Jeff Garritsen
Garritsen brings a steady presence to the Unicorn Apocalypse, both at the dish and on defense. He won't overwhelm you with crushing power or backflip basket catches, but he will deliver a good, solid performance week in, week out. Garristsen's commitment is unquestionable, having played through a broken foot for a good chunk of last season. He'll split time at first base with Noah Grunier.
Noah "Big Cat" Grunier
The Big Cat is Garritsen's antithesis--wild, dangerous and exciting. You'll never know if he's going to turn an unassisted double play or fall flat on his face. Grunier showed up at Spring Training looking like he had something to prove, though, and he might bring more mobility to the team than in previous seaons.
Matt Larkin
A smarty, heady player, but that hurts him sometimes. Great baseball instincts but will overthink things and get into his own head. When he's on, though, he's on. Although won't be hitting baseballs over the Grand Canyon, Larkin brings some solid pop to the lineup and will chip in a few homers this season. Could be in the running as the team's second-leading power supplier. Defense at second improved significantly after adding a new glove. Expect a continued rise in '09.
Ian Van Den Hurk
Despite a lot of work in the gym the past few seasons, Van Den Hurk's efforts have yet to translate into power. He'll hit for a high average though by carefully placing the ball, earning extra bases. Speed was always a big weapon for him, but an offseason knee injury could slow him down. Defense is normally very dependable, though his mind wanders in blowouts/as he gets more hungover and he'll make some bad throws.
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