Phils Predictions- Position Players

Carlos Ruiz Carson - .271-10-61 - I see him becoming a reliable backstop in terms of defense and handling the pitching staff, as well as turning into a quality 8-hole hitter. He has decent speed for a catcher, so mix in 5 steals and 65 runs scored. Corey - .277-9-57 - With more big league at-bats, should see average eventually climb to the .280 range. I don't see the power developing this year. Ryan Howard Carson - .287-60-150 - Return of the king in 2008; Howard will be the MVP again. Corey - .284-56-142 - Another monster year. Will strike out less than 180 times, also. Chase Utley Carson - .307-33-111 - He's my favorite and will get MVP votes for the next 5 seasons, but he'll have to settle for only being the game's best 2nd baseman rather than it's most valuable player. Corey - .312-26-101 - Phils 3rd MVP candidate? I don't see it happening. Won't put up HUGE numbers. Jimmy Rollins Carson - .295-21-79 - His career year was last year, bu...