| Catchers |
TM |
$$ |
Notes |
| Russell Martin |
LAD |
29 |
Clearly the best of the NL |
| Brian McCann |
ATL |
22 |
Should bounce back from year of missed expectations. |
| Bengie Molina |
SF |
14 |
Solid hitting consistent catcher gives you your $$ worth |
| Geovany Soto |
CHC |
13 |
Was never really considered a prospect before, may disappoint |
| Carlos Ruiz |
PHI |
13  |
Will see increased at bats in a great offense |
| J.R. Towles |
HOU |
12  |
Has nice upside, and having a good spring |
| Josh Bard |
SD |
10 |
Solid all around, should improve after first full season |
| Paul Lo Duca |
WAS |
9 |
Not what he used to be, still capable of serviceable numbers. |
| Ronny Paulino |
PIT |
8 |
May not be able to repeat last season |
| Yorvit Torrealba |
COL |
7 |
Still the starter, but he will not help you much. |
| Yadier Molina |
STL |
6 |
Showed nice improvement last year and will get lots of work. |
| Chris Snyder |
ARI |
5 |
Would benefit from an increase in at bats, may not happen |
| Ryan Doumit |
PIT |
5 |
Could be the most oft injured player. He or Chris Snelling |
| Jason Kendall |
MIL |
5 |
Has really been awful the past few years. |
| Chris Iannetta |
COL |
4 |
Needs to show he can hit above AAA. |
| Brian Schneider |
NYM |
4 |
Change of scenery could help, but injuries have taken toll. |
| Mike Rabelo |
FLA |
3 |
Good enough with the bat to have some value. Will start season on DL |
| Miguel Montero |
ARI |
3 |
Platoons with Snyder, pass |
| David Ross |
CIN |
3 |
An absolute anchor on your batting avg. |
| Ramon Castro |
NYM |
2 |
Would have lots of value if ever called on to start. |
| Johnny Estrada |
WAS |
2 |
Good hitter who will only play once a week or so. |
| Matt Treanor |
FLA |
1 |
Will be the starter to open the season. |
| Michael Barrett |
SD |
1 |
Will be a backup after hitting 0 homers in 133 abs with Pads |
| Chris Coste |
PHI |
1 |
Pretty good offensive cacher who figures to get around 150 abs |
| First Base |
TM |
$$ |
Notes |
| Ryan Howard |
PHI |
39 |
After big win in arbitration, he could be in for monster season. |
| Albert Pujols |
STL |
38 |
Elbow injury is a big reason to pause before blowing $40 |
| Prince Fielder |
MIL |
36 |
Pure Power is fun to watch, no reason to think it will not continue |
| Mark Teixeira |
ATL |
32 |
People forget about how big of a bust he was for most of 07 |
| Lance Berkman |
HOU |
27 |
Imagine what he could do with a fast start. |
| Adrian Gonzalez |
SD |
26 |
Puts up great numbers in a lousy hitters park. |
| Derrek Lee |
CHC |
25 |
Last years numbers seem to be the new norm |
| Todd Helton |
COL |
23 |
Can help your power numbes and your average, a nice combo |
| James Loney |
LAD |
18 |
Had a surprising rookie season, a pullback in his numbers is on the way. |
| Carlos Delgado |
NYM |
17 |
Works as hard as anyone, hard to imagine two bad years in a row. |
| Conor Jackson |
ARI |
16 |
Once considered a can't miss prospect, the time is now. |
| Mike Jacobs |
FLA |
14 |
Has been somewhat of a disappointment so far. |
| Adam LaRoche |
PIT |
13 |
He needs to build on the momentum of last years second half surge. |
| Nick Johnson |
WAS |
10 |
Well on his way to claiming starting job, nice sleeper if healthy |
| Nomar Garciaparra |
LAD |
8 |
Will face competion for playing time, but should get 350 hollow at bats. |
| Jorge Cantu |
FLA |
7 |
Is now the starting 3b for Marlins, bat has some life in it. |
| Scott Hatteberg |
CIN |
6 |
Looks like first base job is his. |
