Bmac's Picks
Jason Heyward- Most
experts have Heyward ranked in the mid 20’s among outfielders but he could
easily finish within the top 20. Heyward is motivated coming off a sophomore
slump and he has a lot of potential. He is only turning 23 this year so he is
getting better and stronger every season. Heyward would be a solid grab if he
drops in the later rounds of your draft.
Player Profile: http://mlb.mlb.com/team/player.jsp?player_id=518792#gameType=%27S%27§ionType=career&statType=1&season=2012&level=%27ALL%27
Projections: 280 AVG, 84 R, 24 HR, 81 RBI,
10 SB
Jayson Werth- The
Nationals paid all that money to Werth for a reason. He is only 33 and still
has plenty of pop. It’s normal for a player to struggle after signing a huge
contract, because of the pressure involved. Now, it’s a year later and Werth
should bounce back to his old ways of hitting bombs to left field.
Player Profile: http://mlb.mlb.com/team/player.jsp?player_id=150029#gameType=%27S%27
Projections: .275 AVG, 91 R, 27 HR, 79 RBI,
18 SB
Carlos Beltran- Beltran
isn’t in most experts top 30 for outfielders, but he still has some top 30 life
left in him. He is probably lower down on lists, because he has had some
trouble with injuries in the past. Last year he was able to play in 142 games
and had good success at the plate. You’re not going to get steals from Beltran
like you used to, but you’ll still get good stats everywhere else.
Player Profile: http://mlb.mlb.com/team/player.jsp?player_id=136860#gameType=%27S%27
Projections: .298 AVG, 83 R, 23 HR, 78 RBI,
3 SB
Jeff Francoeur- Experts seem to think Francoeur’s season
last year was a fluke, because he is not listed amongst the top 40 outfielders
in most expert lists. Jeff is 28, in his prime, and he’s ready to rock. He’s
hitting 5th behind Butler and Hosmer, so he should get good RBI
opportunities again and still has plenty of speed on the base paths.
Player Profile: http://mlb.mlb.com/team/player.jsp?player_id=425796#gameType=%27S%27§ionType=career&statType=1&season=2012&level=%27ALL%27
Projections: 287 AVG, 78 R, 19 HR, 89 RBI,
18 SB
Nick Swisher- Swisher
is ranked around 40th in outfielders by most analysts, but he has
been “Mr. Consistent” the last few years with solid numbers. In each of the
last 3 seasons he has played in exactly 150 games, his run totals are within 10
of each other, his RBI totals are all in the 80’s, and homerun numbers are all
in the 20’s. It helps when you’re in the Yankees line-up every year. Thus, Swisher
should once again be a reliable player to bring you 80, 20, 80 for R, HR, and
RBI.
Player Profile: http://mlb.mlb.com/team/player.jsp?player_id=430897&c_id=nyy&player_name=Nick-Swisher#gameType=%27S%27§ionType=career&statType=1&season=2012&level=%27ALL%27
Projections: 272 AVG, 85 R, 25 HR, 88 RBI,
1 SB
Mtaness's Monster
Alex Rios- Like a few players mentioned, last year was
easily Alex Rios’ worst statistical output of his career. Being at the young
age of 31 cannot be to blame for the horrendous performance Rios displayed last
year, as if he suddenly turned into John MacDonald overnight…nobody wants John
MacDonald syndrome. But he doesn’t suffer from this incurable disease, and he
in fact just went through a bout of “I-can’t-hit-itus” and was cured in the off
season. Expect a big bounce back so draft with confidence.
Player Profile: http://mlb.mlb.com/team/player.jsp?player_id=425567#gameType=%27S%27§ionType=career&statType=1&season=2012&level=%27ALL%27
Projections: .277 AVG, 77 R, 18 HR, 74 RBI, 18 SB
Denard Span- Having been drafted 20th overall
into the majors, having 2 out of 4 successful seasons at the place, and now at
the age of 28, and returning from an injury shortened season, Denard Span could
perhaps make the largest climb out of the basement of the fantasy world, and
place himself into the top 25 of the outfield class. The only category he will
not deliver in is power, but as long as he finds grass with the bat, then
everything else will follow.
Player Profile: http://mlb.mlb.com/team/player.jsp?player_id=452655#gameType=%27S%27
Projections: .283 AVG, 86 R, 7 HR, 61 RBI, 22 SB
Michael Cuddyer- All you have to do to make a prediction
here is take the average year by Cuddyer and bump the numbers slightly, since
this year Cuddyer leaves the deep pitted Target Field for the hitter friendly
confines of Coors Field. Playing in Colorado takes any average hitter and helps
them over produce. So draft Cuddyer late as his numbers will definitely benefit
from hitting in a higher altitude, and if you doubt me then watch the
MythBusters episode examining baseball in Colorado.
