Imagine a world where there is no such thing as free agency. This is a world where arbitration does not exist, and there are no such things as trades. The only way to acquire players is through the First Year Player Draft or through the international free agent market. Would the Yankees and Red Sox still be the dominant teams? Would the Nationals or Royals actually be able to compete?

Back by popular demand is the return of the Hypothetical Major League Baseball (HMBL). During the 2008 season, the Cleveland Indians reigned, but it is a whole new year and fresh new faces in baseball. Oh yeah, I should probably mention that YOU get to choose the winner (last year I chose the winner myself).

It is time for you to VOTE for the Hypothetical Major League Baseball National League West Division Winner. Check out the HMBL Rosters and use them to vote vote vote. Check out the league page for other POLLS and more information and updates.



ATLANTA BRAVES
LINEUP




STRENGTHS: Lineup, Depth
WEAKNESSES: Top of Rotation, Bullpen

LINEUP
1. Rafael Furcal - SS
2. Brian McCann - C
3. Chipper Jones - 3b
4. Jermaine Dye - RF
5. Adam LaRoche - 1b
6. Mark DeRose - 2b
7. Andruw Jones - LF
8. Jordan Schafer - CF

BENCH
Kelly Johnson MI
Wes Helms CI
Jarrod Saltalamacchia C/1b
Jeff Francoeur OF
Yunel Escober MI
Wilson Betemit IF

ROTATION
1. Adam Wainwright
2. Kevin Millwood
3. Matt Harrison
4. Jason Marquis
5. Tom Glavine

BULLPEN
Jo-Jo Reyes LHP
Dan Meyers LHP
Joe Nelson RHP
Merkin Valdez RHP
Kyle Davies RHP
Joey Devine CL

FLORIDA MARLINS




STRENGTHS: Middle Infield, Rotation
WEAKNESSES: Bullpen, Speed

LINEUP
1. Edgar Rentaria - SS
2. Randy Winn - RF
3. Adrian Gonzalez - 1b
4. Miguel Cabrera - 3b
5. Jeremy Hermida - LF
6. Mark Kotsay - CF
7. Luis Castillo - 2b
8. Mike Redmond - C

BENCH
Brett Hayes C
Josh Willingham OF
Brett Carroll OF
Alex Gonzalez MI
Ross Gload UTL
Robert Andino MI

ROTATION
1. Josh Johnson
2. Josh Beckett
3. Chris Volstad
4. Scott Olsen
5. Livan Hernandez

BULPPEN
Nate Robertson LHP
Taylor Tankersley LHP
Carlos Martinez RHP
Ronald Belisario RHP
Scott Nester RHP
Rick Vanden Hurk CL

NEW YORK METS




STRENGTHS: Speed, OBP
WEAKNESSES: Power, Depth

LINEUP
1. Jose Reyes - SS
2. Daniel Murhpy - LF
3. David Wright - 3b
4. Mike Jacobs - 1b
5. Nelson Cruz - RF
6. Ty Wigginton - 2b
7. Jesus Flores - C
8. Carlos Gomez - CF

BENCH
Mike Carp CI
Gil Velazquez MI
Drew Butera C
Endy Chavez OF
Lastings Milledge OF

ROTATION
1. Scott Kazmir
2. AJ Burnett
3. Mike Pelfrey
4. Jonathon Niese
5. Brian Bannister

BULLPEN
Octavio Dotel RHP
Bobby Parnell RHP
Guillermo Mota RHP
Nelson Figueroa RHP
Jason Isringhausen RHP
Joe Smith RHP
Matt Lindstrom CL

PHILADELPHIA PHILLIES




STRENGTHS: Lineup is a little better than 2008 Championship Team,
WEAKNESSES: Bullpen up to Madsen

LINEUP
1. Jimmy Rollins - SS
2. Michael Bourn - CF
3. Chase Utley - 2b
4. Ryan Howard - 1b
5. Scott Rolen - 3b
6. Pat Burrell - LF
7. Carlos Ruiz - C
8. Jason Michaels - RF

BENCH
Brad Harman MI
Jason Jaramillo C
Greg Golson OF
Marlon Byrd OF
Nick Punto UTL

ROTATION
1. Cole Hamels
2. Brett Myers
3. Gavin Floyd
4. Carlos Silva
5. Randy Wolf

BULLPEN
JA Happ LHP
Matt Maloney RHP
Carlos Carrasco RHP
Brad Ziegler RHP
Alfredo Simon RHP
Kyle Kendrick RHP
Ryan Madsen CL

WASHINGTON NATIONALS




STRENGTHS: Balance in the Lineup, Starting Pitchiing
WEAKNESSES: Short Relief

LINEUP
1. Grady Sizemore - CF
2. Milton Bradley - RF
3. Ryan Zimmerman - 3b
4. Jason Bay - LF
5. Vladimir Guerrero - 1b
6. Brandon Phillips - 2b
7. Orlando Cabrera - SS
8. Brian Schneider - C

BENCH
Jamey Carroll UTL
Michael Barrett C
Matt Stairs UTL
Justin Maxwell OF
Cliff Floyd OF
Geoff Blum UTL

ROTATION
1. Cliff Lee
2. Armando Gallaraga
3. Javier Vazquez
4. Randy Johnson
5. Jordan Zimmerman

BULLPEN
John Lannon LHP
Miguel Batista RHP
Jason Bergman RHP
Shawn Hill RHP
Shairon Martis RHP
Bill Bray CL

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