2011 Round-up

[Saxmania]

Just so that people browsing this forum can see what happened, and anyone interested in joining in 2012 can read up, here's some info on what happened last year:

#	Division 1		W	L	GB	FP
1	The Marine Biologists	103	59	-	7,751
2	Pinch Hitters		87	75	16	6,776
3	Furious Ferrets		84	78	19	6,666
4	Babe's Swinging Blast	66	96	37	6,529
5	Harry the K's Legends	65	97	38	5,707

#	Division 2		W	L	GB	FP
1	Dead Man Inc.		83	79	-	6,493
2	Farging Iceholes	83	79	-	6,449
3	Ubaldo Beavers		82	80	1	6,878
4	Dirty Sanchez		81	81	2	6,906
5	Romanian Yankees	76	86	7	6,474

Both division champions and the two other teams with the best records go to the playoffs, meaning that the Iceholes were a bit screwed!

Playoffs

Seed	Team		Points
4	Ferrets		335
@1	Blowholes	275

Seed	Team		Points
3	PH		189
@2	Dead		271

Final:

Seed	Team		Points
2	Ferrets		221
@1	Dead		254

Apparently Division 2 was so strong it beat up on itself all year, then crushed Division 1 in the playoffs . . .

Be seeing you,

Saxmania

[Saxmania]

Rosters start below - I'll work through these.

Quick guide:

FP/G = average Fantasy Points/Game (that's game played in real life, not per fantasy week)
H = Handed
$-.-M/-Y = Contract signed
NX = Cannot be extended in 2012 (each GM gets 2 1-year contract extensions each year for the same price as the last year; a player extended one year cannot be extended again the next year). This usually applies to signings during the season
NT = No-trade clause (players will only agree to be traded if going from a team under .450 to a team over .550 after Week 10)
P = Prospect; team may offer a contract at any time to bring them to the majors from the minors, but until then cost nothing

The Marine Biologists Division: Division 1 Cash: $0.14M
Infield
C
Mauer, J. (MIN); 2.0 FP/G, H: L; $8.5M/1Y
Hanigan, R. (CIN); 1.7 FP/G, H: R; $0.5M/1Y NX
Mesoraco, D. (CIN); 1.0 FP/G, H: R; $0.0M/3Y P

1B
Howard, R. (PHI); 2.4 FP/G, H: L; $4.5M/2Y
Konerko, P. (CHA); 3.0 FP/G, H: R; $3.0M/3Y
Rizzo, A. (SDN); 0.6 FP/G, H: L; $0.0M/3Y P
Pill, B. (SFN); 2.4 FP/G, H: R; $0.5M/1Y NX

2B
Cano, R. (NYA); 3.2 FP/G, H: L; $10.5M/3Y NT
Lawrie, B. (TOR); 3.1 FP/G, H: R; $0.0M/3Y P

3B
Rodriguez, A. (NYA); 2.7 FP/G, H: R; $6.5M/3Y NT
Viciedo, D. (CHA); 1.2 FP/G, H: R; $0.5M/1Y NX

SS
Jeter, D. (NYA); 2.6 FP/G, H: R; $5.5M/3Y

DH

Outfield
Ellsbury, J. (BOS); 3.9 FP/G, H: L; $4.0M/1Y NX
Ethier, A. (LAN); 2.1 FP/G, H: L; $3.5M/1Y
Kemp, M. (LAN); 3.5 FP/G, H: R; $2.0M/3Y
Roberts, R. (ARI); 2.4 FP/G, H: R; $0.5M/1Y NX
Upton, B. (TBA); 2.4 FP/G, H: R; $1.0M/1Y NX
Bonifacio, E. (FLO); 2.2 FP/G, H: B; $0.5M/1Y NX
Gardner, B. (NYA); 2.3 FP/G, H: L; $5.5M/3Y
Kipnis, J. (CLE); 2.7 FP/G, H: L; $0.0M/3Y P

Starters
Halladay, R. (PHI); 25.3 FP/G, H: R; $14.5M/3Y NT
Jackson, E. (SLN); 13.8 FP/G, H: R; $1.0M/1Y NX
Johnson, J. (FLO); 21.0 FP/G, H: R; $9.5M/3Y
Lewis, C. (TEX); 15.4 FP/G, H: R; $1.0M/1Y NX
Oswalt, R. (PHI) ;12.7 FP/G, H: R; $2.0M/1Y NX
Verlander, J. (DET); 27.4 FP/G, H: R; $7.0M/1Y
Wilson, C. (TEX); 19.4 FP/G, H: L; $3.5M/1Y
Beachy, B. (ATL); 16.0 FP/G, H: R; $0.5M/1Y NX

Relievers
Santos, S. (CHA); 7.7 FP/G, H: R; $0.5M/1Y
Bard, D. (BOS); 7.0 FP/G, H: R; $2.0M/1Y
Parker, J. (ARI); 13.0 FP/G, H: R; $0.0M/3YP
Chapman, A. (CIN); 5.5 FP/G, H: L; $2.5M/1YNX
Axford, J. (MIL); 9.0 FP/G, H: R; $4.5M/2Y

The Biologists had a fantastic year, but are going to lose Jackson, Lewis, Oswalt, and possibly Verlander and Wilson from their rotation. They may also need a catcher. Any thoughts on where they should be spending their extensions?

