| Catchers |
Team |
$$ |
Notes |
| Victor Martinez |
CLE |
23 |
Gets his days off at 1b, Still has room to improve. |
| Russell Martin |
LAD |
22 |
Clearly the best of the NL |
| Joe Mauer |
MIN |
21 |
Uber talented , could hit .320 with 15 HR, 90 RBIs and 12 SBs |
| Brian McCann |
ATL |
16 |
Should bounce back from year of missed expectations. |
| Jorge Posada |
NYY |
13 |
Last year will be hard to match, still a nice bat at catcher |
| Kenji Johjima |
SEA |
12 |
Underrated talent, just puts up solid numbers and very durable |
| Bengie Molina |
SF |
11 |
Solid hitting consistent catcher gives you your $$ worth |
| Ramon Hernandez |
BAL |
10 |
Reports have him in much better shape, prepping for next contract? |
| Geovany Soto |
CHC |
10 |
Was never really considered a prospect before, may disappoint |
| Carlos Ruiz |
PHI |
10  |
Will see increased at bats in a great offense |
| J.R. Towles |
HOU |
8  |
Has nice upside, and having a good spring |
| Ivan Rodriguez |
DET |
8 |
Plays everyday in a monster line up. Only 9 walks in 502 abs last year! |
| A.J. Pierzynski |
CWS |
7 |
Dissappointed last season, but is a safe way to spend $$ |
| Josh Bard |
SD |
6 |
Solid all around, should improve after first full season |
| Gerald Laird |
TEX |
6 |
Has won starting job in Texas, can put up decent numbers |
| Mike Napoli |
LAA |
5 |
Mathis figures to steal some PT if he slumps. |
| Jason Varitek |
BOS |
5 |
Steady if unspectacular production |
| Paul Lo Duca |
WAS |
5 |
Not what he used to be, still capable of serviceable numbers. |
| Yorvit Torrealba |
COL |
4 |
Still the starter, but he will not help you much. |
| Ronny Paulino |
PIT |
4 |
May not be able to repeat last season |
| Jarrod Saltalamacchia |
TEX |
3 |
Like we have been saying, he has been sent to AAA to catch |
| Yadier Molina |
STL |
3 |
Showed nice improvement last year and will get lots of work. |
| Kurt Suzuki |
OAK |
3 |
Really played pretty well in his debut last year, should get close to 500 abs |
| Dioner Navarro |
TB |
2 |
One of our sleepers last year came on late, could suprise |
| Brian Schneider |
NYM |
1 |
Change of scenery could help, but injuries have taken toll. |
| John Buck |
KC |
1 |
AWOOGA, AWOOGA - Your batting average is sinking. |
| Chris Snyder |
ARI |
1 |
Would benefit from an increase in at bats, may not happen |
| Ryan Doumit |
PIT |
1 |
Could be the most oft injured player. He or Chris Snelling |
| Mike Rabelo |
FLA |
1 |
Could be good enough with the bat to have some value. |
| Jason Kendall |
MIL |
1 |
Has really been awful the past few years. |
| Chris Iannetta |
COL |
1 |
Needs to show he can hit above AAA. |
| Gregg Zaun |
TOR |
1 |
Barajas gives Jays a viable alternative, 350 at bats seems about right |
| First Base |
TM |
$$ |
Notes |
| Ryan Howard |
PHI |
36 |
After big win in arbitration, he could be in for monster season. |
| Albert Pujols |
STL |
35 |
Elbow injury is a big reason to pause before blowing $40 |
| Prince Fielder |
MIL |
28 |
Pure Power is fun to watch, no reason to think it will not continue |
| Mark Teixeira |
ATL |
26 |
People forget about how big of a bust he was for most of 07 |
| Victor Martinez |
CLE |
23 |
Catcher eligibility makes him top choice here |
| Justin Morneau |
MIN |
25 |
Deep first base pool downgrades him a little. Nice power |
| Carlos Guillen |
DET |
24 |
Still has SS eligibility so pay for him as your SS. |
| Lance Berkman |
HOU |
23 |
Imagine what he could do with a fast start. |
| Adrian Gonzalez |
SD |
22 |
Puts up great numbers in a lousy hitters park. |
| Derrek Lee |
CHC |
22 |
Last years numbers seem to be the new norm |
| Carlos Pena |
TB |
22 |
Hot spring has us thinking he could be quite a value pick |
| Todd Helton |
COL |
21 |
Can help your power numbes and your average, a nice combo |
| Paul Konerko |
CWS |
20 |
Q. Bad season or player in decline? - A. Both |
| Nick Swisher |
CWS |
20 |
Not sure how he will get along with Crazy Ozzie, but should be solid. |
| James Loney |
LAD |
17 |
Had a great if not overlooked rookie season, expect some improvements |
| Carlos Delgado |
NYM |
17 |
Works as hard as anyone, hard to imagine two bad years in a row. |
| Ryan Garko |
CLE |
16 |
RBI Totals will improve and should continue to progress |
| Casey Kotchman |
LAA |
16 |
Sweet swinger has put many issues behine, could make big jump |
| Conor Jackson |
ARI |
15 |
One considered a can't miss prospect, the time is now. |
| Alex Gordon |
KC |
14 |
Dissapointed in debut, should come at a discount, worth the gamble |
| Kevin Youkilis |
BOS |
12 |
Good for runs and avg. Continues to fade during second half |
| Mike Jacobs |
FLA |
10 |
Has beeon somewhat of a disappointment so far. |
| Daric Barton* * |
OAK |
9 |
Love, Love his upside, **may only be DH eligible - 18 games at 1B |
| Adam LaRoche |
PIT |
7 |
He needs to build on the momentum of last years second half surge. |
| Richie Sexson |
SEA |
7 |
Mariners tried to trade him for a bag of chips but found no takers |
| Aubrey Huff |
BAL |
6 |
By the time he starts hitting you will be planning for fantasy football. |
| Ben Broussard |
TEX |
6 |
Looks like he will be everyday 1b for Texas, huge upside. |
| Nick Johnson |
WAS |
6 |
Well on his way to claiming starting job, nice sleeper if healthy |
| Jorge Cantu |
FLA |
6 |
Is now the starting 3b for Marlins, bat has some life in it. |
| Nomar Garciaparra |
LAD |
5 |
Will face stiff competion for playing time, but should get 350 hollow at bats. |
| Scott Hatteberg |
CIN |
5 |
First Base job looks like it is his. |
| Brad Wilkerson |
SEA |
4 |
If healthy will play everyday for M's. Will make nice value pick. |
