by Hit Factory » Tue Apr 07, 2009 1:43 pm
Hey there, you have a decent team, but a lot depends on the severity of Berkman's injury. If he does not play well this year it will obviously be a huge blow to your team. Alexei Ramirez and Tulow are also question marks, Ramirez has to avoid the sophomore slump, while Tulow has to prove he can play a full season without getting injured again. B.J. Ryan looks shaky and expect Scott Downs to take some saves away during the course of the season, (Ryan's velocity is way down.) I would look to either trade Verlander, possibly with Maybin or Justin Upton and get back 1 solid starter or outfielder. I think Verlander is a total dud and unless he can turn everything around he will not be worth owning. That being said, I think you have some top tier offensive players that should be able to carry some of the load if your other guys are slumping, (Cabrera, Beltran, and Victorino to be exact.) Also, Billingsley and Lester are a terriric 1-2 combination in your rotation. Good luck!