Be seeing you,

Saxmania

[Saxmania]

Pinch Hitters Division: Division 1 Cash: $3.08M

Infield
C
Montero, M. (ARI); 2.3 FP/G, H: L; $0.5M/1Y
Soto, G. (CHN); 1.4 FP/G, H: R; $2.5M/1Y
Myers, W. (KCA); 0.0 FP/G, H: R; $0.0M/3Y P

1B
Cabrera, M. (DET); 3.4 FP/G, H: R; $10.5M/3Y

2B
Johnson, K. (TOR); 1.9 FP/G, H: L; $2.0M/1Y
Weeks, J. (OAK); 2.5 FP/G, H: B; $0.5M/1Y NX

3B
Wright, D. (NYN); 2.4 FP/G, H: R; $9.0M/3Y

SS
Lowrie, J. (BOS); 1.7 FP/G, H: B; $0.5M/1Y NX
Peralta, J. (DET); 2.3 FP/G, H: R; $1.0M/1Y NX
Tulowitzki, T. (COL); 3.2 FP/G, H: R; $11.0M/3Y NT
Aviles, M. (BOS); 1.9 FP/G, H: R; $1.0M/1Y
Sano, M. (MIN); 0.0 FP/G, H: R; $0.0M/3Y P

DH

Outfield
Bruce, J. (CIN); 2.4 FP/G, H: L; $1.0M/1Y NX
Cruz, N. (TEX); 2.5 FP/G, H: R; $6.0M/2Y
Gonzalez, C. (COL); 3.3 FP/G, H: L; $9.0M/3Y NT
Scott, L. (BAL); 1.6 FP/G, H: L; $1.5M/1Y NX
Upton, J. (ARI); 3.0 FP/G, H: R; $5.5M/3Y
Fowler, D. (COL); 2.3 FP/G, H: B; $2.5M/2Y
Robinson, T. (SEA); 0.5 FP/G, H: B; $0.0M/3Y P

Starters
Niemann, J. (TBA); 14.7 FP/G, H: R; $1.0M/1Y NX
Sabathia, C. (NYA); 21.8 FP/G, H: L; $14.5M/3Y NT
Morrow, B. (TOR); 14.6 FP/G, H: R; $4.5M/2Y
Drabek, K. (TOR); 5.3 FP/G, H: R; $1.0M/1Y NX
Kuroda, H. (LAN); 14.8 FP/G, H: R; $2.0M/1Y
Scherzer, M. (DET); 14.2 FP/G, H: R; $3.0M/1Y NX
Anderson, B. (OAK); 11.8 FP/G, H: L; $2.5M/2Y
Bumgarner, M. (SFN); 16.1 FP/G, H: L; $2.5M/3Y
Chacin, J. (COL); 13.9 FP/G, H: R; $1.0M/1Y

Relievers
Thornton, M. (CHA); 5.5 FP/G, H: L; $4.0M/2Y
Hellickson, J. (TBA); 16.3 FP/G, H: R; $1.0M/1Y
Perez, C. (CLE); 7.2 FP/G, H: R; $1.5M/1Y NX
Walden, J. (LAA); 7.6 FP/G, H: R; $0.5M/1Y NX
Romo, S. (SFN); 6.6 FP/G, H: R; $1.5M/1Y
Venters, J. (ATL); 7.8 FP/G, H: L; $2.5M/1Y
Lamb, J. (KCA); 0.0 FP/G, H: L; $0.0M/3Y P
Cosart, J. (PHI); 0.0 FP/G, H: R; $0.0M/3Y P
Jansen, K. (LAN); 6.5 FP/G, H: R; $0.5M/1Y

A great lineup for the Pinch Hitters may again have new holes at C and 2B, though the outfield remains a strength. The rotation could using some shoring up, but having Morrow and Bumgarner locked up cheap will help.

Be seeing you,

Saxmania

[Big_E]

Both division champions and the two other teams with the best records go to the playoffs, meaning that the Iceholes were a bit screwed!

Definitely screwed. I did not realize I was not making the playoffs until I did not make the playoffs...

[Costanza]

I am definitely extending Verlander and Wilson, but am going to save the money on Mauer.

