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Contents 1 Positional Team Needs 1.1 AL 1.2 NL 2 Needs Summary 3 FA Candidates 4 On the Trading Block (Or Should Be)

Positional Team Needs

Updated daily with reports from Rotoworld and ESPN's Rumor Central (plus the occasional overview such as Cafardo's in a recent Sunday Globe), leavened throughout with editorial comment.

All listed numbers are Bill James projected OBP / SA in their 2006 MLB or affiliate park, except where noted.

AL

Team	Notes
Baltimore Orioles	Signed 3B / 1B / OF Aubrey Huff (.346 / .472) as DH. Signed LF Jay Payton (.324 / .414) and resigned 1B Kevin Millar (.364 / .447); Jay Gibbons (.325 / .464) claims to be 100% after last year's knee injury and is likely to relegate one of them to a platoon role, the choice probably coming down to how good his OF defense is. There's still the possibility of adding another bat to the mix, either by signing Shannon Stewart or trading excess young pitching for Marcus Thames, Ben Broussard, Richie Sexson, or Adam Dunn. Still rumors of a Tejada deal, either to the White Sox for Uribe+ or to the Angels as a 3B.
Boston Red Sox	Signed J. D. Drew (.398 / .493) (pending resolution of his contract) to play RF and Julio Lugo (.343 / .399) to play SS. Unlikely to trade LF Manny Ramirez, and if they don't, has Coco Crisp (.337 / .419) or Wily Mo Pena (.332 / .496) to deal to a team that needs a CF, although they would need to get full value for either and would need a good 4th OF as a replacement. Would like to trade 3B Mike Lowell (.341 / .452) and move 1B Kevin Youkilis (.395 / .433) back to 3B, but it's unclear who would then play 1B. Re-signed Doug Mirabelli to be the backup catcher.
New York Yankees	Signed Doug Mientkiewicz (.356 / .401) to platoon with Andy Phillips (.309 / .461) or Rule 5 draftee Josh Phelps (.316 / .4666 PECOTA) at first base; also interested in Richie Sexson. May deal 4th OF Melky Cabrera (.351 / .411) and would re-sign Bernie Williams (who will probably otherwise retire) to replace him. Also looking for a backup C and a utility INF.
Tampa Bay Devil Rays	Their long-range plan has never been clear (to them or anyone) as long as the jury was out on the best eventual position for 3B B. J. Upton (.348 / .396 but still just 22). Things were complicated further by acquiring 3B/OF Joel Guzman (.257 / .352 MLE after projecting .318 / .440 the year before, and 3 months younger than Upton) from the Dodgers, drafting 3B mega-prospect Evan Longoria (ETA 2008), and signing Japanese 3B (and reportedly 2B and CF) Akinori Iwamura. Earlier reports had Upton getting another year to work on his 3B defense and Iwamura as an upgrade to Cantu (.303 / .441) at 2B, with Cantu being traded to unknown suitors. Now they're talking Iwamura at 3B, which could mean Upton in CF or LF and hot comoddity Rocco Baldelli (.348 / .495) traded for pitching (which is likely to happen eventually); they say that LF Carl Crawford (.339 / .457) is not on the block. OF prospect Elijah Dukes (.349 / .415 MLE), after playing 1B in the AFL, probably starts the season there in AAA as an eventual upgrade to Ty Wigginton (.328 / .455) or Greg Norton (.331 / .428), while Guzman likely plays RF and some 1B in AAA and is on the trading block a year later unless he beats out Dukes. Reportedly interested in Darren Erstad for 1B.
