2017 Dylon Spit Fiyah Team Preview

Rougned Odor (Tex - 2B)

Summary: Anytime a team finishes last in a league there is usually a reason. Mostly it boils down to the lack of attention of the manager, lack of talent or injuries. Even though this team is absent superstars in some areas it does have overall good players are some positions. This will be a make or break season for Dylon Spit Fiyah (DSF). 

Offense: DSF's offense does not currently have any stud bats, maybe Charlie Blackmon (Col-OF), but it does have an ensemble of good bats with 5 players hitting 80 or more RBI's. The team is led by slugger (get it?) Rougned Odor (Tex-2B) whose combination of speed and power make him rare at his position. AL Champ Carlos Santana (Cle-1B) should continue his mashing ways while the once speedy Michael Saunders (Phi-OF) could find pay dirt in Philadelphia's friendly confines if healthy. Gregory Polanco (Pit-OF) possess 20/20 talent while the versatile Danny Valencia (Oak-3B,1B,OF) remains ever valuable on a team lacking depth. Infielders Mark Moustakas (KC-3B) and Brandon Crawford (SF-SS) continue to outpace projections season after season while veterans Matt Holiday (NYY-OF), Russell Martin (Tor-C) and Neil Walker (NYM-2B) should remain productive but likely belong on a contender rather than a rebuilder. Hope is on the way though with Aaron Judge (NYY-OF) and Gleyber Torres (NYY-2B) both poised to make an impact. Note bad talent all-around but likely lacks the star power needed to be a contender.  

Pitching: Unlike its offense, DSF's staff does have stars with former Cy Young winner Kory Kluber and Japanese phenom Yu Darvish forming an excellent 1-2 punch. After that, Lucas Giolito (Was-SP) and Matt Harvey (NYM-SP) both possess top-notch stuff when healthy and the underrated Hector Santiago (Min-SP) helps fill out a nice #5 in the rotation. The staff also features sure things Mike Leake (Stl-SP) who plays on a good team, the consistently good Wei-Yen Chen (Mia-SP), Houston's true ace Collin McHugh (Hou-SP) and Francisco Liriano (Tor-SP) whose move to the AL may not bode well. After that, the medical ward gets notice as Cardinals Lance Lynn (Stl-SP) is coming back from TJ Surgery while Jamie Garcia (Stl-SP) is usually nursing some but he looks unblocked in St. Louis. to start the year. Prospect flamethrower Michael Kopech (ChW-SP) could be on the horizon soon.  Closing it for DSF will be David Robertson (ChW-RP) and reliever David Hernandez (Phi-RP) who may see time in the 9th inning. Nice set of arms here with a couple of question marks that could easily payoff though adding a closer would help. 

Draft: Armed with the top pick, DSF would be hard pressed to pass on the Kevin Miatan with its first pick as he his tools look truly drool worthy. Finding a late-inning reliever would help solidify this team as well.  

Prediction:
RD 1: Kevin Miatan (Atl - SS) - MCab comparisons are too strong to pass up at any age
RD 2: Eloy Jimenz (ChC - OF) - Strong chance he makes Cubs team out of ST
RD 3: Brandon Kintzler (Min - RP) - Many are saying that he'll be the Twins closer
RD 4: Corey Dickerson (TB-OF) - Young enough for a bounce back and cheap enough
RD 5: Lance Lynn (Stl - SP) - Rule-5 selection
RD 6: Michael Kopech (ChW - SP) - Keeper

Prospect Draft:
RD 1: Jose Almonte (Tex - OF)
RD 2: Wander Javier (Min - SS)
RD 3: Ronald Bolanos (SD - SP)