explanation of rankings and other team previews here 2008 Record: 82-80 Offseason Additions: Jon Garland, Felipe Lopez Offseason Subtractions: Randy Johnson, Adam Dunn, Orlando Hudson, Juan Cruz Ranks (MLB): Line-Up - 17th Rotation - 4th Bullpen - 27th Defense - 5th tier (out of 5) Baserunning - 4th tier (out of 5) KEY PLAYER: JUSTIN UPTON Pitching shouldn't be too much of a problem for D-Backs, but … [Read more...]
explanation of rankings and other team previews here 2008 Record: 89-74 Offseason Additions: Bartolo Colon, Jayson Nix Offseason Subtractions: Javier Vasquez, Orlando Cabrera, Juan Uribe, Nick Swisher Ranks (MLB): Line-Up - 20th Rotation - 17th Bullpen - 7th Defense - 5th tier (out of 5) Baserunning - 4th tier (out of 5) KEY PLAYER: CARLOS QUENTIN Minor league 1B Chris Carter. That's all it took for the White … [Read more...]
For other Phillies previews, as well as full team previews, click here The 3rd part of our 5-part Phillies preview will focus on what was the Phillies greatest strength in 2008, their bullpen. Since there are a lot more pitchers to go through here, we will look at only 2 categories, where they can improve, and what I expect in 2009. Clay Condrey, RHP, Long Relief Where he can improve: Condrey really is what he is at this point, a 33-year old reliever who rarely pitches in close games … [Read more...]
explanation of rankings and other team previews here 2008 Record: 75-87 Offseason Additions: Coco Crisp, Mike Jacobs, Kyle Farnsworth Offseason Subtractions: Ramon Ramirez, Mark Grudzielanek Ranks (MLB): Line-Up - 22nd Rotation - 22nd Bullpen - 15th Defense - 5th tier (out of 5) Baserunning - 2nd tier (out of 5) KEY PLAYER: ALEX GORDON Gordon is the key player on this team not because he can lead them to the playoffs, but rather because this team needs a franchise player, … [Read more...]
explanation of rankings and other team previews here 2008 Record: 81-81 Offseason Additions: Kerry Wood, Mark DeRosa, Carl Pavano, Joe Smith Offseason Subtractions: Franklin Gutierrez Ranks (MLB): Line-Up - 4th Rotation - 18th Bullpen - 14th Defense - 2nd tier (out of 5) Baserunning - 1st tier (out of 5) KEY PLAYER: JEREMY SOWERS With their line-up, the Indians would be a shoo-in for the players, and perhaps the World Series favorite, if not for their shaky starting … [Read more...]
explanation of rankings and other team previews here 2008 Record: 88-75 Offseason Additions: Luis Ayala Offseason Subtractions: Adam Everett Ranks (MLB): Line-Up - 21st Rotation - 8th Bullpen - 12th Defense - 4th tier (out of 5) Baserunning - 2nd tier (out of 5) KEY PLAYER: FRANCISCO LIRIANO One could argue that no player is more … [Read more...]
explanation of rankings and other team previews here 2008 Record: 67-95 Offseason Additions: Eric Hinske, Ramon Vasquez Offseason Subtractions: Jason Michaels Ranks (MLB): Line-Up - 28th Rotation - 27th Bullpen - 22nd Defense - 4th tier (out of 5) Baserunning - 3rd tier (out of 5) KEY PLAYER: IAN SNELL … [Read more...]
explanation of rankings and other team previews here 2008 Record: 90-72 Offseason Additions: Trevor Hoffman Offseason Subtractions: CC Sabathia, Ben Sheets, Ray Durham, Eric Gagne Ranks (MLB): Line-Up - 14th Rotation - 25th Bullpen - 26th Defense - 1st tier (out of 5) Baserunning - 3rd tier (out of 5) KEY PLAYER: YOVANI GALLARDO The Brewers lost their top 2 … [Read more...]
For other Phillies and MLB team previews, click here Going into last season, I thought that the Phillies' biggest weakness was the starting rotation. Mid-way through the season, they had done little to prove me wrong. Hamels was great, and Moyer was solid, but Kyle Kendrick was on the verge of complete, and predictable, breakdown and both Myers and Eaton has ERA's north of 5.50. But the rotation came together, after Myers came back from the Minors, and Pat Gillick traded for Joe Blanton, … [Read more...]
explanation of rankings and other team previews here 2008 Record: 74-88 Offseason Additions: Willy Tavarez, Arthur Rhodes, Ramon Hernandez Offseason Subtractions: Jeremy Affeldt, Ryan Freel Ranks (MLB): Line-Up - 19th Rotation - 20th Bullpen - 15th Defense - 4th tier (out of 5) Baserunning - 3rd tier (out of 5) KEY PLAYER: JAY BRUCE … [Read more...]
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