jsprt05 Posted March 26, 2006 Share Posted March 26, 2006 With just over a week left until Opening Day, the Fish seem to be closing in on their initial 25-man roster. Their are currently 30 players on the active roster, the following is a list of these players broken down by position. Lets start with the pitchers... A. Baxter J. Borowski* T. Bowyer N. Bump* J. Johnson* C. Martinez M. Megrew R. Messenger S. Mitre* B. Moehler* R. Nolasco* S. Olsen* C. Resop J. Vargas* D. Willis* There are 15 pitchers fighting for 12/13 spots. The players who I have asterisked are those who are considered locks to make the big league squad. If you subtract the 9 asterisked players, these 6 remain. A. Baxter T. Bowyer C. Martinez M. Megrew R. Messenger C. Resop Now you have 5 pitchers fighting for 3/4 spots. A. Baxter??? Hasn't made an appearance in a game this Spring and I'm not sure why he's still on the Actice Roster. CUT M. Megrew??? Rule V Draftee who will either start the year on the DL with constant shoulder tightness or in the Dodgers minor league system. CUT C. Resop??? Brings experience from the tail of last year as well as a 3.00 ERA in 9 innings this Spring. HELLO MAJORS This leaves us with T. Bowyer, C. Martinez, and R. Messenger fighting for 2/3 spots. All three may make the team, but it is more likely that Bowyer and Messenger's respective upsides will outweight Martinez's somewhat impressive Spring. T. Bowyer...IN C. Martinez...CUT R. Messenger...IN On to the position players M. Treanor M. Olivo* J. Willingham* A. Amezaga R. Andino W. Helms* M. Jacobs* H. Ramirez* J. Stokes D. Uggla* M. Cabrera* R. Abercrombie C. Aguila* J. Hermida* E. Reed Once again, I have asterisked those who have been deemed as locks for the Opening Day roster. After I subtract the asterisked players, 6 players remain. They are... M. Treanor A. Amezaga R. Andino J. Stokes R. Abercrombie E. Reed These 6 players are fighting for final 3 spots on the team. M. Treanor??? Experience in the majors coupled with suprising offensive production this Spring allows Treanor to settle into the permanent backup catcher....IN E. Reed??? Im not bought on Reed only because of his speed, his pathetic outing this Spring has done nothing to improve our chances in center field, say hello to Albuquerque Eric...CUT R. Abercrombie??? Arguably to brightest spot this Spring has been the play of Reggie Abercrombie. He leads the team in home runs (4), RBI (13), and Total Bases (39). On top of this, his athletic frame may be a perfect fit for CF at Dolphins Stadium and the 8th spot in a revamped Marlins lineup...IN This leaves us with A. Amezaga, R. Andino,and J. Stokes fighting for THE final spot on the Opening Day roster. J. Stokes??? I'm eliminating him only because of those in front on the corner infield depth chart (M. Jacobs, W. Helms, M. Cabrera)...CUT R. Andino??? He has the potential to be a stud at SS, but with the emergence of Hanley Ramirez this Spring, Robert will either have to rot on the bench, or play in Albuquerque...CUT (toughest decision) Alfredo Amezaga??? Im giving him the final spot only because his main position is 2nd Base, a position the Marlins are thin at. If for any reason Amezaga slips up in any way, Robert Andino will be first in line to take his spot...IN So there you go, the Opening Day Roster is set. 12 pitchers and 12 positions players.. Wait 12 + 12 = 24....so whose missing?? Thats right baby, my boy ALL-TIME. Lenny Harris will be the sole Non-Roster Invitee to make the Big League roster and will be used in almost only pinch hitting appearances (with maybe the occasional game at 3rd or LF). So to recap... Your Opening Day roster will be: Pitchers J. Borowski T. Bowyer N. Bump J. Johnson R. Messenger S. Mitre B. Moehler R. Nolasco S. Olsen C. Resop J. Vargas D. Willis Catchers M. Olivo M. Treanor J. Willingham Infielders W. Helms A. Amezaga H. Ramirez D. Uggla M. Jacobs M. Cabrera Outfielders R. Abercrombie J. Hermida C. Aguila Pinch Hitter Lenny Harris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ralph Posted March 26, 2006 Share Posted March 26, 2006 You forgot non roster invitees like Herges and Lightenburg. My prediction is... Pitchers: Dontrelle Willis Brian Moehler Sergio Mitre Jason Vargas Josh Johnson Ricky Nolasco Joe Borrowski Matt Herges Kerry Lightenburg Chris Resop Scott Olsen / Carlos Martinez (?) Nate Bump Catchers: Josh Willingham (C & LF) Miguel Olivo Matt Treanor Infielders: Miguel Cabrera Hanley Ramirez Mike Jacobs Dan Uggla Alfredo Amezaga Wes Helms Outfielders: Jeremy Hermida Reggie Abercrombie Chris Aguila Lenny Harris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rydawg Posted March 26, 2006 Share Posted March 26, 2006 You totally left off Matt Herges, and Kerry Ligtenberg from the pitching staff. They will both make the team. Also I seriously doubt that we will keep three catchers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sirspud Posted March 26, 2006 Share Posted March 26, 2006 I don't see the logic nor do I think we will carry three catchers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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