Drew Wolf: Extreme biker

This is the first result that appears when one does a Google Image search for "Drew Wolf."

Naturally, the only conclusion I can draw is that Drew has taken up the hobby of flying through the air on some sort of bicycle. He also has located some very hilly areas in Minnesota. Also, sun.

Drew's X-Game prowess is reflected in his team, the MBAs, who are a bunch of sniveling little snots who are promoted because they have a degree, not because they have any real-world experience. God, did you know Ryan has never even made a sale?


Anyway. Team preview.

The good: Oh holy Jesus, Victor Martinez. Position scarcity is often misunderstood, and especially at the catcher's position. And having a guy put up these kinds of numbers from the C-spot (not to be confused with G-spot), is a great start to an offense.

Everyone forgets that Adrian Gonzalez is only 25 years old. Unfortunately, he plays in the biggest sporting arena in the world, so his power is limited. In fact, Gonzalez's OPS away from Petco was 160 points higher last year.

Hanley Ramirez and Grady Sizemore are really, really, really, really good, but you knew that.

Pitching-wise, Brandon Webb and C.C. Sabathia form a great 1-2 tandem and should be able to contribute strongly in four categories. Wins are hard to predict for pitchers, but these two are as close as as 15-win lock as any other pitcher in baseball. Also, Chris Carpenter is a commodity to be stashed away until midseason.

The bad: There are some holes. Namely, the relievers on this team. While saves only make up one category, it can still mean a pretty big swing in points. Drew doesn't own a dominant reliever, and none of his closers have great job security. In addition to a possible dearth of saves, strong relievers can help keep ERA and WHIP down. This group probably won't be able to do that.

Tim Lincecum and Matt Cain will have great peripherals this year, and combine to win four games.

I don't like Aaron Rowand at all this year. Partly because he's due to decline, and partly because he's a part of the worst offense in baseball.

The gay: Probably Ian Kennedy.

The bottom line: I don't really know. I have no strong feelings either way with Drew's team. There's some good things. There's some bad things. There's a gay thing, probably. All of this means that The MBAs, as presently comprised, do not give me that strong Joe Morgan Gut Feeling. Though I think they could improve on their consistency. Also, Davey Concepcion should be in the Hall of Fame. Big Red Machine!

Every category seems to be accounted for here (maybe a little saves blip, as I said), and Drew seems to have built a solid foundation for his team. I think it may lack the upside of some other teams in the league, but I feel safe saying that the Wolfman will be in competition for a money finish.

One big plus for Drew is that he owns a computer, which means that he can make trades and waiver additions, generally in the goal of improving his team. This gives him an advantage over cancer-causing, puppy-kicking owners like Andrew Hansen.

That was unnecessary.

But Blogger is currently in the midst of a scheduled "Delete Key Outage" and I'm stuck with it forever.

Go Drew!