[USML Announce] The Conventional Winick: Berliners' Roster Reflects Jeff's Brilliance

[Brad Jansen]

So, Jeffrey didn't feel comfortable commenting on his own storied roster and
he asked me to take a shot at who I expect to be his likely keepers.  I have
to admit, I am a tad intimidated by this task since no one, least of all me,
can hold a candle to Jeff's analytical skills, let alone his roto acumen,
and that roster is chock full of so much talent it almost explodes, even
with Francisco Liriano no longer pegged as his franchise cornerstone.

But, here goes, and I hope the rest of you enjoyed Jeff's insights about
your rosters as much as I did. What a rapier wit!  And I can't wait to see
how close to the mark he actually was when the reserve lists are submitted
(next week, right?).

Enough digressions.  On the major league ledger, the Berliners will waltz
into the draft with Craig Monroe because they're saddled with his LT
contract for this year ($13)--I guess they'll live with the .250 BA so long
as he pokes over 25 taters again.  They'll also keep John Lackey ($11/LT07),
along with the Big Hurt ($1/yr1), Joe Crede ($7/yr1), and Rocco Baldelli
($3/yr2).  That's a lot of undervalued offense...

Winick will also have to take a hard look at Jason Kubel ($5/yr1), assuming
he can even walk with those knees. Depending on whatever the heck the Rays
do with their surplusage of infielders, the Berliners would be wise to
retain Ty Wigginton ($5/yr1), but all of the Berliners' magic beanos may
convince Winick otherwise.  Just look at these dudes: Adam Miller (the good
one, CLE-$5, stolen from me a few days ago); Evan Longoria (TB-$5); Brandon
Wood (LAA-$2); Jeff Clement (SEA-$2); Philip Hughes (NY-$5); Erick Aybar
(LA-$2); and Eric Hurley (TEX-$2).  Winick very well may retain Dustin
Pedroia (BOS-$10) cos of the promise of a starting gig in Bean Town, but I
for one am unimpressed by his utter lack of power and SBs.  But what do I
know.  I traded half my team to Robbins for Francisco Cabrera....

Later, lads!  Have a good weekend...and to the Calamari: sorry you're losing
the Unit.  But remember: I lost Ambrioux Burgos.  I feel your pain....
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