| Joey Votto |
CIN |
6 |
Poor spring seems to have him out of running for startng job. |
| Dmitri Young |
WAS |
5 |
Not very consistent over his career, don't count on him, losing 1b job |
| Rich Aurilia |
SF |
4 |
May slide over to third base where he would be a little more valuable |
| Dan Ortmeier |
SF |
3 |
Could win first base job if Aurilla moves to third. |
| Josh Phelps |
STL |
1 |
Country strong has had many opportunities. |
| Scott Thorman |
ATL |
1 |
With Tex in town he has officially blown his big chance. |
| Tony Clark |
SD |
1 |
Veteran will spend most of his summer on the bench |
| Second Base |
TM |
$$ |
Notes |
| Chase Utley |
PHI |
37 |
No reason not to bid him up, as consistent as they come. |
| Brandon Phillips |
CIN |
33 |
We pumped him last year and he did not disappoint. |
| Rickie Weeks |
MIL |
22 |
We've been waiting for that huge year, this could be it. |
| Kelly Johnson |
ATL |
19 |
Future star now fully recovered from 2006 Tommy John surgery |
| Freddy Sanchez |
PIT |
18 |
Power stroke starting to come around, look for a nice jump up in 08 |
| Dan Uggla |
FLA |
18 |
Gives you some pop from 2b, where it is hard to find. |
| Ryan Theriot |
CHC |
17 |
Get nice boost being moved into leadoff spot. |
| Ty Wigginton |
HOU |
17 |
Figures to get plenty of AB's, offers nice pop at second base. |
| Luis Castillo |
NYM |
16 |
Should benefit from full season away from the Metrodome. |
| Orlando Hudson |
ARI |
15 |
Year after year, he just puts up the numbers you pay for. |
| Jeff Kent |
LAD |
14 |
Can still hit, but at 40, age is now becoming a big factor |
| Yunel Escobar |
ATL |
12 |
Have to see how he will hold up over full season after jus 319 abs in 07 |
| Ronnie Belliard |
WAS |
11 |
Underrated talent who will enjoy the new ballpark in DC, should start. |
| Tadahito Iguchi |
SD |
10 |
Ballpark effects aside, Iguchi is a good hitter, especially in the clutch. |
| Eugenio Velez |
SF |
8 |
Has 118 steals last two years. Will get plenty of AB's with Frandsen out |
| Jayson Nix |
COL |
8 |
A prospect from years gone by, he may be ready to start 7 years later. Good speed |
| Kazuo Matsui |
HOU |
7 |
Coming off career season, Has bust written all over him |
| Mark DeRosa |
CHC |
6 |
Has been playing over his head for a few years now. |
| Ray Durham |
SF |
5 |
Nearing the end of the line, doubt he has enough left for bad team |
| Adam Kennedy |
STL |
5 |
Can't get much wose than last year, Can It? |
| Felipe Lopez |
WAS |
4 |
Bir salary not enough to get him starting job. May be riding the pine. |
| Brendan Ryan |
STL |
2 |
Steals make hm worth considering. |
| Mike Fontenot |
CHC |
2 |
Failed to build on hot start last year, will have hard time finding 200 at bats. |
| Marcus Giles |
COL |
1 |
Has been released, may land with the Dodgers. |
| Omar Infante |
ATL |
1 |
Has been a while since he had regular AB's |
| Alfredo Amezaga |
FLA |
1 |
Things getting crowded in FLA |
| Chris Burke |
ARI |
1 |
Has potential to deliver solid numbers in part-time role. |
| Josh Wilson |
PIT |
1 |
Should get some AB's at third base |
| Kevin Frandsen |
SF |
0 |
Out for season with Achilles injury |
| Shortstops |
TM |
$$ |
Notes |
| Jose Reyes |
NYM |
41 |
119 rns, 12 HRs 57 Rbi 78 SB .280 avg. is a bad season? Will learn from 07 |
| Hanley Ramirez |
FLA |
40 |
I wonder if the Red Sox are sorry they traded him? |
| Jimmy Rollins |
PHI |
39 |
How good are the NL shortstops? Rollins is third? |
| Troy Tulowitzki |
COL |
30 |
