MLB Preview of the National League West

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KEY BENCH PLAYERS

Cliff Floyd | .268 | 11 HR | 39 RBI

Scott Hairston | .248 | 17 HR | 31 RBI

It is hard to see this team being any good at any point during the season. The only time they will appear like an actual professional baseball team is when Peavy and Young are on the mound.

Frankly, I feel sorry for Adrian Gonzalez because he is the only one worth watching on this team. Kouzmanoff can produce at times and Giles is on the downslide of his career. Peter Gammons still believes Peavy will join the Cubs at some point in the season, so if he is correct then it will only get worse.

This season will be about developing the young talent, like Headley and Rodriguez.

OVERALL GRADE: C-

COLORADO ROCKIES

LINEUP

1. Clint Barmes | 2B | .290 | 11 HR | 44 RBI

2. Troy Tulowitzki | SS | .263 | 8 HR | 46 RBI

3. Garrett Atkins | 3B | .286 | 21 HR | 99 RBI

4. Todd Helton | 1B | .264 | 7 HR | 29 RBI

5. Chris Iannetta | C | .264 | 18 HR | 65 RBI

6. Brad Hawpe | RF | .283 | 25 HR | 85 RBI

7. Ryan Spilborghs | CF | .313 | 6 HR | 36 RBI

8. Seth Smith | LF | .259 | 4 HR | 15 RBI

9. PITCHER

PITCHING STAFF

1. Aaron Cook | 16-9 | 3.96 ERA | 96 K | 1.34 WHIP

2. Ubaldo Jimenez | 12-12 | 3.99 ERA | 172 K | 1.43 WHIP

3. Jorge De La Rosa | 10-8 | 4.92 ERA | 128 K | 1.46 WHIP

4. Jason Marquis | 11-9 | 4.53 ERA | 91 K | 1.45 WHIP

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