Toronto Blue Jays	Signed DH Frank Thomas (.380 / .523) to replace Frank Catalanotto. Phenom Adam Lind (.396 / .590) will platoon in LF with Reed Johnson (.349 / .421). Re-signed CF Vernon Wells (.344 / .508) to a 7-year extension at $18 AAV, which is a fair price if he's actually a 53 VORP player (he's been 61.9, 23.2, 23.8, 58.9 the last 4 years). Talking to the Mets about dealing Alex Rios (.350 / .472) for Lastings Milledge and Aaron Heilman or a pitching prospect. Re-upped Greg Zaun (.352 / .393) to be their backstop. Signed Royce Clayton (.307 / .338) to be in the SS mix with John McDonald (.283 / .307), but Ricciardi has said they're open to another signing up the middle -- which we're guessing would be Belliard but only if the price is irresistable. Hill (.351 / .400) would then move to SS. Signed Matt Stairs (.351 / .422) as 10th player. Possibly needs a backup C as an upgrade to Jason Phillips (.310 / .371).
Cleveland Indians	Were rumored to have some interest in Drew or Gonzalez and ended up signing David Dellucci (.350 / .460) to play LF and Trot Nixon (.373 / .457) to play RF, with Shin-Soo Choo (.360 / .432) either going back to AAA or serving as 10th player. They still have Casey Blake (.327 / .435) and Jason Michaels (.357 / .413) as OF reserves. Blake should also get some PT at 1B, where they've been looking to upgrade Ryan Garko (.341 / .442), perhaps by moving Hafner to 1B, hence rumored interest in bringing Manny back. Signing Nixon presumably means they're no longer interested in Lastings Milledge as rumored.
Chicago White Sox	The OF now and for the future is a muddle. The logical thing to do would be to get a big LF bat as an upgrade to Podsednik (.339 / .368 and probably the worst hitting MLB regular relative to position), give former top prospect CF Brian Anderson (.324 / .421) another year to blossom, and give current top prospect Ryan Sweeney (.310 / .377 MLE) another AAA year to work on his hitting and CF defense (he is already good in a corner). However, their reported interest in trading for Roco Baldelli, Aaron Rowand, Lastings Milledge, Chone Figgins, Coco Crisp, or Melky Cabrera suggests that they're more concerned with CF than LF (where Drew was the only person they've been reported interested in). They have #2 prospect 3B Josh Fields (.347 / .481, but -33/150 on D despite reports of decency) making Joe Crede available in trade. They are also reportedly interested in upgrading Uribe (.296 / .446) at SS, perhaps in a deal for Miguel Tejada.
Detroit Tigers	Dombrowski had said that the team is pretty much set with the trade for Sheffield, but current rumored interest in Baldelii and Church suggests they're aware of the shortcomings of LF Craig Monroe (.315 / .468); earlier they had said he wasn't on the block, however. They'll deal either OF Marcus Thames (.332 / .504) or 1B Chris Shelton (a questionable .363 / .489) and keep the other as a 10th player and platoon partner / injury insurance for re-signed 1B Sean Casey (.363 / .433), even though he has no platoon split. Even if they don't add an OF, it might make more sense to sell high on Monroe and give Thames his shot. Three unspecified teams have inquired about Shelton, who still has an option year left.
Kansas City Royals	Word now is that Alex Gordon (.384 / .535) will be handed 3B and the defensively challenged Mark Teahen (.366 / .496) will be moved to an OF corner, presumably RF where he'd put Reggie Sanders (.318 / .452) on the trading block (although he's just a platoon bat now). They want to get younger (not necessarily better) in LF by dealing Emil Brown (.351 / .448) to make room for Justin Huber (.346 / .454); they are also reportedly interested in Ryan Church, although his bat isn't better than either. They've filled a bench spot by dealing for 1B Ross Gload (.352 / .495) to backup Ryan Sheely (.341 / .503). David DeJesus settles in CF with either Joey Gathright (.345 / .330) or Shane Costa (.324 / .439) as his backup (with Gload, there's probably no longer room for both, even if both Brown and Sanders are dealt). Being bad allows them further patience with SS Angel Berroa (.300 / .377).
