Guess the Opening Day 25-man Roster!

[Villain]

Bonus points, guess the batting order as well. Let's see who's the closest.

Starting Rotation:
1. Clayton Kershaw
2. Zack Greinke
3. Brandon McCarthy
4. Brett Anderson
5. Joe Wieland

Catchers:
6. A.J. Ellis
7. Yasmani Grandal

Infienders:
8. Adrian Gonzalez
9. Howie Kendrick
10. Jimmy Rollins
11. Juan Uribe
12. Justin Turner
13. Alex Guerrero

Outfielders:
14. Yasiel Puig
15. Joc Pederson
17. Carl Crawford
18. Scott Van Slyke
19. Andre Ethier

Bullpen:
20. J.P. Howell
21. Chris Hatcher
22. Brandon League
23. Juan Nicasio
24. Joel Peralta
25. Sergio Santos

Disabled List:
Hyun-Jin Ryu - 15-Day
Kenley Jansen - 15-Day
Chris Withrow - 60-Day
Brandon Beachy - 60-Day

My bonus guess for the Opening Day line-up:

1. Jimmy Rollins (S), SS
2. Carl Crawford (L), LF
3. Yasiel Puig (R), RF
4. Adrian Gonzalez (L), 1B
5. Howie Kendrick (R), 2B
6. Yasmani Grandal(S), C
7. Juan Uribe (R), 3B
8. Joc Pederson (L), CF
9. Clayton Kershaw (L), P

 

[LASports96]

Yasmani Grandal
AJ Ellis

Adrian Gonzalez
Howie Kendrick
Jimmy Rollins
Juan Uribe
Justin Turner
Alex Guerrero
Enrique Hernandez

Carl Crawford
Joc Pederson
Yasiel Puig
Scott Van Slyke
Andre Ethier

Clayton Kershaw
Zack Greinke
Brandon McCarthy
Brett Anderson

Chris Hatcher
JP Howell
Brandon League

Juan Nicasio
Joel Peralta
Paco Rodriguez
Sergio Santos

Opening Day Lineup Bonus:
1. Jimmy Rollins SS
2. Carl Crawford LF (I don't want him batting 2nd, but I think he will ugh)
3. Yasiel Puig RF
4. Adrian Gonzalez 1B
5. Howie Kendrick 2B
6. Juan Uribe 3B
7. Joc Pederson CF
8. AJ Ellis C (Grandal is my main catcher, but Ellis catches Kershaw)
9. Clayton Kershaw P

 

[Villain]

I'm with you. I wasn't guessing the lineup that I would choose, I was making my guess of what Mattingly will choose.

 

[Villain]

Things are pointing towards Brandon League starting the season on the DL. I don't think the roster has room for more than one NRI pitcher to make it since it's pretty much Dustin McGowan's spot on the 40-man that they'd take. I'd guess Paco. He's got big league experience, he's a lefty, and he's having a great spring.

It's really down to splitting hairs between a bunch of great options this year.

 

[LASports96]

I'd guess McGowen takes League's spot, although I think Yimi Garcia needs to be in this bullpen.

 

[Villain]

I'd guess McGowen takes League's spot, although I think Yimi Garcia needs to be in this bullpen.

If McGowan gets a spot in the bullpen, then someone else needs to get waived from the 40-man for Santos (who both of us guessed at to be on the Opening Day 25-man).

 

[LASports96]

If McGowan gets a spot in the bullpen, then someone else needs to get waived from the 40-man for Santos (who both of us guessed at to be on the Opening Day 25-man).

Mattingly said League would be missing a "couple months", could be a 60 day DL candidate.

 

[Villain]

Mattingly said League would be missing a "couple months", could be a 60 day DL candidate.

Yessir that makes a big difference. Also, with Hector Olivera on the way, it looks like Darwin Barney might not have a place on this 40-man.

 

[LASports96]

I really never understood them re-signing Barney anyways... but oh well.

 

[Villain]

At the time, he was the only legitimate defensive replacement for the infield.

 

[LASports96]

I was fine with keeping Arruebarrena.

 

[Villain]

I was fine with keeping Arruebarrena.

Technically, we still have him. It's all about having the depth at the fringes of the 40-man. Darwin Barney is better than Arruebarrena in my opinion, but yeah you're right that he's another all-glove defensive replacement on the time.

 

[LASports96]

I think they're pretty similar in the fact neither will be able to hit much, but Arruebarrena is an elite SS, Barney is better at 2B, Arruebarrena a little more valuable. But whatever...

 

[Villain]

I think you're right. Maybe with some more everyday at-bats in the minors, EA can learn how to hit.

 

[LASports96]

EA has some pop in his bat, he needs to work on his swing.

 

[Villain]

Yeah, the vibe I've always gotten was that his swing just needs a lot of work. He won't get that work as a defensive replacement in the bigs. Everyday work in the minors should be good for him.