The Arizona Diamondbacks came out of the blue last season to win the division and make the postseason. This team has improved on the offensive side of the ball by adding Jason Kubel, so let's check out the lineup. If you would like additional information on the team check our Arizona Diamondbacks predictions for 2012.
Projected Lineup
Miguel Montero (Catcher) - After an injury-plagued 2010 year, Montero charged back and had a big season last year. The 28-year-old batted .282 with 18 home runs and 86 RBI in 140 games as the Arizona catcher. He has the talent to reach 20 home runs and 100 RBI this year.
Paul Goldschmidt (First Base) - After getting promoted in Aug last year, Goldschmidt posted large stats of .250 with 8 home runs and 26 RBI in just 49 games. The D-Backs are surely intrigued with what the guy can offer over the course of a full year, as he has the power to knock out 30-plus home runs in the huge leagues. But it is tough to guess when the 24-year-old will assemble it.
Aaron Hill (Second Base) - After coming over from the Toronto Blue Jays in a midseason trade, Hill really provided a spark on both sides of the ball. He hit just .225 in 104 games with Toronto, but Hill played better when he arrived in Arizona, as he posted .315 average in 33 games with the club. It's a bit odd though, as he hit just 8 homers between Arizona and Toronto, after hitting 62 homers combined the previous two seasons.
Stephen Drew (Shortstop) - A fractured right ankle stopped his Drew's year prematurely , after he played just 86 games. Before he went out, he batted just .252 with 5 home runs.
Ryan Roberts (Third Base) - Roberts had a big year last year in spite of hitting just .249. He had 19 home runs, 65 RBI and 18 stolen bases, which were all career highs. He is definitely somebody worth keeping a watch on, if only to see if he has what's required to have another big advancement in 2012.
Jason Kubel (Left Field) - Arizona hopes that Kubel can get back to his 2009 form, when he batted .300 with 28 home runs and 103 RBI with the Twins. Sadly, 2011 was an injury-plagued year for him, as he was limited to just 99 games due to an ankle problem. He did manage somehow to hit .273 with 12 home runs and 58 RBI.
Chris Young (Center Field) - Young was one of the few guys on the Diamondbacks last year who saw a dip in his stats. He was never going to hit for a high average, as he is just a career .240 hitter, but his power numbers dropped from 27 home runs and 91 RBI in 2010 to 21 home runs and 71 RBI in the same number of games.
Justin Upton (Right Field) - After batting .289 with a career-high 31 home runs, 88 RBI and 21 stolen bases, Upton has solidified himself as one of the premier young players in the league while becoming the best hitter on the organization in the process. He is still just 24 years in age , so it is safe to assume that his best years are still before him.
Projected Lineup
Miguel Montero (Catcher) - After an injury-plagued 2010 year, Montero charged back and had a big season last year. The 28-year-old batted .282 with 18 home runs and 86 RBI in 140 games as the Arizona catcher. He has the talent to reach 20 home runs and 100 RBI this year.
Paul Goldschmidt (First Base) - After getting promoted in Aug last year, Goldschmidt posted large stats of .250 with 8 home runs and 26 RBI in just 49 games. The D-Backs are surely intrigued with what the guy can offer over the course of a full year, as he has the power to knock out 30-plus home runs in the huge leagues. But it is tough to guess when the 24-year-old will assemble it.
Aaron Hill (Second Base) - After coming over from the Toronto Blue Jays in a midseason trade, Hill really provided a spark on both sides of the ball. He hit just .225 in 104 games with Toronto, but Hill played better when he arrived in Arizona, as he posted .315 average in 33 games with the club. It's a bit odd though, as he hit just 8 homers between Arizona and Toronto, after hitting 62 homers combined the previous two seasons.
Stephen Drew (Shortstop) - A fractured right ankle stopped his Drew's year prematurely , after he played just 86 games. Before he went out, he batted just .252 with 5 home runs.
Ryan Roberts (Third Base) - Roberts had a big year last year in spite of hitting just .249. He had 19 home runs, 65 RBI and 18 stolen bases, which were all career highs. He is definitely somebody worth keeping a watch on, if only to see if he has what's required to have another big advancement in 2012.
Jason Kubel (Left Field) - Arizona hopes that Kubel can get back to his 2009 form, when he batted .300 with 28 home runs and 103 RBI with the Twins. Sadly, 2011 was an injury-plagued year for him, as he was limited to just 99 games due to an ankle problem. He did manage somehow to hit .273 with 12 home runs and 58 RBI.
Chris Young (Center Field) - Young was one of the few guys on the Diamondbacks last year who saw a dip in his stats. He was never going to hit for a high average, as he is just a career .240 hitter, but his power numbers dropped from 27 home runs and 91 RBI in 2010 to 21 home runs and 71 RBI in the same number of games.
Justin Upton (Right Field) - After batting .289 with a career-high 31 home runs, 88 RBI and 21 stolen bases, Upton has solidified himself as one of the premier young players in the league while becoming the best hitter on the organization in the process. He is still just 24 years in age , so it is safe to assume that his best years are still before him.
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