Minnesota Twins	Re-signed LF Rondell White (.323 / .418), who should rival Jay Payton as the second-worst bat at the position (after Scott Podsednik). Jason Kubel (.316 / .439), limited by knee problems, gets a shot at DH; although ZiPS is much more optimistic about him, he still projects as the second-worst DH. Signed 3B Jeff Cirillo (.340 / .378) as a backup to Nick Punto (.344 / .345); either one projects to be the second-worst-hitting 3B (after Pedro Feliz).
Los Angeles Angels	LF Juan Rivera (.353 / .498) will miss at least the start of the season after breaking a tibia in winter ball, so DH Garret Anderson (.317 / .445) moves to LF and newly signed Shea Hillenbrand (.326 /.450) becomes the DH or 1B. They have been intent on adding a big bat but seem clueless to the fact that the obvious person to upgrade is Anderson. Instead, they've focused on 1B and 3B, where they have (or had) youthful alternatives. At 3B, they're reportedly interested in Joe Crede, Chad Tracy, and Miguel Tejada, and interest may intensify now that Dallas McPherson (.295 / .492) is out for the season with back surgery. The alternatives are SS-by-trade Maicer Izturis (.345 / .392) and 10th man Chone Figgins (.348 / .391). Figgins could be dealt to a team that needs a CF or 2B, while Izturis could be traded to a team that needs a SS. At 1B, they have Casey Kotchman (.305 / .364) deserving a last shot after a year lost to mono, Kendry Morales (.314 / .443) perhaps needing less than a year in AAA to blossom, and Robb Quinlan (.341 / .458) as a stopgap (and platoon partner for Kotchman), but they're interested in Todd Helton. Earlier interest in Manny Ramirez and Vernon Wells suggested they were willing to move Rivera, but that's off the table now. They probably have another year before they have to worry about SS Orlando Cabrera (.324 / .392) blocking Brandon Wood (.266 / .463 and +14/150 on D); the present dilemma is that Wood means that Erick Aybar (.292 / .369 and -6/150) doesn't have a AAA spot to hone his game. Before the McPherson news, they were reportedly intent on either dealing Aybar or dealing Izturis to make room for him as the MLB backup SS.
Seattle Mariners	Signed Jose Guillen (.329 / .466) to play RF with Ichiro Suzuki (.367 / .413) playing CF. Traded potential 4th OF Chris Snelling for 2B Jose Vidro (.363 / .440), who will supplant Ben Broussard (.327 / .460) at DH; Broussard is on the trading block. Presumably, CF Jeremy Reed (.335 / .413) is now the 4th OF while top CF prospect Adam Jones (.316 / .434) gets another year in AAA. They may still have a mind to get big-bat LF like Floyd or Manny Ramirez in order to move Raul Ibanez (.343 / .461) to 1B and deal Richie Sexson (.349 / /506), but that seems like a longshot.
Texas Rangers	Signed Kenny Lofton (.356 / .386) to play CF, probably in a platoon with Marlon Byrd (.337 / .396). Brad Wilkerson (.351 / .437) moves to LF and Nelson Cruz (.342 / .495) inherits RF. Signed Frank Catalanotto (.369 / .443) as a DH; he'll also need to be platooned, probably with switch-hitter Jason Botts (.345 / .472). Catalanotto will get LF PT and Wilkerson could see time in RF, especially if Cruz falters vs. RHP.
Oakland Athletics	Signed Mike Piazza (.344 / .467) to DH and Erubiel Durazo ( .344 / .393 MLE) as his backup. Billy Beane says that Nick Swisher (.357 / .488) moves back to LF and Dan Johnson (.354 / .439 after raking in AAA) gets another shot at 1B, which given the BJ projections seems better than pursuing Nixon or Floyd as rumored earlier. The only credible rumor is a blockbuster that would land Lastings Milledge (and some combination of Heilman, Humber, and Pelfrey) for Harden, Blanton, or Haren. Also reported to be interested in Jeremy Reed, which sounds like Beane just going after devalued talent.

