Offseason Outlook Rumors
By Tim Dierkes [November 6, 2008 at 5:00am CST]
The World Champion Phillies conclude our Offseason Outlook series. Their likely 2009 commitments: C - Carlos Ruiz - $425K C - Chris Coste - $415K 1B - Ryan Howard - $10MM+ 2B - Chase Utley - $11MM SS - Jimmy Rollins - $7.5MM 3B - Pedro Feliz - $5MM IF - Eric Bruntlett - $600K+ IF/OF - Greg Dobbs - $440K+ LF - Jayson Werth - $1.7MM+ CF - Shane Victorino - $480K+ RF - Geoff Jenkins - $6.75MM OF - Matt Stairs - $1MM OF - Greg Golson - $400K SP - Cole Hamels - $500K+ SP - Brett...
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By Tim Dierkes [October 30, 2008 at 4:51pm CST]
Next up in our Offseason Outlook series, the Rays. Their likely 2009 commitments: C - Dioner Navarro - $413K+ C - Shawn Riggans - $400K 1B - Carlos Pena - $8MM 2B - Akinori Iwamura - $3.25MM SS - Jason Bartlett - $417K+ 3B - Evan Longoria - $550K IF - Willy Aybar - $402K IF - Ben Zobrist - $400K LF - Carl Crawford - $8.25MM CF - B.J. Upton - $413K RF - Gabe Gross - $414K+ OF - Fernando Perez - $400K DH - Jonny Gomes - $1.275MM+ SP - Scott Kazmir - $6MM SP - James...
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By Tim Dierkes [October 22, 2008 at 12:10pm CST]
Next up in our Offseason Outlook series, the Dodgers. Their likely 2009 commitments are below. Remember, this is not a projection of the actual '09 roster. I use only internal candidates here as a way of showing depth and needs. C - Russell Martin - $500K+ C - Danny Ardoin - $400K 1B - James Loney - $411K 2B - Blake DeWitt - $400K SS - Chin-Lung Hu - $400K 3B - IF - Tony Abreu - $400K IF - LF - Juan Pierre - $10MM CF - Matt Kemp - $406K RF - Andre Ethier - $425K+ OF -...
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By Tim Dierkes [October 20, 2008 at 3:36pm CST]
Next up in our Offseason Outlook series, the Red Sox. Their likely 2009 commitments: C - C - Kevin Cash - $400K+ 1B - Kevin Youkilis - $3MM+ 2B - Dustin Pedroia - $457K SS - Jed Lowrie - $400K 3B - Mike Lowell - $12MM IF - Julio Lugo - $9MM IF - Jeff Bailey - $400K LF - Jason Bay - $7.5MM CF - Coco Crisp - $5.75MM RF - J.D. Drew - $14MM OF - Jacoby Ellsbury - $406K DH - David Ortiz - $12.5MM SP - Josh Beckett - $10.5MM SP - Daisuke Matsuzaka - $8MM...
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By Tim Dierkes [October 17, 2008 at 2:09pm CST]
Next up in our Offseason Outlook series, the Cubs. Their likely 2009 commitments: C - Geovany Soto - $401K C - Henry Blanco - $3MM (club option) 1B - Derrek Lee - $13MM 2B - Mark DeRosa - $5.5MM SS - Ryan Theriot - $428K 3B - Aramis Ramirez - $15.65MM IF - Ronny Cedeno - $407K+ IF - Mike Fontenot - $405K LF - Alfonso Soriano - $16MM CF - Reed Johnson - $1.3MM+ RF - Kosuke Fukudome - $11.5MM OF - Felix Pie - $402K OF - Micah Hoffpauir - $400K SP - Carlos Zambrano - $17.75MM SP...
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By Tim Dierkes [October 16, 2008 at 5:00pm CST]
Next up in our Offseason Outlook series, the Brewers. Their likely 2009 commitments: C - Jason Kendall - $4.6MM C - Mike Rivera - $400K 1B - Prince Fielder - $670K+ 2B - Rickie Weeks - $1.057MM+ SS - J.J. Hardy - $2.65MM+ 3B - Bill Hall - $6.8MM IF - Joe Dillon - $400K IF - Alcides Escobar - $400K LF - Ryan Braun - $745K CF - Mike Cameron - $10MM (club option) RF - Corey Hart - $444K+ OF - Tony Gwynn Jr. - $400K OF - SP - Yovani Gallardo - $404K SP - Dave Bush...
