What team are you GM/Managing?

[BunnyHardaway]

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I'll be using the O's just because of all the youth they have now, not to mention they're my favorite team.

[MizzouRah]

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I'll be using the Cards as always, I expect a challenge this year although things may not be as tough as we all think especially if Mulder gets a high rating again (although he has to be due for a big drop).

I'm hoping Rasmus is in the game by the 1st roster update at latest (meaning he makes the team in real life), if so he'll be my starting CF and I'll deal with the growing pains, if not Ankiel will start there.

Projected Lineup:

C - Molina
1B - Pujols
2B - Kennedy (can he possibly be as bad as he was last year again?)
SS - Izturis (ugh, might have to make a move for a SS)
3B - Glaus
LF - Duncan
CF - Rasmus/Ankiel
RF - Ankiel/Ludwick

Lacking a leadoff hitter and thats atleast 3 pretty much automatic outs in Kennedy, Izturis, and Yadi.

Pujols, Glaus, Duncan, Ankiel should provide some nice pop but I'm anxious to see how Duncan and Ankiel are rated.

Bullpen I think will be fine but the rotation has some big time question marks:

1) Carpenter (will his rating be lower due to injury?)
2) Wainwright
3) Mulder (see Carpenter, plus the fact he hasn't been as good since coming to STL)
4) Clement
5) Piniero

Carpenter and Wainwright should be fine, Mulder if he continues to be overrated will be fine but I have to think hes due for a big fall in rating, then Clement and Piniero will probably be very up and down, although they're huge upgrades over Kip Wells. Depending how hes rated Reyes may get a shot at a starting job to.

I think I'll have to make a deal for a middle infielder though, I don't think I can do 162 games of Izturis/Kennedy up the middle.

Don't forget Looper in the starting rotation.

[TeixeiraFanatic]

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I'm probably going to use either the Cardinals, or the Braves because of Mark Teixeira.

I hope they get his stance right. Last year it was okay but wasn't perfect and with all the new ones they should have his.

I can't wait for this game.

[Artman22]

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I'm coming with the yanks. Trading mussina and giambi for some relievers. I might also get rid of matsui for a younger talent. I'm going to see what Im missing as the season is going.

[Mrcabone]

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Rangers

Same here,I love playing in the Ball Park in Arlington (or whatever name it's called now)

[IlliniM1ke]

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Don't forget Looper in the starting rotation.

Wow forgot all about Looper, don't even know how he was one of our better starters and a very pleasant surprise last year.

I'll revise my rotation:

1) Carp
2) Wainwright
3) Looper or Mulder
4) Mulder or Looper
5) Piniero/Clement/Reyes

[Stroehms]

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Cardinals.

lineup:

1. Ryan (gritty player) SS, can't stand izturis
2. Rasmus (quick call up) CF
3. Pujols (MVP) 1B
4. Duncan (has holes) LF
5. Glaus (hits best not in cleanup) 3B
6. Ankiel (30 hr potential) RF
7. Molina (progress at bat last year was not a fluke) C
8. Kennedy (can't go anywhere but up) 2B
9. Pitcher


Rotation: w/o Carp.

1. Wainwright (ACE in the making)
2. Looper (solid innings eater)
3. Piniero (move to pen when carp gets back?)
4. Clement (injury concern)
5. Reyes (throw the heat)


GO Cards and I think they'll be better than most people say they are.

[The Gamer]

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"GO Cards and I think they'll be better than most people say they are. "


No.

[MizzouRah]

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Interesting, Cardinals fans!

On paper for me:

1. Ryan (good call) / Izturis (depending on some ST games)
2. Kennedy (I think he'll have a turn around year)
3. Ankiel
4. Pujols
5. Duncan
6. Glaus
7. Molina
8. Izturis/Rasmus/Ludwig

1. Wainright
2. Looper
3. Pinero
4. Reyes
5. Clement

When Carp/Mulder come back I'd have to see who's doing what. Looper could go back into the pen or Clement I guess??

[Gennataos]

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Cards.

I'm not sure if I'll use Carp and/or Mulder until they're available in real life. Heck, I'm not even that confident Pujols is going to be 100%. I'm just hoping the game plays a good game of baseball, then let my Cards rebuilding years begin. :P

[edit]- Doh...totally forgot about "Made of Glass" Glaus. I'd probably be dumping him in a trade for some young talent. I'd almost guarantee he's on the DL by May.

[IlliniM1ke]

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"GO Cards and I think they'll be better than most people say they are. "


No.

I have a feeling your right, I expect this season to be brutal.

I think we get off to a slow start in real life, and with Pujols elbow nagging him he'll go under the knife to ensure hes ready for next season, and if that happens we are toast.

That said in MLB 2k8 the Cards will be a World Series contender!

[Stroehms]

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I have a feeling your right, I expect this season to be brutal.

I think we get off to a slow start in real life, and with Pujols elbow nagging him he'll go under the knife to ensure hes ready for next season, and if that happens we are toast.

That said in MLB 2k8 the Cards will be a World Series contender!

i have hope for them. but yeah, they won't win the division or wild card. I love the situation after this year though.

IE:
Mulder coming off the books.
Izzy coming off the books.
Juan-E coming off the books.
A year or so of MLB experience for Ryan, Rasmus.
Wainwright and Carp a awesome 1-2 punch.

Another year of prospects gaining traction and making an impact soon.
( Watch out for Clayton Mortenson.)

[xboxxerx]

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The Angel's.

I am a Ca. home grown boy. The only weakness I see is the middle inf. like the Card's. Probabaley will use a platoon for SS. But am looking forward to the new year of ball.

[DallasRocks]

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Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim baby!! I cant wait to dominate with the pitching staff and roam CF with Torii Hunter

[The Gamer]

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Sorry Cards fans, but you guys sound like us Cubs fans circa 2004-2006 when talking about Kerry Wood and Mark Prior.