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Over the last few weeks we've gone position-by-position through a theoretical matchup comparing likely members of the 2014 Brewers to a team comprised of active former members of the big league club. For a recap of our work to this point, check out these posts:
- Infield - We gave the current Brewers major advantages at catcher, second and third base, while the former Brewers were better off at first base and shortstop.
- Outfield - The current Brewers won both right and center field, while the former Brewers were better in left.
- Starting rotation - This was a tie, with each side winning two spots and one push.
- Bullpen - The former Brewers swept this category.
So now let's put the two rosters side-by-side. Before I do that, here's your token reminder that the current Brewers lineup is just my projection, and since the former Brewers are a hypothetical team I'm also guessing for them:
Lineups:
Former Brewers | Pos | v | Current Brewers | Pos |
Nyjer Morgan/Lorenzo Cain | CF | Jean Segura | SS | |
J.J. Hardy | SS | Carlos Gomez | CF | |
Corey Hart | LF | Ryan Braun | RF | |
Prince Fielder | 1B | Aramis Ramirez | 3B | |
Nelson Cruz | RF | Jonathan Lucroy | C | |
Casey McGehee | 3B | Khris Davis | LF | |
George Kottaras | C | Reynolds/Overbay/Francisco | 1B | |
Cody Ransom | 2B | Scooter Gennett | 2B | |
Pitcher | P | Pitcher | P |
Benches
Former Brewers | Pos | v | Current Brewers | Pos |
Henry Blanco | C | Martin Maldonado | C | |
Travis Ishikawa | 1B | Rickie Weeks | 2B | |
Alcides Escobar | SS | Non-playing 1B | 1B | |
Morgan/Cain | OF | Jeff Bianchi | SS/3B | |
Norichika Aoki | OF | Logan Schafer | OF |
Rotations
Former Brewers | v | Current Brewers |
Zack Greinke | Kyle Lohse | |
CC Sabathia | Yovani Gallardo | |
Jorge De La Rosa | Matt Garza | |
Chris Capuano | Wily Peralta | |
Carlos Villanueva | Marco Estrada |
Bullpens (pick 7 from each list):
Former Brewers | v | Current Brewers |
Grant Balfour | Jim Henderson | |
John Axford | Brandon Kintzler | |
Mike Adams | Rob Wooten | |
Francisco Rodriguez | Tom Gorzelanny | |
Jose Veras | Tyler Thornburg | |
LaTroy Hawkins | Will Smith | |
Burke Badenhop | Alfredo Figaro | |
Jamey Wright | Michael Blazek | |
Kameron Loe | Donovan Hand | |
Manny Parra | Zach Duke |
So what do you think? Over a full season, which team would win more games?