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By Tim Dierkes [October 15, 2008 at 5:40pm CST]
Next up in our Offseason Outlook series, the Angels. Here's how their 25-man roster might look using only internal candidates: C - Mike Napoli - $425K C - Jeff Mathis - $415K 1B - Kendry Morales - $600K 2B - Howie Kendrick - $433K SS - Erick Aybar - $415K 3B - Brandon Wood - $400K IF - Maicer Izturis - $1.2MM+ IF/OF - Robb Quinlan - $1.05MM+ LF - Chone Figgins - $4.75MM+ CF - Torii Hunter - $17.5MM RF - Gary Matthews Jr. - $10MM OF - Reggie Willits - $433K DH/OF - Vladimir Guerrero - $15MM (club...
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By Tim Dierkes [October 14, 2008 at 7:00am CST]
Next up in our Offseason Outlook series, the Mets. Their likely 2009 commitments: C - Brian Schneider - $4.9MM C - Ramon Castro - $2.5MM 1B - Carlos Delgado - $12MM 2B - Luis Castillo - $6MM SS - Jose Reyes - $5.75MM 3B - David Wright - $7.5MM IF - IF - Argenis Reyes - $400K LF - Dan Murphy - $400K CF - Carlos Beltran - $18.5MM RF - Ryan Church - $2MM+ OF - Endy Chavez - $2.05MM OF - Marlon Anderson - $1.15MM SP - Johan Santana - $20MM SP - Mike Pelfrey - $1.3125MM SP...
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By Tim Dierkes [October 13, 2008 at 11:16am CST]
Next up in our Offseason Outlook series, the Yankees. Their likely 2009 commitments: C - Jorge Posada - $13.1MM C - Jose Molina - $2MM 1B - 2B - Robinson Cano - $6MM SS - Derek Jeter - $20MM 3B - Alex Rodriguez - $32MM IF - Wilson Betemit - $1.165MM+ IF - Cody Ransom - $400K LF - Johnny Damon - $13MM CF - Brett Gardner - $400K RF - Xavier Nady - $3.35MM+ OF - Melky Cabrera - $462K DH - Hideki Matsui - $13MM SP - Chien-Ming Wang - $4MM+ SP - Joba Chamberlain - $400K SP...
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By Tim Dierkes [October 10, 2008 at 11:24am CST]
Next up in the Offseason Outlook series, the Astros. Their likely 2009 commitments: C - J.R. Towles - $400K C - Humberto Quintero - $405K+ 1B - Lance Berkman - $14.5MM 2B - Kaz Matsui - $5MM SS - Miguel Tejada - $13MM 3B - Ty Wigginton - $4.35MM+ IF - Geoff Blum - $1.25MM IF - David Newhan - $575K+ LF - Carlos Lee - $18.5MM CF - Michael Bourn - $400K RF - Hunter Pence - $400K OF - Darin Erstad - $1.75MM OF - Reggie Abercrombie - $400K SP - Roy Oswalt - $14MM SP - Wandy...
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By Tim Dierkes [October 9, 2008 at 9:41am CST]
Next up in our Offseason Outlook series, the White Sox. Their likely commitments for 2009: C - A.J. Pierzynski - $6.25MM C - Toby Hall - $2.25MM (club option, $150K buyout) 1B - Paul Konerko - $12MM 2B - Chris Getz - $400K SS - Alexei Ramirez - $1.1MM 3B - Josh Fields - $400K IF - LF - Carlos Quentin - $400K CF - Brian Anderson - $400K RF - Jermaine Dye - $11.5MM OF - DeWayne Wise - $400K+ OF/1B - Nick Swisher - $5.3MM DH - Jim Thome - $13MM SP - Mark Buehrle - $14MM SP...
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By Tim Dierkes [October 8, 2008 at 9:44am CST]
The Cardinals are next in our Offseason Outlook series. Their likely commitments for 2009: C - Yadier Molina - $3.25MM C - Bryan Anderson - $400K 1B - Albert Pujols - $16MM 2B - Adam Kennedy - $4MM SS - Brendan Ryan - $400K 3B - Troy Glaus - $11.25MM IF - Aaron Miles - $1.4MM+ IF/OF - Chris Duncan - $439K LF - Skip Schumaker - $400K CF - Rick Ankiel - $900K+ RF - Ryan Ludwick - $411K+ OF - Brian Barton - $400K OF - Joe Mather - $400K SP - Chris Carpenter - $14MM SP -...
