Advice on My team

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First draft some advice on where I need help?
Its a 5X5 roto league

C Mike Piazza
C Charles Johnson
1b Raul Ibanez
2b Jose Vidro
ss Edgar Renteria
3b Scott Rolen
Of Ken Griffey Jr.
Of Darrin Erstad
Of Albert Pujols
Of Jacque Jones
Of Brian Jordan
U Frank Thomas
U Joe Crede
Reserve Carl Crawford

P Curt Schilling
P Mark Prior
P Jason Schmidt
P Hideo Nomo
P Tomo Okha
P Billy Wagner
P Mariano Rivera
P Brandon Looper

Any glaring weaknesses which I should address and if you had to grade this team what would it get. To me it seems like it all rests on Ken Griffey if he has amazing season I have good shot. If not I probably be upper middle pack.

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by the way 10 team league

[TWINSFAN48]

my first thought is to trade Griffey (I think his value has skyrocketed) but its up to you depending on if you think he will get hurt. Trade him for a SP like Hudson or Colon.

But other than that your team looks strong except for Ibanez at 1st.

good job drafting.

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If anything I felt i needed Griffey to have a good year for my outfield to not be just an "average" outfield. Erstad and Pujols are nice in the outfield but I just have a sneaking position Pujols will be in the infield before the end of the year. So by saying starting pitching you dont think Schilling, Prior, Schmidt, Nomo, Ohka are solid. I feel W, K I will be top 3 in my league. As for ERA WHIP that can change very easily year to year.

[DS1779]

Ibanez is not an answer at 1st. Had a good breakout year, but not a superstar. He got lucky batting around Beltran and Sweeney. You need a closer, try to pick up Acevedo until Rivera comes back. Looper is a nice pickup, Marlins will be a big surprise. Should get you about 30-40 saves. Outfield is pretty good, Griffey, Pujols are awesome. Erstad = injury prone ; Jordan = on the decline ; Jacque = had a good year, won't match those numbers. Big Hurt is garbage, get rid of him. Try to get someone to bite on a Ibanez, Jacque, and Erstad for a solid OF (like a Jim Edmonds type) and a good 1B, maybe a young starter. Make a "blockbuster"!
Good luck

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I have tried to obtain Acevado but must pass waiver. I still figure Rivera for 30 saves and with Wagner 40 saves and Looper this is still not enough? Im figuring with K and W if i do average on saves Ill be in good shape. But I see a consensus on me getting a better first basemen but i feel my depth is not great to obtain one. Ill try the trade you said but i dont like edmonds(injured too often). Im thinking more the Shawn Greens and Brian Giles of the world. Can someone explain why F. Thomas and E. Burks are so undervalued? I know you lose versatility because they cant play any position but damn good stats for utility players dont you think?

[CorySnyder]

I like Looper as your 3rd RP... He could be a HUGE surprise this year!! As for Ibanez, I have to disagree with some of the others. IF you look at 1B's Ibanez is at least a top 10 guy. Youre not THAT weak there. He'll probably hit 295 28 100 and he doesnt strike out either. If you have to stick with him, dont sweat it. I also like your top 3. All power pitchers who will rack up the K's

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