Just outside the elite 3, but should join them this year with great power. |
| Rafael Furcal |
LAD |
26 |
Will come cheaper after last years debacle. |
| Miguel Tejada |
HOU |
24 |
Has been in delcine for a while now, not worth the risk at these prices. |
| J.J. Hardy |
MIL |
21 |
Hits in nice lineup and still room for improvement. |
| Khalil Greene |
SD |
20 |
With some luck could go 100, 30, 100, but the average needs work |
| Ryan Theriot |
CHC |
17 |
Get nice boost being moved into leadoff spot. |
| Yunel Escobar |
ATL |
14 |
Gets his chance to play everyday. |
| Stephen Drew |
ARI |
12 |
Coming off disappointing season, not sure he will improve all that much |
| Cristian Guzman |
WAS |
8 |
Looks like he will start in DC, could put up serviceable numbers. |
| Alex Gonzalez |
CIN |
5 |
Out with compression fracture in left knee. |
| Jack Wilson |
PIT |
4 |
Can play in spurts, not for a season. |
| Felipe Lopez |
WAS |
4 |
Bir salary not enough to get him starting job. May be riding the pine. |
| Kevin Frandsen |
SF |
4 |
In mix for 3b job, worth watching |
| Jeff Keppinger |
CIN |
3 |
Nice on base guy who could shine with look he is going to get. |
| Omar Vizquel |
SF |
3 |
Let's see how he comes back from knee surgery Out till at least mid-April |
| Clint Barmes |
COL |
2 |
In competition with Jayson Nix for 2b job, we like Nix |
| Cesar Izturis |
STL |
1 |
Horrific bat for a starter, the few runs and rbi's not worth damage to average |
| Alfredo Amezaga |
FLA |
1 |
Getting crowded in FLA |
| Brendan Ryan |
STL |
1 |
Steals make hm worth considering. |
| Brian Bocock |
SF |
1 |
Has chance to Start in SF unitl Vizquel gets back. |
| Third Base |
TM |
$$ |
Notes |
| David Wright |
NYM |
40 |
Outstanding talent still improving. As safe of a $40 pick as you will find. |
| Ryan Braun |
MIL |
37 |
Going to be hard to do it again, sophomore jinx lurks. |
| Aramis Ramirez |
CHC |
31 |
Seems to go through long dry spells, but numbers end up great. |
| Garrett Atkins |
COL |
26 |
Wil build on last year, still has room to get better. |
| Ryan Zimmerman |
WAS |
23 |
New ballpark and enthusiasm for team will help a lot. |
| Chipper Jones |
ATL |
22 |
We don't like taking chances with players with his injury history. |
| Edwin Encarnacion |
CIN |
19 |
This is the year he puts it all together, will be a nice value |
| Troy Glaus |
STL |
18 |
37, 38, and 20 HR's (injured) last 3 years. An undervalued bat who will like grass. |
| Ty Wigginton |
HOU |
15 |
Figures to get plenty of AB's, offers nice pop at second base. |
| Kevin Kouzmanoff |
SD |
13 |
With Chase Headley around, he can not slump |
| Andy LaRoche |
LAD |
13 |
Will Miss 8-10 weeks with thumb injury |
| Pedro Feliz |
PHI |
12 |
Will hit 20+ HRs hitting 7th in the best offense in the NL. Could have a career year. |
| Yunel Escobar |
ATL |
12 |
Gets his chance to play everyday. |
| Mark Reynolds |
ARI |
10 |
Drop him way down if you count strikeouts. |
| Nomar Garciaparra |
LAD |
8 |
Will face stiff competion for playing time, but should get 350 hollow at bats. |
| Jose Bautista |
PIT |
7 |
Offers some power and looks to build on gains made in 07 |
| Chad Tracy |
ARI |
6 |
Looks like he will back up Reynolds, worth a bench spot. |
| Mark DeRosa |
CHC |
6 |
Has been playing over his head for a few years now |
| Rich Aurilia |
SF |
5 |
May slide over to third base where he would be a little more valuable |
| Jeff Keppinger |
CIN |
4 |
Nice on base guy who could shine with look he is going to get. |