[Saxmania]

Furious Ferrets Division: Division 1 Cash: $4.00M
Infield

C
Iannetta, C. (COL); 2.1 FP/G, H: R; $0.5M/1Y NX
Suzuki, K. (OAK); 1.8 FP/G, H: R; $2.0M/1Y
Posey, B. (SFN); 2.1 FP/G, H: R; $9.5M/2Y NT

1B
Pena, C. (CHN); 2.1 FP/G, H: L; $2.0M/2Y
Moreland, M. (TEX); 1.8 FP/G, H: L; $0.5M/1Y
Goldschmidt, P. (ARI); 2.1 FP/G, H: R; $0.0M/3YP

2B
Kendrick, H. (LAA); 2.3 FP/G, H: R; $1.5M/1Y
Utley, C. (PHI); 2.9 FP/G, H: L; $4.5M/3Y
Getz, C. (KCA); 1.8 FP/G, H: L; $0.5M/1Y NX

3B
Stewart, I. (COL); 0.4 FP/G, H: L; $2.5M/2Y
Uribe, J. (LAN); 1.1 FP/G, H: R; $1.0M/1Y NX
Zimmerman, R. (WAS); 2.2 FP/G, H: R; $8.5M/2Y
Gyorko, J. (SDN); 0.0 FP/G, H: R; $0.0M/3Y P

SS
Escobar, Y. (TOR); 2.4 FP/G, H: R; $1.0M/1Y
Castro, S. (CHN); 2.4 FP/G, H: R; $2.5M/3Y
Colon, C. (KCA); 0.0 FP/G, H: R; $0.0M/3Y P

DH

Outfield
Beltran, C. (SFN); 2.9 FP/G, H: B; $1.0M/1Y NX
Braun, R. (MIL); 3.9 FP/G, H: R; $6.5M/2Y NT
Hart, C. (MIL); 2.6 FP/G, H: R; $2.5M/2Y
Lind, A. (TOR); 2.3 FP/G, H: L; $1.0M/1Y NX
Quentin, C. (CHA); 2.6 FP/G, H: R; $2.5M/1Y
Heyward, J. (ATL); 1.7 FP/G, H: L; $8.5M/3Y

Starters
Hamels, C. (PHI); 20.3 FP/G, H: L; $6.5M/1Y
Kershaw, C. (LAN); 26.2 FP/G, H: L; $8.5M/3Y NT
Garcia, J. (SLN); 15.8 FP/G, H: L; $5.5M/2Y
Zimmermann, J. (WAS); 14.5 FP/G, H: R; $2.0M/2Y
Hanson, T. (ATL); 17.4 FP/G, H: R; $6.5M/3Y
Strasburg, S. (WAS); 16.0 FP/G, H: R; $3.0M/2Y
Hudson, D. (ARI); 17.3 FP/G, H: R; $4.5M/3Y
Nova, I. (NYA); 15.3 FP/G, H: R; $0.5M/1Y

Relievers
Isringhausen, J. (NYN); 6.6 FP/G, H: R; $0.5M/1Y NX
Wood, K. (CHN); 5.6 FP/G, H: R; $1.0M/1Y
Soria, J. (KCA); 6.6 FP/G, H: R; $5.5M/2Y
Moore, M. (TBA); 15.7 FP/G, H: L; $0.0M/3Y P
Kimbrel, C. (ATL); 8.9 FP/G, H: R; $2.5M/2Y
Ogando, A. (TEX); 14.6 FP/G, H: R; $0.5M/1Y
Banuelos, M. (NYA); 0.0 FP/G, H: L; $0.0M/3Y P

Quite a strong rotation, but the lineup looks shaky, especially with Braun likely to miss the first third of the season, and it remains to be seen how well Posey will come back from injury.

For what it's worth, I'm definitely interested in a trade. Hamels (can be extended), Hanson, Hudson and Garcia are each available for the right deal; I'm not going to deal more than two of them, however. Looking for strong offense at OF/1B/SS and/or top prospects.

This is a gamble that Stasburg and Moore will be able to step in strong for me, but hey - got to free some cash up!

Be seeing you,

Saxmania

[Saxmania]

Babe's Swinging Blast Division: Division 1 Cash: $5.15M

Infield

C
Ruiz, C. (PHI); 1.9 FP/G, H: R; $1.0M/1Y NX
Montero, J. (NYA); 2.6 FP/G, H: R; $0.0M/3Y P

1B
Morneau, J. (MIN); 1.6 FP/G, H: L; $2.0M/1Y
Votto, J. (CIN); 3.1 FP/G, H: L; $4.0M/1Y NX
Davis, I. (NYN); 2.7 FP/G, H: L; $2.0M/2Y
Morales, K. (LAA); 0.0 FP/G, H: B; $2.5M/2Y

2B
Phillips, B. (CIN); 2.9 FP/G, H: R; $7.0M/3Y
Beckham, G. (CHA); 1.4 FP/G, H: R; $2.5M/2Y

3B
Beltre, A. (TEX); 3.4 FP/G, H: R; $2.0M/1Y NX
Prado, M. (ATL); 2.3 FP/G, H: R; $6.5M/3Y
Ramirez, A. (CHN); 2.9 FP/G, H: R; $2.0M/1Y
Vitters, J. (CHN); 0.0 FP/G, H: R; $0.0M/3Y P

SS
Cabrera, A. (CLE); 2.7 FP/G, H: B; $1.0M/1Y NX
Sanchez, A. (HOU); 1.2 FP/G, H: R; $0.5M/1Y NX
Green, G. (OAK); 0.0 FP/G, H: R; $0.0M/3Y P

