2007 Team Outlooks Rumors

2007 San Diego Padres

By Tim Dierkes [March 22, 2007 at 11:12pm CST]

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

By Tim Dierkes [March 17, 2007 at 8:35am CST]

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

By Tim Dierkes [March 14, 2007 at 7:00am CST]

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

By Tim Dierkes [March 12, 2007 at 6:00am CST]

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

By Tim Dierkes [March 5, 2007 at 11:22pm CST]

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

By Tim Dierkes [March 3, 2007 at 10:22pm CST]

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

By Tim Dierkes [March 2, 2007 at 11:50pm CST]

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

By Tim Dierkes [February 28, 2007 at 11:22pm CST]

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

By Tim Dierkes [February 27, 2007 at 11:21am CST]

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

By Tim Dierkes [February 26, 2007 at 10:08am CST]

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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2007 Tampa Bay Devil Rays

By Tim Dierkes [December 19, 2006 at 11:07am CST]

A few of you have reminded me that I've ignored the Nats and D-Rays in the 2007 Team Outlooks. No offense intended. Check out Rays Index for your D-Rays blog needs. Andrew Friedman's contract obligations: C - Dioner Navarro - $0.38MM C - Josh Paul - $0.475MM + raise 1B - Ty Wigginton - $0.75MM + raise 2B - Jorge Cantu - $0.38MM SS - Ben Zobrist - $0.38MM 3B - Akinori Iwamura - $1.8MM + $1.1375MM posting fee = $2.9375MM IF/OF/DH - Greg Norton - $0.8MM LF - Carl Crawford - $4MM CF - Rocco Baldelli - $0.75MM +.. Continue Reading

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2007 Kansas City Royals

By Tim Dierkes [November 30, 2006 at 3:38pm CST]

It wouldn't be kind to ignore the Royals in my 2007 Team Outlooks. Dayton Moore's contract obligations: C - Jason LaRue - $2.5MM C - John Buck - $0.38MM 1B - Ryan Shealy - $0.38MM 2B - Mark Grudzielanek - $4MM SS - Angel Berroa - $3.25MM 3B - Mark Teahen - $0.38MM IF - Esteban German - $0.38MM LF - Emil Brown - $1.775MM CF - David DeJesus - $2MM RF - Reggie Sanders - $5MM OF - Joey Gathright - $0.38MM DH - Mike Sweeney - $11MM SP - Odalis Perez - $1.7MM SP - Luke Hudson -.. Continue Reading

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2007 Colorado Rockies

By Tim Dierkes [November 14, 2006 at 11:26pm CST]

Time to break down the Rockies for 2007. Many thanks to the fine Rockies blog Purple Row, a helpful resource. Dan O'Dowd's contract obligations: C - Chris Iannetta - $0.38MM C - Yorvit Torrealba - $1MM 1B - Todd Helton - $16.6MM 2B - Kaz Matsui - $1.5MM SS - Troy Tulowitzki - $0.38MM 3B - Garrett Atkins - $0.38MM IF - Jamey Carroll - $0.7MM IF - Clint Barmes - $0.38MM LF - Matt Holliday - $0.7MM CF - RF - Brad Hawpe - $0.38MM OF - Cory Sullivan - $0.38MM/Jeff Baker - $0.38MM SP - Jason Jennings -.. Continue Reading

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2007 Detroit Tigers

By Tim Dierkes [November 11, 2006 at 6:25pm CST]

I realized that I still haven't written up the Tigers for my 2007 Team Outlooks. That's about to change, I guess. Dave Dombrowski's contract obligations: C - Ivan Rodriguez - $11MM C - Vance Wilson - $0.95MM 1B - 2B - Placido Polanco - $4.6MM SS - Carlos Guillen - $5MM 3B - Brandon Inge - $3MM IF - Neifi Perez - $2.5MM LF - Craig Monroe - $2.8MM CF - Curtis Granderson - $0.38MM RF - Magglio Ordonez - $12MM OF - Marcus Thames - $0.38MM DH - Gary Sheffield - $13MM SP - Jeremy Bonderman - $2.3MM SP.. Continue Reading

