Bay Area Baseball

Original Order:
16 Jeremy Jeffress Milwaukee Brewers
17 Matt Antonelli San Diego Padres
18 Kyle Drabek Philadelphia Phillies
19 Brett Sinkbeil Florida Marlins
20 Chris Parmelee Minnesota Twins

New Picks:
16 Milwaukee Brewers - Luke Hochevar, RHP - Righty still has major league stuff and can become a solid starter, Milwaukee might be a nice spot for him.
17 San Diego Padres - Adrian Cardenas, 2B - High school star hasn’t disappointed for Philadelphia and Oakland, he would be the correct pick over Matt Antonelli at the second base position this time around.
18 Philadelphia Phillies - Dellin Betances, RHP - Hard throwing and raw righthander would bring a youthful pitcher to Philadelphia’s system.
19 Florida Marlins - Desmond Jennings, OF - Athletic centerfielder isn’t a finished product yet but has rare athleticism.
20 Minnesota Twins - Daniel Murphy, OF/IF - Low ceiling hitter is a consistent player who could be the type of player the Twins like in their lineups.

Hamels’ incredibly hot wife puts him over Santana in our rotation.

Sp1 - Cole Hamels, Phillies - He earned it with his playoff dominance

Sp2 - Johan Santana, Mets - He’s the multiple Cy winner but Hamels got his team to the promised land.

Sp3 - Mike Pelfrey, Mets - Finally lived up to his potential last season with mid-90’s fastball.

Sp4 - Ricky Nolasco, Marlins - Rising star performed very well last year as Marlins ace.

Sp5 - Jair Jurjjens, Braves - Big acquisition came up large for Braves in 08

LRP - John Maine, Mets - Outstanding makeup with mediocre stuff.

LRP - Josh Johnson, Marlins

MRP - Ryan Madson, Phillies - Very effective reliever

MRP - Matt Lindstrom, Marlins - Not too many throw harder than this righty.

MRP - Francisco Rodriguez, Mets - Choke artist brings his act to Mets, should fit right in.

SU - Mike Gonzalez, Braves

SU - JJ Putz, Mets - Just another high90’s fastball to add to our dominant bullpen in a division that was known for bullpen blowups in 08.

CP - Brad Lidge, Phillies - Coming off the perfect season, how can you pick anyone else?

1. Hanley Ramirez, Marlins ss - Best shortstop and becoming the best player in baseball.
2. Chase Utley, Phillies 2b - Best 2b in baseball coming off an injury
3. Carlos Beltran, Mets CF - Five tool guy a little lazy sometimes but still hits third for us.
4. Chipper Jones, Braves 1B - Masher who gets overlooks, probable hall of famer when it’s all said and done.
5. David Wright, Mets 3b - Gold glover who can hit
6. Brian McCann, Braves C - Maybe the best catcher in the game right now
7. Ryan Howard, Phillies DH - Could be higher if not for prolific strikeout numbers
8. Raul Ibanez, Phillies LF - RBI machine should drive in anything Howard doesn’t.
9. Jimmy Rollins, Phillies RF - He’s an athlete and we need his speed, good arm too.

Backup IF - Ryan Zimmerman, Nationals - Only representative from worst team in baseball.
Backup OF - Jeremy Hermida, Marlins
Pinch Hitter - Carlos Delgado, Mets
Pinch Runner - Jose Reyes, Mets
Special thanks to Charlie Baker of East Bay Baseball for help with these lists, check his blog out as well at: eastbaybaseball.today.com.