standard 12 team 5x5 feedback appreciated!

[squirtle]

my team

C: J.D. Closser
C: Javy Lopez
1: Todd Helton
2: Jose Vidro
SS: Jimmy Rollins
3: David Wright
OF: Johnny Damon
OF: Juan Pierre
OF: Richard Hidalgo
OF: Shawn Green
OF: Trot Nixon
U: Preston Wilson
U: Luis Gonzalez

SP: Randy Johnson
SP: Mike Mussina
SP: Bartolo Colon
SP: Andy Pettite
SP: Joel Piniero
SP: E. Loaiza
RP: Jason Isringhausen
RP: Mike Gonzalez
RP: LaTroy Hawkins

bench: Carlos Pena and Kenny Lofton

I know I need saves and I am watching the wire like a hawk...other than that what do you think of the draft and the team?

thanks!

[philcore]

medium - not liking that offense
helton has no protection, i don't like vidro since vlad left, the rest are run scorers or speed guys which is fine because you can trade for power. I would shop damon or pierre. those guys are overrated and can get you something good in return

[Big E]

I agree with philcore at first look. It would help if you posted type of league and # of teams, scoring system, etc.

[squirtle]

I posted it in the heading of the original post but here it is again:

12 team standard 5x5

I think the offense is risky in terms of health, but its not as bad as it appears at first glance I don't think...as long as they don't spend a bunch of time on the dl...but the advice to shop speed is a good one I think...I'm thinking damon for a 30+ hr middle of the lineup type guy

I don't love vidro but I think he's fully capable of hitting 80-20-80 in the nationals lineup (better than its ever been since vlad left) with a .300 avg...

[RAmst23]

You're fine at 2nd and don't even worry about having Helton. The problem comes with your Outfield, where I think lots of teams will outslug you. your pitching isn't great, as there is a drop off.

[disgruntledjetsfan]

The team is mediocre, Randy Johnson and Mussina will get you 40 wins together, and Johnson will give you a sub 3 era and 300 Ks.

Outfielders, like said before, will not put up enough homers.

Fast team though.