Fan Projection Targets, 1/21/2010
Pitchers and catchers are reporting soon, and we’ve got plenty of players who need more Fan Projections! Are you keeping up your end?
Today’s projection targets are from the most neglected group of Fan Projectees: relievers.
The Rangers’ C.J. Wilson inexplicably turns up in the press fairly frequently.
The Padres’ closer, Heath Bell recently settled to avoid arbitration.
The As’ Brad Ziegler was the ground-balling surprise story of 2008, but was even better in 2009.
Click here to enter your 2010 projections for Wilson, Bell, and Ziegler.
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One thing to keep in mind about Wilson; He’s ostensibly going into spring training as a member of the rotation. He will likely revert to the bullpen in the long run, but the Rangers were willing to let him audition for a starting role.