DH

Outfield
Gomez, C. (MIL); 1.5 FP/G, H: R; $0.5M/1Y NX
McCutchen, A. (PIT); 2.8 FP/G, H: R; $3.5M/1Y
Pagan, A. (NYN); 2.7 FP/G, H: B; $5.0M/3Y
Swisher, N. (NYA); 2.5 FP/G, H: B; $3.0M/1Y
Bourjos, P. (LAA); 1.9 FP/G, H: R; $0.5M/1Y NX
Kalish, R. (BOS); 0.0 FP/G, H: L; $0.0M/3Y P

Starters
Arroyo, B. (CIN); 9.7 FP/G, H: R; $4.0M/1Y
Bailey, H. (CIN); 13.6 FP/G, H: R; $0.5M/1Y
Gallardo, Y. (MIL); 18.1 FP/G, H: R; $9.5M/2Y NT
Garza, M. (CHN); 16.5 FP/G, H: R; $6.5M/2Y NT
Harang, A. (SDN); 14.9 FP/G, H: R; $1.0M/1Y NX
Romero, R. (TOR); 19.0 FP/G, H: L; $5.5M/1Y
Holland, D. (TEX); 17.1 FP/G, H: L; $0.5M/1Y

Relievers
Loe, K. (MIL); 4.2 FP/G, H: R; $1.0M/1Y NX
Marshall, S. (CHN); 7.6 FP/G, H: L; $2.5M/1Y
Papelbon, J. (BOS); 8.3 FP/G, H: R; $2.0M/1Y NX
Valverde, J. (DET); 8.9 FP/G, H: R; $2.5M/1Y NX
Veras, J. (PIT) 5.2 FP/G, H: R; $1.0M/1Y NX
Lindstrom, M. (COL); 4.2 FP/G, H: R; $1.0M/1Y NX
Matzek, T. (COL); 0.0 FP/G, H: L $0.0M/3Y P

Lots of flexibility, after a middling season from the Blasts, with a great deal of cash coming off the books. The infield is largely stable, as Montero looks ready to step in at C, but there are holes at SS and OF, and the rotation leans heavily on Gallardo and Garza, while the bullpen is also primed for a makeover. This could be a very different-looking Blasts team in 2012, with well over $50m available to commit to new signings if they choose.

Be seeing you,

Saxmania

[Saxmania]

Harry the K's Legends Division: Division 1 Cash: $10.53M

Infield

C
Hernandez, R. (CIN); 1.9 FP/G, H: R; $1.0M/1Y NX
Torrealba, Y. (TEX); 1.5 FP/G, H: R; $0.5M/1Y NX
Jaso, J. (TBA); 1.3 FP/G, H: L; $0.5M/1Y
Sanchez, T. (PIT); 0.0 FP/G, H: R; $0.0M/3Y P

1B
Zobrist, B. (TBA); 2.8 FP/G, H: B; $4.0M/2Y
Carp, M. (SEA); 1.7 FP/G, H: L; $1.0M/1Y NX
Smoak, J. (SEA); 1.6 FP/G, H: B; $0.5M/1Y NX
Singleton, J. (PHI); 0.0 FP/G, H: L; $0.0M/3Y P

2B
DeWitt, B. (CHN); 0.9 FP/G, H: L; $0.5M/1Y
Izturis, M. (LAA); 1.9 FP/G, H: B; $0.5M/1Y NX
Young, E. (COL); 1.8 FP/G, H: B; $1.5M/1Y

3B
Headley, C. (SDN); 1.9 FP/G, H: B; $1.5M/1Y
Young, M. (TEX); 2.9 FP/G, H: R; $4.0M/2Y NT

SS
Aybar, E. (LAA); 2.6 FP/G, H: B; $1.0M/1Y NX
Barney, D. (CHN); 1.8 FP/G, H: R; $0.5M/1Y NX

DH
Ortiz, D. (BOS); 3.0 FP/G, H: L; $1.5M/1Y NX

Outfield
Choo, S. (CLE); 2.0 FP/G, H: L; $7.5M/1Y
Guerrero, V. (BAL); 2.1 FP/G, H: R; $3.5M/1Y
Holliday, M. (SLN); 2.8 FP/G, H: R; $13.0M/1Y
Infante, O. (FLO); 2.1 FP/G, H: R; $1.0M/1Y
Victorino, S. (PHI); 3.4 FP/G, H: B; $5.5M/2Y NT
Joyce, M. (TBA); 2.4 FP/G, H: L; $1.0M/1Y NX
Ackley, D. (SEA); 2.0 FP/G, H: L; $0.5M/3Y
Boesch, B. (DET); 2.5 FP/G, H: L; $1.0M/1Y
Harper, B. (WAS); 0.0 FP/G, H: L; $0.0M/3Y P

Starters
Lopez, R. (CHN); 6.2 FP/G, H: R; $0.5M/1Y
Marquis, J. (ARI); 11.0 FP/G, H: R; $1.0M/1Y NX
Vargas, J. (SEA); 13.1 FP/G, H: L; $1.0M/1Y NX
Wood, T. (CIN); 8.9 FP/G, H: L; $3.0M/1Y
Jurrjens, J. (ATL); 17.7 FP/G, H: R; $1.0M/1Y NX
Masterson, J. (CLE); 14.9 FP/G, H: R; $1.0M/1Y NX
Latos, M. (SDN); 15.0 FP/G, H: R; $7.0M/2Y
Tomlin, J. (CLE); 14.9 FP/G, H: R; $1.0M/1Y NX

