黒田 期待通りの成績を期待する
After four quality seasons with the Dodgers, averaging a 3.45 ERA and 1.19 WHIP, Kuroda signed with the Yankees in January. The left-hander made at least 31 starts in three of his four seasons with Los Angeles and had possibly his best season last year at age 36. Yankee Stadium and the AL East present a vastly more challenging pitching environment than Dodger Stadium and the NL West, but Kuroda's command and control should lead to at least servicable numbers once again.
松坂 期待できない
Dice-K’s troubled season began with a 5.30 ERA through May 16 and ended several weeks later with Tommy John surgery. The right-hander hasn’t had a fully healthy campaign in three years, and he has posted a 5.03 ERA and a 1.50 WHIP when on the mound in that span. If all goes well with his rehab, Matsuzaka could make his season debut sometime during the second half.
西岡 レギュラーにはなれない
Nishioka’s transition to the Major Leagues was a rough one, as he lasted only a week before suffering a broken fibula that sidelined him for the next two months, then later ended the season on the disabled list with a strained right oblique. The 27-year-old was a .300 hitter with good speed and double-digit home run power in Japan, but none of those skills were on display when he did play as a rookie. He’ll serve as a utility infielder in 2012, but his pedigree provides greater upside than Alexi Casilla and Jamey Carroll can claim.
福留 長打力とスピードがなく、レギュラーにはなれない
By traditional measures, Fukudome isn’t much of an offensive producer, especially for a corner outfielder. The 34-year-old won’t hit much above .260, is unlikely to crack more than 10 homers and has been caught in just under half of his 57 career stolen-base attempts. He does know how to get on base, however, and shows little platoon split. Although his strikeouts rose and walks fell in his fourth big league season, the Japanese import probably has enough left in the tank to hold down Chicago's fourth outfielder gig in 2012.
青木 記述なし
斉藤 ケガがなければ期待通りの活躍できる
Saito may be nearing the end of the road at age 42, but he’s always pitched at a high level when healthy. Last year was no different, as the right-hander posted an ERA below 3.00 for the sixth time in as many big league seasons despite being limited to 30 appearances. After signing with the Diamondbacks, he’ll serve as one of the primary setup men for closer J.J. Putz.