| Chase Headley |
SD |
3 |
Not much value in back up role. |
| Jose Castillo |
SFG |
2 |
Claimed by the Giants, role has yet to be defined |
| Tony Abreu |
LAD |
1 |
Can hit for average, but not enough at bats to make it work. |
| Wes Helms |
PHI |
1 |
Feliz signing means he should be dealt at some point. |
| Ian Stewart |
COL |
1 |
Sent to AAA |
| Greg Dobbs |
PHI |
1 |
The addition of Feliz hurts value. |
| Dallas McPherson |
FLA |
1 |
Career has paralleled that of Britney Spears. Now a complete train wreck. in AAA |
| Outfielders |
TM |
$$ |
Notes |
| Matt Holliday |
COL |
40 |
A fantastic player who plays hard all the time in a hitters paradise. |
| Carlos Lee |
HOU |
35 |
Reliably delivers big numbers. |
| Alfonso Soriano |
CHC |
30 |
May come at a discount after a disappointing season. Finger inury a concern |
| Hunter Pence |
HOU |
28 |
Announced his arrival last year, should put up great numbers across the board |
| Lance Berkman |
HOU |
27 |
Imagine what he could do with a fast start. |
| Adam Dunn |
CIN |
26 |
Just put the 40+ homers in your stats and just don't look at your average. |
| Matt Kemp |
LAD |
26 |
Could hit 25 HRs and Swipe 25 Bags while batting well over .300 = Stud |
| Carlos Beltran |
NYM |
26 |
Bid your money and cross your fingers, looks like a injury waiting to happen |
| Corey Hart |
MIL |
25 |
Last year is about as good as it gets, not that that is all that bad. |
| Chris Young |
ARI |
25 |
Good counting stats come at the expense of your average |
| Jason Bay |
PIT |
24 |
Former top 5 outfielder fell off a cliff last year due to injuris, has to improve. |
| Eric Byrnes |
ARI |
23 |
Last season really came out of nowhere, don't expect that again. |
| Brad Hawpe |
COL |
23 |
If he could only hit lefties. |
| Willy Taveras |
COL |
22 |
In a great spot to use his speed. |
| Shane Victorino |
PHI |
22 |
Turned on the jets last year, At the golden age of 27 could swipe 40+ |
| Juan Pierre |
LAD |
21 |
Might get squeezed out of some playing time, will see less ab's in 08 |
| Andruw Jones |
LAD |
20 |
Will improve on last years nosedive. |
| Jeff Francoeur |
ATL |
20 |
Slight drop in power a little bit of a concern |
| Rick Ankiel |
STL |
19 |
Good source of power, should hit at least 30 HR with everyday job. |
| Jeremy Hermida |
FLA |
18 |
Career been slow to come around but has huge upside, may start on DL |
| Ken Griffey Jr. |
CIN |
16 |
Reports have him being in great shape, perhaps he can put one more big year up |
| Justin Upton |
ARI |
16 |
Upside get your upside, big things are expected this year from Upton. |
| Pat Burrell |
PHI |
15 |
Fan favorite in Philadelphia, NOT |
| Michael Bourn |
HOU |
15 |
Has fantastic speed and could steal 40 bags |
| Aaron Rowand |
SF |
14 |
Change in ballparks and teammates will really hurt |
| Josh Willingham |
FLA |
13 |
Needs to take it up to the next leve, he has the talent. |
| Nate McLouth |
PIT |
13 |
It's over he will start and makes a nice value play. |
| Mike Cameron |
MIL |
13 |
25 game suspension hurts. |
| Chris Duncan |
STL |
13 |
Struggles against lefties may limit his upside. |
| Corey Patterson |
CIN |
13 |
Bruce being sent down means he will get lots of time in CF |
| Lastings Milledge |
WAS |
12 |
Has the ability to be a 5 catagory player, shoul hit in 2 hole. |
| Felix Pie |
CHC |
12 |
Youngster continues to develop, over coming a painful injury |
| Kosuke Fukudome |
CHC |
11 |
These Japanese imports are hard to gauge, but not really worth the ris. |