| Joey Votto |
CIN |
4 |
Poor spring has him all but out of the 1b mix |
| Jason Giambi |
NYY |
4 |
Will have to find ABs, Feel like he could blow up at any second. |
| Lyle Overbay |
TOR |
3 |
When healthy he can hit, probably not worth the risk. |
| Mike Lamb |
MIN |
3 |
Should play everday at 3b for Twins, could be a nice value pick at 3b |
| Jarrod Saltalamacchia |
TEX |
3 |
Watch how spring traing goes, could move way up or way down |
| Dmitri Young |
WAS |
2 |
Not very consistent over his career, don't count on him, losing 1b job |
| Kevin Millar |
BAL |
2 |
Gets plenty of AB's good filler if you miss on the big boys. |
| Dan Ortmeier |
SF |
1 |
Could win first base job if Aurilla moves to third. |
| Rich Aurilia |
SF |
1 |
May slide over to third base where he would be a little more valuable |
| Second Base |
Team |
$$ |
Notes |
| Chase Utley |
PHI |
32 |
No reason not to bid him up, as consistent as they come. |
| Brandon Phillips |
CIN |
26 |
We pumped him last year and he did not disappoint. |
| B.J. Upton |
TB |
25 |
Second base eligibility is huge, primed to be amoung fantasy elite |
| Brian Roberts |
BAL |
22 |
Offers lots of speed and decent all around numbers |
| Ian Kinsler |
TEX |
21 |
Close to putting it all together, some risks, but lots of upside |
| Robinson Cano |
NYY |
21 |
Streaky hitter who offers no speed at a speed position |
| Howie Kendrick |
LAA |
20 |
Should bounce back from finger injuries, could top this list in 09 |
| Rickie Weeks |
MIL |
19 |
We've been waiting for that huge year, this could be it. |
| Kelly Johnson |
ATL |
17 |
Future star now fully recovered from 2006 Tommy John surgery |
| Freddy Sanchez |
PIT |
17 |
Power stroke starting to come around, look for a nice jump up in 08 |
| Ty Wigginton |
HOU |
17 |
Figures to get plenty of AB's, offers nice pop at second base. |
| Dan Uggla |
FLA |
15 |
Gives you some pop from 2b, where it is hard to find. |
| Placido Polanco |
DET |
15 |
Coming off career year, was only a $7 or $8 player coming into 07 |
| Ryan Theriot |
CHC |
14 |
Could approach 30 steals as everyday SS |
| Luis Castillo |
NYM |
14 |
Should benefit from full season away from the Metrodome. |
| Orlando Hudson |
ARI |
13 |
Year after year, he just puts up the numbers you pay for. |
| Asdrubal Cabrera |
CLE |
12 |
Plays with lots of confidence, handled lots of pressure last year. |
| Jeff Kent |
LAD |
11 |
Can still hit, but at 40, age is now becoming a big factor |
| Dustin Pedroia |
BOS |
11 |
Nice rookie campaign, may slide back a bit |
| Aaron Hill |
TOR |
10 |
Quietly had a real nice season, good value |
| Yunel Escobar |
ATL |
9 |
Have to see how he will hold up over full season after jus 319 abs in 07 |
| Ronnie Belliard |
WAS |
9 |
Underrated talent who will enjoy the new ballpark in DC, should start. |
| Mark Ellis |
OAK |
8 |
Has some power, but the A's are rebuilding. |
| Tadahito Iguchi |
SD |
7 |
Ballpark effects aside, Iguchi is a good hitter, especially in the clutch. |
| Jose Lopez |
SEA |
6 |
Death of Brother may have lead to slump last year. Nice value |
| Brendan Harris |
MIN |
5 |
Only has to beat out Punto for a starting job. He can hit. |
| Eugenio Velez |
SF |
5 |
Has 118 steals last two years. Will get plenty of AB's with Frandsen out. |
| Jayson Nix |
COL |
5 |
A former prospect , he may be ready to start 7 years later. Good speed |
| Mark Grudzielanek |
KC |
4 |
Consistent and productive, makes a great low cost option. |
| Kazuo Matsui |
HOU |
4 |
Coming off career season, Has bust written all over him |
| Mark DeRosa |
CHC |
3 |
Has been playing over his head for a few years now. |
| Erick Aybar |
LAA |
3 |
Starting to heat up, defense is still an issue. |
| Adam Kennedy |
STL |
3 |
Can't get much wose than last year, Can It? |
| Alexei Ramirez |
CWS |
3 |
Should start in CF on opening day and his stock is rising fast. |
| Felipe Lopez |
WAS |
2 |
May be riding the pine to start the season.. |
| Ray Durham |
SF |
2 |
Nearing the end of the line, doubt he has enough left for bad team |
| Kevin Frandsen |
SF |
2 |
Goog shot at starting 3b job makes him worth watching. |
| Esteban German |
KC |
1 |
Will get 300+ at bats and should run more under new manager |
| Brendan Ryan |
STL |
1 |
Steals make hm worth considering. |
| Ryan Raburn |
DET |
1 |
Tigers play their players so he may not see many chances. |
| Mike Fontenot |
CHC |
1 |
Failed to build on hot start last year, will have hard time finding 200 at bats. |
| Jamey Carroll |
CLE |
1 |
Should be Tribes primary bench player. |
| Alexi Casilla |
MIN |
1 |
No place to play, has some speed. |
| Josh Wilson |
PIT |
1 |
Should get some AB's at third base |
| Alfredo Amezaga |
FLA |
1 |
Things getting crowded in FLA |
| Josh Barfield |
CLE |
1 |
Fantasy season killer, I am not bitter |
| Omar Infante |
ATL |
1 |
Has been a while since he had regular AB's |
| Marcus Giles |
COL |
1 |
Former All-Star looking to bounce back at Coors. |
| Danny Richar |
CWS |
1 |
Now out for 2 months, safe to forget about him unitl after break |
| Alex Cora |
BOS |
1 |
Has lots a value if you collect awful utility players. |
| Willie Bloomquist |
SEA |
1 |
Mike Hargrove's little buddy on his own now. |
| Alberto Callaspo |
KC |
1 |
Should start next year for KC, has a little keeper value |
| Chris Burke |
ARI |
1 |
Has potential to deliver solid numbers in part-time role. |
| Nick Punto |
MIN |
1 |
Funny watching his little Piranah commercials while he hits .210 |
| Eugenio Velez |
SF |
1 |
Headed for AAA but blazing speedster with 118 steals last two years. |
| Kevin Frandsen |
SF |
0 |
Out for season with Achilles injury |
