Is it too early to take a look at the 25-man roster ? Probably. Let’s take a stab at it anyway.
Updated with changes. Added K-Rod, subtracted Paulino.
Starting Pitchers
- Mike Pelfrey
- Jon Niese
- R.A. Dickey
- Chris Young
- Dillon Gee
Relief Pitchers
- Francisco Rodriguez
- Manny Acosta
- Ryota Igarashi
- Bobby Parnell
Oliver Perez- Tobi Stoner
- D.J. Carrasco
- Jose De La Torre
Starters
- Josh Thole
- Ike Davis
- Brad Emaus
- Jose Reyes
- David Wright
- Jason Bay
- Carlos Beltran
- Angel Pagan
Bench
Ronny Paulino- Mike Nickeas
- Luis Castillo
- Daniel Murphy
- Lucas Duda
- Nick Evans
OK, that might not be what it ends up being, but those are my picks for right now. Heavy on the infield bench, I know. Sue me.
Fernando Martinez and Kirk Nieuwenhuis will continue to get reps at Triple-A barring a spectacular spring.
One of Evans or Murphy will probably not make the team, I’m guessing. And I doubt Stoner and Perez will sit in the same bullpen.
So, what moves do you make to shake this team up a bit? Add another outfielder? Two or three more relief arms?
Let’s hear your roster ideas in the comments.