Saturday, December 27, 2008

Season 5 Ownership Opportunites

National League East
Formerly Rochester Charlie-A** Kickers 89-73 Div Stand 2nd

Major League Foundation
Charles Hyun Is the man of this franchise. Still developing but already an ace of staff. After him Aaron Field, Max Tavarez,Morgan Reboulet,Zack Haynes & Mark Skinner give you alot of depth in the pitching staff and bullpen.
Watty Hudson,Andrew Woods and youngster Jesus Brogna lead the solid offense.

Minor League Building Block
Future multiple time allstar LF & Season 3 #1 overall selection Craig Maduro(71/84) leads the pack at prospects. Desi Tatis(68/84),
Travis Franco(59/78),Giovanni Mancuso(73/78),Cookie Nieves(60/75),Bruce Douglas(67/74)

Outlook
A very well kept team. Issues with signing draft picks has set it back a bit. But it's a team structured to win now with an array of quality vets and some solid pieces in the minors.
With 42 million in salary for season 5 the makings are there for a souffle of success.


National League South

Formerly New Orleans Mardi Gras 74-88 Div Stand 2nd(Season 3 WS Winner)

Major League Foundation
Al Hamlin, Alex Guerrero & Stan Pisciotta lead a balanced and veteran offense.
Future closer David Cornejo headlines a solid group of pitchers including. Tomas Hernandez,Tsuyoshi Zhang,Brian Moran,Stretch Hausmann,Alan O'Rourke,

Minor League Building Block
Bryce Garland(62/80) leads the pack and right behind him lie. Hector Urbina(68/79),Bob Devereaux(60/77),Hal Pettyjohn(60/72),Scott Beverlin(64/76),Irv Hill(61/74),Pablo Saez(55/72),Ugueth Maduro(67/76)

Outlook
This is a team with alot of depth in all levels. This issue is you don't really have a true stud outside of future allstar SP prospect Garland. This is a team with the pieces to contend with a impact free agent or trade splash. Or you can choose to continue to build up the minors and add some studs. Was really raided in free agency losing almost 10 players from the WS club.


American League East
Formerly The New York Pioneers 57-105 Div Stand 4th

Major League Foundation
Wily vet Chad Murray is the franchise player while surly young gun Joaquin Diaz(74/82) is a rising star at SS. Charlie Murphy(70/76) is the future of the pitching staff.

Minor League Building Block
Lee Bloomquist(64/84) Is the top prospect on the farm. The season 3 #7 pick projects as a serious hitter with the potential to become a 40-110 threat as a 3B*but can play any position) with another season in the minors. Behind him lies in wait season 4's #2 overall selection Steven Kelley. If he can stay healthy he'll be a pitchers nightmare.
Also among the prospects in the fold are Joaquin Villafuerte(50/72),Garry Malone(68/76),Darby Ohman(65/73)

Outlook
Armed with a good foundation in the minors as well as the #3 pick in the season 5 draft. This is a franchise moving in the right direction and can be a serious contender with a dedicated owner. There is not alot at the ML level but there is 62 million roughly in committed salary for season 5 so with a few tweaks you'll have some wiggle room.

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