| Shortstops |
TM |
$$ |
Notes |
| Jose Reyes |
NYM |
38 |
119 rns, 12 HRs 57 Rbi 78 SB .280 avg. is a bad season? Will learn from 07 |
| Hanley Ramirez |
FLA |
37 |
I wonder if the Red Sox are sorry they traded him? |
| Jimmy Rollins |
PHI |
35 |
How good are the NL shortstops? Rollins is third? |
| Troy Tulowitzki |
COL |
28 |
Just outside the elite, but should join them this year with great power. |
| Carlos Guillen |
DET |
24 |
Makes for a great SS, Health is always a concern with him |
| Derek Jeter |
NYY |
24 |
Is he on the down side of the mountain? - He is durable at least |
| Rafael Furcal |
LAD |
23 |
Will come cheaper after last years debacle. |
| Miguel Tejada |
HOU |
22 |
Has been in delcine for a while now, not worth the risk at these prices. |
| Michael Young |
TEX |
22 |
Off year last year maybe a sign of trouble. |
| J.J. Hardy |
MIL |
20 |
Hits in nice lineup and still room for improvement. |
| Khalil Greene |
SD |
18 |
With some luck could go 100, 30, 100, but the average needs work |
| Edgar Renteria |
DET |
18 |
Was a bust in his last stint in the AL, should fare better in Motown. |
| Jhonny Peralta |
CLE |
17 |
Really faded last year, a bit to inconsistent to spend big $$ on |
| Orlando Cabrera |
CWS |
16 |
Will like playing in Chicago, Nice solid player. |
| Ryan Theriot |
CHC |
15 |
Could approach 30 steals as everyday SS . |
| Julio Lugo |
BOS |
14 |
Needs to do better than last years debacle, he is capable of doing it. |
| Yuniesky Betancourt |
SEA |
11 |
Good solid stats on the cheap, should run more this year. |
| Yunel Escobar |
ATL |
10 |
Gets his chance to play everyday. |
| Stephen Drew |
ARI |
9 |
Coming off disappointing season, not sure he will improve all that much |
| Brendan Harris |
MIN |
5 |
Should start at 2b for Twins |
| Jason Bartlett |
TB |
5 |
Twins were happy to get rid of him, not much upside here. |
| Juan Uribe |
CWS |
4 |
Look like he will be starting at 2b. |
| David Eckstein |
TOR |
3 |
No sure how he will hold up on that Toronto turf |
| Bobby Crosby |
OAK |
3 |
Maybe last chance for him, has become a batting average cancer |
| Erick Aybar |
LAA |
3 |
Has struggled with the glove, not what the Angels need at SS. |
| Felipe Lopez |
WAS |
2 |
May be riding the pine to start the season.. |
| Maicer Izturis |
LAA |
2 |
Betting he gets most of the PT as Short |
| Alex Gonzalez |
CIN |
2 |
Out with compression fracture in left knee. |
| Kevin Frandsen |
SF |
2 |
In mix for 3b job, worth watching |
| Jack Wilson |
PIT |
2 |
Can play in spurts, not for a season. |
| Omar Vizquel |
SF |
1 |
Let's see how he comes back from knee surgery |
| Jeff Keppinger |
CIN |
1 |
Nice on base guy who could shine with look he is going to get. |
| Adam Everett |
MIN |
1 |
Will probably hit around or under .240 |
| Clint Barmes |
COL |
1 |
In competition with Jayson Nix for 2b job, we like Nix |
| Donnie Murphy |
OAK |
1 |
If you back up Bobby Crosby, you better be ready to play |
| Luis Hernandez |
BAL |
1 |
Can you believe he may be a starter. Could be worst starter in AL. |
| Tony Pena Jr. |
KC |
1 |
Showed some improvement, but does nothing well. |
| Marco Scutaro |
TOR |
1 |
Will not play much for the Jays |
| John McDonald |
TOR |
1 |
Mercifully for Jays fans his reign at short is over. |
| Freddy Bynum |
BAL |
1 |
Outside chance to win SS job in Balt. |
| Alfredo Amezaga |
FLA |
1 |
Getting crowded in FLA |
| Cesar Izturis |
STL |
1 |
Horrific bat for a starter, the few runs and rbi's not worth damage to average |
| Third Base |
TM |
$$ |
Notes |
| Alex Rodriguez |
NYY |
41 |
He alwaysdelivers the goods, Worth the extra $ or two. |
| David Wright |
NYM |
40 |
Outstanding talent still improving. As safe of a $40 pick as you will find. |
| Ryan Braun |
MIL |
35 |
Going to be hard to do it again, sophomore jinx lurks. |
| Miguel Cabrera |
DET |
33 |
Brings his big bat to the AL, may struggle with the adjustment early |
| Aramis Ramirez |
CHC |
29 |
Seems to go through long dry spells, but numbers end up great. |
| Chone Figgins |
LAA |
28 |
Blazing hot down the stretch and may come at a slight discount |
| Garrett Atkins |
COL |
25 |
Wil build on last year, still has room to get better. |
| Ryan Zimmerman |
WAS |
22 |
New ballpark and enthusiasm for team will help a lot. |
| Chipper Jones |
ATL |
20 |
We don't like taking chances with players with his injury history. |
| Mike Lowell |
BOS |
20 |
Solid old pro has it back on track. |
| Edwin Encarnacion |
CIN |
17 |
This is the year he puts it all together, will be a nice value |
| Adrian Beltre |
SEA |
17 |
Not one of our favorites, but he does put up respectable numbers |
| Troy Glaus |
STL |
15 |
37, 38, and 20 HR's (injured) last 3 years. An undervalued bat who will like grass. |
| Alex Gordon |
KC |
13 |
Wil come cheaper than last year, nice play at third base. |
| Ty Wigginton |
HOU |
12 |
Figures to get plenty of AB's, offers nice pop at second base. |
| Hank Blalock |
TEX |
11 |
Looks to be back at full strength, faces little competition for PT |
| Joe Crede |
CWS |
9 |
As of right now, he will be starting on opening day. |
| Akinori Iwamura |
TB |
9 |
Expect a much better season this year, nice pick here |
| Kevin Kouzmanoff |
SD |
8 |
With Chase Headley around, he can not slump |
| Scott Rolen |
TOR |
8 |
Has fractured finger and torn off nail, will miss a few weeks. |
| Andy LaRoche |
LAD |
7 |
Will Miss 8-10 weeks with thumb injury |
| Casey Blake |
CLE |
6 |
Quietly puts up decent numbers and is in no danger of losing PT. |
| Pedro Feliz |
PHI |
6 |
Will hit 20+ HRs hitting 7th in the best offense in the NL. Could have a career year. |
