With the draft finally completed its time to take a step back and look at how the co/mpleted roster shapes up.
2011 Projected Starting Lineup (Subject to Change)
C: Victor Martinez - Detroit Tigers
2011 proj: 291avg 90runs 18hrs 95rbi 55bbs 0sb
1b: Adam Dunn - Chicago White Sox
2011 proj: 255avg 84runs 37hrs 116rbi 76bbs 0sb
2b: Ryan Raburn - Detroit Tigers
2011 proj: 261avg 70runs 17hrs 68rbi 33bbs 8sb
3b: Michael Cuddyer - Minnesota Twins
2011 proj: 271avg 71runs 16hrs 81rbi 46bbs 3sb
SS: Asdrubal Cabrera - Cleveland Indians
2011 proj: 286avg 84runs 8hrs 56rbi 41bbs 15sb
OF: Nick Swisher - New York Yankees
2011 proj: 258avg 87runs 28hrs 87rbi 52bbs 1sb
OF: Drew Stubbs - Cincinnati Reds
2011 proj: 252avg 92runs 23hrs 68rbi 40bbs 37sb
OF: Vladamir Guerrero - Baltimore Orioles
2011 proj: 292avg 62runs 16hrs 69rbi 26bbs 0sb
OF: Luke Scott - Baltimore Orioles
2011 proj: 266avg 70runs 22hrs 81rbi 39bbs 1sb
DH: Kendry Morales - Los Angeles Angels
2011 proj: 291avg 84runs 27hrs 98rbi 51bbs 6sb
BENCH:
1b/3b Edwin Encarnacion - Toronto Blue Jays
Slated to be the Blue Jays starting first basemen this season. Had a nice 2nd half after his early season demotion and injury issues. Could finally put it together soon?
2b/OF: Sean Rodriguez - Tampa Rays
Should start at 2nd for TB with Zobrist playing either RF or 1B. Has some nice upside with decent pop and speed. Eventually would be starting 2b if the speed/pop combo warrants it. Qualifies in OF as well so brings some roster flexibility.
2b: Will Rhymes - Detroit Tigers
Will likely begin season as starting 2nd basemen, however he'll have to beat out Sizemore for the spot. Fits the 2 hole better than Sizemore and if he wins the job should hit for nice avg and score in front of Martinez, Maggs, an Miggy
SS: JJ Hardy - Baltimore Orioles
Moves to Baltimore after rebounding somewhat in the 2nd half of 2010 hitting 304 in just under 200 ABs. Hopefully some of the power he displayed earlier in his career can come back.
OF/1b: Brad Hawpe - San Diego Padres
Had an awful 2010 and it got him released from the Rockies and he didnt get a chance to recover after going to Tampa to finish the season. Gets a fresh start in San Diego as their starting 1B. Taking a chance here, but I think he'll rebound to have a decent year in 2011. Went from 302, 315, 283, 303, to .239 hitting against RHP. If that goes back up to the 285 range he'll be just fine.
OF: Jeff Francoeur - Kansas City Royals
What can I say? He's got a starting job somehow, probably because KC has the worst team I've ever seen. Who knows, maybe he'll figure things out...
OF: Fred Lewis - Cincinnati Reds
Gomes is the starter in LF but cannot hit righties and the team could use a leadoff hitter rather than use Stubbs there so I took a flyer that he'd end up getting some FT abs at some point and my team needs speed BADLY.
1b/OF: Xavier Nady - Arizona Diamondbacks
Another flyer, should get FT abs. Or on the WW early on.
STARTING ROTATION:
James Shields - Tampa Rays
Comes off a pretty bad year but all indicators showed he was pretty unlucky for the most part. Not a typical ACE but we focused on hitting early on.
2011 proj: 13w 175ks 4.15era 1.20whip
Ricky Romero - Toronto Blue Jays
Strong start to 2010 but faded down the stretch. If he can put together a full season like his first half this will definitely be the Eagles ace
2011 proj: 16w 190k 3.60era 1.15whip
Joel Pineiro - Los Angeles Angels
Nothing special here, but should keep the ERA/WHIP low and possibly get double digit wins.
2011 proj: 12 wins 100k 4.00era 1.20whip
Carlos Carrasco - Cleveland Indians
Started to put things together at the end of the season and we're hoping it rolls over into 2011. Upside is nice, but the downside could be ugly
2011 proj: 12w 140k 4.35era 1.40whip
Homer Bailey - Cincinnati Reds
Another strong finish, has to put it together someday right?
2011 proj: 9w 135k 4.50era 1.45 whip
JA Happ - Houston Astros
Shows flashes here and there. WHIP will be high but pitched very well after the move to Houston
Chris Capuano - New York Mets
Came back and pitched well after losing a couple years to TJ surgeries.
Rich Harden - Oakland Athletics
No Comment
RELIEF CORE:
Drew Storen - Washington Nationals
Touted prospect gets shot at CL role. Not big on drafting closers, hopefully he doesnt make me regret it
Joel Hanrahan - Pittsburgh Pirates
Will battle Meek for the closers role, either way if he ends up setting up he's a high K pitcher which is what I look for in a reliever
Mike Gonzalez - Baltimore Orioles
Flamed out as CL last year but when healthy he's proven over the years to be a top setup guy. Health risk aside im ok having to hold on to him for another year
Joba Chamberlain - NY Yankees
Just a gut feeling, but I think he'll end up top setup man in NY after Soriano gets hurt (overdue) and Rivera shows his age. Robertson also will compete for H opps but i think this is the year he puts it altogether
Bobby Parnell - NY Mets
Top setup guy there, and... ok thats all I've got
Joel Peralta - Tampa Rays
Was solid last year and that bullpen is all but certain. Could be top setup guy or vulture saves since Farnsworth has never really held down the job before
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