2011 Jays Position Players Preview / Predictions
Toronto is entering the 2011 season with tons of optimism, a young core, a pitching staff with steady and potential fueled arms, plus a bullpen that has been replenished with closer experienced pitchers.
I will be taking a look at what Toronto's starters need to do to succeed in the AL East this year, and what will be expected from the players filling out the roster this season.
Catcher: JP Arencibia - Needs to continue development, learn the pitchers on the staff and continue to progress as a hitter [Possible Replacements: Jose Molina]
Top Stats: .280 15 HR 50 RBI
1st Base [OF, DH]: Adam Lind - Lind will begin his first season as a full-time 1st Baseman, Toronto will require a commitment to developing defense and a bounce back year at the plate.
Top Stats: .300 30 HR 100 RBI
2nd Base: Aaron Hill - Hill although hampered by a minor injury through the spring will be counted on to bounce back from a much lower than expected offensive year.
Top Stats: .285 25 HR 80 RBI - Low Stats: .245 17 HR 55 RBI
Shortstop: Yuniel Escobar - Escobar, who was acquired last year from the Atlanta Braves for SS Alex Gonzalez will need to continue to perform defensively and maintain what looks like a promising career ahead offensively.
Top Stats: .280 10 HR 45 RBI
3rd Base [1B, OF]: Edwin Encarnacion - needs to work long and hard on his defense, was a defensive liability last season and the Jays will need him to step up his game in that department, everyone knows he can hit, and that will be expected as well. [Possible Replacements: Brett Lawrie, Jose Baustista, John McDonald]
Top Stats: .275 28 HR 85 RBI
OF: Rajai Davis - Davis being one of the better defensive CF's in the game will expected to bring that to the Jays, who have been use to solid OF play from Vernon Wells in years past, Davis also brings a lead-off/speed element Toronto has not seen since Shannon Stewart
Top Stats: .290 5 HR 50 RBI 60 SB
OF: Travis Snider [DH] - Snider is in the verge of breaking out and becoming one of the premier hitters in the AL, in order for the Jays to succeed this season, Snider will be huge cog.
Top Stats: .295 35 HR 100 RBI
OF: Jose Bautista [3B] - Bautista is coming off one of the greatest offensive seasons in Blue Jays history, beaking George Bell's club record of 48 HR's, by hitting 54 of his own. Toronto will need at least 35 of those back this year, Bautista also brings a strong arm and commitment to above avg. defensive play in the field.
Top Stats: .275 40 HR 120 RBI
Tomorrow I will take a look at the Starting/Bullpen Pitching and go over what will be required in order to push the Yankee's and Red Sox this season.
I will be taking a look at what Toronto's starters need to do to succeed in the AL East this year, and what will be expected from the players filling out the roster this season.
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| Lind, Hill & Snider will be Key to the Jays success in 2011 |
Catcher: JP Arencibia - Needs to continue development, learn the pitchers on the staff and continue to progress as a hitter [Possible Replacements: Jose Molina]
Top Stats: .280 15 HR 50 RBI
1st Base [OF, DH]: Adam Lind - Lind will begin his first season as a full-time 1st Baseman, Toronto will require a commitment to developing defense and a bounce back year at the plate.
Top Stats: .300 30 HR 100 RBI
2nd Base: Aaron Hill - Hill although hampered by a minor injury through the spring will be counted on to bounce back from a much lower than expected offensive year.
Top Stats: .285 25 HR 80 RBI - Low Stats: .245 17 HR 55 RBI
Shortstop: Yuniel Escobar - Escobar, who was acquired last year from the Atlanta Braves for SS Alex Gonzalez will need to continue to perform defensively and maintain what looks like a promising career ahead offensively.
Top Stats: .280 10 HR 45 RBI
3rd Base [1B, OF]: Edwin Encarnacion - needs to work long and hard on his defense, was a defensive liability last season and the Jays will need him to step up his game in that department, everyone knows he can hit, and that will be expected as well. [Possible Replacements: Brett Lawrie, Jose Baustista, John McDonald]
Top Stats: .275 28 HR 85 RBI
OF: Rajai Davis - Davis being one of the better defensive CF's in the game will expected to bring that to the Jays, who have been use to solid OF play from Vernon Wells in years past, Davis also brings a lead-off/speed element Toronto has not seen since Shannon Stewart
Top Stats: .290 5 HR 50 RBI 60 SB
OF: Travis Snider [DH] - Snider is in the verge of breaking out and becoming one of the premier hitters in the AL, in order for the Jays to succeed this season, Snider will be huge cog.
Top Stats: .295 35 HR 100 RBI
OF: Jose Bautista [3B] - Bautista is coming off one of the greatest offensive seasons in Blue Jays history, beaking George Bell's club record of 48 HR's, by hitting 54 of his own. Toronto will need at least 35 of those back this year, Bautista also brings a strong arm and commitment to above avg. defensive play in the field.
Top Stats: .275 40 HR 120 RBI
Tomorrow I will take a look at the Starting/Bullpen Pitching and go over what will be required in order to push the Yankee's and Red Sox this season.
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