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By Tim Dierkes [October 6, 2008 at 1:00pm CST]
The Twins are next in our Offseason Outlook series. Their likely commitments for 2009: C - Joe Mauer - $10.5MM C - Mike Redmond - $950K (club option) 1B - Justin Morneau - $10.6MM 2B - Alexi Casilla - $400K SS - Brendan Harris - $432K 3B - Brian Buscher - $400K IF - Matt Tolbert - $400K IF - LF - Delmon Young - $700K CF - Denard Span - $400K RF - Michael Cuddyer - $6.75MM OF - Carlos Gomez - $400K DH - Jason Kubel - $1.3MM+ SP - Scott Baker - $423K SP - Francisco Liriano...
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By Tim Dierkes [October 5, 2008 at 12:55pm CST]
The Marlins are next in our Offseason Outlook series. Here's a look at the 2009 commitments. By the way, comments and additional information are always welcome; I usually tweak these posts. C - John Baker - $400K C - Matt Treanor - $705K+ 1B - Mike Jacobs - $400K+ 2B - Dan Uggla - $417K+ SS - Hanley Ramirez - $5.5MM 3B - Jorge Cantu - $500K+ IF - Wes Helms - $950K IF - Robert Andino - $400K LF - Josh Willingham - $405K+ CF - Cody Ross - $400K+ RF - Jeremy Hermida - $400K+ OF - Alfredo...
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By Tim Dierkes [October 3, 2008 at 3:23pm CST]
Next up in our Offseason Outlook series, the Blue Jays. Here's the roster: C - Rod Barajas - $2.5MM (club option) C - Curtis Thigpen - $400K 1B - Lyle Overbay - $7MM 2B - Aaron Hill - $2.59MM (cleared for physical activity in October?) SS - Marco Scutaro - $1.1MM 3B - Scott Rolen - $11MM IF - John McDonald - $1.9MM IF - Jose Bautista - $1.8MM+ IF/OF - Joe Inglett - $400K LF - Travis Snider - $400K CF - Vernon Wells - $10MM RF - Alex Rios - $5.9MM DH - Adam Lind - $400K SP...
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By Tim Dierkes [October 2, 2008 at 4:58pm CST]
The Diamondbacks are next in our Offseason Outlook series. Their setup for 2009: C - Chris Snyder - $1.85MM+ C - Miguel Montero - $401K 1B - Chad Tracy - $4.75MM 2B - SS - Stephen Drew - $1.5MM 3B - Mark Reynolds - $400K IF - Augie Ojeda - $550K+ IF/OF - Chris Burke - $955K+ LF - Conor Jackson - $420K+ CF - Chris Young - $1.75MM RF - Justin Upton - $1.3MM OF - Eric Byrnes - $11MM OF - Alex Romero - $400K SP - Brandon Webb - $6.5MM SP - Dan Haren - $7.5MM SP...
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By Tim Dierkes [September 30, 2008 at 11:19pm CST]
The Indians are next in our Offseason Outlook series. Their likely commitments for 2009: C - Victor Martinez - $5.7MM C - Kelly Shoppach - $404K+ 1B - Ryan Garko - $420K 2B - Asdrubal Cabrera - $400K SS - Jhonny Peralta - $3.4MM 3B - Andy Marte - $400K IF - Jamey Carroll - $2.5MM club option or $150K buyout LF - Shin-Soo Choo - $400K CF - Grady Sizemore - $4.6MM RF - Franklin Gutierrez - $405K OF - David Dellucci - $4MM OF - Ben Francisco - $400K DH - Travis Hafner - $11.5MM SP - Cliff...
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By Tim Dierkes [September 26, 2008 at 12:17am CST]
The Reds are next in our Offseason Outlook series. Their probable commitments for 2009: C - Ryan Hanigan - $400K C - Wilkin Castillo - $400K 1B - Joey Votto - $400K 2B - Brandon Phillips - $4.75MM SS - Alex Gonzalez - $5.375MM 3B - Edwin Encarnacion - $450K+ IF - Andy Phillips - $440K IF - Jeff Keppinger - $403K LF - Chris Dickerson - $400K CF - Ryan Freel - $4MM RF - Jay Bruce - $400K OF - Norris Hopper - $403K OF - SP - Aaron Harang - $11MM SP - Bronson Arroyo - $9.5MM...
