A Look to the Off-Season

What Will the New-Look Moabs Do?

The Moabs will look to improve the team's veteran leadership. As stated by the commissioner, S Hatfield, the Moabs have a plethora of prospects. Although GM Caskey has been reluctant to deal his youthful prospects for veterans, there is no indication that he will not go out and sign some free agents. Essentially the Moabs wasted $30 million last season, after a few seasons bordering the salary cap. This season, it is my belief, that Caskey will push the Moab salary to the limit in order to gain a middle of the lineup run producer or a high profile closer.

The Moabs, more than any team, has sought to acquire prospects over established players. This season look for him to bolster the bullpen and starting rotation. Aces Roy Oswalt and Fausto Carmona are sure to be protected. If the Moabs can bring back Chien-Meng Wang, Jeremy Bonderman, Mark Beurhle and Andy Petitte, the Moabs could have one of the most dangerous rotations. The bullpen, ravaged by injuries, was actually pretty deep coming into the year. Who knew the Moabs would experience the sleuth of injuries. Assuming those injuries do not hamper the next season, the Moabs could have one of the deepest pens in BARB.

Due to the overwhelming injuries that cost the Moabs a shot at the postseason, still finished fourth overall thanks to the top producing offense and seventh pitching staff, the Moabs look to to be one of the favorites coming into next season. Up next on the Look to the Off-Season, the Aftermath will rate the farmhands from big 6'7" Chris Volstad to the 19 year old phenom, Elvis Andrus.

Bob Uecker
The Aftermath