NL

Team	Notes
Atlanta Braves	Non-tendered 2B Marcus Giles. Although they could sign Belliard, the current favorite is former OF Kelly Johnson (.370 / .452), who is being re-converted back to the INF after missing 2005 with TJ surgery. If he doesn't pan out in ST, they could make do with the subpar D of 3B Willy Aybar (.351 / .418), convert newly acquired rookie SS Brent Lillibridge (.349 / .428 PECOTA) or rush prospect Martin Prado (.323 / .378 PECOTA). Dealt 1B Adam LaRoche to make room for a platoon of Scott Thorman (.335 / .494) and FA signee Craig Wilson (.344 / .463); earlier there was talk of Sexson. Boras had indicated that Andruw Jones will waive his no-trade in his walk year if the destination is right, and Will Carroll of BP has reported that the Braves are eager to unload him in a three or four-team blockbuster involving one or more of Rocco Baldelli, Curtis Granderson, and Nick Markakis (ESPN adds Chris Duffy and reports that they'd like the new guy to hit leadoff), and possibly the Rangers (Mark Teixeira), or Marlins (Dontrelle Willis). The new OF could play LF with Ryan Langerhans (.356 / .425) moving to CF and it's possible they could land an OF as an upgrade to Langerhans without moving Jones.
Florida Marlins	Would love to upgrade Alfredo Amezaga (.326 / .346) in CF by trading for Chris Denorfia, Baldelli, Crisp, or a prospect. Are reportedly working on signing arb-eligible 3B Miguel Cabrera (.412 / .575) to a Pujols-like contract.
New York Mets	Signed Moises Alou (.355 / .481) to replace Cliff Floyd in LF. Trading for backup CF Ben Johnson (.317 / .421) allows them to either deal CF Lastings Milledge (.356 / .434), or give him a year he doesn't need in AAA, after which they can decide whether he has more value in trade or as an overqualified corner OF for them. Current rumors have him bundled with Aaraon Heilman, Philip Humber of Mike Pelfrey to upgrade either the rotation or Shawn Green (.353 / .459) in RF.
Philadelphia Phillies	Wanted a big RHB for RF to balance Howard and Utley, but were outbid for Soriano and Vernon Wells proved unavailable, so settled for non-tender FA Jayson Werth (.336 / .427). Signed C Rod Barajas (.288 / .417) to back up rookie Carlos Ruiz (.352 / .469), relegating Chris Coste (.321 / .419) to a utility role. Are willing to deal CF Aaron Rowand (.328 / .433) and go with Shane Victorino (.319 / .401).
Washington Nationals	They hate CF Ryan Church (.337 / .445) enough that they dealt for Chris Snelling (.342 / .410) to play LF instead; interest in Church remains high. Alex Escobar (.350 / .492) finally gets a shot to play everyday in CF. They dumped 2B Jose Vidro and most of his big contract; Felipe Lopez (.348 / .416) moves to 2B and Christian Guzman (.299 / .366) reclaims SS.
Chicago Cubs	Signing LF Cliff Floyd (.354 / .471) to platoon in LF with Matt Murton (.383 / .481) clarifies the OF picture a good deal. As of now, FA signee Alfonso Soriano (.331 / .522) is the CF, but they reportedly would rather play him in RF and trade Jacque Jones (.326 / .459). That would open up CF for either rookie Felix Pie (.337 / .480) or a trade for Aaron Rowand or Ryan Church. No talk of upgrading SS, even though Ronny Cedeno (.308 / .377) and Cesar Izturis (.307 / .339) project poorly. Mark DeRosa (.333 / .408 in Texas) is the new 2B.
Cincinnati Reds	Chris Denorfia (.379 / .463) plays RF and Ryan Freel (.354 / .378) is 10th player again if he or Denorfia isn't traded, but they have talked to Griffey about playing RF in ST with an eye to one of the two playing CF, a good idea considering Griffey’s defense these days. Also reported to be interested in trading Dunn, although it's unclear whether they'd replace him or just remix the remaining trio (they were interested in Luis Gonzalez). Needs a 1B but will settle for a RHB to platoon with Scott Hatteberg (.359 / .385).
Houston Astros	They've soured on Morgan Ensberg (.380 / .479) and want to deal him and probably go with Mike Lamb (.341 / .441). Dealt CF Willy Taveras and could still in theory be looking to upgrade his replacement, Chris Burke (.324 / .393); they'll see if ST if Jason Lane (.331 / .460) can handle it defensively after playing there in winter ball (he's off the trading block now that Burke has moved into the starting lineup). Signed Carlos Lee (.350 / .514) to play LF forever rather than gamble on a comeback by Lane as a stopgap until top RF prospect Hunter Pence arrives in 2008. Luke Scott (.366 / .528) moves from LF to RF, although it’s unclear he can handle it defensively.
Milwaukee Brewers	They have a great SS in Hall (.330 / .485) and a decent one in Hardy (.325 / .403), and a LF in Mench (.332 / .466) they badly want to upgrade and a CF in Brady Clark (.352 / .374) that they would also like to improve on. So they’re moving Hall to LF, where he loses 23 runs of value, or CF, where he loses 10. Little talk of who might play LF if Hall plays CF, while the only CF rumor besides an interest in Roberts has been of a trade of Clark for Clint Barmes (the idea apparently being to populate the OF with as many good-fielding SS as possible). Over in RF, they're smitten with Corey Hart (.338 / .483) and want to dump Geoff Jenkins (.351 / .476). Surpisingly (or not), there's no talk of giving LHB Gabe Gross (.353 / .414) a promotion from 4th OF to a share of the CF job.
