2008 Community Projections: Mark DeRosa

by Al Yellon on Feb 16, 2008 10:40 AM CST in Community Projections

I'm going to leave the Derrek Lee post up through the weekend, but let's also get started on Mark DeRosa.

DeRosa put up nearly identical numbers in his final season at Texas in 2006, and in his first Cub season in 2007, suggesting that he's a late bloomer and could probably have another similar season. But will the Cubs acquire, um, another second baseman, relegating DeRosa to "supersub" (read: part-time) status? Or will they stick with the guy who did a pretty good job in 2007, even while playing games at several positions?

I say he starts and ends the season as the starting 2B:

AB: 518
R: 70
H: 153
2B: 32
3B: 2
HR: 11
RBI: 67
BB: 50
SO: 100
AVG: .295
OBA: .357
SLG: .429

Mark DeRosa's career stats at baseball-reference.com

UPDATE [2008-2-19 13:02:19 by Al]: I have closed this thread. Final projection:
AB: 493
R: 69
H: 145
2B: 29
3B: 2
HR: 11
RBI: 69
BB: 53
SO: 89
AVG: .294
OBA: .333
SLG: .428

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I won't deny that

DeRo has been a good supersub, but give him some props for being one hell of a guy and a huge team player. Leave that other prospective 2nd baseman out of the equation. give DeRo his chance to be a single postion player. I don't think he will disappoint.

"The only way to prove that you're a good sport is to lose." ~ Ernie Banks

by love the ivy on Feb 16, 2008 10:46 AM CST reply actions

he will be the starter

The Brian Roberts deal would cost us way to much (Jose Ceda or Felix Pie) and its not worth it

Live is boring until March 31st strolls by..

by Chanman25 on Feb 16, 2008 11:12 AM CST reply actions

OK...

... make a stat pick, then!

"That's my opinion and if you don't like it, well, I have others." ~ Groucho Marx

by Al Yellon on Feb 16, 2008 4:37 PM CST up reply actions

I like DeRo, and he seems to be a great teammate

though I do think Roberts would be a more productive hitter. My projections are based on DeRo having a full time job, either at 2nd or SS.

AB: 505
R: 58
H: 140
2B: 30
3B: 1
HR: 10
RBI: 65
BB: 55
SO: 107
AVG: .277
OBA: .348

by DC Cubbie on Feb 16, 2008 11:33 AM CST reply actions

DeRosa at 2B

Anyone but Neifi is fine with me! A post-steroid Roberts makes me nervous and DeRosa is fine. I like Theriot at short and trust what Lou sees in him.

by kentmeister on Feb 16, 2008 11:46 AM CST reply actions

Mark DeRosa

AB - 535
H - 152
2B - 36
3B - 2
HR - 11
RBI - 80
BB - 56
K - 109

AVG - .284
OBP - .352
SLG - .424

OPS - .776

by Ayralin on Feb 16, 2008 12:52 PM CST reply actions

And two days later...

...I notice I forgot the runs category.

I'll say 76.

by Ayralin on Feb 18, 2008 7:05 AM CST up reply actions

Well

AB: 504
R: 88
H: 158
2B: 30
3B: 2
HR: 13
RBI: 65
BB: 57
SO: 89
AVG: .289
OBA: .370
SLG: .429

"Hey.....Cubs win!!!" ---Harry "I strongly dislike Steve Stone." ---Hammer

by Hammer on Feb 16, 2008 1:46 PM CST reply actions

Fontenot??

If DeRosa is our second baseman, where does that leave Fontenot and our Bayou Connection?

"Hey-Hey! Home Run! Attaboy Ronnie!" ~ Jack Brickhouse

by ronsanto10 on Feb 16, 2008 2:52 PM CST reply actions

About.... here.

Ah, miserable old Des Moines.

I has a blog.

by cwyers on Feb 16, 2008 3:28 PM CST up reply actions

Miserable?

I resemble that remark.

An open invitation to visit Des Moines and watch the Iowa Cubs...

by IowaCubs- on Feb 18, 2008 2:28 PM CST up reply actions

here ya go Al!

Derosa's stats:

G: 150
AB: 520
R: 76
H: 156
2b: 30
3B: 1
HR: 10
BB: 48
AVG:.300
OBP: .360 (give or take)
SLG: .440 (give or take)

I think the Brian Roberts trade rumors will motivate him enough to have this type of season. He'll be a little better than next season, but I do think he could easily go on decline due to his age

Live is boring until March 31st strolls by..

by Chanman25 on Feb 16, 2008 4:51 PM CST reply actions

Derosa

I like the guy, I hope the Roberts trade garbage goes away just like my Thursday trash.

G:148
AB: 514
R: 71
H:144
2B: 26
3B:1
HR: 12
BB: 46
AVG: .289
OBP: 358
SLG: 448

by Johnny Callison was a Cub on Feb 16, 2008 6:34 PM CST reply actions

I think that DeRo will be an everyday player

but I thank Al for not asking us to guess how many games DeRo will play at each position!

