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2008 Draft Guide Projection Notes

Posted by on Monday, February 04, 2008 (EST)

For my initial set of projections, I noted the reasoning behind my stat predictions.

Player

Team

Positions

Notes

Aardsma, David

BOS

RP

Now with BOS.

Abreu, Bobby

NYY

OF

Use 2yr Avg as initial projection.

Accardo, Jeremy

TOR

RP

Expect a slight increase in ERA and WHIP in 2008. Expect a slight increase in ERA and WHIP in 2008.

Affeldt, Jeremy

CIN

RP

Now with CIN.

Albers, M

BAL

SP

01/22/2008: Traded to BAL. 

Alou, Moises

NYM

OF

Expect a slight decline in BA.

Anderson, Josh

ATL

OF

01/22/2008: Traded to ATL. 

Arroyo, Bronson

CIN

SP , RP

Use 2yr Avg as initial projection.

Atkins, Garrett

COL

3B , CI

Use 2yr Avg as initial projection.

Aurilia, Rich

SF

1B , CI

Use 2yr Avg as initial projection.

Baez, Danys

BAL

RP

Baez will miss 2008 season.

Bailey, Homer

CIN

SP

Use 2yr Avg as initial projection.

Baldelli, Rocco

TB

OF

If he gets 300+ AB, he could have some value.

Barajas, Rod

TOR

C

Signed with TOR.  He could see 300+ AB platooning with Zaun.

Bard, Josh

SD

C

Use 2yr Avg as initial projection.

Barfield, Josh

CLE

2B , MI

Use 2yr Avg as initial projection.

Bartlett, Jason

TB

SS , MI

01/22/2008: Traded to TB. 

Bautista, Denny

DET

SP

01/22/2008: Traded to DET.

Bay, Jason

PIT

OF

Use 3yr Avg as initial projection.

Beckett, Josh

BOS

SP , RP

Use 3yr Avg as initial projection.

Bedard, Erik

BAL

SP , RP

Use 2yr Avg as initial projection.

Beimel, Joe

LA

RP

Now with LAD.

Belliard, Ronnie

WAS

2B , MI

Use 2yr Avg as initial projection.

Beltran, Carlos

NYM

OF

Use 2yr Avg as initial projection.

Beltre, Adrian

SEA

3B , CI

Beltre is good for 25 HR and he still has upside potential. Use 2yr Avg as initial projection.

Bennett, Gary

LA

C

01/22/2008: Signed with LAD.  He is just a backup for the Dodgers.

Berkman, Lance

HOU

1B , CI

Use 2yr Avg as initial projection.

Betemit, Wilson

NYY

3B , CI

Use 2yr Avg as initial projection.

Biggio, Craig

HOU

2B , MI

Retired.

Billingsley, Chad

LA

SP

Billingsley could win 15 with an improved and healthy Dodger offense.

Blake, Casey

CLE

3B , CI

Use 2yr Avg as initial projection.

Blalock, Hank

TEX

3B , CI

Project 550+ AB, if he is healthy this spring. Use 3yr Avg as initial projection.

Blanton, Joe

OAK

SP , RP

Use 2yr Avg as initial projection.

Blum, Geoff

HOU

2B , MI

01/22/2008: Signed with HOU.  Only valuable if he wins 3B job.

Bonds, Barry

SF

OF

More likely to retire than play in 2008.

Boone, Aaron

WAS

1B , CI

01/22/2008: Signed with WAS.  He will only be used in a utility role.

Borowski, Joe

CLE

RP

Use 2yr Avg as initial projection.

Bourn, Michael

HOU

OF

Expect 500+ AB in 2008.1/22/2008: Traded to HOU.  He could steal 50 bases if he gets 500 at-bats.

Bradley, Milton

TEX

OF

01/22/2008: Signed with TEX.  Its not where he plays, it is all about IF he plays without injury.

Braun, Ryan

MIL

3B , CI

Expect a decline in BA for Braun in 2008.

Brocail, Doug

HOU

RP

01/22/2008: Signed with HOU.  His ERA will go up in HOU.

Broussard, Ben

TEX

1B , CI

01/22/2008: Traded to TEX.  .

Brown, Emil

OAK

OF

01/22/2008: Signed with OAK.

Bruntlett, Eric

PHI

SS , MI

01/22/2008: Traded to PHI. 

Buchholz, Taylor

CHC

SP

01/22/2008: Traded to CHC. 

Buck, John

KC

C

Use 2yr Avg as initial projection.

