Through 2023.
Largely, this is a focus on career regular season value, due to time considerations. I'm doing this with the idea of a possible tournament, so I'm not just putting together the best 26 players, I'm trying to construct a roster. Every spot has a backup, 16 position players/10 pitchers. Making platoon considerations, each team has 2 dedicated closers, each bullpen has a lefty.
Starting Lineup v RH
C BJ Surhoff (L)
1B C.Cooper (L)
2B P.Molitor
SS R.Yount
3B D.Money
LF R.Braun
CF G.Thomas
RF C.Yelich (L)
DH B.Oglivie (L)
Starting Lineup v LH
C J.Lucroy
1B G.Scott
2B P.Molitor
SS R.Yount
3B J.Cirillo
LF R.Braun
CF G.Thomas
RF C.Yelich (L)
DH D.Money
Reserves
2B/3B J.Gantner
SS W.Adames
LF G.Jenkins
CF C.Gomez
Pretty good fight over the last two spots, Gomez/Oglivie kept over Lezcano/Fielder. Adames ability to continue to add value gets him the backup shortstop spot.
Starting Pitchers
B.Sheets
T.Higuera (L)
C.Bosio
B.Woodruff
M.Caldwell (L)
Bullpen
D.Plesac (L)
J.Hader (L)
B.Wegman
Y.Gallardo
C.Burnes
Top 6 by B-Ref WAR, Moose Haas has an ERA+ under 100; Burnes/Gallardo take the last two slots over Slaton. Top two in saves added in short relief.