Pittsburgh Pirates	Dealt for 1B Adam LaRoche (.353 / .530) to fill their big stated need for a power LH bat (the former 1B of the future, big Brad Eldred (.310 / .541 projection for 2006) was limited to 70 unimpressive AAA PA by a thumb injury and was awful in the AFL and winter ball). That presumably puts an end to the conversion of Ryan Doumit (.361 / .450) from C to 1B (where he'd lose 31 runs of value) and gives them a tradeable surplus between him and Ronny Paulino (.351 / .413). The RF is Xavier Nady (.333 / .455), who would be an ideal 10th player (which is to say they could really still use a RF and deal one of the catchers). They reportedly plan to move RF / CF Jose Bautista (.344 / .435) back to his natural position, 3B, where he's reportedly a plus defender, and move Freddy Sanchez (.364 / .436) to 2B, supplanting Jose Castillo (.317 / .406). Chris Duffy (.343 / .388) has been handed the CF job after hitting .365 / .430 / .500 in his last 107 PA while reportedly playing great D; if that's helium, Nate McLouth (.320 / .392 but 2 years younger) remains an alternative, though not an attractive one.
St. Louis Cardinals	Chris Duncan (.351 / .511) should be taking over LF, at least vs. RHP. They want an upgrade over Encarnacion (.322 / .433) in RF, and John Rodriguez (.343 / .444) probably doesn’t have the glove. They were one of the three finalists for Luis Gonzalez and hence they're willing to bite the bullet and play Duncan in RF.
Arizona Diamondbacks	Chris Young (.341 / .514) takes over in CF. They're claiming that Eric Byrnes (.316 / .453) is moving to LF, but it would certainly make more sense to give former #1 prospect Scott Hairston (.342 / .516) a shot at the job instead. Young does give them an OF surplus, which means that either Byrnes, Hairston, or incumbent 4th OF Jeff DaVanon (.366 / .401) could be dealt. They're interested in dealing 3B Chad Tracy (.352 / .473), perhaps replacing him with Ensberg or rookie 2B Alberto Callaspo (.346 / .418 PECOTA but stellar D).
Colorado Rockies	Traded for Willy Taveras (.341 / .349) as an upgrade to Cory Sullivan (.335 / .402, and in Coors no less). Ryan Spilborghs (.382 / .476) looks like a 4th OF, as he doesn’t seem to have the glove for CF. Clint Barmes (.305 / .398) is expected to lose his job to uber-propsect Troy Tulowitzki (.340 / .434), but that projection suggests he's an upgrade to nobody, despite finishing 7th in the Fielding Bible Awards poll.
Los Angeles Dodgers	They have a surplus of hitters after signing Nomar Garciaparra (.364 / .504) to play 1B and Luis Gonzalez (.372 / .461) to play LF, with Andre Ethier (.367 / .466) moving to RF to replace J.D. Drew. The signings block 1B James Loney (.360 / .460 at age 23) and RF / CF Matt Kemp (.365 / .503 at age 22), whom they have apparently soured on; both are now presumably on the block and could be packaged with Ethier and excess pitching for Rocco Baldelli or Andruw Jones. It's unclear whether Andy LaRoche (.373 / .462 at age 23, and +14/150 in AAA) will be taking over 3B, and if he is, no word on whether Wilson Betemit (.331 / .443) is available for trade or will be kept as a super-utilityman. There remains the remote option of having Gaciaparra play 3B and Loney 1B if LaRoche and/or Betemit is dealt in one of the aforementioned blockbusters.
San Diego Padres	It’s a shame; they’ve got offensive candidates galore for the vacancy in LF but most seem to be defensive liabilities, if not downright butchers. They'll hope that Termel Sledge (.350 / .462) can play adequate defense and signed Jose Cruz Jr. (.345 / .427) to platoon with him. Other options are Paul McAnulty (.348/ .463 PECOTA, but a 1B by trade with almost no experience in LF), Russ Branyan (.329 / .475 but no gazelle), and Jack Cust (.386 / .454 PECOTA, but Jack Cust). They even non-tendered a RHB, Jon Knott (estimated .370 / .542 MLE vs. LHP) who fit the same description. May still be interested in Adam Dunn or Pat Burrell as an ugrade there. Signed baby bro Marcus Giles (.361 / .436) to play 2B, relegating Todd Walker (.349 / .423), who accepted arbitration, to a utility role.
San Francisco Giants	Signed Dave Roberts (.346 / .356) to play CF, which means Randy Winn (.346 / .426) plays RF. Re-signed LF Barry Bonds (.495 / .612), relegating Todd Linden (.338 / .416) to 4th OF. Signed Rich Aurilia (.333 / .444) and Ryan Klesko (.373 / .457) to play 1B, with Aurilia apparently penciled in as the regular. Re-signed 2B Ray Durham (.357 / .461) and 3B Pedro Feliz (.285 / .427). Signed C Bengie Molina (.314 / .424) as an upgrade to Eliezer Alfonzo (.302 / .433).

