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Updated closer rankings
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Ryan Madson is now out for the season and will need Tommy John surgery. The Reds closer was set to be one of the top closers this season. Sean Marshall is expected to be the closer and Aroldis Chapman could eventually work his way into the picture. He started today and has this spring, but he might return as a setup man. 1. Jonathan Papelbon (Phillies) 2. ...
Deep Sleeper: Brian Matusz
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Just a few weeks ago, Orioles lefthander Brian Matusz was barely on the AL-only radar and might not have even been considered for a spot in the starting rotation. After a strong finish to 2010, Matusz was awful last season. The main issue was velocity with his fastball often topping out at 88 m.p.h.
He went 1-9 with a 10.69 ERA in 12 games last season. So far in the spring, the velocity is...
Updated shortstop rankings
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1. Troy Tulowitzki (Rockies) 2. Jose Reyes (Marlins) 3. Hanley Ramirez (Marlins) 4. Starlin Castro (Cubs) 5. Elvis Andrus (Rangers) 6. Jimmy Rollins (Phillies) 7. Asdrubal Cabrera (Indians)...
Updated second base rankings
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1. Robinson Cano (Yankees) 2. Dustin Pedroia (Red Sox) 3. Ian Kinsler (Rangers) 4. Ben Zobrist (Rays) 5. Brandon Phillips (Reds) 6. Dan Uggla (Braves) 7. Rickie Weeks (Brewers) 8. ...
Updated first base rankings
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First Base 1. Albert Pujols (Angels) 2. Miguel Cabrera (Tigers) 3. Joey Votto (Reds) 4. Adrian Gonzalez (Red Sox) 5. Prince Fielder (Brewers) 6. Mark Teixeria (Yankees) 7. Pablo Sandoval...
Updated catcher rankings
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Carlos Santana (Indians) Mike Napoli (Rangers) Matt Wieters (Orioles) Miguel Montero (Diamondbacks) Brian McCann (Braves) Joe Mauer (Twins) Buster Posey (Giants) Yadier Molina (Cardinals) Alex Avila – Detroit Tigers Jesus Montero (Mariners) (Not eligible at catcher in some leagues to start season) Wilson Ramos (Nationals) Ryan Doumit (Twins) J.P. Arencibia (Blue Jays) Geovany Soto (Cubs)...
Relief pitcher rankings
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1. Jonathan Papelbon (Phillies) 2. Mariano Rivera (Yankees) 3. John Axford (Brewers) 4. Craig Kimbrel (Braves) 5. Drew Storen (Nationals) 6. Ryan Madson (Reds) 7. Joel Hanrahan (Pirates)...
Starting pitcher rankings
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Clayton Kershaw (Dodgers) Roy Halladay (Phillies) Cliff Lee (Phillies) Justin Verlander (Tigers) Zack Greinke (Brewers) Felix Hernandez (Mariners) Tim Lincecum (Giants) Cole Hamels (Phillies) Dan Haren (Angels)...
American League projected lineups and rotations
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AL East
Baltimore Orioles
PROJECTED LINEUP
2B Brian Roberts
SS J.J. Hardy
RF Nick Markakis
CF Adam Jones
C Matt Wieters
3B Mark Reynolds
DH Wilson Betemit
1B Chris Davis
LF Nolan Reimold
PROJECTED ROTATION
LH Zach Britton
RH Jason Hammel
LH Wei-Yin Chen
RH Jake Arrieta
LH Brian Matusz
PROJECTED...
National League projected lineups and rotations
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NATIONAL LEAGUE
NL EAST
Atlanta Braves
PROJECTED LINEUP
CF Michael Bourn
LF Martin Prado
3B Chipper Jones
C Brian McCann
2B Dan Uggla
1B Freddie Freeman
RF Jason Heyward
SS Tyler Pastornicky
PROJECTED ROTATION
RH Tommy Hanson
RH Jair Jurrjens
RH Brandon Beachy
LH Mike Minor
RH Tim Hudson
PROJECTED...