Buehrle, Mark

CWS

SP , RP

Use 2yr Avg as initial projection.

Burke, Chris

ARI

OF

01/22/2008: Traded to ARI.  Will the Diamondbacks put his speed to use?

Burnett, AJ

TOR

SP , RP

Use 3yr Avg as initial projection.

Burrell, Pat

PHI

OF

Use 3yr Avg as initial projection.

Bynum, Freddie

BAL

OF

Bynum will get 420+ AB in super utility role, more if Roberts is traded in 2008.

Byrnes, Eric

ARI

OF

Use 2yr Avg as initial projection.

Cabrera, Daniel

BAL

SP , RP

Use 2yr Avg as initial projection.

Cabrera, Jolbert

FLA

2B , 3B , CI , MI

Rookie in 2008

Cabrera, Melky

NYY

OF

Use 2yr Avg as initial projection.

Cabrera, Miguel

DET

3B , CI

Add 10 R and 10 RBI to his projections.1/22/2008: Traded to DET.  This will likely be a career year for Cabrera in the AL.

Cabrera, Orlando

CWS

SS , MI

01/22/2008: Traded to CHW.  Expect his 2-yr avg..

Cain, Matt

SF

SP , RP

Use 2yr Avg as initial projection.

Cairo, Miguel

SEA

1B , CI

01/22/2008: Signed with SEA.

Callaspo, Alberto

KC

3B , CI

01/22/2008: Traded to KC. 

Cameron, Mike

MIL

OF

25 Game Suspension to begin year hurts his value slightly.1/22/2008: Traded to MIL.  He will take Geoff Jenkins spot in the lineup.

Cano, Robinson

NYY

2B , MI

Use 2yr Avg as initial projection.

Cantu, Jorge

FLA

1B , CI

01/22/2008: Signed with FLA.

Capellan, Jose

CLE

RP

01/22/2008: Traded to CLE.

Capps, Matt

PIT

RP

His ERA and WHIP will likely increase in 2008.

Capuano, Chris

MIL

SP , RP

Use 3yr Avg as initial projection.

Carmona , Fausto

CLE

SP

It will be hard for Carmona to reproduce his 2007 numbers.

Carpenter, Chris

STL

SP

Carpenter will not return until at least July 2008 after undergoing Tommy John surgery. Use 3yr Avg as initial projection.

Carroll, Jamey

CLE

2B , MI

01/22/2008: Traded to CLE. 

Casey, Sean

BOS

1B , CI

Signed with BOS.

Casilla, A

MIN

C , 2B , SS , 3B , 1B , OF , CI , MI

470+ AB and 25+ SB, if he wins the 2B job this spring.

Castillo, Luis

NYM

2B , MI

Use 2yr Avg as initial projection.

Chavez, Eric

OAK

3B , CI

Use 3yr Avg as initial projection.

Church, Ryan

NYM

OF

01/22/2008: Traded to NYM.

Clemens, Roger

NYY

SP

More likely to retire than play in 2008!

Clement, Jeff

SEA

??

300+ AB as a DH and backup C?

Clement, Matt

STL

SP

01/22/2008: Signed with BOS.

Coats, B

TOR

OF

01/22/2008: Traded to TOR.

Colon, Bartolo

ANA

SP

Use 3yr Avg as initial projection.

Contreras, Jose

CWS

SP , RP

Use 2yr Avg as initial projection.

Cordero, Chad

WAS

RP

Use 3yr Avg as initial projection.

Cordero, Francisco

CIN

RP

01/22/2008: Signed with CIN.  He may get fewer save chances with the Reds.

Crawford, Carl

TB

OF

Use 2yr Avg as initial projection.

Crede, Joe

CWS

3B , CI

Use 3yr Avg as initial projection.

Crosby, Bobby

OAK

SS , MI

Use 3yr Avg as initial projection.

Cuddyer, Michael

MIN

OF

Use 2yr Avg as initial projection.

Davanon, Jeff

SD

OF

01/22/2008: Signed with SD.  Backup OF with Padres.

Davis, Rajai

SF

OF

300+ AB should produce 30+ SB.

De La Cruz, Eulogio

FLA

RP

Rookie in 2008. Rookie in 2008.

Dejesus, David

KC

OF

Use 2yr Avg as initial projection.

Delgado, Carlos

NYM

1B , CI

Use 2yr Avg as initial projection.

Dempster, Ryan

CHC

RP

5th SP for Cubs in 2008.