Needs Summary

Team	Notes
Catcher
First Base
New York Yankees	Probably stick with Mientkiewicz / Phillips / Phelps
Los Angeles Angels	Would block Kotchman, Morales
Cincinnati Reds	Probably stick w/Hatteberg; need RHB
Cleveland Indians	Probably stick w/Garko / Blake
Second Base
Toronto Blue Jays	Upgrade to Clayton (Hill to SS)
Atlanta Braves	Probably stick with Johnson / Aybar
New York Mets	Probably stick w/Valentin
Colorado Rockies	Probably stick w/Matsui / Carroll
Shortstop
Chicago White Sox	Upgrade to Uribe
Chicago Cubs	Probably stick w/Cedeno / Izturis
Third Base
Minnesota Twins	Probably stick w/Punto
Los Angeles Angels	Possibly stick w/Izturis / Figgins
Houston Astros	Possibly, if Ensberg traded
Arizona Diamondbacks	Possibly, if Tracy traded
Left Field
Chicago White Sox	Possibly stick w/Podsednik
Los Angeles Angels	Probably stick w/Anderson
Seattle Mariners	If Sexson traded (Ibanez to 1B)
Atlanta Braves	Upgrade to Langerhans
Philadelphia Phillies	If Burrell traded
San Diego Padres	Probably stick with Sledge / Cruz
Center Field
Chicago White Sox	Possibly stick/w Anderson
Florida Marlins	Fallback: Amezaga
Chicago Cubs	If Jones traded and Soriano to RF and Pie not CF
Houston Astros	Probably stick with Burke / Lane
Right Field
Pittsburgh Pirates	Upgrade to Nady
St. Louis Cardinals	Upgrade to Encarnacion
Los Angeles Dodgers	Blockbuster upgrade to Ethier
Designated Hitter
Baltimore Orioles	Possible upgrade (Huff platoons with Payton in LF)
Minnesota Twins	Possibly stick with Kubel / Ford platoon

FA Candidates

Player	2007 Projection	Notes
Catcher
First Base
Second Base
Third Base
Shortstop
Left Field
Bernie Williams	(.355 / .425)
Todd Hollandsworth	(.314 / .432)
Center Field
Right Field
Jeromy Burnitz	(.319 / .440)
Designated Hitter
Phil Nevin	(.330/ .438)

