CJ, these are a great idea!

Birdman

C-The cream of the crop. Only Realmuto is better, and he is getting old.

1B-I guess Mountcastle is the best out of this lot. I would cut Cronenworth because of his defense 🤣

2B-I’ve grabbed Gelof every chance I could get. Future stud. Any other option doesn’t matter.

SS-Interesting option in Hoerner. More of an MI, but you don’t have a lot action at this position.

3B-A war horse in Arenado.

MI-McMahon fits here nicely.

CI-Maybe Bryant can have a resurgence 🤷🏽‍♂️

OF-Trout doesn’t steal anymore, but is still lethal. Castellanos isn’t a star, but he’s the sorta of player you need to have a well rounded team. Same with Happ. Suzuki rounds out a solid if not flashy outfield.

UTL-Marte bring speed, Suwinski brings balance. Davis brings a little something too.

IMO can flex for steals. A smattering of power. Overall an subpar offense.

SP-Bassitt & Kelly are very nice options. After that, the cupboard looks like a welfare recipients on the 29th of month.

RP-Neckbones have more meat.

Let’s check out the farm
Chandler, Jones, Williams, Alcantara, Teel, Chicago’s very own Cam, Horton, Lesko, Triantos, personal favorite Mayea, damn Bird you have the whole Cubs farm on your roster. Overall a healthy farm system.

An adequate, if non flashy offense. The pitching is hurting but help is on the way via the farm, which is healthy. I’m not going to lie, it’s going to be an uphill battle.

Alright, since CJ has done a few, let's do his team.

C - Campusano - Young C, seems to have good upside.  Hit for solid AVG last year, should add power

1B - Torkelson - Finally hit his stride last season.  Needs to get the AVG up, but good power numbers and DET has some bats coming up soon, so his numbers should get better.  No backup which is a concern.

2B - Torres.  Strong 2B in a stacked lineup.  Chips in some SBs as well.  

3B - Devers - one of the best in the game.  Should be close to 30/100/100 with a good AVG

SS - Adames - power SS, but can he bring the AVG up to just an ok number?  That's the upside and downside of Willy

MI - Lewis - Good numbers, but health is always a concern with Lewis.  If he can play close to a full season this is a good MI option.  If not you're scrambling

CI - Polanco - not my idea of an ideal CI.  Need an upgrade here

OF - Julio, Kelenic, McCormick - Julio is trash.  You need to trade him to me before his value is zero .  Obviously a 5 cat stud.  Can ATL help Kelenic find his swing?  It's a great lineup and opportunity but can he figure things out?  Big question.  McCormick with 500 ABs has a good shot at 20/20.  Julio carries this group.  Questions beyond him.  Needs some upgrades honestly

UT - Frelick & Neto.  2 young guys with upside.  Will they produce?  That's the question.  I like them both.

Bench - Mitchell, Castro, Turang, Cowsor, Black.  Cowsor's a good guy and probably is in your starting OF when he gets the full time gig.  Black has some upside, but is in the minors to start.  The others are guys and that's about it

SP - Grayson, Harrison, Civale, Pepiot, Lodolo, Garrett, Manoah.  Some good K guys in the bunch.  Grayson likely takes another step forward this year.  Harrison should be good.  Some questions after that in terms of do the bounce back and/or injury concerns.  Needs some higher end talent to lead the group

RP - Chapman, Uribe, McArthur, Matsui, Crochet, Abreu - As you said before, this league hordes closers.  You have a good group of handcuffs but no real established CL's.  When your offencse & SP is ready to compete you'll need upgrades here to be in the mix

Minors - if you're looking for a SP prospect you should check CJ's minors roster first.  He loves the SP prospects.  Some good names in the mix - Eldridge, Snelling, Porter, Misioriowski, and others.  All have good upside.  When will they come up and how long until they make an impact?  Position players you have some nice pieces in Salas, Clark, Young, Melton, Ford, etc.  None are top 5 prospects at the moment, but it's a decent group.

Overall, it feels like you're caught in the middle.  Your majors roster has some good offensive talent in guys like Julio, Devers, Torres.  Some others that have a chance, but you also have some holes that need to be better.  SP has some good ones, but lacks top end guys.  RP is a problem unless these guys all collect 10+ saves each.  Sorry to say it buddy but I think this could be a tough season.

Feels like you kind of need to decide which way to go.  Sell off some of your established offensive players to get higher level prospects/young guys?  Or move some of your prospects or younger guys to get more established guys to fill your weaker spots and try and compete.  If you decide to sell established guys give me a call lol

Thanks for the eval. My team sucks, but is making progress. At least they are young. Let's check out your squad:

C-Murph is solid. 450+ AB's is very nice for a catcher.

1B-Casas is an up and comer. 30/80/85 might be his potential this year. Rowdy sucks. I would start Jones myself....I love a 1 bagger that can steal, and move Casas to the corner.

2B-Marte is Ablies lite. Solid, not sexy.

SS Witt is a stallion

3B Gunnar is a horse. Best left side in our league.

MI I love Gorman holding down this spot. Perfect MI

CI I would place Casas here instead

OF Adolis is a stud. Carter could be as well. I see Yelich losing time. Lowe has an oblique, a very bad injury for a ball player, fucks up your base. Still, a very nice outfield.

UTL I would put Saurez here, along with Eloy, if he can EVER stay healthy. If not.....Sanchez? Your one player from having an elite offense. I see some movement and/or call ups for the bench.

SP Nola, Ryan, and Pfaadt are K demons. Hoping Rodon has a comeback. Baz and DeGrom are window dressing.

RP Hader filthy. I fucked up trading him. Evan might get 30+ saves this year. Bednar is going to lose saves to Chapman this season. Saurez better fend off Matsui.Two might start off on the IL. Ride Hader, Evan & Saurez until the wheels fall off.

The farm

Jasson is hurt, but Thorpe is a stud that wins. Lawler might be the call-up you need this year. Manzardo, Arias & especially Painter are building blocks. Time to replenish the ranks.

This squad is one hitter away from a lethal offense. I expect him hitting the WW hard for SP. A few well placed maneuver's from competing for the ring. 


 

The Dazzling Urbanites

C-3 catchers...you're determined to max out on catcher games lol! Top 5 catcher in Smith, and Moreno hits for average and can swipe an occasional bag. Your ser.

1B-You got Bohm slotted, but I would put Nolan there. I MASSIVELY screwed the pooch not drafting him, choosing Bradfield instead.I see 20/80/80 with 5 bags and a .280 BA

2B-Whittfield is on the decline. Peguero is a JAG.

SS-Lot of options. Oft injured Story,speedster CJ, Correa and Rocchio. I'm putting Correa here. 

3B-The future shock!! 4 cat BEAST!

MI-I'm putting CJ here.

CI-Will Baty be the former 1st round pick, or a JAG? My money, he's a JAG.

OF-Jordan, Reynolds, Yoshida....all solid dudes with nice batting average. The outfield is borderline 5 cats across the board,

UTL-Stanton for the power, Duran for the speed.

Bench-I think Rocchio and Doyle make for an interesting combination.I wonder if they will step up when needed?

SP-If Gausman can go that's huge a 3 cat monster. Imanaga is looking beastly. King is everyone's darling. Bieber, Miller and Ragans are anchors. Dump wife beater he got arrested again today. Hall is going to destroy your ratios hunting for k's. Gore & Priester=JAG'S

RP-Doesn't have any. You will never contend punting a cat. That's cool, I'm guaranteed a 2 because  of you lol.

Surprisingly diverse offense. Damn good starting pitching. I have zero clue what his plan is for saves.