Sammy Sosa – 14 HR, 27.14 AB/HR, 102 G
The HR’s this guy is hitting in spring training are earning frequent flyer miles, and he looks as ripped as he was in his 1998 66 HR season where he battled McGwire to the final weekend. Sammy has a lot to prove coming back to the majors. With a contract filled with a lot of incentives based on AB’s, he plans on earning his money. Having already been added to the 40-man roster, he is well on his way to earning the primary DH spot, batting fifth in the lineup at Arlington.
Mike Piazza – 22 HR, 18.13 AB/HR, 126 G
The only question that one should have for Piazza is how long will his adjustment period to the AL take. He is a veteran hitter, and a workhorse on and off the field. Although he is getting up there in age, playing DH with a lineup that carries some decent power might give Piazza the edge he needs to return to his 30+ HR seasons. He also has “got more to play for,†with the recent birth of his first daughter with former Playboy Playmate, Alicia Rickter.
David Wright– 26 HR, 22.38 AB/HR, 154 G.
After blasting 16 HR’s in round one of the 2006 MLB HR Derby, David Wright has shown us what kind of power he possesses. He is he Mets new poster boy, and rumored to be a hit in the clubhouse as well, he hit .311 with 26 homers, and 116 RBI in 2006 and his numbers are only expected to get better. Everyone out there should have this guy as a potential final choice for Group E.
Grady Sizemore 28 HR, 23.39 AB/HR, 162 G.
One of MLB’s most talented rising stars. He is a gifted center fielder, with plenty of left handed power to hit the fences in Jacobs field, combined with some nice protection in the line-up. Last year, at the age of 24, he connected for 28 homers and 53 doubles while batting .290 and leading the AL in runs scored at 134. Can you imagine what this guy will be doing when he is in his prime the next few years?
Prince Fielder – 28 HR, 20.32 AB/HR, 157 G.
Part of an intriguing mix of young talent up in Milwaukee, Prince Fielder has had a lifetime a hitting lessons coming from “Big Daddy” Cecil. He has .300-30-100-100 potential hitting in the number 3 spot in the lineup. Now, if Brewer’s Management can get him on whatever diet Big Papi went on during the off-season, there is no telling how many he can belt out this year…
Chris Duncan – 22 HR, 12.72AB/HR, 90 G.
This guy is not one to be taken lightly. He did not get much playing time in 2006 due to his poor defense in the outfield, but when he did, he made it count. He had 280 AB with 22 HR’s (12.72 AB/HR WOW!) and is expected to be a regular starter in left field this season. Batting second with a veteran group of sluggers behind him, he has extensive potential. Taking off-season batting practice with Mark McGwire cannot hurt his hopes at hitting the long balls either.
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