Here's our first look at the 2010 starting pitcher board. It will change significantly come next spring, of course, when we add several rookies and perhaps a foreign import or two. Enjoy the playoffs.
Last Update: 9/30
Next Update: March 2010
1. Tim Lincecum, Giants. Note: Score one for skateboard youth.
2. Zack Greinke, Royals
3. Justin Verlander, Tigers. Note: Life is easier in the AL Central.
4. Johan Santana, Mets
5. Chris Carpenter, Cardinals
6. Roy Halladay, Blue Jays
7. CC Sabathia, Yankees
8. Cliff Lee, Phillies
9. Dan Haren, Diamondbacks
10. Felix Hernandez, Mariners. Note: I guess this is growing up.
11. Adam Wainwright, Cardinals
12. Josh Beckett, Red Sox
13. Cole Hamels, Phillies
14. Jon Lester, Red Sox
15. Josh Johnson, Marlins
16. Matt Cain, Giants
17. Javier Vazquez, Braves. Note: Finally, a non-frustrating year.
18. Chad Billingsley, Dodgers. Note: Stumbled down the stretch but set-up is good.
19. Wandy Rodriguez, Astros
20. Yovani Gallardo, Brewers
21. Ubaldo Jimenez, Rockies. Note: Best three-pitch arsenal in NL.
22. James Shields, Rays
23. Tommy Hanson, Braves. Note: Go the extra buck here.
24. Roy Oswalt, Astros
25. Jake Peavy, White Sox
26. Jair Jurrjens, Braves
27. Matt Garza, Rays
28. Gavin Floyd, White Sox
29. John Danks, White Sox
30. John Lackey, Angels
31. Ricky Nolasco, Marlins. Note: The 2009 bottom line should land you a discount.
32. Clay Buchholz, Red Sox. Note: He's ready to be a six-month story.
33. Ted Lilly, Cubs
34. Rich Harden, Cubs
35. Edwin Jackson, Tigers
36. Scott Baker, Twins
37. Clayton Kershaw, Dodgers
38. Scott Feldman, Rangers
39. Jorge De La Rosa, Rockies. Note: Has the stuff to beat that park.
40. Brandon Webb, Diamondbacks. Note: What do the Snakes do with him?
41. Joel Pineiro, Cardinals. Note: Keep it on the ground, good stuff happens.
42. A.J. Burnett, Yankees
43. Jonathan Sanchez, Giants. Note: Star potential if he trusts his stuff.
44. Joba Chamberlain, Yankees. Note: Can he stay productive for a full year?
45. Max Scherzer, Diamondbacks. Note: Upside is 230 strikeouts.
46. Ryan Dempster, Cubs
47. Erik Bedard, Mariners. Note: Headed out of town, is he healthy and happy?
48. Ervin Santana, Angels
49. Aaron Harang, Reds
50. Derek Lowe, Braves
51. Bronson Arroyo, Reds
52. Randy Wolf, Dodgers
53. Jered Weaver, Angels
54. Scott Kazmir, Angels
55. John Smoltz, Cardinals
56. Johnny Cueto, Reds
57. Trevor Cahill, Athletics. Note: One of several good young arms here.
58. Joe Saunders, Angels
59. David Price, Rays
60. Brett Anderson, Athletics. Note: Could be 10-15 slots higher in March.
61. Chris Young, Padres
62. Andy Pettitte, Yankees
63. Kevin Slowey, Twins
64. Barry Zito, Giants. Note: Quietly reinvented himself in second half.
65. Tim Hudson, Braves
66. Mark Buehrle, White Sox
67. Gil Meche, Royals
68. Jason Marquis, Rockies
69. John Lannan, Nationals
70. Jeff Niemann, Rays
71. Joe Blanton, Phillies
72. Hiroki Kuroda, Dodgers
73. Chris Tillman, Orioles. Note: Super pedigree but this is the rough division.
74. J.A. Happ, Phillies
75. Kevin Millwood, Rangers
76. John Maine, Mets
77. Tommy Hunter, Rangers
78. Pedro Martinez, Phillies
79. Brad Penny, Giants
80. Jon Garland, Dodgers. Note: Forget him if he returns to AL.
81. Zach Duke, Pirates
82. Wade Davis, Rays. Note: He's a front-runner for a rotation spot.
83. Rick Porcello, Tigers
84. Robinson Tejada, Royals. Note: Filthy stuff, but what's the right role?
85. Brandon Morrow, Mariners. Note: Don't let messy finish throw you too much.
86. Gio Gonzalez, Athletics
87. Chris Volstad, Marlins
88. Kevin Correia, Padres
89. Paul Maholm, Pirates
90. Oliver Perez, Mets
91. Brian Duensing, Twins
92. Carl Pavano, Twins
93. Ricky Romero, Blue Jays
94. Sean West, Marlins
95. Jason Hammel, Rockies
96. Brett Cecil, Blue Jays
97. Tim Stauffer, Padres. Note: He's in the right park, anyway.
98. Nick Blackburn, Twins
99. Luke Hochevar, Royals. Note: Electric stuff, can't harness it.
100. Mike Pelfrey, Mets
101. Randy Wells, Cubs
102. Vin Mazzaro, Athletics
103. Clayton Richard, Padres
104. Kenshin Kawakami, Braves
105. Derek Holland, Rangers
106. Doug Davis, Diamondbacks
107. Justin Masterson, Indians
108. Chien-Ming Wang, Yankees
109. Ian Snell, Mariners. Note: Memories of 2007 getting hazier and hazier.
110. Bud Norris, Astros
111. Tim Wakefield, Red Sox. Note: Tip your cap, don't open your wallet.
112. Jarrod Washburn, Tigers
113. Aaron Laffey, Indians
114. Ben Sheets, Free Agent
115. Aaron Poreda, Padres
116. Edinson Volquez, Reds. Note: Tommy John surgery, will miss most of 2010.
