Projecting '08 Roster (Part 1)

I updated the roster on the left to reflect the September 1 call ups. That got me thinking about 2008. In part 1 of this three part series I take a look at '08 on the field.

The biggest question about '08 is what will Andrew do? Will he sign a 1year and stay with the Braves and cash in after the season? Will he take the money and run? I think it comes down to how he feels. He's been dealing with a lot of nagging injuries and that's kept him down this year. If he thinks it's going to get better, why not stick around with the only club he's known and push for the pennant in '08? If he knows the end is nearing he should try and milk the market for everything he can. I predict the former, AJ will reup with the Bravos @ $10m.

The next biggest question is where does Escobar play if Rent sticks around? He's to valuable to ride the bench and too cheap to trade off. That means Rent needs to move, hopefully for a pitcher. Bottom line, Rent gone, Escobar here.

The final question is what happens in left? What am I saying? We know who's won the spot. Diaz in Left, Willy OF #4.

This makes our lineup:

1) Escobar/SS
2) KJ (8th is not where I'd put him)/2b
3) Chipper/3b
4) Boomstick (Tex)/1b
5) Frenchy/RF
6) Diaz/LF
7) AJ/CF
8) Heap (McCann)/C

What should scare the mets is that the #8 hitter already has 84 RBIs in '07. BTW, 5 braves are on pace to drive in over 100.

There you have it. 1-8 and they look great. Next up, The rotation.