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2008 Draft Guide Projection Notes
Posted by
rotorank
on
Monday, February 04, 2008 (EST)
For my initial set of projections, I noted the reasoning behind my stat predictions.
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Player
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Team
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Positions
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Notes
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Aardsma,
David
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BOS
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RP
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Now
with BOS.
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Abreu,
Bobby
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NYY
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OF
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Use
2yr Avg as initial projection.
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Accardo,
Jeremy
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TOR
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RP
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Expect
a slight increase in ERA and WHIP in 2008. Expect a slight increase in ERA
and WHIP in 2008.
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Affeldt,
Jeremy
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CIN
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RP
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Now
with CIN.
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Albers,
M
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BAL
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SP
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01/22/2008:
Traded to BAL.
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Alou,
Moises
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NYM
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OF
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Expect
a slight decline in BA.
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Anderson,
Josh
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ATL
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OF
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01/22/2008:
Traded to ATL.
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Arroyo,
Bronson
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CIN
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SP ,
RP
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Use
2yr Avg as initial projection.
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Atkins,
Garrett
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COL
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3B ,
CI
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Use
2yr Avg as initial projection.
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Aurilia,
Rich
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SF
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1B ,
CI
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Use
2yr Avg as initial projection.
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Baez,
Danys
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BAL
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RP
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Baez
will miss 2008 season.
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Bailey,
Homer
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CIN
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SP
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Use
2yr Avg as initial projection.
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Baldelli,
Rocco
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TB
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OF
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If he
gets 300+ AB, he could have some value.
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Barajas,
Rod
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TOR
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C
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Signed
with TOR. He could see 300+ AB
platooning with Zaun.
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Bard,
Josh
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SD
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C
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Use
2yr Avg as initial projection.
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Barfield,
Josh
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CLE
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2B ,
MI
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Use
2yr Avg as initial projection.
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Bartlett,
Jason
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TB
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SS ,
MI
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01/22/2008:
Traded to TB.
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Bautista,
Denny
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DET
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SP
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01/22/2008:
Traded to DET.
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Bay,
Jason
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PIT
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OF
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Use
3yr Avg as initial projection.
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Beckett,
Josh
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BOS
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SP ,
RP
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Use
3yr Avg as initial projection.
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Bedard,
Erik
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BAL
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SP ,
RP
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Use
2yr Avg as initial projection.
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Beimel,
Joe
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LA
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RP
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Now
with LAD.
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Belliard,
Ronnie
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WAS
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2B ,
MI
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Use
2yr Avg as initial projection.
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Beltran,
Carlos
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NYM
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OF
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Use
2yr Avg as initial projection.
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Beltre,
Adrian
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SEA
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3B ,
CI
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Beltre
is good for 25 HR and he still has upside potential. Use 2yr Avg as initial
projection.
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Bennett,
Gary
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LA
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C
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01/22/2008:
Signed with LAD. He is just a backup
for the Dodgers.
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Berkman,
Lance
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HOU
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1B ,
CI
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Use
2yr Avg as initial projection.
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Betemit,
Wilson
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NYY
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3B ,
CI
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Use
2yr Avg as initial projection.
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Biggio,
Craig
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HOU
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2B ,
MI
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Retired.
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Billingsley,
Chad
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LA
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SP
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Billingsley
could win 15 with an improved and healthy Dodger offense.
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Blake,
Casey
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CLE
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3B ,
CI
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Use
2yr Avg as initial projection.
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Blalock,
Hank
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TEX
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3B ,
CI
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Project
550+ AB, if he is healthy this spring. Use 3yr Avg as initial projection.
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Blanton,
Joe
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OAK
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SP ,
RP
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Use
2yr Avg as initial projection.
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Blum,
Geoff
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HOU
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2B ,
MI
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01/22/2008:
Signed with HOU. Only valuable if he
wins 3B job.
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Bonds,
Barry
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SF
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OF
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More
likely to retire than play in 2008.
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Boone,
Aaron
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WAS
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1B ,
CI
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01/22/2008:
Signed with WAS. He will only be used
in a utility role.
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Borowski,
Joe
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CLE
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RP
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Use
2yr Avg as initial projection.
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Bourn,
Michael
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HOU
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OF
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Expect
500+ AB in 2008.1/22/2008: Traded to HOU.
He could steal 50 bases if he gets 500 at-bats.
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Bradley,
Milton
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TEX
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OF
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01/22/2008:
Signed with TEX. Its not where he
plays, it is all about IF he plays without injury.
