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| The Philles 2011 rotation could be historically good, with Cliff Lee (2008 Cy Young), Roy Halladay (2x Cy Young), long time Astros ace Roy Oswalt, and 2008 World Series MVP Cole Hamels |
2010 Triple Crown Leaders- Placido Polanco, .298 (12th NL), Ryan Howard, 31 HR (t-8th NL), Ryan Howard, 108 RBI (4th NL), Roy Halladay, 21 Wins (1st NL), Roy Halladay, 2.44 ERA (3rd NL), Roy Halladay, 219 K (2nd NL)
Key Additions- Jeff Larish (1B), Cliff Lee (LHP)
Key Losses- Greg Dobbs (3B), Chad Durbin (RHP), Jamie Moyer (LHP), Mike Sweeney (1B), Jayson Werth (RF), Pedro Feliz (3B), Chan Ho Park (RHP)
2011 Projected Record- 85-95 wins, 2nd place NL East
Manager- Charlie Manuel (7th year, 544-428)
Best Player- Ryan Howard
Best Pitcher- Roy Halladay
Biggest Breakout Candidate- Domonic Brown
Biggest Potential Impact Rookie- Domonic Brown
Projected Lineup/Projected Stats
Shane Victorino, CF- .285/16 HR/75 RBI
Placido Polanco, 3B- .280/6 HR/55 RBI
Chase Utley, 2B- .270/18 HR/65 RBI
Ryan Howard, 1B- .265/35 HR/110 RBI
Jimmy Rollins, SS- .255/15 HR/65 RBI
Raul Ibanez, LF- .255/19 HR/70 RBI
Dominic Brown, RF- .265/15 HR/55 RBI
Carlos Ruiz, C- .275/10 HR/50 RBI
Projected Rotation/Projected Stats
Roy Halladay- 22-12/2.50 ERA/210 K
Cliff Lee- 18-11/3.30 ERA/195 K
Roy Oswalt- 17-10/3.75 ERA/180 K
Cole Hamels- 16-9/2.95 ERA/220 K
Joe Blanton- 8-14/4.90 ERA/110 K
Brad Lidge- 2.75 ERA/35 Saves
Team Outlook- This time last year this team would've looked like the 1927 Yankees with the new pitching staff, but that is no longer the case. The lineup is one that is a year or two past their prime, as injuries have gotten the better of guys like Chase Utley, Jimmy Rollins, Raul Ibanez, and to an extent, Ryan Howard, guys who a couple of years ago were MVPs/MVP candidates. There are also some questions about the bullpen as well, which is anchored by Brad Lidge, a guy who you don't know what you'll get out of him. If they can avoid long-term injuries, they should be good enough to at least get into the playoffs.
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