With the analysis in the Western Division of the National League closes this installment of grandeligas teams, this sixth installment has a division that will be tight due to strong competition with the current World Series champions, the San Francisco Giants and Colorado Rockies about refurbished.
Moreover, the presence of a Diamondbacks who want to regain lost ground and some Dodgers with Don Mattingly in the lead, with enough material to be a surprise, while San Diego is trying to form a competitive team now that they have Adrian Gonzalez.
San Francisco Giants (92-70, World Series Champion in 2010)
additions Important: Miguel Tejada, Jeff Suppan and Elmer Dessens
Major losses: Juan Uribe, Edgar Renteria, Jose Guillen and Chris Ray
Venezolanos: Pablo Sandoval
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| "the Giants will repeat in 2011? |
San Francisco remains almost intact the team that won the World Series last year, his first win as a team in San Francisco, as the last title was in 1954 when the team was the Giants of New York.
Perhaps the most flamboyant acquisition could Miguel Tejada be next to fill the vacancy left by Juan Uribe and Edgar Renteria. Tejada will be back at shortstop, proving he still has three more campaigns cartridge.
Tejada joins an offense that is led by Pablo Sandoval, Buster Posey, Aubrey Huff and Cody Ross, without forgetting the ability to have Mark DeRosa, who returns after an injury that sidelined him last year. On whether the offensive core is maintained, a good thing for Bruce Bochy, who can play again with the objectives.
The pitching is solid, with perhaps the most complete of Philadelphia in the NL. Tim Lincecum (16-10), enters his fifth season and it adds two Cy Young awards with only 26 years. Matt Cain, Jonathan Sanchez, Bumgarner and ineffective Madinsom Barry Zito, provides for the rotation that could easily amount to between 55 and 60 wins collectively.
The relay is intact and the same parts that were here last year reprise their roles that gives confidence to the team full of relievers know that they have ready for the challenge. Sergio Romo, Javier Lopez, Santiago Casilla and Brian Wilson will be ready when required.
Figure: Pablo Sandoval at age 24 is the figure of the team last year had a gray season, due to their weight, a situation that caused her to lose tenure with the team in the second half.
Having hit to 330 with 25 homers and 90 RBIs in 2009, the numbers decreased in 2010 Sandoval 268-13-63). The management put him through a strict training program that will lower, making the task of removing 14 kilos off and looking more flexible on the pitch in spring training.
San Francisco has turned the team around his figure and Buster Posey, they being the third and fourth in the lineup will help veterans who go driving in their long careers. Again is expected to have numbers like Pandoval 2009 and is the new Barry Bonds of the Giants.
The manager, Bruce Bochy is a veteran manager who has managed to deliver their wisdom in the field of play without a doubt the results are described in their curriculum, but the best was certainly achieved in 2010, when he gave the Bay its first World Series.
be supported by the management to increase their payroll $ 20 million to qualify again for the title, is put forward in San Francisco efforts to be the team it is today.
In his career with the Giants, started in 2007 has a record of 323-325, ranking the title won last year. And although it was awarded the Manager of the Year this year is expected to show that San Francisco is the team to beat and get a new prize in their windows.
Colorado Rockies (83-79, 3 rd place in the division in 2010)
major additions: Ty Wigginton, Matt Lindstrom, Jose Lopez and Felipe Paulino
Major losses: Jeff Francis, Miguel Olivo, Clint Barmes, Melvin Mora, Joe and Octavio Biemel Dotel
Venezuela: Jose Lopez, Felipe Paulino, Carlos González, Jonathan Herrera, Jhoulys Chacin, Rafael Betancourt, and Franklin Morales Escalona Egdmer
In 19 seasons history, the 2011 version of Colorado has some favoritism that has had no other roster in previous years, despite having had those "Blake Street Bombers" that made Andres Galarraga, Dante Bichette, Vinny Castilla, Larry Walker and Ellis Burks.
