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      Unexpected Rookie Contributors 




      As the 2012 regular season approaches you’re going to read a lot about the potential top rookie contributors. Many of those lists, if not all, will contain the likes of Mike Trout (Angels), Matt Moore (Tampa Bay), and Bryce Harper (Washington) – and understandably so. However, as with every other year, teams will receive key contributions from other prospect graduates, many of whom will fly under the radar.
      Let’s have a look a few names to key an eye on:
      Simon Castro, RHP, Chicago AL: At one time Castro was one of the best prospects in San Diego’s system. He’s fallen on hard times but can still tease the upper 90s with his fastball. He has a big, strong frame perfect for providing lots of innings as a starter but he could really see his value jump with a move to the bullpen. He has the necessary stuff to dominate in a high-leverage role if he can improve his command. Castro possesses a low-to-mid-90s fastball and a wipe-out slider. Chicago has very poor pitching depth in the upper levels of the minor league system so Castro should receive a pretty significant opportunity to establish himself as a big league pitcher.


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      Article Link: http://www.fangraphs.com/blogs/index...tors-for-2012/

      The Sophomore Curse 




      Every year the dreaded sophomore curse rears its ugly head. Not even star shorstop Troy Tulowitzki of the Colorado Rockies was immune from its influence. His sophomore season was the only time in his five-year career that he dipped below 5.6 Wins Above Replacement (WAR) – and it was a big dip to 0.9 WAR.

      With the 2012 Major League Baseball season about to begin there is understandably a lot of excitement over some of the 2011 rookies who appear poised for a true breakout year. Let’s try and sift through some of the names and see who might be in for a big year and who might be in for a big… disappointment.

      Value Heading Up

      Henderson Alvarez      , RHP, Toronto:       I have to admit that I thought Toronto was crazy for calling up Alvarez when they did in 2011 but he did not implode as expected. The 21-year-old hurler made a successful jump to the Majors with just 88.0 innings of experience above A-ball thanks to a fastball that can tickle the upper 90s...

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      Article Link: http://www.fangraphs.com/blogs/index...phomore-curse/

      Angels | Kendrys Morales stays hot 


      News: Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim 1B Kendrys Morales (calf) went 3-for-4 in the team's spring to raise his spring average to .615 (8-for-13).Source (KFFL):http://www.kffl.com/gnews.php?id=777...ales-stays-hot

      Win At Fantasy Spin: Kendry Morales is getting picked up late in most leagues (ESPN ADP: 205). There is an extraordinary upside with Kendrys and expectations are growing that he will be able to approach his breakout numbers from 2009 with Pujols in the lineup. At age 28, he is just entering into his prime years so try to target him in the early middle rounds in standard leagues if you are willing to bet in him winning the 2012 Comeback Player of the Year award. The writing is starting to appear on the wall and the window of getting him on the cheap is beginning to close.

      Red Sox | Jon Lester fans 10 


      News: Boston Red Sox SP Jon Lester struck out 10 hitters in seven innings against the Philadelphia Phillies. He gave up two hits and didn't walk any.
      Source (KFFL): http://www.kffl.com/gnews.php?id=777...lester-fans-10

      Win At Fantasy Spin: Jon Lester, an ace on any staff, is in mid-season form. His erratic numbers in 2011 may be a thing of the past. Normally, a consistent and steady performer, Lester appears ready to erase the memories of last's year collapse in Boston and the subsequent drama that ensued. Lester is capable of carrying your fantasy staff in all categories including Wins, ERA and K's. Invest with strong confidence.

      Indians | Ubaldo Jimenez moving away from four-seamer 


      According to KFFL, Cleveland Indians SP Ubaldo Jimenez lost some velocity last season by turning to a four-seam fastball, something he hopes to move away from in 2012. "My fastball is something I got away from last year," said Jimenez, who was acquired in a trade with the Rockies last July. "The thing is, in 2009 and early in 2010, I never used to throw a four-seamer that much. Last year, I threw it because I didn't have my velocity." Jimenez has been consistently around 90-95 mph this spring, and he has faith that his velocity will be fine in the regular season. In 2010, his average sinker velocity sat at 97 mph.

      Source: http://www.kffl.com/gnews.php?id=777...om-four-seamer

      Win At Fantasy Spin: Ubaldo Jimenez has the demonstrated the capability to complete dominate opposing batters, but it is clearly built on the velocity of his pitches. Until Jimenez demonstrates that his fastball is back, he will remain the "high risk/high reward" player.

      Indians | Jack Hannahan returns 


      According to KFFL, Cleveland Indians 3B Jack Hannahan (back) returned to the spring lineup Monday, March 26, after missing nine games with tightness in his upper back. He went 2-for-2 with two doubles.

      Source: http://www.kffl.com/gnews.php?id=777...nnahan-returns

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