Dessens, Elmer

PIT

SP

01/22/2008: Signed by PIT.

Detwiler, Ross

WAS

C , 2B , SS , 3B , 1B , OF , CI , MI

Could be useful as a middle reliever.

Devine, Joey

OAK

RP

01/22/2008: Traded to OAK.  Should have a full time job with Athletics.

Dotel, Octavio

ATL

RP

Dotel could get 5+ Wins as a setup man.

Drew, JD

BOS

OF

Use 2yr Avg as initial projection.

Duke, Zach

PIT

SP , RP

Use 3yr Avg as initial projection.

Dukes, Elijah

WAS

OF

01/22/2008: Traded to WAS. 

Dunn, Adam

CIN

OF

Use 3yr Avg as initial projection.

Durbin, Chad

PHI

SP

01/22/2008: Signed with PHI.  He will likely pitch more in PHI.

Durham, Ray

SF

2B , MI

Use 3yr Avg as initial projection.

Eckstein, David

TOR

SS , MI

01/22/2008: Signed with TOR.  His numbers will not improve, but he may help Wells and Rios.

Edmonds, Jim

SD

OF

01/22/2008: Traded with SD.

Ellis, Mark

OAK

2B , MI

Use 2yr Avg as initial projection.

Ellsbury, Jacoby

BOS

OF

Expect 500+ AB in 2008.

Encarnacion, Edwin

CIN

3B , CI

Use 2yr Avg as initial projection.

Encarnacion, Juan

STL

OF

Eye injury likely forces him to miss most of 2008. Use 2yr Avg as initial projection.

Ensberg, Morgan

SD

3B , CI

Use 2yr Avg as initial projection.

Escobar, Kelvim

ANA

SP , RP

Use 2yr Avg as initial projection.

Escobar, Yunel

ATL

SS , MI

A full season at SS will lead to a few more Runs and RBI.

Estrada, Johnny

WAS

C

Now with WAS.1/22/2008: Traded to NYM.  Currently an FA.

Ethier, Andre

LA

OF

Use 2yr Avg as initial projection.

Eveland, Dana

ARI

SP

01/22/2008: Traded to ARI. 

Everett, Adam

MIN

SS , MI

01/22/2008: Signed with MIN.  Expect similar production to his 2-yr avg.

Eyre, W

TEX

RP

Eyre will more than likely miss the entire 2008 season.

Feliz, Pedro

PHI

3B , CI

Now with PHI.  Use 3yr Avg as initial projection.

Fick, Robert

SD

1B , CI

01/22/2008: Signed with SD.  Why would the Padres waste a good roster spot on him?

Fielder, Prince

MIL

1B , CI

Set his HR total to 46. Use 2yr Avg as initial projection.

Figgins, Chone

ANA

3B , CI

Use 3yr Avg as initial projection.

Floyd, Cliff

TB

OF

01/22/2008: Signed with TB.  Just what Tampa did not need, another OF.  He will platoon in 2008.

Floyd, Gavin

CWS

SP

If he stays healthy, expect 10+ Wins as White Sox 5th SP.

Francis, Jeff

COL

SP , RP

Use 3yr Avg as initial projection.

Francoeur, Jeff

ATL

OF

Use 2yr Avg as initial projection.

Frandsen, Kevin

SF

2B , MI

Should see time at 2B and 3B.

Freel, Ryan

CIN

OF

Use 2yr Avg as initial projection.

Fukudome, Kosuke

CHC

??

Fukudome could be key table setter in Cubs offense.

Fukumori, Kazuo

TEX

RP

Rookie in 2008.

Fuld, Sam

CHC

OF

If Pie falters, Fuld could get call in June and become a ROY candidate.

Furcal, Rafael

LA

SS , MI

Use 3yr Avg as initial projection.

Gabbard, K

TEX

SP

Gabbard could win 11 in the weak AL West.

Gagne, Eric

MIL

RP

01/22/2008: Signed with MIL.  He could get between 5 and 35 Saves, your guess is as good as mine!

Gallardo, Yovani

MIL

SP

Look for Gallardo and the Brewers to get a little better in 2008.

Garcia, Freddy

PHI

SP

Garcia will miss most of 2008 season.

Garciaparra, Nomar

LA

1B , CI

Use 2yr Avg as initial projection.

Garko, Ryan

CLE

1B , CI

He should get 570+ AB in 2008.

Garland, Jon

ANA

SP

01/22/2008: Traded to LAA. He could have a career year with the Angels offense behind him.

