2009 Vancouver Vultures

[Porter]

Last Season's Record: 75-87 (4th)

Key Additions:
RF Rick Ankiel
LF GM Jr.
SP Dewon Brazelton
SP Tim Hudson
SP Bronson Arroyo
CL Brad Lidge
MR Jon Maine
MR Jason Isringhausen
3B Ty Wigginton


Lineups
CF Javier Herrera- Prime RoY Candidate.
DH Bobby Abreu- New additions moved him to DH
1B Paul Konerko- Its safe to say he finally got help
RF Rick Ankiel- Breakout year is possible
2B Jose Bautista- Will he strike out more than his BA? (232 BA vs 227 Ks)
LF Gary Matthews Jr- He better perform or its Torri Hunter's job to win
SS Mike Rouse- Youth is served but please don't ask him to steal bases (10 of 26 last year)
3B Ty Wigginton- Gets full time job for now, might see some time at 2B and SS as well.
CA Todd Jennings- Someone has to play catcher. Too bad he cant catch.

Bench
CA Carlos Ruiz- Good luck
1B/3B Lance Niekro- Wont see much time with Konerko playing 1B/primary 3B sub.
OF Torri Hunter- Could see lots of time

Rotation
1. Zach Greinke- Hopefully we won't waste his season like last year.
2. Tim Hudson- Will be the veteran presence to anchor Grenkie
3. Bronson Arroyo- Fairly cheap FA pickup should have a decent year
4. Dewon Brazelton- PLEASE PITCH TO TALENT.
5. John Maine- Maybe he will be better as a starter this time around.

Bullpen
1. Freddy Garcia- note to self: he still sucks.
2. Chris Barcus- maybe he can fill out to become a starter down the road.
3. Jung Bong- Pitches like hes high.
4. Bobby Bradley- will finally get a ML look
5. Jason Isringhausen- yes the bullpen is bad
6. Brad Hennessey- it causes you to drink
7. Matt Smith- Maybe he can get lefties out
8. Brad Lidge- and hes leading the ship. god help us.


It doesnt look good for this year due to lack of depth.

Needs: another SP, 16 million gallons of Crown Royal for the bullpen, how bout a 2B/SS Backup or a guy thats better than Rouse, a Catcher that plays some defense.

[Kingdom]

Brazelton won 22 games, he's got ..some.. talent

[Porter]

I say this due to the other one pitching like crap for the Expos. And given the luck of my teams lately im praying he does win 20.