2007 Team Outlooks Rumors

2007 San Diego Padres

Time for a Padres Team Outlook. Notice the new sidebar section called MLBTR Features. There you will always be able to find these outlooks as well as free agent info for next offseason. Kevin Towers's contract obligations: C - Josh Bard - $1.05MM C - Rob Bowen - $0.38MM 1B - Adrian Gonzalez - $0.3805MM 2B - Marcus Giles - $3.25MM + incentives SS - Khalil Greene - $2.25MM + incentives 3B - Kevin Kouzmanoff - $0.38MM IF - Todd Walker - $3.95MM IF - Russell Branyan - $1.25MM IF - Geoff Blum - $0.9MM + incentives LF - Terrmel..   Continue Reading

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2007 Cleveland Indians

Next up, the Tribe. Mark Shapiro's contract obligations: C - Victor Martinez - $3MM C - Kelly Shoppach - $0.38MM 1B - Casey Blake - $3.75MM + incentives 2B - Josh Barfield - $0.38MM SS - Jhonny Peralta - $0.75MM + incentives 3B - Andy Marte - $0.38MM IF - Hector Luna - $0.4083MM IF - Ryan Garko - $0.3831MM LF - David Dellucci - $3.75MM CF - Grady Sizemore - $0.75MM RF - Trot Nixon - $3MM + incentives OF - Jason Michaels - $2MM + incentives DH - Travis Hafner - $3.75MM + incentives SP - C.C. Sabathia..   Continue Reading

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2007 Milwaukee Brewers

Brew Crew time! Let's check out everyone's favorite "sleeper" pick for this year. I should give a shoutout to the two best Brewers blogs, Brew Crew Ball and Al's Ramblings. Both were instrumental in this estimate of the 25-man roster. Doug Melvin's contract obligations: C - Johnny Estrada - $3.4MM + incentives C - Damian Miller - $2.75MM 1B - Prince Fielder - $0.415MM 2B - Rickie Weeks - $1.22MM (estimated) SS - J.J. Hardy - $0.38MM 3B - Tony Graffanino - $3.25MM/Craig Counsell - $2.8MM LF - Geoff Jenkins - $7MM CF - Bill Hall - $3MM RF -..   Continue Reading

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2007 Seattle Mariners

Obviously I've fallen a bit behind on these team outlooks, but I'll keep them going even as they extend into the season. Today we have the Mariners. Bill Bavasi's contract obligations: C - Kenji Johjima - $5.2MM + $0.33MM signing bonus = $5.53MM + incentives C - Rene Rivera - $0.38MM 1B - Richie Sexson - $14MM + 1.5MM signing bonus = 15.5MM 2B - Jose Lopez - $0.38MM SS - Yuniesky Betancourt - $0.4MM + $0.3275MM signing bonus = $0.7275MM 3B - Adrian Beltre - $11.5MM + 1.4MM signing bonus = $12.9MM IF - Ben Broussard - $3.55MM IF..   Continue Reading

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2007 New York Mets

The Mets are featured today in our team outlooks. You can click here to see past outlooks. Omar Minaya's contract obligations: C - Paul LoDuca - $6.5MM C - Ramon Castro - $0.85MM 1B - Carlos Delgado - $14.5MM - $1.75MM from FLA = $12.75MM 2B - Jose Valentin - $3.8MM SS - Jose Reyes - $2.5MM 3B - David Wright - $1MM IF - Julio Franco - $1.1MM IF - Damion Easley - $0.85MM LF - Moises Alou - $7.5MM CF - Carlos Beltran - $12MM RF - Shawn Green - $9.45MM - 6.45MM from ARI = 3.05MM OF..   Continue Reading

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2007 Minnesota Twins

Next up we have the Twins, who have an uphill battle in a tough division. Terry Ryan's contract obligations: C - Joe Mauer - $3.75MM C - Mike Redmond - $0.95MM 1B - Justin Morneau - $4.5MM 2B - Luis Castillo - $5.75MM SS - Jason Bartlett - $0.38MM 3B - Nick Punto - $1.8MM IF - Jeff Cirillo - $1.5MM + incentives IF - Luis Rodriguez - $0.38MM LF - Rondell White - $2.5MM CF - Torii Hunter - $12MM RF - Michael Cuddyer - $3.575MM OF - Lew Ford - $0.985MM DH - Jason Kubel - $0.38MM SP..   Continue Reading

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2007 Pittsburgh Pirates

Next up in the team outlooks, the Pirates. Click here to view all the team outlooks. Dave Littlefield's contract obligations: C - Ronny Paulino - $0.38MM C - Humberto Cota - $0.537MM 1B - Adam LaRoche - $3.2MM 2B - Freddy Sanchez - $2.75MM SS - Jack Wilson - $5.25MM 3B - Jose Castillo - $1.9MM IF/C - Ryan Doumit - $0.38MM IF - Jose Bautista - $0.38MM LF - Jason Bay - $3.25MM CF - Chris Duffy - $0.38MM RF - Xavier Nady - $2.15MM (stomach pain) OF - Luis Matos - $0.38MM IF/OF - Jose Hernandez - $0.38MM..   Continue Reading

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2007 Washington Nationals

Ah, I bet you thought I wouldn't come through with this one today, eh? Time to take a look at those lovable Washington Nationals. Jim Bowden's contract obligations: C - Brian Schneider - $3.5MM C - Jesus Flores - $0.38MM C/1B - Robert Fick - $0.38MM 1B - Larry Broadway - $0.38MM 2B - Felipe Lopez - $3.9MM SS - Cristian Guzman - $4.2MM 3B - Ryan Zimmerman - $0.38MM IF - Ron Belliard - $0.75MM IF - Travis Lee - $0.38MM LF - Ryan Church - $0.38MM CF - Nook Logan - $0.38MM RF - Austin Kearns - $3.5MM..   Continue Reading

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2007 Oakland Athletics

Next up in our refreshed team outlooks, the A's. Billy Beane's contract obligations: C - Jason Kendall - $8MM C - Adam Melhuse - $0.815MM 1B - Dan Johnson - $0.38MM 2B - Mark Ellis - $3.5MM SS - Bobby Crosby - $2.5MM 3B - Eric Chavez - $9.5MM IF - Marco Scutaro - $1.55MM IF - Antonio Perez - $0.5MM LF - Nick Swisher - $0.38MM CF - Mark Kotsay - $7.5MM RF - Milton Bradley - $4MM OF - Bobby Kielty - $2.1MM OF - Shannon Stewart - $1MM + incentives DH - Mike Piazza - $8.5MM SP..   Continue Reading

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2007 Chicago Cubs

A reader suggested that during this slow rumor period, with 30+ days until the season starts, I do Team Outlooks once again. Sounds like a good idea to me; a lot has changed with most teams. Let's kick it off with the Cubs. Jim Hendry's contract obligations: C - Michael Barrett - $4.5MM + $0.133 of signing bonus = 4.63MM C - Henry Blanco - $1.8MM 1B - Derrek Lee - $13MM 2B - Mark DeRosa - $4.33MM SS - Cesar Izturis - $4.15MM 3B - Aramis Ramirez - $8MM + $1MM of signing bonus = $9MM IF - Daryle..   Continue Reading

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