Garza, Matt

TB

SP

01/22/2008: Traded to TB.  Good or bad, he will get 150+ innings in Tampa. 

Geary, Geoff

HOU

RP

01/22/2008: Traded to HOU. 

Giambi, Jason

NYY

??

Use 2yr Avg as initial projection.

Giles, Brian

SD

OF

Use 2yr Avg as initial projection.

Giles, Marcus

COL

2B , MI

01/22/2008: Signed with COL.  Can he return to his all-star form with the Rockies?

Glaus, Troy

STL

3B , CI

01/22/2008: Traded to STL.  He needed a change of scenery.

Glavine, Tom

ATL

SP

01/22/2008: Signed with ATL.  He will rightfully get his 300th win with the Braves.

Gomes, Jonny

TB

OF

Use 3yr Avg as initial projection.

Gomez, Carlos

MIN

1B , CI

Traded to MIN.  He will likely get 500 AB in 2008.

Gomez, Chris

PIT

OF

01/22/2008: Signed with PIT.  He will be a utility player on a bad team.

Gonzalez, Alex

CIN

SS , MI

Use 2yr Avg as initial projection.

Gonzalez, Carlos

OAK

OF

Rookie in 2008.

Gonzalez, Luis E

FLA

??

Now with FLA. Use 2yr Avg as initial projection.

Gonzalez, Mike

ATL

RP

Gonzalez will not be available until late July.

Gordon, Alex

KC

3B , CI

He should get 600+ AB in 2008.

Granderson, Curtis

DET

OF

Use 2yr Avg as initial projection.

Green, Shawn

NYM

OF

Use 2yr Avg as initial projection.

Griffey Jr., Ken

CIN

??

Use 2yr Avg as initial projection.

Grudzielanek, Mark

KC

2B , MI

Use 3yr Avg as initial projection.

Guardado, Eddie

TEX

RP

01/22/2008: Signed by TEX.

Guerrero, Vladimir

ANA

OF

Use 2yr Avg as initial projection.

Guevara, Carlos

SD

RP

Rookie in 2008.

Guillen, Carlos

DET

SS , MI

Use 2yr Avg as initial projection.

Guillen, Jose

KC

OF

Suspension to begin year hurts his value slightly. Guillen is good for 20 HR, but buyer beware. Guillen is good for 20 HR, but buyer beware. Guillen is good for 20 HR, but buyer beware. Guillen is good for 20 HR, but buyer beware. Beltre is good for 25 HR, and he still has the potential for upside.1/22/2008: Signed with KC.  The Royals need anything but another OF.

Guzman, A

CHC

SP , RP

Guzman will miss 2008 season.

Guzman, Freddy

DET

OF

01/22/2008: Traded to DET. 

Hafner, Travis

CLE

??

Use 3yr Avg as initial projection.

Hall, Bill

MIL

OF

Use 3yr Avg as initial projection.

Halladay, Roy

TOR

SP , RP

Use 2yr Avg as initial projection.

Hamels, Cole

PHI

SP

Hamels has upside, especially if he has a hot spring.

Hamilton, Josh

TEX

OF

01/22/2008: Traded to TEX.  Can he stay on course for the Rangers?

Harang, Aaron

CIN

SP , RP

Use 2yr Avg as initial projection.

Harden, Rich

OAK

SP , RP

Use 3yr Avg as initial projection.

Haren, Dan

ARI

SP , RP

01/22/2008: Traded to ARI.  He may actually have a career year for the Diamondbacks.

Harris, Brendan

MIN

SS , MI

01/22/2008: Traded to MIN.

Harris, Willie

WAS

OF

01/22/2008: Signed with WAS.  He is still a utility player at this point.

Hatteberg, Scott

CIN

1B , CI

Use 3yr Avg as initial projection.

Hawkins, La Troy

NYY

RP

01/22/2008: Signed with NYY.  He may get a few extra wins with Yankees.

Hawpe, Brad

COL

OF

Use 2yr Avg as initial projection.

Heintz, Chris

BAL

C

Now with BAL.

Helton, Todd

COL

1B , CI

Use 2yr Avg as initial projection.

Hermida, Jeremy

FLA

OF

He should get 525+ AB in 2008.

Hernandez, Felix

SEA

SP , RP

Use 2yr Avg as initial projection.

Hernandez, Livan

ARI

SP , RP

Use 2yr Avg as initial projection.

Hernandez, Ramon

BAL

C

Use 3yr Avg as initial projection.

