IBC

So a quick look at the M's roster with a look toward next season, Updated as of 1/9/09.


1. Andre Ethier, RF .305/.375/.510, 20 HR (vs RH - .326/.392/.560)
2. Mark DeRosa, 2b .285/.376/.481, 21 HR
3. Rick Ankiel, LF .264/.337/.506 (vs RH - .279/.362/.529), 25 HR
4. Carlos Delgado, 1b .271/.353/.518 (vs RH - .273/.378/.534) 38 HR
5. David Freese, 3b .306/.359/.553 (AAA) 25 HR
6. Kila Ka'aihue, DH .313/.457/.629 (AA/AAA) 37 HR (May move up in lineup depending on projection)
7. Bengie Molina, C .292/.322/.445 16 HR
8. Adam Jones, CF .271/.313/.400
9. Asdrubal Cabrera, SS .259/.346/.366 (.320/.398/.464 - post All-Star)

Bench: Brandon Moss, Ben Zobrist, Jeremy Reed, Marcus Thames, Bryan Anderson


1. AJ Burnett, RH 4.07 ERA, 18-10, (3.62 FIP), 9.2 K/9
2. Armondo Galarraga, RH 3.73 ERA, 13-7, 6.5 K/9
3. Ryan Rowland-Smith, LH 3.42 ERA, 5-3, 5.9 K/9
4. Anibal Sanchez, RH 5.57 ERA (4.88 FIP), 7.6 K/9
5. Jonathan Sanchez, LH 5.01 ERA, 9-12, 8.9 K/9

Closer - Troy Percival
RH Set - Jim Johnson (59%-GB%)
LH Set - George Sherrill, Jose Mijares
Long R - Clay Meredith (67%-GB%)
Long R - Garret Mock


Still looking to tweak the rotation some, possibly upgrade RF. Overall still a work in process bringing in some younger blood.


Hanging in the minors:

Tim Alderson, RHP
Andrew Lambo, OF
Neil Walker, 3b
Adam Moore, C
Zach McAllister, RHP
Stephen Marek, RHP
Josh Donaldson, C
Brad Bergesen, RHP
Jesse English, LHP
Juan Ramirez, RHP
Jason Berken, RHP
Ryan Mount, 2b
Pedro Baez, 3b
Jharmidy Dejesus, 3b
Cody Scarpetta, RHP
Arodys Vizcaino, RHP
Mike Hampton, LHP
Tag Bozied, 1b