Not all master plans for the offseason are designed to focus only on the following season. So when the Rockies spent $ 199 million in long extensions, rich by Troy Tulowitzki and Carlos Gonzalez in the winter, and pledged another $ 32 million to support Jorge De La Rosa, it is clear that the directive rocky think in years to come.
The offense looked pretty in 2010 with Troy Tulowitzki (315-27-95) and Carlos Gonzalez (336-34-117), both won their bats Silver and Gold Gloves, respectively, and will be the backbone of an offensive that promises well for 2011, with the additions of Jose Celestino Lopez and Todd Helton, who at 37 years still can be shown to produce conditions, despite the discrete time had.
Perhaps they four are the new generation of Blake Street Bombers, but neither should ignore what they can produce Ian Stewart and Seth Smith.
Pitching with Ubaldo Jimenez and De La Rosa in the 1-2 looks good, the rest must demonstrate that they are able to tackle an entire season. According to the pitching projections contemplate it Jhoulys Chacin, Aaron Cook and John Hammel.
Respite parts are interesting and able to help if the pitching falls like Rafael Betancourt, Matt Lindstrom, Egdmer Escalona, \u200b\u200bFranklin Morales and Houston Street. Undoubtedly solid in that aspect.
Figure: At 25 he entered his fourth season in the majors with a mega contract in his pocket to take it into the elite until 2017 perhaps by then the name is a legend, because in the short run of play and has a batting title, Gold Glove and Silver Slugger.
Carlos Gonzalez is the star of this team and perhaps the face of this franchise with Tulowitzki, both represent the future of the team, and in the case of Gonzalez's expectations are high, 2011 repeats the fact that last year.
In his first full season as regular caste Zulia prospectus showed he had with Arizona and that was a bargaining chip with Matt Holliday. Fought Joey Votto Albert Pujols and not only in the MVP who finished third, but was fighting Batting Triple Crown, which at his young age could be repeated again.
No words can describe the talent of this player who seeks to make offensive marks not only within the team but for Venezuela.
The manager: Jim Tracy will be back at the helm, this time favorite plate is seen in a computer that will be their only divisional rival San Francisco, but for that Tracy should be handled very While their offense and pitching to achieve the objectives.
157-121, is the record since he took office in Colorado in mid-2009, management is confident that Tracy Colorado goal in a play off for the fifth time in his story and this year the coveted World Series that eluded him in 2007.
San Diego Padres (90-72, 2 nd place in the division in 2010)
major additions: Orlando Hudson, Jason Bartlett, Cameron Maybin, Aaron Harang, Brad Hawpe, Jorge Cantu, Chad Qualls and Dustin Moseley
Major losses: Adrian Gonzalez, Jon Garland, David Eckstein, Yorvit Torrealba, Ryan Webb, Edward Mujica, Miguel Tejada, Matt Stairs, Chris Youg, Scott and Jerry Hairston
Venezuela: Oscar Salazar
seems impossible but team that had lost in the offseason was the most extreme, but the most unusual The rumor was out Adrian Gonzalez met three years later, as Boston finally took it, that leaves the team without a real player to represent the interests of the franchise.
A big step will be taken in 2011, options to repeat what was done in 2010 are difficult, considering what he did San Francisco and Colorado; therefore to achieve repeat last year made a big step.
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| Cantú is a luxury back up |
Offensively obtained three players that give stability to the center of the diamond such as Cameron Maybin, Orlando Hudson and Jason Bartlett, which resulting in three players to collaborate in the conduct of racing is on the top or bottom of the lineup. But will Ryan Ludwick and Brad Hawpe to take over the left by Miguel Tejada and Adrian Gonzalez in the production of careers, both have the challenge of their careers and demonstrate they are capable of responding even though they have never tow more than ninety careers. Jorge Cantu will be an interesting back up and ready to help when they need it most.
pitching lost in Jon Garland, but Aaron Harang gets to try to lift its image after a disastrous 18-38 record over the last three years. In a scenario like Petco Park, could be a benefit to him. Mat Latos, in his second season had a decent start with 14-10 and 2.92, this could be the big year for a pitcher that much is expected. Richard Clayton, Dustin Moseley and Wade LeBlanc close the five initiators of the monks.