Hill, Aaron

TOR

2B , MI

Use 2yr Avg as initial projection.

Hillenbrand, Shea

LA

??

Use 3yr Avg as initial projection.

Hoffman, Trevor

SD

RP

Expect a slight increase in ERA and WHIP in 2008. Use 3yr Avg as initial projection.

Holliday, Matt

COL

OF

Use 2yr Avg as initial projection.

Howard, Ryan

PHI

1B , CI

Use 2yr Avg as initial projection.

Hudson, Orlando

ARI

2B , MI

Use 2yr Avg as initial projection.

Hudson, Tim

ATL

SP , RP

Use 3yr Avg as initial projection.

Huff, Aubrey

BAL

??

Use 2yr Avg as initial projection.

Humber, Philip

MIN

SP

Traded to MIN.  Should get a chance to play in 2008.

Hunter, Torii

ANA

OF

01/22/2008: Signed with LAA.  He will have similar numbers with the Angels.

Iguchi, Tadahito

SD

2B , MI

01/22/2008: Signed with SD.  Good rebound candidate, since he is only signed to one year contract.

Infante, Omar

ATL

2B , MI

01/22/2008: Traded to ATL.  .

Isringhausen, Jason

STL

RP

Expect a slight increase in ERA and WHIP in 2008. Use 3yr Avg as initial projection.

Izturis, Cesar

STL

SS , MI

Should get 500+ AB as Cardinals SS.1/22/2008: Signed with STL.  He may have a season similar to 2006.

Izturis, Maicer

ANA

3B , CI

Use 2yr Avg as initial projection.

Jackson, Conor

ARI

1B , CI

Use 2yr Avg as initial projection.

Jacobs, Mike

FLA

1B , CI

Use 2yr Avg as initial projection.

Jenkins, Geoff

PHI

OF

01/22/2008: Signed with PHI.  His numbers will not change much with Phillies.

Jenks, Bobby

CWS

RP

Use 2yr Avg as initial projection.

Jennings, Jason

TEX

SP

01/22/2008: Signed with TEX.

Jeter, Derek

NYY

SS , MI

Use 2yr Avg as initial projection.

Jimenez, D''Angelo

STL

SS , MI

01/22/2008: Signed with STL.  Expect similar production to his 2-yr avg.

Johnson, Josh

FLA

SP

Johnson will miss all of 2008 season.

Johnson, Nick

WAS

1B , CI

Project 450+ AB, if he is healthy this spring.

Johnson, Randy

ARI

SP , RP

Use 3yr Avg as initial projection.

Jones, Adam

SEA

OF

He should get 500+ AB in 2008.

Jones, Andruw

LA

OF

01/22/2008: Signed with LAD.  He will likely have a slight dip in HR.

Jones, Chipper

ATL

3B , CI

Use 3yr Avg as initial projection.

Jones, Jacque

DET

OF

01/22/2008: Traded to DET.  Expect similar production to his 2-yr avg.

Jones, Todd

DET

RP

Use 2yr Avg as initial projection.

Julio, Jorge

CLE

RP

Now with CLE.

Kearns, Austin

WAS

OF

Use 2yr Avg as initial projection.

Kendall, Jason

MIL

C

01/22/2008: Signed with MIL.  He is still a late round draft pick.

Kennedy, Ian

NYY

SP

His ERA and WHIP will likely increase in 2008. Kennedy should get atleast 6 Wins as a spot starter in 2008.

King, Ray

WAS

RP

01/22/2008: Signed with WAS.

Kinsler, Ian

TEX

2B , MI

Use 2yr Avg as initial projection.

Kobayashi, Masahide

CLE

RP

Rookie in 2008.

Konerko, Paul

CWS

1B , CI

Use 3yr Avg as initial projection.

Kotsay, Mark

ATL

OF

01/22/2008: Traded to ATL.

Kuroda, Hiroki

LA

RP

Rookie in 2008.

Lackey, John

ANA

SP , RP

Use 2yr Avg as initial projection.

Laffey, Aaron

CLE

SP

Laffey could do well, if he gets off to a fast start in 2008.

Lamb, Mike

MIN

3B , CI

01/22/2008: Signed with MIN.  Expect similar production to his 2-yr avg.

LaRoche, Adam

PIT

1B , CI

Use 2yr Avg as initial projection.

LaRue, Jason

STL

C

01/22/2008: Signed with STL.  He is just a backup for the Cardinals.

Lee, Carlos

HOU

OF

Use 2yr Avg as initial projection.