| Yunel Escobar |
ATL |
5 |
Gets his chance to play everyday. |
| Evan Longoria |
TB |
5 |
Rumours about him starting at AAA are starting to pick up steam |
| Mark Reynolds |
ARI |
4 |
Drop him way down if you count strikeouts. |
| Melvin Mora |
BAL |
4 |
The Orioles are going to be awful, not a real motivated player |
| Nomar Garciaparra |
LAD |
4 |
Will face stiff competion for playing time, but should get 350 hollow at bats. |
| Jack Hannahan |
OAK |
3 |
Will start at 3b for the foreseeable future, with serviceable stats |
| Jose Bautista |
PIT |
3 |
Offers some power and looks to build on gains made in 07 |
| Mark DeRosa |
CHC |
3 |
Has been playing over his head for a few years now |
| Eric Chavez |
OAK |
3 |
Has been shut-down indefinitely, Stay away |
| Chad Tracy |
ARI |
2 |
Looks like he will back up Reynolds, worth a bench spot. |
| Willy Aybar |
TB |
2 |
If Longoria is sent down, will start 3b, no power or speed but hits for avg. |
| Rich Aurilia |
SF |
2 |
May slide over to third base where he would be a little more valuable |
| Mike Lamb |
MIN |
2 |
May play everyday in inept offense. |
| Maicer Izturis |
LAA |
2 |
Could win opening day SS job. |
| Josh Fields |
CWS |
1 |
His ticket to Charlotte has been punched, may be in AAA for a while |
| Chase Headley |
SD |
1 |
Not much value in back up role. |
| Jeff Keppinger |
CIN |
1 |
Nice on base guy who could shine with look he is going to get. |
| Andy Marte |
CLE |
1 |
Former uber prospect falling on hard times |
| Brandon Wood |
LAA |
1 |
Going to start practicing at short, could be interesting move. |
| Brandon Inge |
DET |
1 |
Needs a trade and will probably get it. |
| Outfield |
TM |
$$ |
Notes |
| Matt Holliday |
COL |
40 |
A fantastic player who plays hard all the time in a hitters paradise. |
| Carl Crawford |
TB |
37 |
The guy plays hard, and the Rays will be better, much better. |
| Carlos Lee |
HOU |
33 |
Reliably delivers big numbers. |
| Ichiro Suzuki |
SEA |
32 |
He will run much more this year, and provides huge boost to BA |
| Grady Sizemore |
CLE |
30 |
He seemed to flatten out last year, never misses a game. |
| Alfonso Soriano |
CHC |
29 |
May come at a discount after a disappointing season. Finger inury a concern |
| Vladimir Guerrero |
LAA |
29 |
Battled some injuries last year, and may still have some issues. |
| Hunter Pence |
HOU |
26 |
Announced his arrival last year, should put up great numbers across the board |
| Magglio Ordonez |
DET |
25 |
Not sure I want to spend $30+ on a guy due to get hurt. |
| B.J. Upton |
TB |
25 |
Great value with 2nd base eligibility, room to improve. |
| Lance Berkman |
HOU |
24 |
Imagine what he could do with a fast start. |
| Carlos Beltran |
NYM |
24 |
Bid your money and cross your fingers, looks like a injury waiting to happen |
| Alex Rios |
TOR |
24 |
Coming into his own, could play with a little more energy |
| Nick Markakis |
BAL |
24 |
Probably most underrated player in MLB. Puts up great numbers. |
| Torii Hunter |
LAA |
23 |
Big $$ for Torii, but we think he will enjoy his new environment. |
| Matt Kemp |
LAD |
23 |
Could hit 25 HRs and Swipe 25 Bags while batting well over .300 = Stud |
| Curtis Granderson |
DET |
23 |
Will likely miss first month of season with broken finger |
| Adam Dunn |
CIN |
23 |
Just put the 40+ homers in your stats and just don't look at your average. |
| Manny Ramirez |
BOS |
22 |
Should rebound from sub-par season, |
| Corey Hart |
MIL |
21 |
Last year is about as good as it gets, not that that is all that bad. |
| Chris Young |
ARI |
21 |
Good counting stats come at the expense of your average |
| Jason Bay |
PIT |
20 |
Former top 5 outfielder fell off a cliff last year due to injuris, has to improve. |
| Delmon Young |
MIN |
20 |
Pure hitter who is only going to get better, much better. |
| Eric Byrnes |
ARI |
20 |
Last season really came out of nowhere, don't expect that again. |
| Brad Hawpe |
COL |
19 |
If he could only hit lefties. |
| Bobby Abreu |
NYY |
19 |
Slow start to last year, and is clearly in decline |
| Willy Taveras |
COL |
19 |
In a great spot to use his speed. |
| Shane Victorino |
PHI |
18 |
Turned on the jets last year, At the golden age of 27 |
| Nick Swisher |
CWS |
18 |
Free wheeling ways may not play in ChiTown |
| Vernon Wells |
TOR |
18 |
Falling faster than google stock price |
| Juan Pierre |
LAD |
17 |
Might get squeezed out of some playing time, will see less ab's in 08 |
| Jermaine Dye |
CWS |
17 |
Needs to get off to good start, can be huge when motivated |
| Hideki Matsui |
NYY |
17 |
May still have some lingering injury issues - beware |
| Andruw Jones |
LAD |
16 |
Will improve on last years nosedive. |
| Jeff Francoeur |
ATL |
16 |
Slight drop in power a little bit of a concern |
| Rick Ankiel |
STL |
15 |
Good source of power, should hit at least 30 HR with everyday job. |
| Jacoby Ellsbury |
BOS |
15 |
Great keeper, can he do it over a full season? Having bad spring. |
| Carlos Gomez |
MIN |
15 |
Has won CF job, could swipe 50+ bags |
| Jeremy Hermida |
FLA |
15 |
Career been slow to come around but has huge upside may start on DL |
| Johnny Damon |
NYY |
15 |
He will still get plenty of AB's with Matsui possibly DH'ing |
| Justin Upton |
ARI |
14 |
Upside get your upside, big things are expected this year from Upton. |
| Ken Griffey Jr. |
CIN |
14 |
Reports have him being in great shape, perhaps he can put one more big year up |
| Michael Bourn |
HOU |
14 |
Has fantastic speed and could steal 40 bags |
| Pat Burrell |
PHI |
13 |
Fan favorite in Philadelphia, NOT |
| Josh Hamilton |
TEX |
13 |
Needs good start against lefties to avoid being platooned |