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Braun,
Ryan
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MIL
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3B ,
CI
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Expect
a decline in BA for Braun in 2008.
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Brocail,
Doug
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HOU
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RP
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01/22/2008:
Signed with HOU. His ERA will go up
in HOU.
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Broussard,
Ben
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TEX
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1B ,
CI
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01/22/2008:
Traded to TEX. .
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Brown,
Emil
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OAK
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OF
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01/22/2008:
Signed with OAK.
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Bruntlett,
Eric
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PHI
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SS ,
MI
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01/22/2008:
Traded to PHI.
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Buchholz,
Taylor
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CHC
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SP
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01/22/2008:
Traded to CHC.
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Buck,
John
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KC
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C
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Use
2yr Avg as initial projection.
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Buehrle,
Mark
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CWS
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SP ,
RP
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Use
2yr Avg as initial projection.
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Burke,
Chris
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ARI
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OF
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01/22/2008:
Traded to ARI. Will the Diamondbacks
put his speed to use?
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Burnett,
AJ
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TOR
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SP ,
RP
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Use
3yr Avg as initial projection.
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Burrell,
Pat
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PHI
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OF
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Use
3yr Avg as initial projection.
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Bynum,
Freddie
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BAL
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OF
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Bynum will
get 420+ AB in super utility role, more if Roberts is traded in 2008.
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Byrnes,
Eric
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ARI
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OF
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Use
2yr Avg as initial projection.
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Cabrera,
Daniel
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BAL
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SP ,
RP
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Use
2yr Avg as initial projection.
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Cabrera,
Jolbert
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FLA
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2B ,
3B , CI , MI
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Rookie
in 2008
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Cabrera,
Melky
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NYY
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OF
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Use
2yr Avg as initial projection.
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Cabrera,
Miguel
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DET
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3B ,
CI
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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.
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Cabrera,
Orlando
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CWS
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SS ,
MI
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01/22/2008:
Traded to CHW. Expect his 2-yr avg..
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Cain,
Matt
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SF
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SP ,
RP
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Use
2yr Avg as initial projection.
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Cairo,
Miguel
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SEA
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1B ,
CI
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01/22/2008:
Signed with SEA.
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Callaspo,
Alberto
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KC
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3B ,
CI
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01/22/2008:
Traded to KC.
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Cameron,
Mike
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MIL
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OF
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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.
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Cano,
Robinson
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NYY
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2B ,
MI
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Use
2yr Avg as initial projection.
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Cantu,
Jorge
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FLA
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1B ,
CI
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01/22/2008:
Signed with FLA.
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Capellan,
Jose
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CLE
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RP
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01/22/2008:
Traded to CLE.
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Capps,
Matt
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PIT
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RP
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His
ERA and WHIP will likely increase in 2008.
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Capuano,
Chris
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MIL
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SP ,
RP
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Use
3yr Avg as initial projection.
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Carmona
, Fausto
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CLE
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SP
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It
will be hard for Carmona to reproduce his 2007 numbers.
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Carpenter,
Chris
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STL
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SP
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Carpenter
will not return until at least July 2008 after undergoing Tommy John surgery.
Use 3yr Avg as initial projection.
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Carroll,
Jamey
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CLE
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2B ,
MI
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01/22/2008:
Traded to CLE.
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Casey,
Sean
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BOS
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1B ,
CI
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Signed
with BOS.
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Casilla,
A
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MIN
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C , 2B
, SS , 3B , 1B , OF , CI , MI
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470+
AB and 25+ SB, if he wins the 2B job this spring.
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Castillo,
Luis
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NYM
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2B ,
MI
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Use
2yr Avg as initial projection.
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Chavez,
Eric
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OAK
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3B ,
CI
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Use
3yr Avg as initial projection.
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Church,
Ryan
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NYM
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OF
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01/22/2008:
Traded to NYM.
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Clemens,
Roger
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NYY
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SP
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More
likely to retire than play in 2008!
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Clement,
Jeff
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SEA
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??
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300+
AB as a DH and backup C?
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Clement,
Matt
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STL
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SP
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01/22/2008:
Signed with BOS.
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Coats,
B
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TOR
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OF
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01/22/2008:
Traded to TOR.
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Colon,
Bartolo
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ANA
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SP
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Use
3yr Avg as initial projection.
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Contreras,
Jose
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CWS
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SP ,
RP
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Use
2yr Avg as initial projection.
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Cordero,
Chad
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WAS
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RP
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Use
3yr Avg as initial projection.
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Cordero,
Francisco
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CIN
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RP
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01/22/2008:
Signed with CIN. He may get fewer
save chances with the Reds.
