This is a interesting concept -
'This is not an all-star team but a selection by USA TODAY editors and reporters of a realistic roster, including 2007's best No. 1 starting pitcher, No. 2 starter, No. 3 starter, etc.; a bullpen with each role covered from closer to setup man to long man; a starting lineup; and a complete bench.
'Plus, we add a manager, batting coach and pitching coach to honor jobs well done....
'(T)o keep this exercise as realistic as possible we always impose a player payroll limit. Every year we pay out only the median major league payroll for that season. In 2007, it was $84.6 million, the number halfway between the 15th- and 16th-ranked payrolls...
'Inevitably, we have to replace some of our original selections every year because our ideal team ends up way beyond our payroll limit. This year, though, we needed to make just one change to our roster to get below the $84.6 million and keep (Alex) Rodriguez on the roster.'
Alfredo was the only Marlin selected this year. He was named the 'Super-utility player' of the team. 'Amezaga can cover just about any spot in the infield and outfield, and his speed (13 stolen bases) and center-field ability make him especially attractive while being paid the major league minimum of $380,000.' (Freep)
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