Talk:Blue Jays Preview

The thing about the Blue Jays is that they have upgraded in every single offensive position from 2005 to 2006 (not easy to do) and also each spot and the rotation and at closer.

1B Overbay better than Hillenbrand 2B Hill better than Hudson (debatable) SS 2nd year Adams better than rookie Adams 3b Glaus better than Koskie C Molina better Zaun OF Protected Wells better than unprotected Wells OF 2006 Rios better than 2005 Rios OF Hinske/Catalanatto/Johnson better than Catalanatto/Johnson DH Hillenbrand/Hinske/Molina better than Hillenbrand/Hinske

Rotation:

2006 Halladay better than 2005 Halladay (freak injury) Burnett better than Chacin 2006 Lilly better than 2005 Lilly (tendinitis & worst season ever) Chacin better than Towers Towers better than Bush

Closer:

Ryan better than Batista

Bench:

Lots more depth on the bench with Johnson, Zaun, Rios & Hinske sitting more and League, McGowan, Marcum, Purcey a year further along in their development if a pitcher gets hurt.

So I say, archair GM you show me a team that gets better at every single position (including the bench!) with the possible exception of 2nd base and the set-up guys in the pen -- and I'll show you a team that has a better record the next year.