by reenum » Sun Apr 02, 2006 6:54 pm
Your hitting is extremely solid. I wouldn't change a thing.
Unfortunately, your pitching needs a little help. I like Seo and Patterson. Smoltz will put up solid numbers.
Chacon, Mussina, and Capuano are risks. Mussina has been declining for a couple of yrs now, and I don't see him getting better. I don't think Chacon will be as good this season as he was last season, since his adjusted career stats don't support the sort of performance he put up in 2005. I think Capuano is good, but probably not going to win 18 again. If you want a Milwaukee pitcher, get Doug Davis.
Your closers may need a little work too. While Wickman had 45 saves, he just isn't all that great. He puts too many runners oin base. My suggestion would be to package him with Capuano and see if you can get another 2nd tier closer and a SP with potential. Ray is unproven, but I thnk he can do an adequate job.
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