| Aaron Rowand |
SF |
13 |
Change in ballparks and teammates will really hurt |
| Raul Ibanez |
SEA |
13 |
Play him and forget him, he just puts up steady numbers |
| Adam Jones |
BAL |
12 |
Golden boy was not that impressive in Seattle |
| Jose Guillen |
KC |
11 |
May have 15 games suspension reduced or eliminated |
| Josh Willingham |
FLA |
11 |
Needs to take it up to the next leve, he has the talent. |
| Chris Duncan |
STL |
11 |
Struggles against lefties may limit his upside. |
| Gary Matthews Jr. |
LAA |
11 |
Will get plenty of AB's in a potent lineup, a good buy at these levels. |
| Mike Cameron |
MIL |
11 |
25 game suspension hurts. |
| Melky Cabrera |
NYY |
11 |
Will play everday in CF for the Potent Yanks, good effort player. |
| Corey Patterson |
CIN |
11 |
Bruce being sent down means he will get lots of time in CF |
| David DeJesus |
KC |
10 |
Last year was a step backwards, clearly is not a leadoff hitter. |
| Felix Pie |
CHC |
10 |
Youngster continues to develop |
| Lastings Milledge |
WAS |
10 |
Has the ability to be a 5 catagory player, shoul hit in 2 hole. |
| Nate McLouth |
PIT |
9 |
It's over he will start and makes a nice value play. |
| Jonny Gomes |
TB |
9 |
With Baldelli out of the picture, his value gets a real nice boost. |
| Michael Cuddyer |
MIN |
9 |
Needs to be better than last year. Not much upside |
| Kosuke Fukudome |
CHC |
9 |
These Japanese imports are hard to gauge, but not really worth the ris. |
| J.D. Drew |
BOS |
8 |
That did not go well, can't get much worse, can he? |
| Mark Teahen |
KC |
8 |
Not much power from a corner outfield position. |
| Franklin Gutierrez |
CLE |
8 |
Should put up some nice numbers with everyday gig. |
| Travis Buck |
OAK |
7 |
Nice talented player, Has a pain threshold of 1 |
| Ben Broussard |
TEX |
7 |
Will play everyday at 1st - Nice sleeper who could be had on the cheap |
| Jerry Owens |
CWS |
7 |
Will start the season on DL, gives others a shot to take his job. |
| Marlon Byrd |
TEX |
7 |
Rangers still trying to trade him, if not he will play plenty |
| Geoff Jenkins |
PHI |
6 |
Ballpark change alone will help improve him power numbers |
| Jason Kubel |
MIN |
6 |
Just does not look like a big time player, pass |
| Brad Wilkerson |
SEA |
6 |
Sneaky pick who figures to play everday, may kill your BA however. |
| Ryan Freel |
CIN |
5 |
Super Sub still gets his stats. |
| Colby Rasmus |
STL |
5 |
Should be 4th OF for Cards |
| Barry Bonds |
FA |
5 |
Should catch on as a DH in AL at some point. |
| Xavier Nady |
PIT |
5 |
Needs to stay on field, something he has issues with. |
| Jack Cust |
OAK |
5 |
Classic drop-off player, will not come close to last years numbers |
| Coco Crisp |
BOS |
4 |
Should be traded by opening day. |
| Matt Diaz |
ATL |
4 |
For some reason, never gets much respect from MLB brass. |
| Emil Brown |
OAK |
4 |
May well end up the everyday right fielder for the A's |
| Matt Stairs |
TOR |
4 |
Will start vs. righties, so he could have some value again. |
| Jose Bautista |
PIT |
4 |
Offers some power and looks to build on gains made in 07 |
| Jay Bruce |
CIN |
4 |
Sent to AAA with have to wait for next shot. Still a great keeper |
| Scott Hairston |
SD |
4 |
Has good power, but needs to start hot to keep his job. |
| Austin Kearns |
WAS |
4 |
Always have to worry about the injuries with him |
| Bill Hall |
MIL |
3 |
Been getting worse 3 years running, needs to stop the bleeding. |
| Randy Winn |
SF |
3 |
Amazing how he only plays for half a season almost every year. |
| Carlos Quentin |
CWS |
3 |
Career could take a turn for the better in Chicago. |
| Garret Anderson |
LAA |
3 |
Will see less at bats than he is used to, good for Halos |
| Milton Bradley |
TEX |
3 |
Emotional and Physical disaster |
| David Dellucci |
CLE |
3 |
Figures to get 400 AB's as part of platoon with Michaels. |
| Elijah Dukes |
WAS |
2 |
Pena's injury opens door for at leas 2 months playing time. |
| Dave Roberts |
SF |
2 |
At age 35 his skills are in major decline, can still run however. |
| Carlos Gonzalez |
OAK |
2 |
Has the most upside of the 3 A's CF prospects. |
| Jim Edmonds |
SD |
2 |
Could he have picked a worse ballpark. Out for at least first month. |
| Wily Mo Pena |
WAS |
2 |
Oblique strain will cost him 2 months. Ouch. |
| Cameron Maybin |
FLA |
2 |
Great keeper has been sent to AAA, should be back in June |
| Dan Ortmeier |
SF |
2 |
Could win first base job if Aurilla moves to third. |
| Josh Fields |
CWS |
1 |
His ticket to Charlotte has been punched, may be in AAA for a while |
| Moises Alou |
NYM |
1 |
If he is healthy he can still hit. But he is not healthy and will miss at least April |
| Chris Denorfia |
OAK |
1 |
Could platoon with Ryan Sweeny in CF in crowded OF |
| Frank Catalanotto |
TEX |
1 |
Will see platoon time at DH |
| Brain Anderson |
CWS |
1 |
Mega Bust from 06 has earned a shot at platooning in CF |
| Cliff Floyd |
TB |
1 |
Part of confusing mass in crowded Tampa situation |
| Andre Ethier |
LAD |
1 |
Needs a place to play. |
| Jay Payton |
BAL |
1 |
Will get AB's has uses as your #5 OF |
| Juan Rivera |
LAA |
1 |
Solid+ player who will be lucky to start 2 games a week. |
| Matt Murton |
CHC |
1 |
A trade seems to be possible, it would help his value. |
| Rajai Davis |
SF |
1 |
Platoon player with some value for his speed. |
| Joey Gathright |
KC |
1 |
If he ever gets regular playing time and runs he would be huge |
| Reggie Willits |
LAA |
1 |
All dressed up and no place to play. |
| Luke Scott |
BAL |
1 |
May become a regular for horrific ball club. |
| Jason Michaels |
CLE |
1 |
Will play vs. lefties and get 200 AB's - Pass |
