1. Jose Macias LF
2. Vernon Wells CF
3. Henry Mateo 2B
4. Paul Konerko 1B
5. Brady Clark RF
6. Drew Henson 3B
7. Mike Redmond C
8. Hee Seop Choi DH
9. Cesar Izturis SS
Bench:
John McDonald SS, 2B, 3B
Ryan Ludwick OF, DH
Jack Cust OF, DH
Greg LaRocca 1B, 3B, DH
Eddie Perez C, DH
Pitching Rotation:
1. Bartolo Colon
2. C.C. Sabathia
3. Billy Traber
4. Justin Speier
5. Jerome Williams
Bullpen:
Jerrod Riggan
Denny Stark
Dan Wright
Alex Herrera
Closer: T.J. Tucker
J.R. House
Victor Martinez
Brad Hawpe
Cliff Lee
Mike Maroth
J.D. Martin
Adam Wainwright
Shaun Boyd
Cody Ross
Duaner Sanchez
will get later.
Team Anlaysis
*NOTE - This analysis is strictly the opinion of the Red Sox GM, and was done as objectively as possible and strictly for the fun of it
Lineup - No one especially terrifying, though Konerko has been prolific. No one especially horrific either, lots of middle-of-the-roaders.
Bench - Cust may be the bigest bat off the bench. No one especially threatening really.
Defense - Clark is the best defender, no one else really stands out. Izturis and Redmond can be liabilities though , as can Choi. Wells would be better off in Right, with Clark in left and macias in center
Rotation - a very good 1-2 in Colon and Sabathia, young, tough and smart. traber, Speier and williams are X-factors. Speier because he's essentially a reliever, the other two because they're so young.
Bullpen - Tucker is a patch as a closer, there is no true closer on the team, but not much need for one right now. Middle relief is ok, but again, not remarkable.
Minors - very busy minors, lots of coming and going, could probably use some stability. Some risky prospects, though they could pay off big time if they work out.
Overall Grade - C Not a scary team, but one that will take you down if you're caught sleeping. This could all change by next week though...
Over/Under
Over - Konerko is having a very good season so far season
Under - Colon, absolutely getting shelled in the IBC
Prescription - More trades? Establishing a gmae plan, goals and a timetable might be good