There is no reason for Ryan Braun and Prince Fielder to each barely clear 100 RBIs, like they did last year. If Weeks can put it together, the positive effects will be seen throughout the lineup. It’s getting close to now or never.
Cardinals – Ryan Ludwick owners realize that 2008 was a complete fluke by May 1.
With a 2008 BABIP of .349 and a HR/fly ball rate of 19.9%, I am a little suspect of Ludwick’s long term potential. Nothing in his peripherals matches up with his performance in previous seasons. Either he finally got “it” at age 30, or last season was an outlier. I am betting that it is the latter.
Cubs – Milton Bradley gets injured in April.
It is going to happen at some point, so I guess the worst case scenario would be for it to happen on a cold April day at Wrigley. I think Bradley and the National League is an awful combination, and I would be shocked to see him play 100 games this season.
For fantasy owners, take a pass unless he falls into your lap late in the draft. Depending on the depth of your league, Micah Hoffpauir may turn out to be a decent handcuff.
Pirates – Andy LaRoche turns out to be a bust.
The pressure is on LaRoche to produce this season or else he may find himself entering Andy Marteterritory. WithtThe Pirates adding Pedro Alvarez, LaRoche does not have much room for error. An anemic .177 BABIP, over 100 points below his .285 xBABIP, led to a .166 batting average.
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