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2007 Florida Marlins

By Tim Dierkes [November 5, 2006 at 11:33pm CST]

Any Marlins fans out there? Let's take a look at the team's setup for 2007. Larry Beinfest's contract obligations: C - Miguel Olivo - $0.7MM C - Matt Treanor - $0.38MM 1B - Mike Jacobs - $0.38MM 2B - Dan Uggla - $0.38MM SS - Hanley Ramirez - $0.38MM 3B - Miguel Cabrera - $6MM IF - Alfredo Amezaga - $0.38MM LF - Josh Willingham - $0.38MM CF - RF - Jeremy Hermida - $0.38MM OF - Joe Borchard - $0.38MM OF - Cody Ross - $0.38MM SP - Dontrelle Willis - $7MM SP - Josh Johnson - $0.38MM SP.. Continue Reading

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2007 Baltimore Orioles

By Tim Dierkes [November 3, 2006 at 7:00am CST]

It was suggested I take a look at the Orioles' prospects for 2007, so here we go. Mike Flanagan's contract obligations: C - Ramon Hernandez - $6.5MM C - J.R. House - $0.38MM 1B - 2B - Brian Roberts - $3.075MM SS - Miguel Tejada - $12MM 3B - Melvin Mora - $8MM IF - Brandon Fahey - $0.38MM LF - CF - Corey Patterson - $2.8MM RF - Nick Markakis - $0.38MM OF - David Newhan - $0.55MM OF - Adam Stern - $0.38MM DH - Jay Gibbons - $5MM SP - Erik Bedard - $1.4MM SP - Daniel.. Continue Reading

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2007 New York Yankees

By Tim Dierkes [October 29, 2006 at 5:13pm CST]

Yankee fans have been emailing me for a 2007 Team Outlook. There's not a lot for me to figure out here because the Yanks don't have many openings. But here we go. Brian Cashman's contract obligations: C - Jorge Posada - $12MM C - 1B - Gary Sheffield - $8MM ($5MM deferred) 2B - Robinson Cano - $0.381MM SS - Derek Jeter - $20MM 3B - Alex Rodriguez - $16MM IF - Andy Phillips - $0.38MM IF - LF - Hideki Matsui - $13MM CF - Johnny Damon - $13MM RF - Bobby Abreu - $15MM OF - Melky Cabrera.. Continue Reading

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2007 Milwaukee Brewers

By Tim Dierkes [October 28, 2006 at 1:14pm CST]

Let's give the Brew Crew some attention in our next 2007 Team Outlook. I have to give a nod to Brew Crew Ball, the best blog for this club. I definitely read up there before working on this post. Doug Melvin's contract obligations: C - Damian Miller - $2.75MM C - Mike Rivera - $0.38MM 1B - Prince Fielder - $0.38MM 2B - Rickie Weeks - $2MM SS - J.J. Hardy - $3.5MM 3B - Corey Koskie - $2MM IF - LF - Bill Hall - $0.42MM CF - Tony Gwynn Jr. - $0.38MM/Gabe Gross - $0.38MM RF - Corey.. Continue Reading

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2007 Cincinnati Reds

By Tim Dierkes [October 24, 2006 at 3:41pm CST]

The Reds are next up on our 2007 Team Outlooks. Wayne Krivsky's contract obligations as he remakes the Reds in the Twins' image: C - David Ross - $0.5MM C - Javier Valentin - $1.25MM C - Jason LaRue - $5.2MM 1B - Scott Hatteberg - $1.5MM 2B - Brandon Phillips - $0.33MM SS - 3B - Edwin Encarnacion - $0.3325MM IF - Juan Castro - $0.925MM LF - Adam Dunn - $10.5MM CF - Ken Griffey Jr. - $6MM (another $6.5MM is deferred) RF - Ryan Freel - $1.7MM OF - Chris Denorfia - $0.327MM SP - Aaron Harang.. Continue Reading

