Milwaukee Brewers Back-Up Closer

Assuming the position - JSOnline:
"Carlos Villanueva once again is a leading candidate to fill in for injured Milwaukee Brewers closer Trevor Hoffman.
So decreed manager Ken Macha on Saturday.
When Villanueva struggled in the early stages of exhibition play, Macha had concerns about his effectiveness in any relief role. But Villanueva has rebounded of late with a pair of strong outings, and if Hoffman opens the season on the disabled list as expected with an oblique strain, that role could go to 'Villa.'
'That was kind of the plan until he wasn't getting anybody out,' said Macha. 'Now, that's back-to-back good outings for him.'"

Peter Gammons: AL East becoming a pitching division - ESPN

Peter Gammons: AL East becoming a pitching division - ESPN:

"The Tigers are again facing physical questions with Jeremy Bonderman and Joel Zumaya, and the staff is very serious about seeing if Rick Porcello can make the jump from Lakeland to Detroit."

Baseball Prospectus | On the Beat: Settling In

Baseball Prospectus | On the Beat: Settling In:

"... Rookie right-hander Jason Motte is emerging as the Cardinals' likely closer when the season begins. ... Josh Anderson has become the frontrunner to be the Braves' center fielder."

BaseballAmerica.com: Prospects: Rankings: Top 100 Prospects: Top 100 Prospects Chat

BaseballAmerica.com: Prospects: Rankings: Top 100 Prospects: Top 100 Prospects Chat:

"Q: Dave H from Savannah asks:
If Jay Bruce, Justin Upton, and Clayton Kershaw were still eligible, do they take 1-2-3 ahead of Price/Wieters?

A: Jim Callis: I think Wieters still would be No. 1. And I would take Price ahead of those three as well."

Wow.

AL-Only 2B

Remember, these dollar values are based on Baseball Prospectus' Player Forecast Manager and use PECOTA's projected stats.

PLAYER	TEAM	$$$
Kinsler Ian	TEX	32.96
Roberts Brian	BAL	29.78
Ramirez Alexei	CHA	24.68
Pedroia Dustin	BOS	23.38
Lopez Jose	SEA	16.38
Kendrick Howie	LAA	14.72
Derosa Mark	CLE	14.35
Cano Robinson	NYA	14.1
Aviles Mike	KCA	12.55
Ellis Mark	OAK	11.96
Polanco Placido	DET	11.22
Casilla Alexi	MIN	10.91
Iwamura Akinori	TBA	9.67
Harris Brendan	MIN	9.36
Cabrera Asdrubal	CLE	9.19
Izturis Maicer	LAA	9.09
Nix Jayson	CHA	8.95
Punto Nick	MIN	8.66
Hill Aaron	TOR	8.55
Scutaro Marco	TOR	7.17
Inglett Joe	TOR	6.29
Callaspo Alberto	KCA	4.44
Cedeno Ronny	SEA	3.21
Rodriguez Sean	LAA	3.02

NL-Only 1B

PLAYER	TEAM	$$$
Pujols Albert	SLN	30.4
Berkman Lance	HOU	24.05
Votto Joey	CIN	22.48
Howard Ryan	PHI	21.54
Fielder Prince	MIL	21.11
Atkins Garrett	COL	19.85
Lee Derrek	CHN	19.72
Gonzalez Adrian	SDN	18.22
Delgado Carlos	NYN	17.46
Loney James	LAN	15.37
Cantu Jorge	FLO	15.1
Laroche Adam	PIT	13.67
Tracy Chad	ARI	10.93
Kotchman Casey	ATL	10.76
Blake Casey	LAN	9.54
Helton Todd	COL	9.09
Baker Jeff	COL	8.92
Belliard Ron	WAS	8.25
Ishikawa Travis	SFN	7.35
Sanchez Gabriel	FLO	6.99
Duncan Chris	SLN	5.86

AL-Only 1B

PLAYER	TEAM	$$$
Cabrera Miguel	DET	28.88
Teixeira Mark	NYA	24.87
Davis Christopher	TEX	20.1
Morneau Justin	MIN	19.8
Youkilis Kevin	BOS	16.82
Huff Aubrey	BAL	16.51
Butler Billy	KCA	16.13
Guillen Carlos	DET	15.9
Pena Carlos	TBA	15.12
Swisher Nicholas	NYA	13.79
Konerko Paul	CHA	13.66
Blalock Hank	TEX	13.05
Jacobs Mike	KCA	12.62
Giambi Jason	OAK	10.31
Overbay Lyle	TOR	10.09
Garko Ryan	CLE	9.31
Barton Daric	OAK	8.06