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Crawford,
Carl
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TB
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OF
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Use
2yr Avg as initial projection.
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Crede,
Joe
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CWS
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3B ,
CI
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Use
3yr Avg as initial projection.
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Crosby,
Bobby
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OAK
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SS ,
MI
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Use
3yr Avg as initial projection.
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Cuddyer,
Michael
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MIN
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OF
|
Use
2yr Avg as initial projection.
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Davanon,
Jeff
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SD
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OF
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01/22/2008:
Signed with SD. Backup OF with
Padres.
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Davis,
Rajai
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SF
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OF
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300+
AB should produce 30+ SB.
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De La
Cruz, Eulogio
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FLA
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RP
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Rookie
in 2008. Rookie in 2008.
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Dejesus,
David
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KC
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OF
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Use
2yr Avg as initial projection.
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Delgado,
Carlos
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NYM
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1B ,
CI
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Use
2yr Avg as initial projection.
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Dempster,
Ryan
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CHC
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RP
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5th SP
for Cubs in 2008.
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Dessens,
Elmer
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PIT
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SP
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01/22/2008:
Signed by PIT.
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Detwiler,
Ross
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WAS
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C , 2B
, SS , 3B , 1B , OF , CI , MI
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Could
be useful as a middle reliever.
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Devine,
Joey
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OAK
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RP
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01/22/2008:
Traded to OAK. Should have a full
time job with Athletics.
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Dotel,
Octavio
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ATL
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RP
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Dotel
could get 5+ Wins as a setup man.
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Drew,
JD
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BOS
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OF
|
Use
2yr Avg as initial projection.
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Duke,
Zach
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PIT
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SP ,
RP
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Use
3yr Avg as initial projection.
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Dukes,
Elijah
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WAS
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OF
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01/22/2008:
Traded to WAS.
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Dunn,
Adam
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CIN
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OF
|
Use
3yr Avg as initial projection.
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Durbin,
Chad
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PHI
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SP
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01/22/2008:
Signed with PHI. He will likely pitch
more in PHI.
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Durham,
Ray
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SF
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2B ,
MI
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Use
3yr Avg as initial projection.
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Eckstein,
David
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TOR
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SS ,
MI
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01/22/2008:
Signed with TOR. His numbers will not
improve, but he may help Wells and Rios.
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Edmonds,
Jim
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SD
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OF
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01/22/2008:
Traded with SD.
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Ellis,
Mark
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OAK
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2B ,
MI
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Use
2yr Avg as initial projection.
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Ellsbury,
Jacoby
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BOS
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OF
|
Expect
500+ AB in 2008.
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Encarnacion,
Edwin
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CIN
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3B ,
CI
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Use
2yr Avg as initial projection.
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Encarnacion,
Juan
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STL
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OF
|
Eye injury
likely forces him to miss most of 2008. Use 2yr Avg as initial projection.
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Ensberg,
Morgan
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SD
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3B ,
CI
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Use
2yr Avg as initial projection.
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Escobar,
Kelvim
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ANA
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SP ,
RP
|
Use
2yr Avg as initial projection.
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Escobar,
Yunel
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ATL
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SS ,
MI
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A full
season at SS will lead to a few more Runs and RBI.
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Estrada,
Johnny
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WAS
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C
|
Now
with WAS.1/22/2008: Traded to NYM.
Currently an FA.
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Ethier,
Andre
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LA
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OF
|
Use
2yr Avg as initial projection.
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Eveland,
Dana
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ARI
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SP
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01/22/2008:
Traded to ARI.
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Everett,
Adam
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MIN
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SS ,
MI
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01/22/2008:
Signed with MIN. Expect similar
production to his 2-yr avg.
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Eyre,
W
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TEX
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RP
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Eyre
will more than likely miss the entire 2008 season.
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Feliz,
Pedro
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PHI
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3B ,
CI
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Now
with PHI. Use 3yr Avg as initial
projection.
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Fick,
Robert
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SD
|
1B ,
CI
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01/22/2008:
Signed with SD. Why would the Padres
waste a good roster spot on him?
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Fielder,
Prince
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MIL
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1B ,
CI
|
Set his
HR total to 46. Use 2yr Avg as initial projection.
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Figgins,
Chone
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ANA
|
3B ,
CI
|
Use
3yr Avg as initial projection.
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Floyd,
Cliff
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TB
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OF
|
01/22/2008:
Signed with TB. Just what Tampa did
not need, another OF. He will platoon
in 2008.
