ESPN Keeper League
Hey everybody! As promised, here is my team from a recent draft in a league with some friends through ESPN. I like my team a lot - I felt I had the best two keepers in A-Rod and Jimmy Rollins, and my team turned out great overall.

Lineup:
- C Russell Martin (4)
- 1B Mark Teixeira (3, technically my first selection)
- 2B Brian Roberts (5)
- SS Jimmy Rollins (Keeper)
- 3B Alex Rodriguez (Keeper)
- OF Adam Dunn (6)
- OF Jason Bay (8)
- OF Josh Hamilton (10)
- UTIL Andruw Jones (11)

Pitching:
- Brett Myers (9)
- Dustin McGowan (12)
- Jered Weaver (14)
- Chad Billingsley (15)
- Greg Maddux (17)
- Jon Garland (19)
- Jon Lester (21)
- Chris Carpenter (20) (DL)
Closers:
- Billy Wagner (7)
- Manny Corpas (11)
- Kerry Wood (16)
- Brandon Lyon (18)
Okay, the pitching staff is really bad. Nonetheless, I am highly optimistic about this team. Here's why:
I have a disgusting infield. I'll have no problem with power or stolen bases. I don't think Dunn and Jones will combine to hit .250, and I think my whole infield could hit above .300, so my team average won't be that bad. I have four closers, and should have no trouble accumulating saves.
My major flaws:
Closers can and do lose their jobs, so those could soon be worthless commodities. I'm actually trying to grab one of Nathan, Papelbon, Putz, or Webb from the player who has all four - a stud would make this pitching staff look much better.
That team average could be weak. We'll see how Jones adjusts to Dodger Stadium, and we'll see if Bay or Hamilton can truly perform.
Pitching was going early in this draft, and I drafted against it. Look at every guy - they are going a round or more below their projected position. For better or worse, I felt like every pick I made was a steal (until I realized I had no pitching). Still, Chris Carpenter in the second-to-last round, could come around mid-season and be a big help. You never know. Thoughts on my team? Do I need to move Jones or Dunn to salvage my team average?
Bonus points if you can tell me something fun about Adam Hyzdu, the player for whom my team is named.



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