by RICHARDMILTER » Wed Jan 14, 2009 3:45 am
I agree with Ray. I had great success with Harang before, but it was in Kauffman.He gives up some ball park homers.
Your team is pretty well balanced, however I do not like Joel Zumaya for your park either. For that kind of money you could get a much better set up man. I actually like K-Rod for closer. He is cheap, and my philosophy is; most people spend way too much on a closer. K-Rod is perfect.
You use a lot of players I like to use. You have good speed, Crawford, Taveras, Pierre, and Reyes. Pierre is the perfect backup, because Taveras will likely get hurt a few times.
But I am wondering if you should have slightly more power for a hitters park. Maybe one more power guy. If you have to face a lot of lefties you will not be able to count on Berkman for HRs. Your team seems more suited to a singles or pitcher's park.
One more thing, I think you can do better than Mark Ellis. I really do not see the appeal, unless you are going to face a ton of lefties. There are so many good second basemen. Cano would be perfect for your park, or Kelly Johnson.
I realize you are getting a lot of different advice. In the end, some luck always helps. Good luck! 8-)