The Arizona Diamondbacks fell short in making the playoffs last year with only 82 wins but with a low budget and aces like Brandon Webb and Dan Haren, the might be pretty competitive in the west. You can also look at rookie Max Scherzer who is coming up in the ranks.
The Diamondbacks signed Felipe Lopez to replace Orlando Hudson at second base and the Diamondbacks would love to have Mark Reynolds continue his power surge that he had last year except they do not want him to cool off. Chris Young and Stephen Drew also return looking for a playoff run.
Keep an eye on: Max Scherzer, sp/rp
Even though the D'Backs probably will start him off in the bullpen, I have him the rotation after Danny Haren. He could do the Joba Chamberlain thing though.
Projected Lineup
1. Felipe Lopez, 2b
2. Chris Young, cf
3. Stephen Drew, ss
4. Conor Jackson, lf
5. Justin Upton, rf
6. Chad Tracy, 1b
7. Mark Reynolds, 3b
8. Chris Snyder, c
Projected Pitching Staff
1. Brandon Webb, rhp
2. Dan Haren, rhp
3. Max Scherzer, rhp
4. Doug Davis, lhp
5. Yusmeiro Petit, rhp
Projected Bullpen
Chad Qualls
Tony Pena
Jon Rauch
Scott Schoeneweis
Leo Rosales
Billy Buckner
Travis Blackley
Top Prospects
1. Jarrod Parker, rhp
2. Daniel Schlereth, lhp
3. Gerardo Pena, of
4. Wade Miley, lhp
5. Cesar Valdez, rhp
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