Relievers
League, B. (SEA); 7.2 FP/G, H: R; $1.0M/1Y NX
Lidge, B. (PHI); 5.1 FP/G, H: R; $5.5M/2Y
Wright, J. (SEA); 4.7 FP/G, H: R; $0.5M/1Y NX
Beavan, B. (SEA); 11.3 FP/G, H: R; $1.0M/1Y NX
Uehara, K. (TEX); 6.5 FP/G, H: R; $0.5M/1Y
Sipp, T. (CLE); 6.2 FP/G, H: L; $1.0M/1Y
Montgomery, M. (KCA); 0.0 FP/G, H: L; $0.0M/3Y P

Rebuilding after tragedy struck their roster, the Legends have done about as well as could be expected, trimming payroll and collecting young prospects like Ackley, Harper, and Montgomery to hopefully create a youth movement over the next 2-3 years. Some positions are well-covered, with Zobrist, Young, and Victorino remaining on the books, and Latos returning after being dealt, but the question will be whether the Legends can use their newly-freed-up cash (over $70m by my count) wisely in the market.

Be seeing you,

Saxmania

[rodg12]

Quick question...can an extension be giving to a player who is signed to a multi-year deal?

[Costanza]

Not until his contract is run out.

[Saxmania]

Dead Man Inc. Division: Division 2 Cash: $1.04M
Infield

C
Buck, J. (FLO); 1.4 FP/G, H: R; $1.0M/1Y NX
Santana, C. (CLE); 2.4 FP/G, H: B; $5.0M/3Y
Rosario, W. (COL); 1.3 FP/G, H: R; $0.0M/3Y P

1B
Fielder, P. (MIL); 3.2 FP/G, H: L; $5.0M/1Y
Gonzalez, A. (BOS); 3.2 FP/G, H: L; $13.5M/3Y NT

2B
Pedroia, D. (BOS); 3.3 FP/G, H: R; $5.5M/3Y
Walker, N. (PIT); 2.2 FP/G, H: B; $3.0M/3Y;
Turner, J. (NYN); 2.0 FP/G, H: R; $0.5M/1Y NX

3B
Alvarez, P. (PIT); 0.4 FP/G, H: L; $4.5M/3Y

SS
Andrus, E. (TEX); 2.6 FP/G, H: R; $2.0M/2Y
Desmond, I. (WAS); 1.6 FP/G, H: R; $1.0M/1Y NX
Machado, M. (BAL); 0.0 FP/G, H: R $0.0M/3Y P

DH

Outfield
Jones, A. (BAL); 2.3 FP/G, H: R; $1.0M/1Y NX
Rasmus, C. (TOR); 1.9 FP/G, H: L; $2.0M/2Y
Tabata, J. (PIT); 2.2 FP/G, H: R; $2.5M/3Y
Smith, S. (COL); 2.2 FP/G, H: L; $0.5M/1Y NX
Murphy, D. (NYN); 2.2 FP/G, H: L; $0.5M/1Y NX
Jackson, B. (CHN); 0.0 FP/G, H: L; $0.0M/3Y P

Starters
Baker, S. (MIN); 15.6 FP/G, H: R; $1.0M/1Y NX
Carpenter, C. (SLN); 17.3 FP/G, H: R; $6.5M/3Y
Lee, C. (PHI); 25.0 FP/G, H: L; $15.5M/3Y NT
Lohse, K. (SLN); 15.9 FP/G, H: R; $0.5M/1Y NX
Sanchez, J. (SFN); 10.6 FP/G, H: L; $3.5M/1Y NX
Vogelsong, R. (SFN); 16.1 FP/G, H: R; $0.5M/1Y NX
Volquez, E. (CIN); 9.1 FP/G, H: R; $1.5M/3Y
Price, D. (TBA); 16.9 FP/G, H: L; $8.0M/3Y NT
Porcello, R. (DET); 11.8 FP/G, H: R; $0.5M/1Y
Matusz, B. (BAL); -2.5 FP/G, H: L; $3.0M/2Y
Leake, M. (CIN); 13.7 FP/G, H: R; $0.5M/1Y NX
Taillon, J. (PIT); 0.0 FP/G, H: R; $0.0M/3Y P

Relievers
Balfour, G. (OAK); 7.3 FP/G, H: R; $1.0M/1Y NX
McCarthy, B. (OAK); 17.7 FP/G, H: R; $0.5M/1Y NX
Feliz, N. (TEX); 6.9 FP/G, H: R; $3.5M/1Y NX
Hanrahan, J. (PIT); 7.8 FP/G, H: R; $2.5M/1Y NX
Bailey, A. (OAK)' 7.7 FP/G, H: R; $4.0M/3Y
Turner, J. (DET); 1.3 FP/G, H: R; $0.0M/3Y P
Worley, V. (PHI); 16.6 FP/G, H: R; $1.0M/1Y NX

The Dead Men can have no complaints about their 2011 season - the question will be how much they can improve for 2012. Several key players are locked up on large contracts (Lee, Gonzalez, Price) which are good value when healthy, but if form or health is a concern, there will not be that much cash free to compensate. It'll be interesting to see how the Dead Men move to strengthen their roster for another run at the pennant.