In the relay there are names that can still amaze and campaigns have higher than expected as Luke Gregerson, Mike Adams, Chad Qualls and closer Heat Bell.
Figure: Tony Gwynn, Trevor Hoffman and Adrian Gonzalez now, these names were the faces of the franchise, now San Diego will reinvent a player who brings fans home, who will star witness, seeing so many players, I dare draw as the player Mat Latos to follow.
Latos In his third season in 23 years, faces a new challenge to be the ace of a rotation that on paper does not tarnish at all, but especially the responsibility to ensure wins will depend on him for the rest of his teammates get success.
18-15 is what he has in two seasons in the majors, scouts say that this pitcher is a sure winner of 20 when you finish that potential , it appears that 2011 is the year to demonstrate these predictions, which could happen, that gain Cy Young, with so many good pitchers in the National League, Latos could be an emerging, as happened with Tim Lincecum.
The manager: Since arriving in San Diego in 2007, Bud Black has shown that their first experience in directing was a success . Obtaining the Manager of the Year, won last season, is a well-earned recognition for the way San Diego has been without a clear favorite.
In four seasons at the helm of the religious, his record is 317-332, if we review the history of San Diego, we see that each year has recorded a hit in the direction of Black. 3 rd place in 2007, 5 th in 2008, 4 th in 2009 and 2 nd place last year. At first glance the results are there, in 2011 the goal is to demonstrate that they can be contenders without favoritism on his side.
Dodgers (80-82, 4 th place in the division in 2010)
major additions: Jon Garland, Juan Uribe, Matt Guerrier, Marcus Thames, Gabe Kapler, Tony Gwynn Jr. Blake Hawksworth, Ron Mahay and Don Mattingly (manager)
Major losses: Russell Martin, Scott Podsednik, Reed Johnson, Brad Ausmus, George Sherrill, Jeff Weaver, Ryan Theriot and Joe Torre (manager)
Venezuela: Dioner Navarro and Ronald Belisario
The Dodgers were not frozen in the winter due to the debacle of their owners, thanks to a cash advance, a product of television, general manager Ned Colletti signed free agents to 11 and 15 contracts of children, giving to understand that the intention is to compete to win the World Series.
Since Joe Torre announced his retirement as manager last season and the team appointed to Don Mattingly as his successor, former first baseman for the New York Yankees, has been develop its line up for 2011 and their starting rotation, a demonstration that Mattingly is being taken seriously their role of manager for the first time.
On offense Californians expect much of what we can do Andre Ethier, Matt Kemp and James Loney, a trio that has given over thirty home runs and towed over ninety, so that Mattingly will work hard on them to be the real cranes offensive.
The contribution of Marcus Thames, Jay Gibbons and Tony Gwynn Jr. will be taken into account as well as the bat of Juan Uribe play at second base and is expected to take the same pace he had with San Francisco, Casey Blake and Rafael Furcal will provide experience, as well as Rod Barajas will be the everyday catcher, Dioner Navarro, taking as his back up.
The starting pitching looks armored and able to be a surprise due to the talent of its members, mostly are able to add each one at least fifteen wins. Clayton Kershaw, Chad Billingsley, Ted Lilly and Jon Garland with Vicente Padilla fighting for the fifth quota, actually give the stability that a manager wants in their rotation. Have to wait and see if they respond and meet the requirements especially since some Giants and Phillies about who may have the same level as the pitching of Los Angeles.
The relay can be a source of oxygen for Mattingly, there are pieces that can be really helpful when you require their services. Jonathan Broxton will be the man down but there will Hawksworth, Guerrier, Kuo and Belisario to fulfill its purpose.
Figure: Andre Either is the part where Mattingly will turn its offensive. This gardener for 28 years faces the biggest challenge of his career, career has been marked by many successes, but in 2011 faced the biggest challenge: to be the Dodgers' offensive reference.
start his sixth year in the majors and in 2010 left 292-23-82 average, discrete numbers which left in 2009, when he had the backing on the offensive Manny Ramirez, but now must prove the projections Either that hangs around his figure and enter the elite of the great sluggers in the majors.