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Floyd,
Gavin
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CWS
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SP
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If he
stays healthy, expect 10+ Wins as White Sox 5th SP.
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Francis,
Jeff
|
COL
|
SP ,
RP
|
Use
3yr Avg as initial projection.
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Francoeur,
Jeff
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ATL
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OF
|
Use
2yr Avg as initial projection.
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Frandsen,
Kevin
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SF
|
2B ,
MI
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Should
see time at 2B and 3B.
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Freel,
Ryan
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CIN
|
OF
|
Use
2yr Avg as initial projection.
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Fukudome,
Kosuke
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CHC
|
??
|
Fukudome
could be key table setter in Cubs offense.
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Fukumori,
Kazuo
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TEX
|
RP
|
Rookie
in 2008.
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Fuld,
Sam
|
CHC
|
OF
|
If Pie
falters, Fuld could get call in June and become a ROY candidate.
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Furcal,
Rafael
|
LA
|
SS ,
MI
|
Use
3yr Avg as initial projection.
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Gabbard,
K
|
TEX
|
SP
|
Gabbard
could win 11 in the weak AL West.
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Gagne,
Eric
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MIL
|
RP
|
01/22/2008:
Signed with MIL. He could get between
5 and 35 Saves, your guess is as good as mine!
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Gallardo,
Yovani
|
MIL
|
SP
|
Look
for Gallardo and the Brewers to get a little better in 2008.
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Garcia,
Freddy
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PHI
|
SP
|
Garcia
will miss most of 2008 season.
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Garciaparra,
Nomar
|
LA
|
1B ,
CI
|
Use
2yr Avg as initial projection.
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Garko,
Ryan
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CLE
|
1B ,
CI
|
He
should get 570+ AB in 2008.
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Garland,
Jon
|
ANA
|
SP
|
01/22/2008:
Traded to LAA. He could have a career year with the Angels offense behind
him.
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Garza,
Matt
|
TB
|
SP
|
01/22/2008:
Traded to TB. Good or bad, he will
get 150+ innings in Tampa.
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Geary,
Geoff
|
HOU
|
RP
|
01/22/2008:
Traded to HOU.
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Giambi,
Jason
|
NYY
|
??
|
Use
2yr Avg as initial projection.
|
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Giles,
Brian
|
SD
|
OF
|
Use
2yr Avg as initial projection.
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Giles,
Marcus
|
COL
|
2B ,
MI
|
01/22/2008:
Signed with COL. Can he return to his
all-star form with the Rockies?
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Glaus,
Troy
|
STL
|
3B ,
CI
|
01/22/2008:
Traded to STL. He needed a change of
scenery.
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Glavine,
Tom
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ATL
|
SP
|
01/22/2008:
Signed with ATL. He will rightfully
get his 300th win with the Braves.
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Gomes,
Jonny
|
TB
|
OF
|
Use 3yr
Avg as initial projection.
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Gomez,
Carlos
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MIN
|
1B ,
CI
|
Traded
to MIN. He will likely get 500 AB in
2008.
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Gomez,
Chris
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PIT
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OF
|
01/22/2008:
Signed with PIT. He will be a utility
player on a bad team.
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Gonzalez,
Alex
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CIN
|
SS ,
MI
|
Use
2yr Avg as initial projection.
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Gonzalez,
Carlos
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OAK
|
OF
|
Rookie
in 2008.
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Gonzalez,
Luis E
|
FLA
|
??
|
Now
with FLA. Use 2yr Avg as initial projection.
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Gonzalez,
Mike
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ATL
|
RP
|
Gonzalez
will not be available until late July.
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Gordon,
Alex
|
KC
|
3B ,
CI
|
He
should get 600+ AB in 2008.
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Granderson,
Curtis
|
DET
|
OF
|
Use
2yr Avg as initial projection.
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Green,
Shawn
|
NYM
|
OF
|
Use
2yr Avg as initial projection.
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Griffey
Jr., Ken
|
CIN
|
??
|
Use 2yr
Avg as initial projection.
|
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Grudzielanek,
Mark
|
KC
|
2B ,
MI
|
Use
3yr Avg as initial projection.
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Guardado,
Eddie
|
TEX
|
RP
|
01/22/2008:
Signed by TEX.
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Guerrero,
Vladimir
|
ANA
|
OF
|
Use
2yr Avg as initial projection.
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Guevara,
Carlos
|
SD
|
RP
|
Rookie
in 2008.
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Guillen,
Carlos
|
DET
|
SS ,
MI
|
Use
2yr Avg as initial projection.
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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. | | | |