| Geoff Jenkins |
PHI |
8 |
Ballpark change alone will help improve him power numbers |
| Barry Bonds |
FA |
7 |
Should catch on as a DH in AL at some point. |
| Xavier Nady |
PIT |
7 |
Needs to stay on field, something he has issues with. |
| Jose Bautista |
PIT |
7 |
Offers some power and looks to build on gains made in 07 |
| Austin Kearns |
WAS |
7 |
Always have to worry about the injuries with him |
| Colby Rasmus |
STL |
7 |
Should be 4th OF for Cards |
| Scott Hairston |
SD |
7 |
Has good power, but needs to start hot to keep his job. |
| Bill Hall |
MIL |
6 |
Been getting worse 3 years running, needs to stop the bleeding. |
| Randy Winn |
SF |
6 |
Amazing how he only plays for half a season almost every year. |
| Matt Diaz |
ATL |
6 |
For some reason, never gets much respect from MLB brass. |
| Dan Ortmeier |
SF |
5 |
Could win first base job if Aurilla moves to third. |
| Elijah Dukes |
WAS |
5 |
Pena's injury opens door for at leas 2 months playing time. |
| Jim Edmonds |
SD |
5 |
Could he have picked a worse ballpark. |
| Dave Roberts |
SF |
5 |
At age 35 his skills are in major decline, can still run however. |
| Moises Alou |
NYM |
5 |
If he is healthy he can still hit. But he is not healthy and will miss at least April |
| Wily Mo Pena |
WAS |
5 |
Oblique strain will cost him 2 months. Ouch. |
| Ryan Freel |
CIN |
5 |
Super Sub still gets his stats. |
| Andre Ethier |
LAD |
4 |
Needs a place to play. |
| Rajai Davis |
SF |
4 |
Platoon player with some value for his speed. |
| Jay Bruce |
CIN |
4 |
Sent to AAA with have to wait for next shot. Still a great keeper |
| Matt Murton |
CHC |
4 |
A trade seems to be possible, it would help his value. |
| Ryan Spilborghs |
COL |
3 |
No regular work on loaded team. |
| Jayson Werth |
PHI |
3 |
Will not get many chances to string together a run. |
| Brian Giles |
SD |
3 |
Knee surgery makes him a player to avoid at his age. |
| Cameron Maybin |
FLA |
3 |
Has been sent to AAA, should be up in June. |
| Ryan Church |
NYM |
3 |
4th outfielder on a solid club, |
| Scott Podsednik |
COL |
2 |
Former fantasy stud derailed by nagging injuries. |
| Nyjer Morgan |
PIT |
2 |
Lost battle for CF job, may be on way to AAA . |
| Cody Ross |
FLA |
2 |
May start in center with Maybin getting sent down. |
| Andrew McCutchen |
PIT |
1 |
Great talent will try to make club but could head to AAA |
| Josh Anderson |
ATL |
1 |
Grab him as soon as Kotsay gets hurt. |
| Mark Kotsay |
ATL |
1 |
The Athletics were wise to dump him, bad player, alwasy hurt. |
| Luis Gonzalez |
FLA |
1 |
What a place to finish out your career, in front of 2,000 fans. |
| Victor Diaz |
HOU |
1 |
Has tons of power, but strikes out and looks bad doing it. |
| Ryan Ludwick |
STL |
1 |
If injuries open a spot, he could be productive |
| Gabe Gross |
MIL |
1 |
Back to bench after failing to impress. |
| Trot Nixon |
ARI |
1 |
Hanging on at this point. |
| Starters |
TM |
$$ |
Notes |
| Johan Santana |
NYM |
38 |
He may disappoint a little this year, league switch, NY media, etc. |
| Jake Peavy |
SD |
37 |
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. |
| Cole Hamels |
PHI |
27 |
Has some of the best stuff in the game. Starting to whine about $$ |
| Dan Haren |
ARI |
27 |
Makes a great 1-2 punch with Webb. |
| Aaron Harang |
CIN |
26 |
Underrated pitcher, who works in awful pitchers park. |
| Roy Oswalt |
HOU |
24 |
Improved offense should offset drop in K rate. |
| Ian Snell |
PIT |
24 |
Will probably blame his teammates if he goes for under $20 |