Lidge, Brad

PHI

RP

01/22/2008: Traded to PHI.  Can he regain his dominant form with Phillies?

Lieber, Jon

CHC

SP

01/22/2008: Signed with CHC.

Lieberthal, Mike

LA

C

Retired.

Lilly, Ted

CHC

SP , RP

Use 2yr Avg as initial projection.

Lincecum, Tim

SF

SP

Lincecum will likely win 11 with 200+IP despite the depleted Giants offense.

Linebrink, Scott

CWS

RP

01/22/2008: Signed with CHW.  I do not think this will help the White Sox compete with the Tigers.

Liriano, Francisco

MIN

RP

Until he pitches this spring, do not expect impressive projections.

Livingston, Bobby

CIN

SP

Livingston will miss 2008 season.

Lo Duca, Paul

WAS

C

01/22/2008: Signed with WAS.  Both NYM and WAS could improve by this one move. 

Loewen, Adam

BAL

SP

Loewen could win 10 with a full healthy season in Baltimore. Loewen could win 10 with a full healthy season in Baltimore.

Loney, James

LA

1B , CI

A full season at 1B should lead to a productive season.

Longoria, Evan

TB

3B , CI

Top prospect in Rays Organization.

Lopez, Felipe

WAS

SS , MI

Use 2yr Avg as initial projection.

Lopez, Jose

SEA

2B , MI

Use 2yr Avg as initial projection.

Lopez, Rodrigo

COL

SP

Lopez will miss 2008 season.

Lowe, Derek

LA

SP , RP

Use 3yr Avg as initial projection.

Lowell, Mike

BOS

3B , CI

Use 2yr Avg as initial projection.

Lowry, Noah

SF

SP , RP

Use 2yr Avg as initial projection.

Lugo, Julio

BOS

SS , MI

Use 3yr Avg as initial projection.

Lugo, Ruddy

NYM

RP

Now with NYM.

Mackowiak, Rob

WAS

OF

01/22/2008: Signed with WAS.  He is a utility player at this point.

Maddux, Greg

SD

SP , RP

Use 2yr Avg as initial projection.

Mahay, Ron

KC

RP

01/22/2008: Signed with KC.  He is not in Georgia anymore…

Maine, John

NYM

SP

Maine will be drafted in top 100 this year.

Markakis, Nick

BAL

OF

With less talent in Baltimore, Markakis will have less protection in the lineup.

Martin, Russell

LA

C

It will be hard for Martin to top his 2007 season.

Martinez, Pedro

NYM

SP

Use 3yr Avg as initial projection.

Martinez, Victor

CLE

C

Use 2yr Avg as initial projection.

Matsui, Kazuo

HOU

2B , MI

01/22/2008: Signed with HOU.  If he stays healthy, he will get you some SB.

Matthews, Gary

ANA

??

Use 3yr Avg as initial projection.

Mauer, Joe

MIN

C

Use 2yr Avg as initial projection.

Maybin, Cameron

FLA

OF

He should get 450+ AB in 2008.1/22/2008: Traded to FLA.  Likely to get a full time job with Marlins.  

McCann, Brian

ATL

C

Use 2yr Avg as initial projection.

McLouth, Nate

PIT

OF

500+ AB and 30+ SB, if he wins the CF job this spring.

McPherson, Dallas

FLA

1B , CI

Now with FLA.  He will own 3B job, if he stays healthy.

Meche, Gil

KC

SP , RP

Use 2yr Avg as initial projection.

Millar, Kevin

BAL

1B , CI

Use 2yr Avg as initial projection.

Milledge, Lastings

WAS

OF

01/22/2008: Traded to WAS.  He could become a superstar now that he is no longer in New York.

Miller, Adam

CLE

SP

Rookie in 2008. Top prospect in Indians Organization.

Miller, Andrew

FLA

SP

01/22/2008: Traded to FLA.  Marlins will run him out for 180+ innings. 

Millwood, Kevin

TEX

SP , RP

Use 2yr Avg as initial projection.

Molina, Bengie

SF

C

Expect a slight decline in HR.

Monroe, Craig

MIN

OF

Should get 550+ AB as a full-time starter. Should get 550+ AB as a full-time starter.1/22/2008: Traded to MIN.  He could put up good numbers with 500 at-bats.

Mora, Melvin

BAL

3B , CI

Use 2yr Avg as initial projection.

Morales, Kendry

ANA

1B , CI

He should get 300+ AB in 2008.