Player Profile: http://mlb.mlb.com/team/player.jsp?player_id=150212#gameType=%27S%27§ionType=career&statType=1&season=2012&level=%27ALL%27
Projections: .287 AVG, 95 R, 24 HR, 84 RBI, 7 SB
Alex Presley- Not too much to say here other than he is
hitting the lovely prime rib age of 27, has tremendous speed, good contact and
is leading off for the up and coming Pittsburgh Pirates. His stats don’t
suggest being a relative of the great Elvis, but my instinct is that Alex will
make his own name stand out amongst top 25 outfielders in the game.
Player Profile: http://mlb.mlb.com/team/player.jsp?player_id=502100#gameType=%27S%27
Projections: .281 AVG, 84 R, 12 HR, 63 RBI, 28 SB
Nolan Reimold- He is 29 this year and yet to play in the
majors for an entire season. However, Reimold has always been on the brink of
breaking out, but has been set back by season ending injuries. He is a man with
surprising speed, tremendous pop in his bat, and finally looking fully healthy
this year. He has won the starting job, but don’t pull the trigger early and wait
until the last couple rounds to draft him as nobody will have Nolan under their
noses.
Player Profile: http://mlb.mlb.com/team/player.jsp?player_id=460099#gameType=%27S%27§ionType=career&statType=1&season=2012&level=%27ALL%27
Projections: .268 AVG, 75 R, 28 HR, 79 RBI, 13 SB
Where Great Minds Think Alike
Carl Crawford- Although you may have to wait to see Crawford
in action, expect to lose your voice, along with the barrage of Red Sox fans,
as Carl’s bat will be unstoppable this season. An off year caused primarily by
an improper batting stance has been corrected, and the top ten outfielder from
2010 will reemerge.
Player Profile: http://mlb.mlb.com/team/player.jsp?player_id=408307#gameType=%27S%27§ionType=career&statType=1&season=2012&level=%27ALL%27
Projections: .305 AVG, 92 R, 14 HR, 75 RBI, 45 SB (based on
a 140 game season)
Logan Morrison- Having already demonstrated big power and
good contact, Morrison is now in his third year hitting in a very deep lineup
and primed for big numbers. Expected to be batting 5th or 6th
in the lineup with plenty of opportunity for RBI, Logan Morrison should hit the
top 20 ranks of outfielders this year. Plug him in as your second or third
outfielder and you will be heavily rewarded.
Player Profile: http://mlb.mlb.com/team/player.jsp?player_id=489149#gameType=%27S%27
Projections: .272
AVG, 65 R, 28 HR, 89 RBI, 3 SB
Brennan Boesch- A left-handed batter who hits exceptionally
well off of lefties is as rare as finding gold in the street, but that is
precisely what you have in Boesch. He in fact performed better last season
against lefties than righties posting a .302 AVG and .276 AVG respectively, but
his power was only present against right-handed pitchers. Nevertheless, Boesch
still slugged 16 homeruns in 115 games last year proving he has 20-25 homerun
power. He will be left in the streets overlooked and neglected, but once
plugged into your lineup his true gold essence will emerge as a number
producing machine.
Player Profile: http://mlb.mlb.com/team/player.jsp?player_id=453269#gameType=%27S%27§ionType=career&statType=1&season=2012&level=%27ALL%27
Projections: .285 AVG, 92 R, 24 HR, 70 RBI, 8 SB
Colby Rasmus- The only promise to be found in Colby Rasmus’
profile, for one day shooting out of the deep cavernous hole he dug himself
last season statistically, is the fact that he was a high draft pick and had
one good year at the plate. However, this is enough to convince us that Colby
will perform closer to his 2010 numbers. He has big power and speed working for
him, but he must connect for base hits in order for his talent to shine
through. We believe playing in a more relaxed Toronto environment will help the
timid 26 year old focus at the plate and deliver excitement.
Player Profile: http://mlb.mlb.com/team/player.jsp?player_id=458675#gameType=%27S%27§ionType=career&statType=1&season=2012&level=%27ALL%27
Projections: .267 AVG, 80 R, 22 HR, 75 RBI, 10 SB
Andre Ethier- Power wise, last season was Andre Ethier’s
worst year. He is only 30, which means last year’s performance was a weird blip
on the screen that should be ignored in comparison to the three 20+ homerun
seasons he has posted. Expect his average to drop slightly, but it’s a small
price to pay when you should expect at least double the homeruns and more RBI.
Draft him and don’t look back.
Player Profile: http://mlb.mlb.com/team/player.jsp?player_id=444843#gameType=%27S%27§ionType=career&statType=1&season=2012&level=%27ALL%27
Projections: .283 AVG, 85 R, 24 HR, 79 RBI, 3 SB
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