I'm kind of high on this guy this year. He had a terrible year last year, but is only one year removed from a 2 year span in which he hit a combined 42 HRs and 149 RBIs while hitting with a very respectable AVG (and if you're in a custom league that counts doubles, he hit 83 over that span). I think this guy could end up being in the top 10 2B this year with the move from Safeco to Coors. His home/road splits were heavily in favor of being away from Safeco over the last three years and he heads into ST with the starting job barring a massive meltdown and he loses it. Early reports have him hitting 7th, but I think that's only because he is an unknown commodity. Plus he'll have eligibility at 2B and 3B once the season starts (at least in Yahoo leagues).
Another interesting note. He's dealt with some major family issues over the past few years. His sister died in '09 and his brother in '07. I can only imagine having moved past that, he will come back to the diamond ready to rake again.
Bill James has this guy projected pretty low IMO. Assuming he gets PT, I think he is capable of hitting 20 HRs, 70 RBI at a .275 clip.
Thoughts?
EDIT: Just realized the typo.
Another interesting note. He's dealt with some major family issues over the past few years. His sister died in '09 and his brother in '07. I can only imagine having moved past that, he will come back to the diamond ready to rake again.
Bill James has this guy projected pretty low IMO. Assuming he gets PT, I think he is capable of hitting 20 HRs, 70 RBI at a .275 clip.
Thoughts?
EDIT: Just realized the typo.
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