| Craig Monroe |
MIN |
1 |
May ended up being released in Spring Training. |
| Ryan Church |
NYM |
1 |
4th outfielder on a solid club, |
| Brian Giles |
SD |
1 |
Knee surgery makes him a player to avoid at his age. |
| Jayson Werth |
PHI |
1 |
Will not get many chances to string together a run. |
| Ryan Spilborghs |
COL |
1 |
No regular work on loaded team. |
| Jacque Jones |
DET |
1 |
Still cabable of decent stats, will sit vs. lefties. |
| Ben Francisco |
CLE |
1 |
Will need more than 1 injury to have value |
| Marcus Thames |
DET |
1 |
Platoons with J. Jones, |
| Mark Kotsay |
ATL |
1 |
The Athletics were wise to dump him, bad player, alwasy hurt. |
| Ryan Raburn |
DET |
1 |
Offers more offense than most utilitymen. |
| Tike Redman |
BAL |
1 |
Best defensive CF the O's have, thats not good. |
| Nyjer Morgan |
PIT |
1 |
Lost battle for CF job, may be on way to AAA . |
| Rocco Baldelli |
TB |
1 |
Starting season on DL, may be done for season, career. |
| Starters |
TM |
$$ |
Notes |
| Johan Santana |
NYM |
36 |
He may disappoint a little this year, league switch, NY media, etc. |
| Jake Peavy |
SD |
34 |
Just reaching his peak at age 26, is sitting on big season. |
| Brandon Webb |
ARI |
31 |
Is on a roll with improving ball club behind him. |
| Josh Beckett |
BOS |
28 |
Back becoming a concern. May miss the opener at least |
| C.C. Sabathia |
CLE |
28 |
Managed to stay injury free last year, can he go 400+ without getting hurt |
| Dan Haren |
ARI |
27 |
Makes a great 1-2 punch with Webb. |
| Cole Hamels |
PHI |
26 |
Has some of the best stuff in the game. Starting to whine about $$ |
| Aaron Harang |
CIN |
26 |
Underrated pitcher, who works in awful pitchers park. |
| Justin Verlander |
DET |
25 |
Figures to take next step, could be great for a long time. |
| Erik Bedard |
SEA |
25 |
Not quite as consistent as others at the top, still a stud. |
| Felix Hernandez |
SEA |
24 |
Just 21 years old, most guys his age are in AA, Huge upside |
| Fausto Carmona |
CLE |
24 |
Tremendously underrated, has a devastating sinker, on the improve. |
| Matt Cain |
SF |
23 |
Only 23 years old, he has great stuff, run support will be an issue. |
| Roy Oswalt |
HOU |
23 |
Improved offense should offset drop in K rate. |
| Tim Lincecum |
SF |
23 |
Minor league numbers suggest he is something special, ready to roll |
| Ian Snell |
PIT |
23 |
Will probably blame his teammates if he goes for under $20 |
| Roy Halladay |
TOR |
22 |
K rates are way down, but he is great for wins and ratios. |
| Carlos Zambrano |
CHC |
22 |
Innings are starting to pile up, due for a breakdown. |
| Yovani Gallardo |
MIL |
22 |
Knee surgery will delay start of phenom's season. Will miss most of April |
| Rich Hill |
CHC |
21 |
Has had some control issues in the spring, good source of K's |
| Daisuke Matsuzaka |
BOS |
21 |
Should be better with a year to settle in. Expect lots of K's |
| Ben Sheets |
MIL |
20 |
When he is healthy, he is one of the elite. Arm is still sound. |
| Scott Kazmir |
TB |
20 |
Has not pitched in a month going to miss several starts |
| John Smoltz |
ATL |
20 |
Will start the season on DL, may miss a start or two |
| John Lackey |
LAA |
19 |
Will miss at least six weeks of the season if not more |
| Pedro Martinez |
NYM |
19 |
Has had plenty of time to recover from surgery and could pull out a big year. |
| Brett Myers |
PHI |
19 |
Back to familiar role of starter. |
| Javier Vazquez |
CWS |
19 |
Up and down seasons, not worth risking big $ on. |
| Chris Young |
SD |
18 |
Needs to shake injury bug, his body build might make that difficult. |
| Jeff Francis |
COL |
18 |
Coors Field not the band box it used to be. |
| James Shields |
TB |
16 |
Not as high on him as others, still a nice if unspectacular arm. |
| Chien-Ming Wang |
NYY |
16 |
Needs to miss more bats. Sooner or later balls will find holes. |
| A.J. Burnett |
TOR |
16 |
Not exactly what you would call a warrior. |
| Phil Hughes |
NYY |
16 |
May be the real ace of the Yankees already. |
| Chad Billingsley |
LAD |
15 |
Great talent still a year away from full potential |
| Zack Greinke |
KC |
14 |
Has the physical skills,electric stuff, huge upside. |
| Jered Weaver |
LAA |
14 |
Decent arm, not great, will give you a good season. |
| Francisco Liriano |
MIN |
14 |
Will make 2 minor league starts and if all goes well we be called up |
| Ted Lilly |
CHC |
13 |
Seems to have solved control issues. |
| Joe Blanton |
OAK |
13 |
Will not hurt you in any catagories, wins may be hard to come by. |
| Jeremy Bonderman |
DET |
11 |
Career spiraling downward, needs to turn it around now. |
| Matt Garza |
TB |
10 |
Once considered an elite prospect, is way undervalued. |
| Bronson Arroyo |
CIN |
10 |
Has got plenty of talent, should be better this season. |
| Dustin McGowan |
TOR |
9 |
Had a better whip than Roy Halladay last year. |
| Tim Hudson |
ATL |
9 |
Good ratios but lacking in strikeouts. |
| Oliver Perez |
NYM |
9 |
Don't watch him pitch if you own him, unless you enjoy high stress levels. |
| Joba Chamberlain |
NYY |
8 |
He is going to the pen and may start later, value takes a hit. |
| John Maine |
NYM |
8 |
Figures to be someone who may regress a bit. |
| Rich Harden |
OAK |
8 |
Still worth throwing a few dollars at, clearly not interested in competing |
| Brad Penny |
LAD |
8 |
Numbers don't usually live up to what is paid for him. |
| Derek Lowe |
LAD |
7 |
Good pick, you get your money's worth from him. |
| Greg Maddux |
SD |
7 |
Going to give it another go at age 41 |
| Scott Baker |
MIN |
7 |
Started to put it together at the end of last year with a 1 hitter. |
| Adam Wainwright |
STL |
7 |
