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I never have had success with a team in a hitters ballpark, everytime
I use a ballpark favored for hitters,
I fail.
ANy ideas on this team?
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I have a Yankee, SBC and Minute Maid park in my division.

not enough power IMHO. Overbay is a waste in your park, Kotsay isn't exactly my fav here either, but good enough. See if there is a better 1b here with some power. If not see if a Branyan/Giambi platoon is available (had them hit almost 70 hr's together for me before). You offense seems to be stronger vs LH pitching, when it's usually a 70/30 R/L split.

I think your starting pitching needs a boost. You can easily drop Lugo for a cheaper middle infield backup and move the $$ to pitching. Your pen is very strong (perhaps too strong?), and might be a source of additional starting pitching funds if you make some moves there. Jose Guillen's a great value, and you'll get great production out of Drew and A-Ram. I think if you can land Kotsay you should keep him in '05, in any park. If you are tempted to replace him, work a trade - you'll find many takers. Looks like you need someone who can fill in at 1B in the event of injury to Overbay (or his replacement if you move him out). You are a little too lefty balanced hitting-wise (depending on the composition of your divisional opponents' staffs), although your big sticks are righty balanced or even. Should get good offensive production from the team as presently constituted, but I'd worry about those starting pitchers being able to carry you far enough.

Thanks for the input.

But remember you will face an SBC and Minute Maid team-you should have a RH first baseman.

But I would keep your stud pen-to cover for your cheap SP.

Speaking of which-Is your competition slanted RH hitting? I like Bush on this team-a lot. Ledezma-no BP HRs so he's OK. But Brown and Rogers will get lit up. Look to see if Bonderman or Odalis Perez are available-they should do better than Rogers or Brown.