Jan 02 2009
2009 All NL Central Team Pitching Staff
Sp1 - Carlos Zambrano, Cubs - Volatile pitcher is the ace of this staff
Sp2 - Edinson Volquez, Reds - One of the nastiest changeups in the game gets him our #2 spot.
Sp3 - Rich Harden, Cubs - Can always use a power fastball against a top hitting lineup like the other teams would bring in this six division playoff.
Sp4 - Roy Oswalt, Astros - Still brings it everyday
Sp5 - Adam Wainwright, Cardinals - Has gotten it done in the biggest situations
LRP - Ryan Dempster, Cubs - Had a great year last year, except for the playoffs
LRP - Yovani Gallardo, Brewers - New Brewers ace
MRP - Ryan Franklin, Cardinals
MRP - Todd Wellemeyer, Cardinals
MRP - Matt Capps, Pirates
SU - Francisco Cordero, Reds - One of the dirtiest closers in the game right here.
SU - Carlos Marmol, Cubs - Strikeout machine is the perfect setup man with a power fastball and slider.
CP - Jose Valverde, Astros - Flamethrower showed some consistency last year.