| Matt Cain |
SF |
24 |
Only 23 years old, he has great stuff, run support will be an issue. |
| Yovani Gallardo |
MIL |
23 |
Knee surgery will delay start of phenom's season. Will miss most of April |
| Tim Lincecum |
SF |
23 |
Minor league numbers suggest he is something special, ready to roll |
| Carlos Zambrano |
CHC |
22 |
Innings are starting to pile up, due for a breakdown. |
| Ben Sheets |
MIL |
21 |
When he is healthy, he is one of the elite. Arm is still sound. |
| Rich Hill |
CHC |
21 |
Has had some control issues in the spring, good source of K's |
| John Smoltz |
ATL |
20 |
Will start the season on DL, may miss a start or two |
| Pedro Martinez |
NYM |
20 |
Has had plenty of time to recover from surgery and could pull out a big year. |
| Brett Myers |
PHI |
20 |
Back to familiar role of starter. |
| Chris Young |
SD |
19 |
Needs to shake injury bug, his body build might make that difficult. |
| Jeff Francis |
COL |
19 |
Coors Field not the band box it used to be. |
| Chad Billingsley |
LAD |
16 |
Great talent still a year away from full potential |
| Ted Lilly |
CHC |
15 |
Seems to have solved control issues. |
| Bronson Arroyo |
CIN |
14 |
Has got plenty of talent, should be better this season. |
| Tim Hudson |
ATL |
14 |
Good ratios but lacking in strikeouts. |
| Oliver Perez |
NYM |
14 |
Don't watch him pitch if you own him, unless you enjoy high stress levels. |
| John Maine |
NYM |
13 |
Figures to be someone who may regress a bit. |
| Brad Penny |
LAD |
13 |
Numbers don't usually live up to what is paid for him. |
| Greg Maddux |
SD |
12 |
Going to give it another go at age 41 |
| Adam Wainwright |
STL |
12 |
Started rolling in second half last year, can keep it going. |
| Derek Lowe |
LAD |
12 |
Good pick, you get your money's worth from him. |
| Dave Bush |
MIL |
10 |
Seems like he has been on the verge for a long time now. |
| Manny Parra |
MIL |
9 |
Has a spot in rotation to start the season, let see what he can do |
| Barry Zito |
SF |
9 |
His big curveball is not that effective anymore. Getting hammered in the spring |
| Randy Johnson |
ARI |
9 |
Been a money pit the last few seasons. |
| Johnny Cueto |
CIN |
8 |
Sensational spring has him in line to make the rotation, nice upside here. |
| Jason Schmidt |
LAD |
7 |
Many questions about his health, see how the spring shakes out. |
| Micah Owings |
ARI |
7 |
Should improve in second full season |
| Tom Gorzelanny |
PIT |
7 |
Has not come along as quickly as projected |
| Ryan Dempster |
CHC |
7 |
Is locked into a rotation spot to start the season |
| Kyle Lohse |
STL |
7 |
In a good spot to be a useful fantasy option |
| Mike Hampton |
ATL |
6 |
Injury risk abounds, but reports having him throwing very well. |
| Jason Bergmann |
WAS |
6 |
Chance to rack up some K's |
| Edinson Volquez |
CIN |
6 |
Has made the rotation, has electric stuff. |
| Wandy Rodriguez |
HOU |
6 |
Pretty pedestrian stats. Gets a bit whipy. |
| Shawn Hill |
WAS |
6 |
Has the stuff, needs to keep himself on the mound. |
| Ubaldo Jimenez |
COL |
6 |
Added some weight in the offseason to improve stamina. |
| Homer Bailey |
CIN |
5 |
Has pitched his way out of rotation, all the way to AAA |
| Hiroki Kuroda |
LAD |
5 |
Extreme ground ball pitcher will need solid play from his D |
| Jair Jurrjens |
ATL |
5 |
Has won fifth starters job and will start game 3 of the season |
| Chuck James |
ATL |
5 |
Will not make rotation to start the season |
| Chris Carpenter |
STL |
5 |
