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Outfield
Left Field – Gerardo Martinez – (20 – L) – (.249/.274/.371, 4HR, 18RBI) - 2008 was Martinez first year called up to the majors, He projects to be a .350 hitter, with power and outstanding defensive skills. He will be in his rookie contract for 4 more years.
Right Field – Dave Hansen – (24 – L) – (.285/.345/.426, 13HR, 43RBI) – Hansen in a former Rookie of the Year, he is projected to be a .330, 30HR, 110 RBI. He is under contract through 2011 at $6.5 million per year. A good deal if he produces.
Center Field – David Chamings (30 – R) - .300/.383/.454, 14HR, 52RBI) – Strong hitter and strong fielder; Chamings is the most popular Mallard with the fans. He is signed through 2013 at $17 million per year with 2014 being a team option.
Summary – Starting outfield is solid, not many changes to be made or additions. The utility outfielder Steve Shaffer projects to be a career 300 hitter so we have may have some trade potential down the road.
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