for the Rays last year. |
| Joel Peralta |
KC |
1 |
May end up as 8th inning guy for the Royals. |
| Yasuhiko Yabuta |
KC |
1 |
Not sure why the Royals make moves like this. |
| Chris Ray |
BAL |
1 |
Trying to come back late in season, won't happen |
| Jim Hoey |
BAL |
1 |
Has been terrible in the show, still could close. |
| LaTroy Hawkins |
NYY |
1 |
Should have stayed in NL |
| Keith Foulke |
OAK |
1 |
Trying comeback, his best days are long gone. |
| Mike MacDougal |
CWS |
1 |
Love to watch him pitch, you never know what will happen |
| Edwar Ramirez |
NYY |
1 |
Nice Yankee flamethrower out of the pen |
| Casey Janssen |
TOR |
1 |
Out for Season |