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2007 Los Angeles Dodgers

By Tim Dierkes [October 20, 2006 at 3:00pm CST]

I received several requests for the Dodgers to be covered in the next 2007 Team Outlook. Ned Colletti's contract obligations: C - Russell Martin - $0.33MM C - 1B - James Loney - $0.33MM 2B - Jeff Kent - $9MM SS - Rafael Furcal - $13MM 3B - Wilson Betemit - $0.345MM/Andy LaRoche - $0.33MM IF - Olmedo Saenz - $1MM LF - Andre Ethier - $0.33MM CF - Jason Repko - $0.338MM/Matt Kemp - $0.33MM RF - J.D. Drew - $11MM OF - Marlon Anderson - $0.925MM OF - Jayson Werth - $0.355MM SP - Derek Lowe - $9.5MM.. Continue Reading

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2007 San Diego Padres

By Tim Dierkes [October 19, 2006 at 11:08am CST]

Alright, time for another one of these Team Outlooks. Kevin Towers's contract obligations: C - Josh Bard - $0.3534MM C - Rob Bowen - $0.33MM 1B - Adrian Gonzalez - $0.3275MM 2B - Josh Barfield - $0.327MM SS - Khalil Greene - $0.405MM 3B - IF - Russell Branyan - $1.25MM LF - CF - Mike Cameron - $7MM RF - Brian Giles - $9MM OF - Terrmel Sledge - $0.3475MM OF - Ben Johnson - $0.3275MM SP - Jake Peavy - $4.75MM SP - Chris Young - $0.6MM SP - SP - Clay Hensley - $0.329MM SP - Mike.. Continue Reading

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2007 San Francisco Giants

By Tim Dierkes [October 13, 2006 at 1:36pm CST]

Been missing my 2007 Team Outlooks? The Giants are next up. This would be a good place to give a shoutout to the premiere Giants blog out there, McCovey Chronicles. I definitely read up at this fine site before attempting my '07 writeup. Another fine one: El Lefty Malo. Brian Sabean's contract obligations: C - Eliezer Alfonzo - $0.33MM C - 1B - 2B - Kevin Frandsen - $0.33MM SS - Omar Vizquel - $4MM 3B - 1B/OF - Mark Sweeney - $0.95MM 1B - Lance Niekro - $0.33MM IF - Tomas de la Rosa - $0.33MM LF - CF.. Continue Reading

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2007 Texas Rangers

By Tim Dierkes [October 9, 2006 at 5:11pm CST]

Had some requests for a 2007 team outlook on the Rangers. Jon Daniels's contract obligations: C - Gerald Laird - $0.332MM C - 1B - Mark Teixeira - $9MM 2B - Ian Kinsler - $0.327MM SS - Michael Young - $3.5MM 3B - Hank Blalock - $4.75MM IF - Joaquin Arias - $0.327MM IF - Drew Meyer - $0.33MM LF - Brad Wilkerson - $3.9MM CF - RF - Nelson Cruz - $0.33MM OF - Victor Diaz - $0.335MM OF - Freddy Guzman - $0.33MM DH - Jason Botts - $0.328MM SP - Kevin Millwood - $7.5MM SP - Robinson.. Continue Reading

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2007 Cleveland Indians

By Tim Dierkes [October 7, 2006 at 10:15am CST]

The Tribe is next up in our 2007 team outlooks. Mark Shapiro's contract obligations: C - Victor Martinez - $3MM C - Kelly Shoppach - $0.327MM 1B - Ryan Garko - $0.33MM 2B - SS - Jhonny Peralta - $0.75MM 3B - Andy Marte - $0.33MM 3B - Kevin Kouzmanoff - $0.33MM IF - Hector Luna - $0.34MM IF - Joe Inglett - $0.33MM LF - Jason Michaels - $1.75MM CF - Grady Sizemore - $0.75MM RF - Casey Blake - $3.75MM OF - Shin-Soo Choo - $0.33MM OF - Franklin Gutierrez - $0.33MM DH - Travis Hafner - $3.75MM.. Continue Reading

