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Opening Night Roster and Final Roster Predictions:

Opening Night:

PG: Taurasi, R. Williams

SG: DeForge, Moore

SF: Snell, A. Williams

PF: Pierson, Christensen

C: G. Jackson, Irvin, Robinson

IR: (SF) S. Wright, (PG) J. Cross (Kingi)

Cut: L. Taylor

Off-roster IR: L. Harrison

Final Roster:

PG: Taurasi, J. Cross (Kingi), Moore

SG: DeForge, Snell

SF: P. Taylor , A. Williams

PF: Pierson, G. Jackson

C: Vodichkova, Irvin

IR: (SF) Wright, (PF/C) Christensen

Cut?: Robinson?, R. Williams?

Notes:
*If Wright is uninjured, Moore may get tendinitis of something.

*If both Ashley and Kayte stay, then Rita, Shereka, and Tamara may battle for the last couple spots.

*2005 Mercury Preseason Statistics:
http://www.wnba.com/mercury/stats/

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From 2005 Roster (threadII):

From the Preseason Game 2 thread:

mb's comments:
Quote: When Kamila and Penny arrive, it will get interesting:
Shereka started, yet only had 7 minutes...hope she's not injured.

[url]http://www.eastvalleytribune.com/index.php?sty=41223 [/url]
Notes: Villoreal (sp?) has already been waived.
Stepanova may make it here before Tuvic.

Time to start a final roster thread? Nah, it can wait 'til after Sunday.
Tonight's specualtion:

PG: Taurasi, Moore

SG: DeForge, Snell

SF: P. Taylor, A. Williams

PF: P. Peirson, G. Jackson

C: Vodichkova, Irvin

IR?: Christensen, Cross

Cut: R. Williams, L. Taylor
with Penny and Kamila arriving late, only one must be cut...who goes?

Fight for a spot??: Wright, Robinson
Gosh, I hate to see anyone go...I really like these young athletes.


CamrnCrz said:
Quote:
It will be hard to keep both Angelina Williams and Shereka Wright. Wright has a better basketball mind, but Williams' athleticism is just sick...and Angelina has better upside (whether she reaches her potential is what the gamble is).

It will also come down to Robinson vs. Christensen. We will likely keep five post players...Sandora Irvin, Gwen Jackson, Plenette Pierson, and Kamila Vodichkova are four of them. The last spot will be between Ashley and Kayte.


mb replied:
Quote:
Just the analysis I was looking for Cam...we concur.

One might suspect the second IR spot (tendinitus of whatever) would go to a post over a wing?

Keegan says:
Quote: Assuming Penny and Kamila haven't reported by opening night, this is my Mercury opening night roster:

G - Taurasi
G - DeForge
G - Snell
F - G Jackson
F - Pierson

PG - R Williams
G - T Moore
F/G - A Williams
F - Christensen
F - Irvin
C - Robinson

IR:

PG - Cross
F - Wright

When Kamila reports, A-Rob is probably gone. When Penny reports, hard to say but Moore will probably be gone or go to IR (Wright gone?). When Cross is healthy, R Williams is gone.

EDIT: I wouldn't be surprised to see Kayte put on IR when Kamila reports. A-Rob has performed well in the preseason. I doubt the Merc would just cut Kayte though.

[SportsFan48]

Opening night roster:

PG - DT, R. Williams
SG - DeForge, Wright
SF - Snell, A. Williams
PF - Pierson, Irvin
C - Jackson, Christensen, Robinson

IR: Moore (Wright if still injured) and Cross

Waived: Taylor and Harrison

Final Roster:

This is where is gets tricky....

Those who are definite:

Guards: DT, Anna, Snelly
On the bubble: Cross, R.Williams, and Moore.

We could keep two of the three with one on IR. If that is the case, I think Tamara is going to be waived. I liked the energy Rita showed last night. Our comeback run was with her at the point. It seemed like things slowed down when Moore was at point.

Small Forward: Penny

On the bubble: Wright and A. Williams. One of these two is going to stay and one will go. I am leaning towards Williams staying. I think overall she has more potential. Of course, both of these two could stay and only one of the three bubble players above will stay.

Poward Forwards: Plenette and Irvin

Centers: Vodichkova, Jackson

On the bubble: Robinson and Christensen ???

I am not so sold on Kayte having to stay because of her status as a fan favorite. The decision should be based on who will impact the team the most. A lot will depend on their condition and what each one does between now and the time the decision has to be made. All things being equal, I would lean towards Robinson. She has more of an upside down the road. If she could learn to play 20-35 minutes the way she plays 5 minute stretches, she could be an impact player. Which one makes the roster will most likely be on IR anyway. If Maria comes, these two will be waived.

I don't want to sound like I don't like or appreciate Kayte or Lisa. Both have meant alot to this franchise and, hopefully, if they can not contribute on the court they will be given jobs in the organization where they will still have visability. I, personally, would be very sad to see them go.

[SportsFan48]

If anyone gets through those first two posts without either falling asleep, having to get something to eat, or needing to go to the restroom.....well, all I can say is that you are an amazing person. :lol:

[oddball8450]

I think Christiansen needs to stay, as long as she's healthy, because she brings a spark off the bench that no one else seems to bring. Don't think Wright, Rita Williams or Taylor will stay. Would keep A Williams.

Opening Night:

DT
AD
Snell
Plenette
Jackson

A Williams
R Williams
Robinson
christianson
Irvin


Full Team:

DT
AD
PT
Jackson
Kamilla

Snell
Pierson
Irvin
A Williams
Jae
Christianson

IR -

Robinson