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By Tim Dierkes [September 23, 2008 at 4:41pm CST]
The Rangers are next in our Offseason Outlook series. Their likely commitments for 2009: C - Gerald Laird - $1.6MM+ C - Taylor Teagarden - $400K 1B - Chris Davis - $400K 2B - Ian Kinsler - $3MM SS - Michael Young - $16MM 3B - Hank Blalock - $6.2MM club option, $250K buyout IF - German Duran - $400K IF - Joaquin Arias - $400K LF - David Murphy - $400K CF - Josh Hamilton - $400K RF - Nelson Cruz - $400K OF - Marlon Byrd - $1.8MM+ DH - Frank Catalanotto - $4MM SP - Kevin Millwood...
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By Tim Dierkes [September 22, 2008 at 10:50pm CST]
The Rockies are next in our Offseason Outlook series. Here's a look at their 2009 commitments: C - Chris Iannetta - $400K C - Yorvit Torrealba - $3.5MM 1B - Todd Helton - $16.6MM 2B - Clint Barmes - $405K+ SS - Troy Tulowitzki - $750K 3B - Garrett Atkins - $4.3875MM+ IF - Jeff Baker - $403K IF - Ian Stewart - $400K LF - Matt Holliday - $13.5MM CF - Willy Taveras - $1.975MM+ RF - Brad Hawpe - $5.5MM OF - Ryan Spilborghs - $400K OF - Seth Smith - $400K SP - Aaron Cook - $8.75MM...
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By Tim Dierkes [September 18, 2008 at 3:10pm CST]
The Tigers are next in our Offseason Outlook series. Here's what they have for 2009: C - Brandon Inge - $6.3MM C - Dusty Ryan - $400K 1B - Miguel Cabrera - $15MM 2B - Placido Polanco - $4.6MM SS - Ramon Santiago - $575K+ 3B - Carlos Guillen - $10MM IF - Michael Hollimon - $400K IF/OF - Ryan Raburn - $400K LF - Matt Joyce - $400K CF - Curtis Granderson - $3.5MM RF - Magglio Ordonez - $18MM OF - Marcus Thames - $1.275MM+ DH - Gary Sheffield - $14MM SP - Justin Verlander - $500K+ SP...
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By Tim Dierkes [September 17, 2008 at 10:43pm CST]
Next up in our Offseason Outlook series, the Braves. Here's how they set up for '09 using internal options only: C - Brian McCann - $3.5MM C - Clint Sammons - $400K 1B - Casey Kotchman - $1.45MM+ 2B - Kelly Johnson - $430K+ SS - Yunel Escobar - $403K 3B - Chipper Jones - $11MM IF - Martin Prado -$400K IF/OF - Omar Infante - $1.4MM+ LF - Matt Diaz - $1.225MM+ CF - Josh Anderson - $400K RF - Jeff Francoeur - $460K+ OF - Gregor Blanco - $400K OF - Brandon Jones - $400K SP - Jair...
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By Tim Dierkes [September 16, 2008 at 3:15pm CST]
Next up in the Offseason Outlook series, the A's. Here's how they might line up in 2009: C - Kurt Suzuki -$400K C - Rob Bowen - $410K+ 1B - Daric Barton - $400K 2B - Eric Patterson - $400K SS - Bobby Crosby - $5.25MM 3B - Eric Chavez - $11MM IF - Jack Hannahan - $400K IF - Cliff Pennington - $400K LF - Aaron Cunningham - $400K CF - Carlos Gonzalez - $400K RF - Ryan Sweeney - $400K OF - Rajai Davis - $400K DH - Jack Cust - $410K+ SP - Justin Duchscherer - $1.2MM+...
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By Tim Dierkes [September 12, 2008 at 4:35pm CST]
Click here to view previous offseason outlooks. Today, a look at your 2009 Pirates. C - Ryan Doumit - $412K+ C - Ronny Paulino - $424K 1B - Adam LaRoche - $5MM+ 2B - Freddy Sanchez - $6.1MM SS - Jack Wilson - $7.25MM 3B - Andy LaRoche - $400K IF - Brian Bixler - $400K IF - Luis Cruz - $400K LF - Brandon Moss - $400K CF - Nate McLouth - $425K+ RF - Steve Pearce - $400K OF - Nyjer Morgan - $400K SP - Paul Maholm - $425K+ SP - Ian Snell - $3MM SP -...