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2007 Pittsburgh Pirates

By Tim Dierkes [October 5, 2006 at 9:26am CST]

The next 2007 Team Outlook is the Pirates. Many thanks to Dejan Kovacevic for writing a fine summary in the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. In addition, Bucco Blog always has great inside info. Dave Littlefield's contract obligations: C - Ronny Paulino - $0.38MM C - Ryan Doumit - $0.38MM 1B - 2B - Freddy Sanchez - $0.38MM SS - Jack Wilson - $5.25MM 3B - Jose Bautista - $0.38MM IF - Jose Castillo - $0.38MM LF - Jason Bay - $3.25MM CF - Chris Duffy - $0.38MM RF - Xavier Nady - $0.427MM OF - Nate McLouth - $0.38MM OF - Jody.. Continue Reading

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2007 Arizona Diamondbacks

By Tim Dierkes [October 3, 2006 at 4:20pm CST]

Next up, the D'Backs. Josh Byrnes's 2007 contract obligations: C - Chris Snyder - $0.341MM C - Miguel Montero - $0.33MM 1B - Conor Jackson - $0.328MM 2B - Orlando Hudson - $2.3MM SS - Stephen Drew - $1.5MM 3B - Chad Tracy - $2.75MM IF - Alberto Callaspo - $0.33MM IF - Robby Hammock - $0.33MM 1B - Tony Clark - $1MM LF - Eric Byrnes - $2.25MM CF - Chris Young - $0.33MM RF - Carlos Quentin - $0.33MM OF - Jeff DaVanon - $1.25MM club option OF - Scott Hairston - $0.33MM SP - Brandon Webb -.. Continue Reading

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2007 Chicago White Sox

By Tim Dierkes [October 2, 2006 at 8:59pm CST]

Next up: a 2007 Team Outlook for the White Sox. Kenny Williams's contract obligations: C - A.J. Pierzynski - $5.5MM C - 1B - Paul Konerko - $12MM 2B - Tadahito Iguchi - $3.25MM (club option) SS - Juan Uribe - $4.15MM 3B - Joe Crede - $2.875MM IF/OF - Pablo Ozuna - $0.5MM 1B/OF - Ross Gload - $0.35MM LF - Josh Fields - $0.33MM, Ryan Sweeney - $0.33MM CF - Brian Anderson - $0.33MM RF - Jermaine Dye - $6MM DH - Jim Thome - $8.5MM OF - Rob Mackowiak - $2.75MM SP - Jose Contreras - $9MM.. Continue Reading

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2007 Atlanta Braves

By Tim Dierkes [October 1, 2006 at 12:19pm CST]

Next up in the 2007 Team Outlooks we have the Atlanta Braves. John Schuerholz's contract obligations: C - Brian McCann - $0.3335MM C - Brayan Pena - $0.33MM 1B - Adam LaRoche - $0.42MM 2B - Marcus Giles - $3.85MM SS - Edgar Renteria - $6.333MM 3B - Chipper Jones - $11MM IF - Pete Orr - $0.34MM IF - Willy Aybar - $0.33MM IF - Martin Prado - $0.33MM LF - Matt Diaz - $0.33MM, Ryan Langerhans - $0.345MM CF - Andruw Jones - $13.5MM RF - Jeff Francoeur - $0.3845MM 1B/OF - Scott Thorman - $0.33MM SP -.. Continue Reading

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2007 Oakland A's

By Tim Dierkes [September 30, 2006 at 12:14pm CST]

Next up in the 2007 Team Outlooks are the Oakland Athletics. They stand to possibly lose a couple of key players after this season. Billy Beane's contract obligations: C - Jason Kendall - $8MM C - Adam Melhuse - $0.85MM 1B - Dan Johnson - $0.33MM 2B - Mark Ellis - $3.5MM SS - Bobby Crosby - $2.5MM 3B - Eric Chavez - $9MM IF - Marcos Scutaro - $0.34MM IF - D'Angelo Jimenez - $0.75MM LF - Nick Swisher - $0.335MM CF - Mark Kotsay - $7MM RF - Milton Bradley - $3MM OF - Bobby Kielty - $1.85MM.. Continue Reading

