Carl Crawford and B.J. Upton– According to TampaBay.com , the Rays VP Andrew Friedman plans to be active — and likely will have to be creative — in addressing two main areas: adding a reliever or two, and figuring out the catching tandem. Friedman said the Rays are looking at both right- and left-handed relievers. Whether they acquire one through free agency or trades remains to be seen. Rangers and White Sox have shown interest in CF B.J. Upton, and the Mets and Braves have inquired about All-Star LF Carl Crawford. The Rays have said they’re interested in discussing a long-term deal with Crawford, who is eligible to be a free agent after the 2010 season.

Buster Posey and Freddy Sanchez– The Giants are have organizational meetings now that the Arizona Fall League season has been completed to discuss whether Buster Posey is ready to handle the duties. It is looking more like Benjie Molina has seen his last days in a Giants uniform. Also reported in the SF Gate, Freddy Sanchez may be asked to handle third base and then a possibly they may go over a second baseman.

Rodriguez,I. Still has fantasy value, although his SLG % is on a very steady decline.
Posada,J. Coming off shoulder surgery.
Molina,B. Inflated RBI% of 17.3 makes him a risk to repeat.
Pierzynski,A. over rated almost every year according to ADP.
Hernandez,R. Showed signs of life with 8/36/.277 2nd Half.
Martinez,V. Bounceback season projected.
Bard,J. Playing time could be an issue with Varitek back on board.
Mauer,J. Solid gap hitter, not a HR guy, but BA and Runs scored are a big bonus at the C slot
Navarro,D. Low K% (.12) give him a solid EYE
Snyder,C. K% rose above 30% when pressed for RBI production. Broke a testicle last year (what? ouch!)
Shoppach,K. Huge 2nd Half of ‘08 16 HRs. But….
Doumit,R. Pure hitter, slugged at over 500 in 400+ ABs last year.
McCann,B. Slugged at over 500 in both 1st and second half.
Martin,R. 20% 2nd half decline took toll on overall numbers
Soto,G. Slugged over .500 throughout the season. Lot of upside, watch for too many K’s.
Napoli,M. Napoli should see 400 ABs in a lineup looking to make up for O production.
Iannetta,C. Strong 2nd Half. Breakout coming.
Saltalamacchia,J. Once a top hitting prospect,
Suzuki,K. Sees a lot of playing time, and the offense has improved around him.
Towles,J. needs new approach in the big show
Baker,J. Posted an inflated .299 BA in the 2nd H of ‘08. Singles % was overstated by about 20-25 points.
Wieters,M. The total offensive package.

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