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This is only my second team. First team in a hitters park, BOB, not going that great so I figured I would start one in a pitchers park, Metrodome.
Looking for pre-waivers advice on what I could do to solidify my 2nd venture.

As of right now I am going after the following players in waivers

C Varitek
2B Kennedy
RP Embree
SP L. Hernandez
SP Willis

Was thinking of going with a 4 man rotation.

Bad link. Go to League then statistics. Click on your team then copy and paste the URL into this message post.

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Hopefully I got it right this time. :?

Without having performed an in depth analysis, my initial thoughts are that you do need to upgrade defense at 2B, you don't want a 3 range there unless his offense will make it worthwhile, and Polanco ain't one of those guys. Also, your catcher is a major injury risk, so you should either replace him or get a better backup. Also, Hernandez is balanced pretty significantly to hit lefties - once waivers have run and the other teams in your division have taken shape, see whether you'll be facing enough lefties to make that a wise decision. You have two undeniable SP studs, but if you want to try to round out a 4*SP rotation, make sure your waiver choices have the sought-after *SPs right at the top, and sign up for more than the two you'd need to complete the rotation or you'll likely get caught up short.

I agree at 2nd thats why I'm tryin for Adam Kennedy (2e14) and not a terrible hitter. I thought I might go with Miles though I have him teamed up with A-rod on my BOB team and am leading in DP. That would also free up some money that could be spent elsewhere. I was also concerned about injuries at catcher so trying to get Varitek, which should be decent. Wanted Kendall at C, but didnt get him. At least I got most of my pitchers and Vlad though.

Where my concern is though is who plays CF. Have Clark and Freel, Clark is a 2 in left so that leaves me with Freel a 3 in Center. A big no-no from what I have seen, but I like his SB potential. Being it might not be easy to score. Lots of pitchers parks in the league.

I have used Aaron Miles at 2B with very good success.

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Freel should only play LF, RF or DH. You should decide if you like Klesko or Freel better in LF and trade or cut the other. You do need a 1 or 2 fielder in CF.

I was going to use Klesko at DH, but when I first saw this team I kinda figured I would have to choose between Freel and Klesko. I checked on a couple different links and saw Klesko around 300 BA + 400 OB. What kind of numbers can I really expect out of Freel. I know he's a popular pick in SOM

I was also wondering :?

Freel could make about 30 more runs scored than say Hunter or Jones. Would him being a 3 in Center cost me that many runs with solid pitching over the course of a season.