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2007 Houston Astros

By Tim Dierkes [September 29, 2006 at 3:48pm CST]

The Astros are due for the next Team Outlook. Tim Purpura's contract obligations: C - Brad Ausmus - $3.5MM C - Eric Munson - $0.35MM 1B - Lance Berkman - $14.5MM 2B - Chris Burke - $0.3625MM SS - Adam Everett - $1.9MM 3B - Morgan Ensberg - $3.8MM 1B/3B - Mike Lamb - $1.7MM IF - Eric Bruntlett - $0.365MM LF - Luke Scott - $0.327MM CF - Willy Taveras - $0.4MM RF - Jason Lane - $0.45MM OF - Orlando Palmeiro - $0.95MM SP - Roy Oswalt - $13MM SP - Jason Hirsh - $0.327MM SP - Wandy.. Continue Reading

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2007 Minnesota Twins

By Tim Dierkes [September 28, 2006 at 10:07am CST]

Given their postseason berth, you wouldn't expect Twins fans to be clamoring for a writeup on the '07 club. They have been, however, and I aim to please. Terry Ryan's contract obligations: C - Joe Mauer - $0.4MM C - Mike Redmond - $0.95MM 1B - Justin Morneau - $0.385MM 2B - Luis Castillo - $5.75MM SS - Jason Bartlett - $0.38MM 3B - Nick Punto - $0.69MM IF - Luis Rodriguez - $0.38MM LF - CF - Torii Hunter - $12MM option RF - Michael Cuddyer - $1.3MM OF - Lew Ford - $0.425MM OF - Jason Tyner -.. Continue Reading

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2007 Chicago Cubs

By Tim Dierkes [September 26, 2006 at 2:53pm CST]

Updated 12/07/2006 Full disclosure: I am a diehard Cubs fan. Still, I think I'm capable of pulling together a Team Outlook for this bunch. Jim Hendry's 2007 contract obligatons: C - Michael Barrett - $3MM C - Henry Blanco - $1.8MM 1B - Derrek Lee - $13MM 2B - Mark DeRosa - $4.33MM SS - Cesar Izturis - $4.15MM 3B - Aramis Ramirez - $11MM IF - Ryan Theriot - $0.38MM LF - Matt Murton - $0.38MM CF - Jacque Jones - $4MM RF - Alfonso Soriano - $9MM OF - Angel Pagan - $0.38MM SP - Carlos Zambrano -.. Continue Reading

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2007 St. Louis Cardinals

By Tim Dierkes [September 25, 2006 at 8:33pm CST]

I already took my best shot at a 2007 plan for the Cardinals back in August. But, let's do our usual Team Outlook analysis for the club. The Viva El Birdos article was more my recommendations, so here we'll discuss more of what I think Walt Jocketty will do. 2007 contract obligations: C - Yadier Molina - $0.4MM C - 1B - Albert Pujols - $15MM 2B - Aaron Miles - $0.35MM SS - David Eckstein - $4.5MM 3B - Scott Rolen - $12MM IF - LF - Chris Duncan - $0.33MM CF - RF - Juan Encarnacion - $5MM.. Continue Reading

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2007 New York Mets

By Tim Dierkes [September 24, 2006 at 10:39am CST]

Let's see what's in store for the Mets next year. Their playoff appearance this year should ensure that ownership spends some more money to plug any holes. By the way, you can read any of my 2007 Team Outlooks here. Omar Minaya's contractual obligations: C - Paul LoDuca - $6.5MM C - Ramon Castro - $0.8MM 1B - Carlos Delgado - $14.5MM 2B - SS - Jose Reyes - $2.5MM 3B - David Wright - $1MM IF - Julio Franco - $1.1MM IF - Ruben Gotay - $0.3405MM, Anderson Hernandez - $0.327MM LF - Lastings Milledge - $0.415MM CF -.. Continue Reading

