Hot Stove and Pipe Dreams

Richard Bowler by Senior Analyst Written on December 17, 2008
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BN- Wladimir Balentin

Even in a fantasy world I still don’t have the solution at first base. I am just not sure what the plan is for that position. Maybe Mike Carp wows J-Z in spring training and it becomes a non issue for the next ten years( definitely fantasy). I personally like this line up(big surprise seeing as I put it together) with its added pop and on base percentage.

THE DRAFT

With a surplus of picks in this years draft I am excited to see what J-Z can do. It looks like the M’s will have five picks in the top fifty five giving the new GM a chance to put his stamp on the farm system. As for the number two pick I am leaning toward UCS SS Grant Green over UNC RHP Alex White. It would be nice to have another young stud infielder to go along with Carlos Triunfel.

CRYSTAL BALL

Projected Roster 2012

SP- Felix Hernandez

SP- Brandon Morrow

SP- Philippe Aumont

SP- Ryan Rowland-Smith

SP- Michael Pineda

RP- No clue who will be in the pen in 2012.

C- Adam Moore

1B- Mike Carp

2B- Carlos Triunfel

3B- Adrian Beltre

SS- Grant Green

OF- Ichiro

OF- Franklin Gutierrez

OF- Greg Halman

DH- Jeff Clement

That group gives me hope for the future even though most of the players on this roster are unproven at the major league. As a Seattle sports fan sometimes hope is all you have.

 

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