Gregorius: I think they let Pennington handle SS duties while Gregorius gets a couple months of at-bats in AAA. Only has 48 games of experience there.

Wheeler: I think he'll get a shot but I like him more in a bench role. Chris Nelson had an OPS in the high .800's in August and September so I think he's the front runner for the 3B job.

Had Ruf on the original list but missed the cut. More of a part-time role for me and even more likely to be limited to pinch-hitting.

I have Federowicz on the projected Dodgers roster. There are still a bunch of veterans available, though, so it's not a lock quite yet.

No. I think it's more important that they push back his arbitration and free agency. And I really don't think he'll have much trouble in Vegas. If that was the case, they'd just keep him in Double-A for a few months.

I know there are examples of prospects pitching out of the 'pen in their first season or two and then moving into the rotation when there is more of a need. I think organizations have different philosophies, though. Maybe the Cards don't want to mess with his development. On a less competitive team, I'd think that would more likely be the case. Since they are clear contenders in the NL, maybe they say, "We have a much better chance to win our division with him in a setup role in 2013' and then worry about building up his innings again over the winter.

Fixed the 98MPH fastball comment. My mistake!

Yes. Not even a competition so I didn't list him. SS job is his to lose.

Recovering from Tommy John surgery. Could return in 2nd half.