MLB GM for a day
Posted: Wed Dec 17, 2008 10:33 pm
So my friend did this and it looked to be really cool.
The objective: create your own MLB team for under $100 million. Use the 2008 salaries (http://www.sportscity.com/MLB-Salaries/) to create a team that would compete in any division. $100 million would be good for 12th in the league just between the St Louis Cardinals and the Blue Jays (http://www.sportsline.com/mlb/salaries).
Here's my team:
Lineup:
1. Hanley Ramirez – SS (Marlins, $439,000)
2. Chase Utley - 2B (Phillies, $7.8 million)
3. Albert Pujols – 3B (Cardinals, $13.9 million)
4. Mark Texiera – 1B (Angels, $12.5 million)
5. Josh Hamilton – LF (Rangers, $397,000)
6. Grady Sizemore – CF (Indians, $3.2 million)
7. Matt Holliday – RF (Rockies, $9.5 million)
8. Jason Varitek – C (Red Sox, $10.5 million)
9. Pitchers Spot (put a DH on your bench if you want)
Bench (5):
1. Dustin Pedroia – INF (Red Sox, $457,000)
2. Ryan Braun – OF (Brewers, $455,000)
3. Russell Martin – C (Dodgers, $500,000)
4. Yunel Escobar – INF (Braves, $402,500)
5. Rick Ankiel – OF (Cardinals, $900,000)
Pitchers:
1. Brandon Webb (Diamondbacks, $5.5 million)
2. CC Sabathia (Brewers, $11 million)
3. Cole Hamels (Phillies, $500,000)
4. Jake Peavy (Padres, $6.5 million)
5. Tim Licecum (Giants, $405,000)
Closer: Jonathan Palpelbon (Red Sox, $775,000)
Relief (6):
1. Joba Chamberlain (Yankees, $390,000)
2. Felix Hernandez (Mariners, $540,000)
3. Bobby Jenks (White Sox, $550,000)
4. Jonathan Lester (Red Sox, $422,000)
5. JJ Putz (Mariners ($4.4 million)
6. Joel Zumaya (Tigers, $420,000)
Total: $92.4 million (good for 14th in MLB between the Phillies and Astros)
Your turn....
The objective: create your own MLB team for under $100 million. Use the 2008 salaries (http://www.sportscity.com/MLB-Salaries/) to create a team that would compete in any division. $100 million would be good for 12th in the league just between the St Louis Cardinals and the Blue Jays (http://www.sportsline.com/mlb/salaries).
Here's my team:
Lineup:
1. Hanley Ramirez – SS (Marlins, $439,000)
2. Chase Utley - 2B (Phillies, $7.8 million)
3. Albert Pujols – 3B (Cardinals, $13.9 million)
4. Mark Texiera – 1B (Angels, $12.5 million)
5. Josh Hamilton – LF (Rangers, $397,000)
6. Grady Sizemore – CF (Indians, $3.2 million)
7. Matt Holliday – RF (Rockies, $9.5 million)
8. Jason Varitek – C (Red Sox, $10.5 million)
9. Pitchers Spot (put a DH on your bench if you want)
Bench (5):
1. Dustin Pedroia – INF (Red Sox, $457,000)
2. Ryan Braun – OF (Brewers, $455,000)
3. Russell Martin – C (Dodgers, $500,000)
4. Yunel Escobar – INF (Braves, $402,500)
5. Rick Ankiel – OF (Cardinals, $900,000)
Pitchers:
1. Brandon Webb (Diamondbacks, $5.5 million)
2. CC Sabathia (Brewers, $11 million)
3. Cole Hamels (Phillies, $500,000)
4. Jake Peavy (Padres, $6.5 million)
5. Tim Licecum (Giants, $405,000)
Closer: Jonathan Palpelbon (Red Sox, $775,000)
Relief (6):
1. Joba Chamberlain (Yankees, $390,000)
2. Felix Hernandez (Mariners, $540,000)
3. Bobby Jenks (White Sox, $550,000)
4. Jonathan Lester (Red Sox, $422,000)
5. JJ Putz (Mariners ($4.4 million)
6. Joel Zumaya (Tigers, $420,000)
Total: $92.4 million (good for 14th in MLB between the Phillies and Astros)
Your turn....