Be seeing you,

Saxmania

[Saxmania]

Farging Iceholes Division: Division 2 Cash: $0.37M

Infield

C
Martin, R. (NYA); 2.0 FP/G, H: R; $1.0M/1Y
Napoli, M. (TEX); 3.1 FP/G, H: R; $1.5M/1Y

1B
Pujols, A. (SLN); 3.4 FP/G, H: R; $13.5M/3Y NT
Hosmer, E. (KCA); 2.7 FP/G, H: L; $1.5M/1Y NX

2B
Figgins, C. (SEA); 1.1 FP/G, H: B; $2.0M/1Y

3B
Wigginton, T. (COL); 1.7 FP/G, H: R; $2.5M/1Y NX

SS
Drew, S. (ARI); 2.0 FP/G, H: L; $3.0M/1Y NX
Gonzalez, A. (ATL); 1.3 FP/G, H: R; $1.5M/1Y
Moustakas, M. (KCA); 1.6 FP/G, H: L; $0.5M/3Y

DH

Outfield
Bourn, M. (ATL); 2.7 FP/G, H: L; $2.5M/1Y
Crawford, C. (BOS); 2.1 FP/G, H: L; $8.5M/2Y
Cuddyer, M. (MIN); 2.4 FP/G, H: R; $2.5M/1Y
Ordonez, M. (DET); 1.7 FP/G, H: R; $2.5M/1Y
Pence, H. (PHI); 2.7 FP/G, H: R; $4.0M/1Y NX
Suzuki, I. (SEA); 2.4 FP/G, H: L; $6.0M/2Y
Tate, D. (SDN); 0.0 FP/G, H: R; $0.0M/3Y P

Starters
Beckett, J. (BOS); 19.0 FP/G, H: R; $2.0M/1Y NX
Haren, D. (LAA); 20.0 FP/G, H: R; $7.0M/1Y
Lester, J. (BOS); 16.7 FP/G, H: L; $12.0M/3Y
Westbrook, J. (SLN); 10.2 FP/G, H: R; $1.5M/1Y
Lincecum, T. (SFN); 17.9 FP/G, H: R; $12.0M/3Y NT
Cueto, J. (CIN); 17.9 FP/G, H: R; $1.0M/1Y NX
Talbot, M. (CLE); 3.3 FP/G, H: R; $0.5M/1Y
Archer, C. (TBA); 0.0 FP/G, H: R; $0.0M/3Y P

Relievers
Rivera, M. (NYA); 9.2 FP/G, H: R; $8.0M/2Y
Rodriguez, F. (MIL); 8.1 FP/G, H: R; $2.5M/1Y NX
Sanches, B. (FLO); 3.8 FP/G, H: R; $1.0M/1Y
Wilson, B. (SFN); 8.6 FP/G, H: R; $7.5M/1Y
Betances, D. (NYA); 0.0 FP/G, H: R; $0.0M/3Y P
Gibson, K. (MIN); 0.0 FP/G, H: R; $0.0M/3Y P

The Iceholes are desperately unlucky not to make the playoffs last year, and have a strong core of Lester, Lincecum, Rivera, and Pujols coming back. However, with $45m committed to those four alone, bouncebacks from Crawford and Ichiro will help the Iceholes concentrate on filling their remaining positional gaps at good value. The infield (save Pujols) looks like a possible focus area, as well as the back end of the rotation.

Be seeing you,

Saxmania

[Costanza]

Good stuff, Sax.

[Saxmania]

Ubaldo Beavers Division: Division 2 Cash: $3.20M

Infield

C
Wieters, M. (BAL); 2.3 FP/G, H: B; $1.5M/2Y NT
Arencibia, J. (TOR); 1.7 FP/G, H: R; $0.5M/1Y NX
D'Arnaud, T. (TOR); 0.0 FP/G, H: R; $0.0M/3Y P

1B
Morse, M. (WAS); 2.5 FP/G, H: R; $0.5M/1Y NX
Sanchez, G. (FLO); 2.3 FP/G, H: R; $1.5M/1Y
Belt, B. (SFN); 1.2 FP/G, H: L; $0.5M/1Y NX

2B
Casilla, A. (MIN); 2.1 FP/G, H: B; $0.5M/1Y NX
Weeks, R. (MIL); 2.4 FP/G, H: R; $6.0M/2Y

3B
Gordon, A. (KCA); 2.9 FP/G, H: L; $1.0M/1Y NX
Longoria, E. (TBA); 2.9 FP/G, H: R; $10.0M/3Y NT

SS
Ramirez, A. (CHA); 2.3 FP/G, H: R; $2.0M/1Y
Gordon, D. (LAN); 2.5 FP/G, H: L; $0.0M/3Y P