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| Mattingly wants to prove he is a winner |
The manager: Don Mattingly Finally meets his dream of running in the majors, and although it was not with his beloved New York Yankees, Mattingly received the vote of confidence from the organization and Joe Torre, who did not hesitate to bring him to Los Angeles when he was named manager in 2008. Mattingly's professionalism was rewarded for his work as hitting coach for the Yankees and Dodgers, respectively.
the past seven years, Californians have had three managers (Jim Tracy, Grady Little and Joe Torre) that have led to the playoffs four times , in 2008 and 2009, the Dodgers fell in the NLCS, and the most lejo that have come in that span. In 2011tiene the elements for a chance to qualify, but it must overcome obstacles of their own division and in the case of Mattingly show that is made to run in the majors for many years. Will certainly be a litmus test for this former player.
Arizona Diamondbacks (65-97, 5 th place in the division in 2010)
major Additions JJ Putz, Zach Duke, Armando Galarraga, David Hernandez, Melvin Mora, Geoff Blum, Juan Miranda, Kam Mickolio and Xavier Nady
Major losses: Brandon Webb, Adam LaRoche, Mark Reynolds, Rodrigo Lopez, Blaine Boyer and Augie Ojeda
Venezuela: Gerardo Parra, Melvin Mora, Armando Galarraga, Henry Blanco, Juan Carlos Gutierrez and Miguel Montero
In 2010 Arizona left the worst ERA in the NL with a 5.74, the arrival of a new general manager who likes to rebuild bullpens make the hope of being competitive again be latent in a short period. Kevin Towers is a veteran of these situations and Arizona found someone with a nose winner.
Having as closer JJ Putz and John Carlos Gutierrez as his coach is a story that flatters, adding Mickolio Hernandez and the bullpen, with refichar Joe Patterson and Mike Hampton (if he makes the team) brings its consequences in a relay strengthened. The rotation is renewed with Joe Saunders, Daniel Hudson, Ian Kennedy, Zack Duke and Armando Galarraga. No doubt there are elements to be confident that the 2011 results may be higher.
And what about the offense? May starters Melvin Mora and Geoff Blum Juan Miranda and Xavier Nady to the 57 homers that led in 2010 Mark Reynolds and Adam LaRoche. Must await the development of the season to answer this question. Miguel Montero will be the cleanup hitter and is expected to around 20 to 25 homers and 80 runs trailer at least, the support we have with the players already named and Justin Upton.
There are other players who should not lose sight as Gerardo Parra, Stephen Drew and Kelly Johnson who is a box of surprises.
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| Montero and Parra, Arizona Creole |
Figure: Since coming to the majors in 2006, Miguel Montero is considered the host team, goal has been achieved in half between 2007 and 2008, although the injuries have gone through in his career, as happened last year is a player who still has the support of the organization.
This year the team hopes to participate in at least 140 meetings (The maximum was 128 in 2009) and get fired between 20 and 25 home runs and also help a pitching staff that urges a guide. The most splendid news that could have received was to be a Henry Blanco as a backup and will be helpful knowledge behind the plate to become the receiver he hopes Arizona. Just ask Joe Mauer as he was with White as a mentor.
The manager: Kirk Gibson is remembered by lovers of the ball as the one player who hit a memorable homer to Dennis Eckersley in the 1988 World Series, The Dodgers defeated the Oakland Athletics, Gibson limped around the bases due to injury that sidelined him at the end of the season and the playoffs but was celebrating as if the biggest event of his life, which some end up with the MVP of that year.
Last year mid-season was the news that Arizona would be the manager sacked by AJ Hinch. His record was 34-49, not bad for his first experience in the majors. It is the fifth manager in club history, a team that in 13 years has won the Series World (it did in its fourth year) and has participated in four play off, by the way was the fastest team arrived as a second-year expansion. Gibson's challenge will be to Arizona competitor as he was throughout his career.
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