Eliminated the Competition?

The Team's Good Picks:
The team had an excellent draft so there is a lot to choose from. George Sherrill, Matt Guerrier, Chris Marrero and Steven Pearce were the best from the solid crop. Sherrill and Guerrier provide depth to a depleted bullpen. Both have tremendous bullpen matchups. Sherrill is closing games in Baltimore and will be a nice set up man or middle reliever in the northeast. Chris Marrero is a great prospect that will provide some trade bait and make a splash. Also, Pearce is a flexible player who can play in the outfield and first, with a solid bat.

The Team's Bad Picks:
I think Peter Moylan's numbers were far better than what will happen this season. He is ruthless on righties and has developed a changeup this spring. If he can use the change effectively, he may be a very good pitcher against lefties. Moylan does not project long term due to his frisby style technique. Also, despite Heath Bell's excellent numbers last season, he was worked very hard. I question whether his arm can hold up a few years. Owner's beware. Lastly Pedro Feliciano is deceptive and effective against lefties but is purely a situational lefty. If he is left in the game against Lexington's right handed lineup, yikes.

Overall: A-
Clearly depth in the bulllpen was crucial to a repeat run to the playoffs. Too many arms to list were drafted which creates favorable matchups late in games. Joe Thatcher could be a great pick as the Padres are phenomenal at scouting bullpen talent in their huge pitcher's park. The trade for Jon Lester will be a great deal for yaers to come. Lester will be a stable in the rotatoin and a great pickup against the left handed heavy Brooklyn's New York Moabs. I thought a little depth up the middle was needed, but the surplus of bullpen arms gives management tremendous flexibility in trade for more depth. Injuries should not be a problem for this team due to the depth.