DH

Outfield
Granderson, C. (NYA); 3.5 FP/G, H: L; $2.5M/1Y NX
Markakis, N. (BAL); 2.6 FP/G, H: L; $1.5M/1Y NX
Maybin, C. (SDN); 2.3 FP/G, H: R; $1.0M/1Y NX
Young, C. (ARI); 2.4 FP/G, H: R; $5.0M/3Y
Stubbs, D. (CIN); 1.9 FP/G, H: R; $4.0M/2Y NX
Stanton, M. (FLO); 2.3 FP/G, H: R; $7.0M/3Y
Hicks, A. (MIN); 0.0 FP/G, H: B; $0.0M/3Y P

Starters
Billingsley, C. (LAN); 12.3 FP/G, H: R; $4.0M/1Y
Cain, M. (SFN); 17.7 FP/G, H: R; $11.0M/1Y
Hernandez, F. (SEA); 18.8 FP/G, H: R; $16.5M/3Y NT
Marcum, S. (MIL); 15.8 FP/G, H: R; $2.5M/1Y NX
Jimenez, U. (CLE); 12.6 FP/G, H: R; $12.0M/1Y
Kennedy, I. (ARI); 21.9 FP/G, H: R; $3.0M/2Y
Colvin, B. (PHI); 0.0 FP/G, H: R; $0.0M/3Y P

Relievers
Farnsworth, K. (TBA); 6.5 FP/G, H: R; $0.5M/1Y NX
Putz, J. (ARI); 10.0 FP/G, H: R; $1.5M/1Y NX
Street, H. (COL); 6.8 FP/G, H: R $2.5M/1Y
Teheran, J. (ATL); 6.0 FP/G, H: R; $0.0M/3Y P
Robertson, D. (NYA); 8.4 FP/G, H: R; $1.5M/1Y
Pineda, M. (SEA); 15.9 FP/G, H: R; $0.5M/1Y NX
Lopez, W. (HOU); 3.4 FP/G, H: R; $0.5M/1Y NX
Reynolds, M. (COL); 3.7 FP/G, H: L; $0.5M/1Y NX

The Beavers made some very astute pickups mid-season; the only problem is that doesn't help them much in 2012. Granderson, Pineda, Marcum, Putz, Gordon, and Markakis will all hit the market, so the challenge will be to use the freed-up cash wisely at the start of the season, or pick up new players intelligently again once the year begins. A strong core of Hernandez, Longoria, Weeks, and Kennedy will help, but more is needed from Stanton. Still, there are good young players arriving soon, too, which could make Ubaldo's job easier.

Be seeing you,

Saxmania

[Saxmania]

Dirty Sanchez Division: Division 2 Cash: $4.16M

Infield
C
Martinez, V. (DET); 2.9 FP/G, H: B; $8.0M/2Y
Mathis, J. (LAA); 0.6 FP/G, H: R; $0.5M/1Y NX

1B
Berkman, L. (SLN); 3.0 FP/G, H: B; $1.0M/1Y NX
Youkilis, K. (BOS); 2.6 FP/G, H: R; $8.0M/2Y
Freeman, F. (ATL); 1.9 FP/G, H: L; $0.5M/1Y NX

2B
Kinsler, I. (TEX); 3.6 FP/G, H: R; $8.0M/2Y NT
Polanco, P. (PHI); 2.0 FP/G, H: R; $1.0M/1Y NX
Espinosa, D. (WAS); 1.9 FP/G, H: B; $0.5M/1Y NX

3B
Jones, C. (ATL); 2.4 FP/G, H: B; $2.0M/1Y NT
Chisenhall, L. (CLE); 1.3 FP/G, H: L; $0.0M/3Y P

SS
Reyes, J. (NYN); 3.7 FP/G, H: B; $10.5M/1Y
Profar, J. (TEX); 0.0 FP/G, H: B; $0.0M/3Y P

DH

Outfield
Cabrera, M. (KCA); 3.0 FP/G, H: B; $1.0M/1Y NX
Crisp, C. (OAK); 2.9 FP/G, H: B; $1.5M/1Y
Sizemore, G. (CLE); 1.6 FP/G, H: L; $0.5M/1Y NX
Fuld, S. (TBA); 1.8 FP/G, H: L; $0.5M/1Y NX
Jennings, D. (TBA); 3.1 FP/G, H: R; $0.5M/1Y NX
Morrison, L. (FLO); 2.4 FP/G, H: L; $0.5M/1Y NX

Starters
Danks, J. (CHA); 12.8 FP/G, H: L; $3.0M/1Y
Davis, W. (TBA); 12.0 FP/G, H: R; $1.0M/1Y NX
de la Rosa, J. (COL); 17.5 FP/G, H: L; $1.0M/1Y NX
Hudson, T. (ATL); 17.3 FP/G, H: R; $3.0M/1Y NX
Sanchez, A. (FLO); 15.5 FP/G, H: R; $1.0M/1Y NX
Santana, E. (LAA); 16.7 FP/G, H: R; $1.5M/1Y NX
Shields, J. (TBA); 23.6 FP/G, H: R; $1.0M/1Y NX
Weaver, J. (LAA); 22.8 FP/G, H: R; $12.0M/1Y
Pomeranz, D. (COL); 11.8 FP/G, H: L; $0.0M/3Y P