Probably will not be back until August, worth using a bench spot on, or as a keeper |
| Carlos Villanueva |
MIL |
5 |
Suprise release of Vargas gives him rotation spot for now. |
| Franklin Morales |
COL |
4 |
Poor spring nearly has cost him spot in the rotation |
| Randy Wolf |
SD |
4 |
Coming off shoulder surgery, with very average stuff. pass |
| Doug Davis |
ARI |
4 |
Diagnosed with Thyroid Cancer, if all goes well may miss 5 weeks |
| Shawn Chacon |
HOU |
4 |
Gets into rotation by default, the Astros are going to be real bad. |
| Jason Marquis |
CHC |
4 |
Has won #5 spot in rotation. |
| Jeff Suppan |
MIL |
4 |
Decent chance to post some wins. |
| Jon Lieber |
CHC |
4 |
Has lost out on #5 spot and will start the season in the pen. |
| Jamie Moyer |
PHI |
4 |
Could win some games without killing your ratios. |
| Joel Pineiro |
STL |
4 |
Has always had a good arm. Dealing with shoulder soreness |
| Andrew Miller |
FLA |
3 |
Top prospect's career going the wrong way in a hurry. |
| Kyle Kendrick |
PHI |
3 |
Really bailed the Phils out last year. Should be good for 10 or more wins. |
| Mark Prior |
SD |
3 |
Placed on 60 day DL, Should be back in late May or early June. |
| Justin Germano |
SD |
3 |
Some value after winning 5 spot in rotation over Ledezma |
| Orlando Hernandez |
NYM |
2 |
Has look dreadful, no velocity - stay away |
| Tom Glavine |
ATL |
2 |
Leaving NY might have been a bad idea. |
| Scott Olsen |
FLA |
2 |
Wheels came off the wagon last year. |
| Anthony Reyes |
STL |
2 |
Wow last season was a disaster. |
| Aaron Cook |
COL |
2 |
Abundance of grounders keeps him relevant. |
| Mark Hendrickson |
FLA |
2 |
Don't buy into hot spring, he may pitch will for a month or two then dump him |
| Matt Morris |
PIT |
2 |
Will not have the benefit of AT&T park working in his favor. |
| Jorge Sosa |
NYM |
2 |
Looks like he will get a shot at fifth spot in rotation. |
| Woody Williams |
HOU |
1 |
Gives up way too many homers to be reliable |
| Mark Redmen |
COL |
1 |
Earned a spot in the rotation, is capable of putting a few good weeks together |
| Matt Belisle |
CIN |
1 |
Is on the outside of the roation lookin in. |
| Matt Chico |
WAS |
1 |
Expect more growing pains. |
| Tim Redding |
WAS |
1 |
Will start for Nats |
| Braden Looper |
STL |
1 |
So so ratios and second full season in rotation likely equal trouble. |
| Odalis Perez |
WAS |
1 |
He could not make it with the Royals, so let's make him our opening day starter. |
| Jonathan Sanchez |
SF |
1 |
Needs to harness his control. |
| Paul Maholm |
PIT |
1 |
Road woes continue to hurt him. Poor numbers for an NL pitcher |
| Jason Hirsh |
COL |
1 |
#4 starter for Rockies offers little upside. |
| Zach Duke |
PIT |
1 |
Has done nothing since impressive rookie year. |
| Mark Mulder |
STL |
1 |
Cracking 100 IP would be an accomplishment. Starts on DL |
| Buddy Carlyle |
ATL |
1 |
Late bloomer worth looking into. |
| Esteban Loaiza |
LAD |
1 |
He is just about done, If Schmidt is healthy he will ptich in relief |
| Rick VandenHurk |
FLA |
1 |
Has some potentional not going to start. |
| Jo-Jo Reyes |
ATL |
1 |
AAA |
| Josh Fogg |
CIN |
1 |
Fighting for a spot in roatation. |
| Sean Marshall |
CHC |
1 |
Longshot to win a rotation spot, has little value in relief |
| Sergio Mitre |
FLA |
1 |
Out until at least June |
| Noah Lowry |
SF |
1 |
Overrated lefty, is now out until at least late april |
| Adam Eaton |
PHI |
1 |
What a horrible signing by the Phillies. |
| Anibal Sanchez |
