Technical Indicators 3rd basemen
Rodriguez, Alex ARod with juice .615 SLG/1.010 OPS...Arod off juice
.572/.973...still a darn good player.
Wright, David A better hitters background, but Citi Field has TALL
walls. Numbers may stagnate in the power department.
Longoria, Evan Great potential, but overrated in non keeper
leagues. His High K% (26%) and poor EYE .38 makes him a sophomore risk
Ramirez, Aramis Struggles with consistency, HR% is dropping
steadily (6.4 in '05, 4.3 in '08). However has a good eye for power
hitter.
Jones, Chipper The most consistent hitter in Major League Baseball.
Consistency factor hovers between 90 - 100 every year. Age has had effect
on health.
Zimmerman, Ryan Hand and wrist injuries robbed his fantasy owners,
Only 24, will rebound this year with his power numbers.
Gordon, Alex Once a top prospect. EYE improved in the 2nd half as
did his SLG (449) and FPI .67. Will cross 60 XBH this year. Underrated
Reynolds, Mark Does anyone remember Dave Kingman? Insane .40 K/AB%
in 2nd half. Playing time risk, only hit .410 SLG against Righties
Encarnacion, Edwin Unlucky Singles% cost 20+ BA points. Average
consistency, but EYE has been steadily improving. Good Age (26) to
breakout
Figgins, Chone SB% is steadily dropping, which risks his greatest
asset. Overrated as a 8th round ADP
Kouzmanoff, Kevin Horrible EYE (.16) makes him a liability in H2H
leagues (17 Consistency Factor). Breakout very unlikely
Lowell, Mike October Hip Surgery makes him questionable to open
season. Dominance and Discipline have been on decline
Beltre, Adrian Although LD% has been dropping steadily since '06,
we should see a 15+ RBI increase in production.
Mora, Melvin Monster production in the 2nd H (13/65/.360) - .88 FPI,
regression expected at 37 YO
Blalock, Hank Average Discipline, Average Consistency, still has
good power. If healthy, will be well worth his 18th round ADP
Hall, Bill Has only posted 1 Quality Season, Poor Consistency
Factor (29) and Discipline (21) make him unlikely to rebound
Wigginton, Ty Monster 2H (18/45/.295), unlikely to replicate
production in Baltimore this season.
Glaus, Troy Shoulder surgery in January...hopes to return in late
April? Playing Time makes him a high risk
Paul Reilly
Feb 21, 09 at 09:08 AM
Bill Hall had lasik eye surgery over the off season. Reports were that he was in good shape working with a personal trainer. I sense that "Hall" was feeling a little pressure for this year with Matt Gammel lurking. Well low and behold a calf injury before the first day of spring training puts Hall down for 4-6 weeks of camp. My real point of this blog or to Mr. Perri is there any known success rate of baseball players having lasik eye surgery and having a better next year or two of ball because they can see better? Any examples?
Anthony A. Perri
Feb 21, 09 at 09:08 AM
It’s a rather small study, but according to two University professors: Laser Eye Surgery Does Not Improve Major League Baseball Performance
http://www.prnewswire.com/cgi-bin/stories.pl?ACCT=104&STORY=/www/story/10-27-2005/0004197641&EDATE