Be the first kid in your neighborhood to pull a storied franchise out of a 15-year nosedive.
2007 record 68-94, -122 run differential
Offense
724 runs (12th NL)
.325 OB (12th NL)
.411 SLG (11th NL)
68-98 SB (12th NL)
Strengths:
2B - Freddy Sanchez (.785 OPS)
Holes:
OF
3B
Star talent in general
Pitching
4.94 ERA (14th NL)
.352 OB (15th NL)
.447 SLG (13th NL)
.676 DER (28th MLB)
Strengths:
Ian Snell (3.76 ERA, .739 OPS against)
Tom Gorzelanny (3.88 ERA, .748 OPS against)
Matt Capps (2.28 ERA, .582 OPS against, 18 saves)
Holes:
Ace Starter
Set up relief
Long relief
Non-toxic #5 starter
Advanced Prospects
Steve Pearce - 1B
Andrew McCutchen - CF
Brian Bixler - SS
Neil Walker - 3B