Monday, October 05, 2009

Season's done


Season's over, thoughts about the roster and next season's efforts?  In general, I think I share the same sentiment everyone has pretty much said lately...that an impact hitter is what the Giants need to focus on for next season. And pretty much is it. The pitching rotation and bullpen has more than enough depth and prospects from the minors. As for the field, my fantasy roster would be:
  • C - Posey/Molina/Whiteside (this, of course, assumes that Molina is offered perhaps a 2-year deal but with less playing time and more mentoring purpose for Posey); Whiteside has proven to be a good backup and may even flourish with more playing time.
  • 1B - this is where a potential impact hitter can be drafted. But if none is acquired, I wouldn't mind sticking with Garko and Ishikawa (plus Sandoval, when he's not on 3B)
  • SS - Sanchez/Renteria/Velez
  • 2B - Uribe/Renteria
  • 3B - Sandoval/Rholinger (I'd like to see Rholinger make the team...I think he has potential)
  • Outfield - Torres/Rowand/Schierholtz as primary with Velez (and perhaps Lewis) for depth
  • Rotation - Lincecum/Zito/Cain/Sanchez/Penny - this assumes Penny re-signs with SF; wouldn't this be a nice R/L combo?
  • Bullpen (relief/long relief) - Affeldt, Runzler, Romo, Medders
  • Bullpen (closer) - Brian Wilson
You can't keep everybody...if I had to...either in trade or other decision.......Valdez (Merkin), Lewis, Ishikawa or Garko (if the right deal comes along for 1B).

Comback wish: Noah Lowry.

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