Started rolling in second half last year, can keep it going. |
| Dontrelle Willis |
DET |
6 |
Has been demoted to #5 and pitching horribly |
| Chuck James |
ATL |
6 |
Could surprise after dealing with should issues last season. |
| Gil Meche |
KC |
6 |
Doubt he can do it two years in a row. |
| Barry Zito |
SF |
6 |
His big curveball is not that effective anymore. Getting pounded this spring |
| Dave Bush |
MIL |
5 |
Seems like he has been on the verge for a long time now. |
| Randy Johnson |
ARI |
5 |
Been a money pit the last few seasons. |
| Johnny Cueto |
CIN |
5 |
Sensational spring has him in line to make the rotation, nice upside here. |
| Kevin Slowey |
MIN |
4 |
No exactly a flamethrower, he may struggle this year. |
| Jair Jurrjens |
ATL |
4 |
Has taken the lead in the battle for the 5th starter job. |
| Ian Kennedy |
NYY |
4 |
Is in the rotation, nice sleeper |
| Shaun Marcum |
TOR |
4 |
No way he does it two years in a row. |
| Franklin Morales |
COL |
4 |
Talented lefty, should be able to build on the post-season. |
| Jon Garland |
LAA |
4 |
Solid numbers that should improve in pitchers park. |
| Mike Hampton |
ATL |
4 |
Injury risk abounds, but reports having him throwing very well. |
| Ubaldo Jimenez |
COL |
3 |
Added some weight in the offseason to improve stamina. |
| Andy Pettitte |
NYY |
3 |
On the downside for sure, going to be hard to improve |
| Ervin Santana |
LAA |
3 |
Hard to figure with his stuff, clearly much better than Joe Saunders. |
| Curt Schilling |
BOS |
3 |
Out at least half the season. |
| Boof Bonser |
MIN |
3 |
Lost weight this off season and will improve |
| Kyle Lohse |
STL |
3 |
In a good spot to be a useful fantasy option |
| Mark Buehrle |
CWS |
3 |
Becoming an innings eater type pitcher |
| Ryan Dempster |
CHC |
2 |
Is locked into a rotation spot to start the season |
| Jason Schmidt |
LAD |
2 |
Many questions about his health, see how the spring shakes out. |
| Micah Owings |
ARI |
2 |
Should improve in second full season |
| Kelvim Escobar |
LAA |
2 |
Has suffered another set back, Season/Career may be over. |
| Carlos Villanueva |
MIL |
2 |
Suprise release of Vargas gives him rotation spot for now. |
| Doug Davis |
ARI |
2 |
Diagnosed with Thyroid Cancer, if all goes well may miss 5 weeks |
| Jake Westbrook |
CLE |
2 |
Underrated starter figures to win 14 games or so. |
| Tom Gorzelanny |
PIT |
2 |
Has not come along as quickly as projected |
| Nate Robertson |
DET |
2 |
Has had terrible luck the last few years, nice end of draft option. |
| Joe Saunders |
LAA |
2 |
Not a great arm, but injuries have increased his value |
| Cliff Lee |
CLE |
2 |
#5 spot in rotation is now his |
| Homer Bailey |
CIN |
2 |
May have pitched his way out of rotation, all the way to AAA |
| Braden Looper |
STL |
1 |
So so ratios and second full season in rotation likely equal trouble. |
| Wandy Rodriguez |
HOU |
1 |
Pretty pedestrian stats. Gets a bit whipy. |
| Jon Lester |
BOS |
1 |
Figures to be behind Buchholz for #5 job |
| Paul Byrd |
CLE |
1 |
Should pile up wins with the potent Tribe offense backing him up |
| Mike Mussina |
NYY |
1 |
Falling apart in a hurry. |
| Anthony Reyes |
STL |
1 |
Wow that did not go well. |
| Hiroki Kuroda |
LAD |
1 |
Extreme ground ball pitcher will need solid play from his D |
| John Patterson |
WAS |
1 |
Signed with Texas, will be sent to AAA |
| Chris Carpenter |
STL |
1 |
Probably will not be back until August, worth using a bench spot on, keeper |
| Justin Duchscherer |
OAK |
1 |
Great stuff, will he be able to do it as a starter? We think so. |
| Tim Wakefield |
BOS |
1 |
Usually gets drafted for $5 and is worth a lot more. His WHIP is decent |
| Jarrod Washburn |
SEA |
1 |
With a few breaks here and there he could get plenty of wins. |
| Clay Buchholz |
BOS |
1 |
Rumors have him going to AAA |
| Carlos Silva |
SEA |
1 |
His try not to strike anyone out approach may work in Seattle |
| Kenny Rogers |
DET |
1 |
Can he do it 1 more time, with a year off it is very possible. |
| Jon Lieber |
CHC |
1 |
Out of rotation, will be in pen |
| Jose Contreras |
CWS |
1 |
Had some personal issues last year, could bounce back. |
| Randy Wolf |
SD |
1 |
Coming off shoulder surgery, with very average stuff. pass |
| Brian Bannister |
KC |
1 |
Nice pick-up for Royals, has some talent and is worthy of roster spot. |
| Joel Pineiro |
STL |
1 |
Has always had a good arm. Dealing with shoulder issues |
| Andrew Miller |
FLA |
1 |
Top prospect's career going the wrong way in a hurry. |
| Kyle Kendrick |
PHI |
1 |
Really bailed the Phils out last year. Should be good for 10 or more wins. |
| John Danks |
CWS |
1 |
A breakout is always possible, not likely. |
| Jeremy Guthrie |
BAL |
1 |
Does not have the pedigree to back up last years numbers. |
| Jamie Moyer |
PHI |
1 |
Could win some games without killing your ratios. |
| Kevin Millwood |
TEX |
1 |
Due to pull on of those seasons out of his $@%* |
| Jeff Suppan |
MIL |
1 |
Decent chance to post some wins. |
| Mark Prior |
SD |
1 |
Placed on 60 day DL, Should be back in late May or early June. |
| Andy Sonnanstine |
TB |
1 |
Finished strong last year and will be in vastly improved rotation |
| Orlando Hernandez |
NYM |
1 |
Velocity way down, stay far far away |
| Tom Glavine |
ATL |
1 |
Leaving NY might have been a bad idea. |
| Scott Olsen |
FLA |
1 |
Wheels came off the wagon last year. |
| Edinson Volquez |
CIN |
1 |
Electric arm, has won a spot in the rotation |
| Aaron Cook |
COL |
1 |
Abundance of grounders keeps him relevant. |
| Matt Morris |
PIT |
1 |
Will not have the benefit of AT&T park working in his favor. |
| Shawn Hill |
