2K11: Increased Playing Time Breakouts

[pjs24]

Always an appreciated piece. Good stuff, Ed.

I think you're underselling Francis as a solid back-end AL-Only option, but that's a minor quibble in an otherwise very enjoyable read. Thanks.

[Erik]

Excellent stuff as always.

[amcg]

Great work man.

[NakedRicci]

Add NR to the list of praisers. Great stuff Ed!

[onejayhawk]

On the subject of increased PT, what about Jed Lowrie. Between injuries and illness, he lost most of the last two seasons, but he was once a hot prospect. He is also 8 years younger than Scutaro, and has a lot more pop. between Scutaro and Lowrie, the Sox are covering SS, plus backing up 2B and 3B, and possibly 1B/DH through Youkilis.

J

[revo]

On the subject of increased PT, what about Jed Lowrie. Between injuries and illness, he lost most of the last two seasons, but he was once a hot prospect. He is also 8 years younger than Scutaro, and has a lot more pop. between Scutaro and Lowrie, the Sox are covering SS, plus backing up 2B and 3B, and possibly 1B/DH through Youkilis.

J

Yep, he's on the list:
Jed Lowrie, BOS – had 9 HRs in just 171 ABs last year, and had 46 RBIs in 260 ABs in ’08, yet Boston continues to use the unexciting Marco Scutaro. If he gets his chance, Lowrie could be one of the better finds at the middle infield spot in 2011.

[onejayhawk]

Sorry. Looked for him in the injured and newbie lists.

J

[willthethrill]

Great stuff.

I think that Ben Francisco is in line for full-time at bats for at least two months after Brown's injury.

[virgonomic]

Thanks for putting this together, revo. My auction values list was missing some players and I added a handful from your list.

[onejayhawk]

I think we need to pump up Jake McGee as a closer candidate. He has been lights out in camp, and the TB Rays seems to be so inclined. This guy can rack the Ks: 133 in 112.7 IP, between AA, AAA, and MLB. Neftali Feliz II?

J