AB: 500
R: 60
H: 150
2B: 40
3B: 2
HR: 14
RBI: 75
BB: 60
SO: 100
AVG: .300
OBA: .375
SLG: .472

OPS: .847
SB: 5 (remember who Milwaukee's catcher is)

"I've never complained about it. I'm thankful to have a jersey." Mark DeRosa, 22 Aug 2007

by DeRoMyHero on Feb 16, 2008 6:38 PM CST reply actions

DeRo will get plenty of playing time

even if Roberts is traded for. If Roberts stays in Baltimore, then someone that is lefty and speedy will still be brought in, even if it's Eric Patterson. That's where all the Roberts-haters are completely off track. Someone speedy and lefty is coming, so if it's not going to be the All Star, who do you want it to be? Felipe Lopez?

AB: 425
R: 65
H: 123
2B: 20
3B: 2
HR: 11
RBI: 65
HBP/BB: 50
SO: 75
AVG: .289
OBA: .364
SLG: .424

Dunn, Duncan, Lee, Bay, and now Braun... I hope the Cubs are practicing hitting to LF!

by DGU on Feb 16, 2008 8:19 PM CST reply actions

DeRosa

One of my favorite Cubs and the epitome of professional baseball player and unselfish teammate.

AB: 575
R: 90
H: 187
2B: 25
3B: 2
HR: 17
RBI: 85
HBP/BB: 80
SO: 65
AVG: .310
OBA: .390
SLG: .424

by MDBNIU on Feb 16, 2008 8:38 PM CST reply actions

DeRosa Predictions

AB: 463
R: 63
H: 137
2B: 23
3B: 2
HR: 9
RBI: 65
HBP/BB: 51
SO: 84
AVG: .296
OBA: .362
SLG: .413

by sheamcmurray on Feb 16, 2008 10:40 PM CST reply actions

Scoffing at Roberts rumors...

...DeRo solidifies status as fan favorite, starting second baseman, solid contributor:

AB: 510
R: 72
H: 151
2B: 29
3B: 3
BB/HBP: 59
SO: 95
HR: 12
RBI: 70
AVG: .296
OBP: .369
SLG: .435
OPS: .804

Comfortable with his teammates and surroundings, and motivated to prove himself even further, he builds on his second season with the Cubs, essentially matching the numbers he put up for the Rangers in '06 with a little more power.

Ladies and gentlemen, your 2008 Chicago Cubs starting outfield: Soriano-Pie-Fukudome. Let it be.

by daver on Feb 16, 2008 10:41 PM CST reply actions

DeRosa

AB-480
R-64
H-138
2B-25
3B-3
HR-8
RBI-58
BB-53
SO-95
AVE-.287
OBP-.358
SLG-.402

Still a solid year but will slide a little.

"Harlem Furniture......You'll like our style!"

by Imtrejo on Feb 16, 2008 11:23 PM CST reply actions

My shot in the dark...

Mark DeRosa

AB: 480
R: 61
H: 135
2B: 25
3B: 2
HR: 14
RBI: 68
BB: 55
SO: 92
AVG: .281
OBP: .355
SLG: .431

OPS: .786

As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.

by santoswoodenlegs on Feb 17, 2008 12:38 AM CST reply actions

Here's my prognostication.

These are good if the Cubs don't get you know who.

AB: 511
PA: 562
R: 71
H: 151
1B: 103
2B: 34
3B: 3
BB: 51
SO: 98
HR: 12
RBI: 73
AVG: .295
OBP: .359
SLG: .438
OPS: .869
wOBA: .351
wBA: .280
RC: 80

"Who are you going to believe, me or your own eyes?"

by Jettero2112 on Feb 17, 2008 2:06 PM CST reply actions

DeRosa

AB: 460
R: 58
H: 126
2B: 21
3B: 2
HR: 12
RBI: 55
BB: 62
SO: 88
AVG: .274
OBP: .364
SLG: .434

by SleepyLaBeef on Feb 17, 2008 8:23 PM CST reply actions

DeRosa's Stats

Hoping that he finds his way to the #2 slot where his recently good OBP deserves to be.

AB: 555
R: 87
H: 161
2B: 37
3B: 1
HR: 9
RBI: 60
BB: 75
SO: 91
AVG: .290
OBA: .375
SLG: .409

by Qixotl on Feb 17, 2008 10:01 PM CST reply actions

Mark DeRosa Projection

AB: 416
R: 56
H: 100
HR: 10
RBI: 53
SB: 1
AVG: .241

by 4merCubVendor on Feb 18, 2008 9:54 AM CST reply actions

De Rosa

AB: 250
R: 40
H: 80
2B: 12
3B: 1
HR: 3
RBI: 35
BB: 21
SO: 40
AVG: .320
OBA: .412
SLG: .404

An infrequent starter until Roberts gets hurt in late August. Ends up being far more valuable than it looked like he would coming out of Spring Training. Pulled Hamstring also cost him speed at the start of the year.

by frustratedfan on Feb 18, 2008 10:53 AM CST reply actions