WAS |
1 |
Has the stuff, needs to keep himself on the mound. |
| Dana Eveland |
OAK |
1 |
Word has it, he is in at #5. Former prospect could be a nice sleeper. |
| Jason Jennings |
TEX |
1 |
Having nice spring but career numbers are terrible. |
| Mark Hendrickson |
FLA |
1 |
Don't buy into hot spring, he may pitch will for a month or two then dump him |
| Adam Loewen |
BAL |
1 |
I would probably wait a year for him |
| Jason Bergmann |
WAS |
1 |
Chance to rack up some K's |
| Chad Gaudin |
OAK |
1 |
Will miss a start or 2, #4 for A's |
| Gavin Floyd |
CWS |
1 |
Former top prospect running out of time. Now a journeyman |
| Relievers |
TM |
$$ |
Notes |
| J.J. Putz |
SEA |
30 |
Throwing as well as anyone for improving club. |
| Jonathan Papelbon |
BOS |
29 |
Sometimes the kid gloves thing gets a little annoying. |
| Francisco Rodriguez |
LAA |
29 |
Lost in arbitration, showing some chinks. |
| Takashi Saito |
LAD |
27 |
Fantastic ratios make him one of the elite. |
| Joe Nathan |
MIN |
27 |
Steady, Twins will not win as many games in brutal division |
| Mariano Rivera |
NYY |
25 |
Should get more opps this year, last year was odd. |
| Rafael Soriano |
ATL |
24 |
Ready to roll in first full season as closer |
| Bobby Jenks |
CWS |
22 |
Is now among the elite, still worry about injury with him. |
| Billy Wagner |
NYM |
21 |
Injuries are starting to pile up, and numbers are slipping. |
| Manny Corpas |
COL |
21 |
Should do just fine in first full season as closer. |
| Matt Capps |
PIT |
20 |
Save Ops may be hard to come by, but he slams the door. |
| Huston Street |
OAK |
20 |
Was not pitching that well before getting hurt. |
| Jose Valverde |
HOU |
19 |
Will have a hard time matching last years numbers. |
| Francisco Cordero |
CIN |
19 |
Hurt by move to smaller ballpark. |
| Brad Lidge |
PHI |
18 |
Placed on 15 day DL, can return on 4/5 so he will not miss much time. |
| Jason Isringhausen |
STL |
17 |
Team and pitcher in decline. |
| Trevor Hoffman |
SD |
16 |
Back for yet another season. |
| Joakim Soria |
KC |
16 |
Cool customer on the mound, can really pitch. |
| Kevin Gregg |
FLA |
15 |
Has a live arm, needs to cut down on the BB's |
| Kerry Wood |
CHC |
14 |
Calling him the winner of Closer battle, could be rather effective. |
| Eric Gagne |
MIL |
14 |
Serious questons about his effectiveness. |
| Joe Borowski |
CLE |
13 |
With all the great arms the Indians have, they use this guy? |
| Troy Percival |
TB |
13 |
Adds much needed depth to Tampa pen, can still bring it. |
| George Sherrill |
BAL |
11 |
Has been announced as closer. Saves are Saves |
| Brian Wilson |
SF |
10 |
Has the arm and the job, just needs a better team. |
| C.J. Wilson |
TEX |
10 |
Will open the season as Rangers closer, should do fine. |
| Chad Cordero |
WAS |
10 |
Uh-Oh already held out of opener, DL stint may be coming. |
| Joba Chamberlain |
NYY |
9 |
May end up in rotation. Still has value in relief role. |
| B.J. Ryan |
TOR |
9 |
Will start seaon on DL and should miss most of April |
| Brandon Lyon |
ARI |
7 |
Getting pounded in the spring - 12 runs in 6 2/3 innings could be in trouble |
| Todd Jones |
DET |
7 |
24+ ERA in spring inspires little confidence. Tigers pen is awful |
| Tony Pena |
ARI |
6 |
Brandon Lyon's spring meltdown may make him closer soon. |
| Jeremy Accardo |
TOR |
6 |
Will close for at least the month of April possibly longer. |
| Jon Rauch |
WAS |
5 |
With Cordero down, he is worth grabbing asap |
| Carlos Marmol |
CHC |
5 |
Best reliever on the Cubs, may have to wait behind Wood. |
| Joaquin Benoit |
TEX |
4 |
Will probably have to wait behind CJ Wilson |
| Pat Neshek |
MIN |
4 |
The Twins may move Nathan at deadline, making him a nice keeper |
| Kerry Wood |
CHC |
4 |
Marmol likely to win closer job, but we will be watching. |
| Al Reyes |
TB |
3 |
Pitched well for most of last season, will get some save opps. |
| Hideki Okajima |
BOS |
3 |
Nice ratios and gets a good amount of innings. |
| Jonathan Broxton |
LAD |
3 |
Takashi Saito will need to be injured for a shot, still worth a spot. |
| Masahide Kobayashi |
CLE |
3 |
Possibly could take over closers role if Borowski blows up. |
| Eddie Guardado |
TEX |
3 |
Wilson's biceps tendinitis may open the door. |
| Fernando Rodney |
DET |
2 |
Will start season on DL |
| Chad Qualls |
ARI |
2 |
Good rations make him a good use of roster spot. |
| Jamie Walker |
BAL |
2 |
Looks like he has fallen behind Sherrill |
| Rafael Betancourt |
CLE |
2 |
Should be closer for the Indians, will have to wait. |
| Kazuo Fukumori |
TEX |
2 |
May find himself in the closer mix before long. |
| Cla Meredith |
SD |
1 |
06 looks more and more like a fluke. |
| Alan Embree |
OAK |
1 |
Old timer still pitches well |
| Octavio Dotel |
CWS |
1 |
Part of improved Sox pen, #3 in line for saves. |
| Derrick Turnbow |
MIL |
1 |
Even if Gagne struggles, doubt the Brewers would turn to him. |
| Kevin Correia |
SF |
1 |
Might land rotation spot after promising audition. |
| Brian Fuentes |
COL |
1 |
Has no chance to reclaim the job. |
| Heath Bell |
SD |
1 |
Will fill in when Trevor Hoffman rests. |
| Bob Howry |
CHC |
1 |
Not pitching well in attempt to win the closer job. |
| Scot Shields |
LAA |
1 |
Coming off one of his worst seasons, throws many many innings |
| Rafael Perez |
CLE |
1 |
Had break through year, will get plenty of work. |
| David Riske |
MIL |
1 |
Most likely to take over if Gagne flops. |
| Joel Zumaya |
DET |
1 |
Stash him away as a great keeper, will close next year. |
| Brandon Morrow |
SEA |
1 |
Heading to Pen with Bedard signing, good keeper |
| Chad Bradford |
BAL |
1 |
Not going to close |