2008 Record: 90-72
Key Additions:
Chase Wright (P)
Trevor Hoffman (CL)
Jorge Julio (P)
Key Losses:
CC Sabathia (P)
Ben Sheets (P)
Projected Lineup:
1. Rickie Weeks 2B
2. J.J. Hardy SS
3. Ryan Braun LF
4. Prince Fielder 1B
5. Corey Hart RF
6. Mike Cameron CF
7. Mike Lamb 3B
8. Jason Kendall C
Prince Fielder is the key to the lineup, he really needs to carry this team if they are going to do anything this year. last year he was very good, but his HR totals went down by 16. The Brewers actually have a good amount of power between Fielder, Braun, and hart. There are not a lot of big names in this lineup, but they are a solid squad that should get better as some of these players progress.
Projected Rotation:
1. Yovani Gallardo
2. Dave Bush
3. Manny Parra
4. Braden Looper
5. Jeff Suppan
CL: Trevor Hoffman
Yovani Gallardo better turn into the ace he was supposed to be this year. He was out a lot of last year with a knee injury, but it sounds like that won't be a problem this year. Manny Parra has a great arm, but does not command the strikezone well, so he is kind of a wild card. the rest of the rotation sucks. I love Hoffman, but I have a bad feeling that he should have hung up it after last season. The Brewers really overpaid for him.
Minors Watch:
Mat Gamel - Is a very good hitter, but is so bad defensively he may have a lot more value if he was in the AL.
Alcides Escobar - Had a great year in 2008, but really doesn't have a spot on the team since he is a SS and Hardy is blocking his way.
Overall:
The Brewers went for the title last year, and in the process gave up a good amount of their farm system. They will take a step back this year, even though they have some good young players in their lineup. Pitching will be a real problem, and I just don't see this team improving for a while.
Record: 76-86
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