Relievers
Adams, M. (TEX); 7.7 FP/G, H: R; $1.5M/1Y NX
Bell, H. (SDN); 8.8 FP/G, H: R; $5.0M/1Y
Clippard, T. (WAS); 8.9 FP/G, H: R; $1.0M/1Y NX
Contreras, J. (PHI); 7.0 FP/G, H: R; $1.0M/1Y NX
Hensley, C. (FLO); 5.4 FP/G, H: R; $1.5M/1Y
Madson, R. (PHI); 8.5 FP/G, H: R; $2.5M/1Y
Nunez, L. (FLO); 6.6 FP/G, H: R; $1.5M/1Y NX
Britton, Z. (BAL); 10.7 FP/G, H: L; $0.5M/1Y NX
Kelly, C. (BOS); 0.0 FP/G, H: R; $0.0M/3Y P
Perez, M. (TEX); 0.0 FP/G, H: L; $0.0M/3Y P

All change for Sanchez, with only a handful of MLB players under contract for 2012 - and one of them, Martinez, likely to miss all of it through injury. Some interesting opportunities to extend, including Reyes, Weaver, Madson, and Bell, but the trick will be using the remaining $65-70m to build a complete roster, with no outfielders or starting pitchers under contract yet. Still, there's lots of contract years available to throw at free agents, and a no-trade clause too, so expect the Dirty Sanchezs to be a threat during free agent bidding . . .

Be seeing you,

Saxmania

[Saxmania]

Sorry, I had written something for the final team, but it got lost along the way . . .

Romanian Yankees Division: Division 2 Cash: $7.40M

Infield

C
McCann, B. (ATL); 2.3 FP/G, H: L; $6.5M/2Y
Avila, A. (DET); 2.3 FP/G, H: L; $0.5M/1Y NX
Sanchez, G. (NYA); 0.0 FP/G, H: R; $0.0M/3Y P

1B
Butler, B. (KCA); 2.6 FP/G, H: R; $6.5M/3Y NT
Teixeira, M. (NYA); 3.0 FP/G, H: B; $6.0M/2Y
Sandoval, P. (SFN); 2.7 FP/G, H: B; $6.0M/3Y

2B
Sanchez, F. (SFN); 2.0 FP/G, H: R; $1.5M/1Y NX
Uggla, D. (ATL); 2.1 FP/G, H: R; $4.5M/1Y
Hamilton, B. (CIN); 0.0 FP/G, H: B; $0.0M/3Y P

3B
Bautista, J. (TOR); 3.7 FP/G, H: R; $7.0M/1Y

SS
Rollins, J. (PHI); 2.9 FP/G, H: B; $6.0M/1Y

DH

Outfield
Bloomquist, W. (ARI); 2.0 FP/G, H: R; $1.0M/1Y NX
Hunter, T. (LAA); 2.1 FP/G, H: R; $6.0M/1Y
Pierre, J. (CHA); 2.5 FP/G, H: L; $7.0M/1Y
Werth, J. (WAS); 1.9 FP/G, H: R; $6.0M/1Y
Hamilton, J. (TEX); 3.3 FP/G, H: L; $5.0M/1Y
Snider, T. (TOR); 1.7 FP/G, H: L; $0.5M/1Y NX
Trout, M. (LAA); 1.8 FP/G, H: R; $0.0M/3Y P

Starters
Burnett, A. (NYA); 11.4 FP/G, H: R; $4.5M/1Y
Gonzalez, G. (OAK); 16.9 FP/G, H: L; $3.0M/1Y
Greinke, Z. (MIL); 19.4 FP/G, H: R; $4.5M/3Y NT
Vazquez, J. (FLO); 15.6 FP/G, H: R; $4.5M/2Y
Volstad, C. (FLO); 8.6 FP/G, H: R; $1.0M/1Y NX
Zambrano, C. (CHN); 11.7 FP/G, H: R; $2.5M/1Y
Cecil, B. (TOR); 10.1 FP/G, H: L; $4.0M/2Y
McNutt, T. (CHN); 0.0 FP/G, H: R; $0.0M/3Y P

Relievers
Gregerson, L. (SDN); 4.2 FP/G, H: R; $3.0M/1Y
Storen, D. (WAS); 9.2 FP/G, H: R; $2.0M/3Y
Sale, C. (CHA); 7.3 FP/G, H: L; $4.0M/3Y
Miller, S. (SLN); 0.0 FP/G, H: R; $0.0M/3Y P

Some interesting decisions coming up for the Romanians, who have a few excellent players locked up cheap (Storen, Greinke, Teixeira et al), but also some important players coming off the books, such as Reyes, Bautista, and Hamilton. With so much of their strength weighted towards the offense, do they double down and look for pitching bargains, or release the free agents and try to secure some higher-priced starters?

Be seeing you,

Saxmania

[Go Buccos]

I hope we can get more action on the trade front this season, especially with 3 new owners (possibly looking to reshape their rosters).