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By Tim Dierkes [September 11, 2008 at 3:48pm CST]
Next up in our offseason outlook series, the Royals. Here's how they set up for 2009: C - John Buck - $2.2MM+ C - Brayan Pena - $400K 1B - Kila Ka'aihue - $400K 2B - Alberto Callaspo - $400K SS - Mike Aviles - $400K 3B - Alex Gordon - $406K IF - Ross Gload - $1.9MM IF - Esteban German - $1MM+ LF - Mark Teahen - $2.3375MM+ CF - David DeJesus - $3.6MM RF - Jose Guillen - $12MM OF - Joey Gathright - $427K+ DH - Billy Butler - $400K SP - Gil Meche - $11MM...
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By Tim Dierkes [September 10, 2008 at 5:47pm CST]
Check out our previous offseason outlooks here. Today let's take a look at the 2009 Washington Nationals: C - Jesus Flores - $400K C - Wil Nieves - $400K 1B - Nick Johnson - $5.5MM (wrist surgery June '08) 2B - Emilio Bonifacio - $400K SS - Cristian Guzman - $8MM 3B - Ryan Zimmerman - $465K+ IF - Dmitri Young - $5MM IF - Ronnie Belliard - $1.9MM IF/OF - Willie Harris - $800K+ LF - Elijah Dukes - $400K CF - Lastings Milledge - $403K RF - Austin Kearns - $8MM OF - Wily Mo Pena - $5MM...
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By Tim Dierkes [September 4, 2008 at 1:22pm CST]
Here's a look at the 2009 Orioles: C - Ramon Hernandez - $8MM C - Guillermo Quiroz - $400K 1B - 2B - Brian Roberts - $8MM SS - Freddie Bynum - $400K+ 3B - Melvin Mora - $9MM IF - Brandon Fahey - $400K IF - Luis Hernandez - $400K LF - Luke Scott - $430K+ CF - Adam Jones - $400K RF - Nick Markakis - $455K+ OF - Luis Montanez - $400K DH - Aubrey Huff - $8MM SP - Jeremy Guthrie - $770K+ SP - Daniel Cabrera - $2.875MM+ SP - Garrett Olson - $400K SP...
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By Tim Dierkes [September 3, 2008 at 2:13pm CST]
Your 2009 San Diego Padres: C - Josh Bard - $2.2375MM+ C - Nick Hundley - $400K 1B - Adrian Gonzalez - $3MM 2B - Matt Antonelli - $400K SS - Khalil Greene - $6.5MM 3B - Kevin Kouzmanoff - $410K IF - Edgar Gonzalez - $400K IF - Brian Myrow - $400K LF - Chase Headley - $400K CF - Jody Gerut - $700K+ RF - Brian Giles - $9MM or $3MM buyout OF - Scott Hairston - $406K+ OF - Will Venable - $400K SP - Jake Peavy - $11MM SP - Chris Young - $4.5MM SP -...
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By Tim Dierkes [September 2, 2008 at 9:52am CST]
Let's take a look at the '09 Mariners. They'll have their new GM in place in time for the free agency period. C - Kenji Johjima - $8MM C - Jamie Burke - $435K 1B - Bryan LaHair - $400K 2B - Jose Lopez - $1.6MM SS - Yuniesky Betancourt - $2MM 3B - Adrian Beltre - $12MM IF - Tug Hulett - $400K IF - LF - CF - Wladimir Balentien - $400K RF - Ichiro Suzuki - $17MM OF - Jeremy Reed - $400K+ DH - Jeff Clement - $400K SP - Felix Hernandez - $540K+ SP -...
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By Tim Dierkes [September 1, 2008 at 11:33am CST]
We're starting a new series for September/early October called Offseason Outlook. It's kind of a merger of past series (Needs and Luxuries, Team Outlook). Here's how the 2009 Giants stack up (informed greatly by Lefty Malo): C - Bengie Molina - $6MM C - Steve Holm or Eliezer Alfonzo - $400K 1B - Travis Ishikawa - $400K 2B - Kevin Frandsen - $400K SS - Emmanuel Burriss - $400K 3B - Pablo Sandoval - $400K IF - Eugenio Velez - $400K IF/OF - John Bowker - $400K LF - Fred Lewis - $400K+ CF - Aaron Rowand - $8MM RF...
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