FLA |
1 |
Will miss a few months if not more. |
| Mike Pelfrey |
NYM |
1 |
Has been dreadful this spring |
| Chris Capuano |
MIL |
1 |
Possibly facing season ending surgery |
| Relievers |
TM |
$$ |
Notes |
| Takashi Saito |
LAD |
27 |
Fantastic ratios make him one of the elite. |
| Rafael Soriano |
ATL |
25 |
Ready to roll in first full season as closer |
| Manny Corpas |
COL |
24 |
Should do just fine in first full season as closer. |
| Matt Capps |
PIT |
22 |
Save Ops may be hard to come by, but he slams the door. |
| Francisco Cordero |
CIN |
22 |
Hurt by move to smaller ballpark. |
| Billy Wagner |
NYM |
21 |
Injuries are starting to pile up, and numbers are slipping. |
| Jose Valverde |
HOU |
20 |
Will have a hard time matching last years numbers. |
| Brad Lidge |
PHI |
19 |
Placed on 15 day DL, can return on 4/5 so he will not miss much time. |
| Trevor Hoffman |
SD |
17 |
Back for yet another season. |
| Jason Isringhausen |
STL |
17 |
Team and pitcher in decline. |
| Kerry Wood |
CHC |
16 |
Calling him the winner of Closer battle, could be rather effective. |
| Kevin Gregg |
FLA |
16 |
Has a live arm, needs to cut down on the BB's |
| Eric Gagne |
MIL |
14 |
Serious questons about his effectiveness. |
| Chad Cordero |
WAS |
11 |
Uh-Oh already held out of opener, DL stint may be coming. |
| Brian Wilson |
SF |
10 |
Has the arm and the job, just needs a better team. |
| Brandon Lyon |
ARI |
7 |
Getting pounded in the spring - 12 runs in 6 2/3 innings could be in trouble |
| Jon Rauch |
WAS |
7 |
With Cordero down, he is worth grabbing asap |
| Jonathan Broxton |
LAD |
6 |
Takashi Saito will need to be injured for a shot, still worth a spot. |
| Carlos Marmol |
CHC |
6 |
Best reliever on the Cubs, may have to wait behind Wood. |
| Tony Pena |
ARI |
6 |
Brandon Lyon's spring meltdown may make him closer soon. |
| Bob Howry |
CHC |
5 |
Even if he does not close, he still puts up good numbers. |
| Chad Qualls |
ARI |
5 |
Good rations make him a good use of roster spot. |
| Heath Bell |
SD |
4 |
Will fill in when Trevor Hoffman rests. |
| Derrick Turnbow |
MIL |
3 |
Even if Gagne struggles, doubt the Brewers would turn to him. |
| Brian Fuentes |
COL |
3 |
Has no chance to reclaim the job. |
| Kevin Correia |
SF |
3 |
Might land rotation spot after promising audition. |
| Lee Gardner |
FLA |
2 |
Hot finish to last year has him on the radar. |
| Tom Gordon |
PHI |
2 |
Has as good of a shot as anyone to quickly take over closer job. |
| Aaron Heilman |
NYM |
2 |
The best Billy Wagner Handcuff. |
| Matt Lindstrom |
FLA |
2 |
Could Close down the line. |
| Brad Hennessey |
SF |
2 |
Brian Wilson has the job, and will keep it. |
| Damaso Marte |
PIT |
2 |
Could be traded, still has good stuff. |
| Taylor Tankersley |
FLA |
1 |
Flamethrower has not been able to put it all together. |
| J.C. Romero |
PHI |
1 |
Not much fantasy value. |
| Chris Perez |
STL |
1 |
Future closer could take over from Izzy next year. |
| Ryan Madson |
PHI |
1 |
Will battle Tom Gordon for top setup job, but not next in line for save. |
| Duaner Sanchez |
NYM |
1 |
Missed all of last year, wait and see. |
| Cla Meredith |
SD |
1 |
06 looks more and more like a fluke. |
| David Riske |
MIL |
1 |
Most likely to take over if Gagne flops. |
| David Weathers |
CIN |
1 |
Mercifully out of closer mix. |
| Peter Moylan |
ATL |
1 |
Good handcuff for Soriano |
| Michael Wuertz |
CHC |
1 |
Good source of Ks, but not in closer mix. |
| Juan Cruz |
ARI |
1 |
Another good K guy |