Monday, February 1, 2010
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Key losses- Scott Podsednik, Jermaine Dye, Chris Getz, Octavio Dotel
Key additions- Juan Pierre, J.J. Putz, Mark Teahen, Andruw Jones, Omar Vizquel
Off-season grade- B-
Justification- They did improve the outfield defense by letting Jermaine Dye go. They got some nice pieces for the bench in Vizquel and Jones. Juan Pierre gives the Sox speed at the leadoff position, which Ozzie likes. I question whether or not the Sox have enough power to compete. The bullpen needs J.J. Putz to pitch to his career norms to be effective.
Key losses- Curtis Granderson, Fernando Rodney, Brandon Lyon, Placido Polanco, Jarrod Washburn, Edwin Jackson
Key additions- Max Scherzer, Phil Coke, Dan Schlereth, Austin Jackson
Off-season grade- B-
Justification- They lost some pieces to last year’s team, but they would have had to overpay to keep them. Losing Granderson hurts, but I think they got a nice return. I like Austin Jackson a lot. I think Scherzer has a lot of upside and all it cost them was Edwin Jackson, who had a bad second half.
Key losses- Jamey Carroll
Key additions- Austin Kearns, Shelley Duncan, Mark Grudzielanek
Off-season grade- C
Justification- They didn’t lose anyone significant, but they did not add anyone to make their team better either.
Key losses- Coco Crisp, Miguel Olivo, Mike Jacobs
Key additions- Scott Podsednik, Jason Kendall, Brian Anderson, Rick Ankiel
Off-season grade- D
Justification- They lost a good defensive center fielder in Coco Crisp and replaced him with Scott Podsednik. Much like the Bengie Molina I question why any GM would give Jason Kendall significant money. I’m sure you could find a minor league player that can give the same amount of production for less. I believe they overpaid for Rick Ankiel.
Key losses- Carlos Gomez, Joe Crede, Orlando Cabrera
Key additions- J.J. Hardy, Carl Pavano (re-signed)
Off-season grade- C
Justification- J.J. Hardy should improve the defense at the shortstop position. There was not a lot of activity by the Twins, but they did not need to do a lot. The core of the team is still in place.
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Rick Mell is a graduate of Northern Illinois University with a BA in Communications with an emphasis in Media Studies. He is a diehard Cubs fan and even went as far as to get the Cubs logo tattooed on his arm. He also keeps up to date on the other 29 team...[Continue Reading]
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