On the Trading Block (Or Should Be)

Player	2006 Team	Notes
Catcher
Ryan Doumit or Ronny Paulino	Pittsburgh Pirates
First Base
Chris Shelton	Detroit Tigers	Or kept and Marcus Thames dealt
Richie Sexson	Seattle Mariners	If they get a LF; better as DH
Ben Broussard	Seattle Mariners	Better as DH
Mark Teixeira	Texas Ringers	In multi-team deal involving Andruw Jones et al
Todd Helton	Colorado Rockies	Salary dump; no replacement on hand
James Loney	Los Angeles Dodgers	Blocked by Nomah
Paul McAnulty	San Diego Padres	Blocked
Second Base
Jorge Cantu	Tampa Bay Devil Rays	If Iwamura plays 2B
Chone Figgins	Los Angeles Angels	Also as a 3B or CF; could be kept as 10th man
Ryan Freel	Cincinnati Reds	Or as a CF; could be kept as 10th man
Jose Castillo	Pittsburgh Pirates	Bautista at 3B, Sanchez at 2B
Third Base
Mike Lowell	Boston Red Sox	If a 1B is acquired (Youkilis to 3B)
B. J. Upton	Tampa Bay Devil Rays	If Iwamura plays 3B; can also play CF
Joe Crede	Chicago White Sox	To make room for Josh Fields
Morgan Ensberg	Houston Astros	In doghouse
Chad Tracy	Arizona Diamondbacks	Unclear rationale
Wilson Betemit	Los Angeles Dodgers	Could be kept as utilityman
Shortstop
Maicer Izturis	Los Angeles Angels	Unless he's at 3B again
Bill Hall or J.J. Hardy	Milwaukee Brewers	If they become sane
Clint Barmes	Colorado Rockies	Supplanted by Tulowitzki
Left Field
Manny Ramirez	Boston Red Sox	Opens up spot for Wily Mo Pena
Craig Monroe	Detroit Tigers	Based on reported interest in others
Marcus Thames	Detroit Tigers	Or kept and Chris Shelton dealt
Emil Brown	Kansas City	To make room for Justin Huber
Pat Burrell	Philadelphia Phillies	No replacement on hand
Adam Dunn	Cincinnati Reds	Would keep Freel and Denorfia
Center Field
Wily Mo Pena or Coco Crisp	Boston Red Sox	Would need new 4th OF
Melky Cabrera	New York Yankees	Would re-sign Bernie Williams as 4th OF
Roco Baldelli	Tampa Bay Devil Rays	Iwamura at 3B, Upton in CF
Curtis Granderson	Detroit Tigers	In multi-team deal w/Andruw Jones et al
Chone Figgins	Los Angeles Angels	Also as 2B or 3B; could be kept as 10th man
Jeremy Reed	Seattle Mariners	Would need 4th OF
Andruw Jones	Atlanta Braves	Walk-year blockbuster if N/T waived
Lastings Milledge	New York Mets
Aaron Rowand	Philadelphia Phillies	Would use Shane Victorino
Ryan Church	Washington Nationals	Supplanted by Escobar and Snelling
Jacque Jones	Chicago Cubs	Or as RF
Ryan Freel or Chris Denorfia	Cincinnati Reds	Could keep Freel as 10th man
Brady Clark	Milwaukee Brewers	If they get a LF and play Hall in CF
Eric Byrnes	Arizona Diamondbacks	Nominally moved to LF by Chris Young
Matt Kemp	Los Angeles Dodgers	Blocked; ultimately projects as a RF
Right Field
Nick Markakis	Baltimore Orioles	In multi-team deal w/Andruw Jones et al
Alex Rios	Toronto Blue Jays	For pitching and another RF (e.g., Milledge)
Geoff Jenkins	Milwaukee Brewers	To make room for Corey Hart
Andre Ethier	Los Angeles Dodgers	In blockbuster
Designated Hitter
Jack Cust	San Diego Padres	In wrong league, as always