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2007 Seattle Mariners

By Tim Dierkes [September 22, 2006 at 1:49pm CST]

Next up, those Seattle Mariners. Many thanks to the fine Mariners blogs U.S.S. Mariner and Lookout Landing for their work. It's always good to consult the experts before doing a writeup on their team. Bill Bavasi's contract obligations: C - Kenji Johjima - $5.2MM C - Guillermo Quiroz - $0.3275MM 1B - Richie Sexson - $14MM 2B - Jose Lopez - $0.335MM SS - Yuniesky Betancourt - $0.4MM 3B - Adrian Beltre - $11.5MM IF - Willie Bloomquist - $1MM LF - Raul Ibanez - $5.5MM CF - Ichiro Suzuki - $11MM RF - Chris Snelling - $0.3285MM OF -.. Continue Reading

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2007 Philadelphia Phillies

By Tim Dierkes [September 21, 2006 at 11:21am CST]

People seem to be enjoying these 2007 outlooks I've been doing by team, so I'll keep 'em coming. Check out the new 2007 Team Outlooks link to see all of the past ones. Here are the current contract obligations for the Phillies. I should also add that I utilized the terrific Beerleaguer Phillies Blog as a resource to learn some details about the team's plans. C - Carlos Ruiz - $0.33MM C - Chris Coste - $0.33MM 1B - Ryan Howard - $0.355MM 2B - Chase Utley - $0.5MM SS - Jimmy Rollins - $7MM 3B - 1B/OF - Jeff.. Continue Reading

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2007 Los Angeles Angels

By Tim Dierkes [September 20, 2006 at 2:48pm CST]

So Arte Moreno has guaranteed big changes in Los Angeles this winter. Let's explore his current obligations and needs. C - Mike Napoli - $0.35MM C - Jose Molina - $1.25MM 1B - 2B - Howie Kendrick - $0.35MM SS - Orlando Cabrera - $7.5MM 3B - IF - Robb Quinlan - $0.365MM IF - Maicer Izturis - $0.35MM LF - Juan Rivera - $2.025MM CF - Chone Figgins - $3.5MM RF - Vladimir Guerrero - $13.5MM DH - Garret Anderson - $11MM SP - Bartolo Colon - $14MM SP - Kelvim Escobar - $8.5MM SP - John Lackey -.. Continue Reading

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2007 Boston Red Sox

By Tim Dierkes [September 17, 2006 at 11:44am CST]

Recently, I took a look at how the 2007 Blue Jays might spend their money this winter. Let's give the Red Sox the same treatment. Under contract for 2007: Expected 2007 payroll: $120-140MM (Olney) C - Jason Varitek - $9MM 1B - Kevin Youkilis - $0.4MM 2B - Dustin Pedroia - 0.3MM SS - 3B - Mike Lowell - $9MM LF - Manny Ramirez - $18MM CF - Coco Crisp - $3.5MM RF - Wily Mo Pena - $2.5MM, Eric Hinske - $5.625MM DH - David Ortiz - $12.5MM SP - Curt Schilling - $13MM SP - Josh Beckett -.. Continue Reading

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2007 Toronto Blue Jays

By Tim Dierkes [September 6, 2006 at 8:36pm CST]

According to Ken Rosenthal, the Blue Jays plan to increase player payroll "perhaps to $100 million or beyond." How should they spend their money to best position themselves for 2007? Here are J.P. Ricciardi's contract obligations: C - C - Jason Phillips - $0.55MM 1B - Lyle Overbay - $3MM 2B - Aaron Hill - $0.4MM SS - John McDonald - $0.5MM 3B - Troy Glaus - $10.75MM IF - John McDonald - $0.5MM LF - Reed Johnson - $2MM CF - Vernon Wells - $5.6MM RF - Alex Rios - $0.4MM OF - Adam Lind - $0.38MM SP -.. Continue Reading

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