Philadelphia Phillies 2012 Team Preview-Fantasy Baseball

Everyone knows about the Phillies aces, but their batting lineup is also very good and can hang with the best.  With injuries to 2 of their best players, they still have some good hitters and will do some damage early on.

March 11, 2012; Clearwater, FL, USA; Philadelphia Phillies relief pitcher Jonathan Papelbon (58) walks back to the dugout after the fifth inning against the Detroit Tigers at Bright House Networks Field. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-US PRESSWIRE

Key Arrivals

Ty Wigginton 3B, Juan Pierre OF, Jonathan Papelbon RP, Jim Thome 1B, Chad Qualls RP

Key Departures

Raul Ibanez OF, Brad Lidge RP, Ryan Madson RP, Roy Oswalt SP, Ben Francisco OF, Wilson Valdez SS

Projected Lineup

(assuming Chase Utley is not ready for opening day.)

1. Jimmy Rollins (SS)

2. Placido Polanco (3^rd)

3. Shane Victorino (CF)

4. Hunter Pence (RF)

March 10, 2012; Clearwater, FL, USA; Philadelphia Phillies third baseman Ty Wigginton (24) throws the ball to second for an out in the first inning against the Baltimore Orioles at Bright House Networks Field. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-US PRESSWIRE

5. Ty Wigginton (1^st)

6. Lance Nix (LF)

7. Carlos Ruiz (Catcher)

8. Freddy Galvis (2^nd)

9. Pitcher

Projected Starting Rotation:

Roy Halladay

Cliff Lee

July 12, 2011; Phoenix, AZ, USA; National League pitchers Cliff Lee (left) , Cole Hamels (middle) and Roy Halladay of the Philadelphia Phillies walk off the field before the 2011 All Star game at Chase Field. Mandatory Credit: Scott Rovak-US PRESSWIRE

Cole Hamels

Joe Blanton

Vance Worley

Kyle Kendrick

Projected Bullpen

Aug 22, 2011; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Philadelphia Phillies right fielder Hunter Pence (3) celebrates scoring with center fielder Shane Victorino (8) during the second inning against the New York Mets at Citizens Bank Park. Mandatory Credit: Howard Smith-US PRESSWIRE

Most Underrated

Hunter Pence-Pence came to the Phillies last season and hit the ball very well and with the players around him he should do very well again and put up very good numbers.

Most Overrated

Ryan Howard-His injury scares me and his numbers have be declining the last couple of years.  He is ownable when he returns but don’t expect him to put up the kind of numbers he normally would.

Potential Fantasy Sleeper

Shane Victorino-Although Victorino is known around the league, he is still a sleeper in most fantasy drafts.  He is good in all areas and with the players around him, he is a fantasy stud that is under appreciated.

Editor’s Note: This article is a submission from contributor Alexander Decorte. Decorte is part of our fantasy baseball team currently in the midst of our season preview.