The excellent Roto site Fantasy Phenoms comes out each year with their “Our Boys” . Some alums from last year include Clayton Richard and Carlos Gonzalez. This year one player they are suggesting is Eric Young Jr:
The need for speed stole only 17 bags in 2010 but has stolen between 46 and 87 bags in each of his last four minor league seasons. Ey Jr received a lot of playing time in the second half and stole 11 bases in only 140 AB. If given a chance, he should steal 40.
Negative HR Splits Let’s take a look at which batters have been experiencing positive and negative trends since the break in the homerun department. Jose Lopez 107 - He’s usually a big second half guy. Be patient.
