2009 regular season record: 65-97, Fifth place, AL Central
Major Offseason Acquisitions: Noel Arguelles (Cuba), Jason Kendall (OAK), Rick Ankiel (STL), Scott Podsednik (CWS), Josh Fields (CWS), Chris Getz (CWS)
Major Offseason Losses: Mark Teahen (CWS), Mike Jacobs (NYM), Miguel Olivo (COL), John Buck (TOR), Coco Crisp (OAK)
Projected Lineup (2009 stats):
1. LF-Scott Podsednik (.304 BA, .353 OBP, 7 HR, 48 RBI, 30 SB)
2. CF-Rick Ankiel (.231 BA, .285 OBP, 11 HR, 38 RBI)
3. RF-David DeJesus (.281 BA, .347 OBP, 13 HR, 71 RBI)
4. 1B-Billy Butler (.301 BA, .362 OBP, 21 HR, 93 RBI)
5. DH-Jose Guillen (.242 BA, .314 OBP, 9 HR, 40 RBI)
6. 3B-Alex Gordon (.232 BA, .324 OBP, 6 HR, 22 RBI)
7. C-Jason Kendall (.231 BA, .331 OBP, 2 HR, 43 RBI)
8. SS-Yuniesky Betancourt (.245 BA ...
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