2008 Record: 82-80
Key Additions:
Jon Garland (SP)
Scott Schoenweis (RP)
Felipe Lopez (INF)
Key Losses:
Adam Dunn (OF)
David Eckstein (2B)
Randy Johnson (SP)
Brandon Lyon (RP)
Connor Robertson (RP)
Projected Lineup:
1 Stephen Drew (SS)
2 Eric Byrnes (LF)
3 Conor Jackson (1B)
4 Mark Reynolds (3B)
5 Justin Upton (RF)
6 Chris B. Young (CF)
7 Felipe Lopez (2B)
8 Chris Snyder (C)
This offense is still feeling the affects of letting Carlos Quentin slip away. They have some young talent in Conor Jackson and Justin Upton, but they are going to be asking a lot from these young guys, if they want to go anywhere this season. Mark Reynolds can hit 40 HRs, but he is much like Adam Dunn and will only bat .240 (if you're lucky.
Projected Rotation:
1 Brandon Webb
2 Dan Haren
3 Jon Garland
4 Doug Davis
5 Max Scherzer
CL Chad Qualls
I really like this rotation. Garland will do every well in the NL, because he doesn't walk guys and eats up innings. Overall it is so much easier to pitch in the NL then the AL. Webb is a stud, and so is Haren. Those three will be good enough to make this team a legit threat in the NL West.
Minors Watch:
Jarrod Parker - This kid will make the rotation at some point this season, and even though he is only 20 he could be the guy that puts this team over the edge and into the playoffs.
Gerardo Parra - Has a ton of speed and could be a threat to make the team at some point this season. Is solid on defense in the OF, but is yet to show the power that was so hyped around him when he joined the D-Backs.
Overall:
The offense worries me a little bit, but they are young, and I feel this really could be a breakout season for this team. The division kind of sucks, so I expect them to win it and make the playoffs.
Record: 88-74
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