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I dont think he will be platooning according to this article. Interesting waiver pick up ...

I dont think he will be platooning according to this article. Interesting waiver pick up or last round flyer for a sleeper...

http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20110312&content_id=16919118&vkey=news_was&fext=.jsp&c_id=was

He is listed as the opening day LF starter by his manager. Rober B. is there so I can see...

He is listed as the opening day LF starter by his manager. Rober B. is there so I can see the platoon angle. If he hits when the season starts with the same tear he in on in spring training, well folks you better expand from platoon to full season projections. He was on a tear at the end of last season, now in spring training, I like him as a last round or waiver sleeper. He can easily get to 30 HR's if you project him as a everyday starter... It's up to him I think...

a third suspension for performance enhancing drugs.

a third suspension for performance enhancing drugs.

seriously? In 744 minor league games he has 69 homeruns and you want him to hit 30 in 162?...

seriously? In 744 minor league games he has 69 homeruns and you want him to hit 30 in 162? I think you are really stretching on this one. He had a good call up last year, but so did Garret Jones in 2009 and look how he did.

260/20/65 maybe.

Another half season wonder who might get a starting job. There are less than 20 guys who h...

Another half season wonder who might get a starting job. There are less than 20 guys who hit 30 homers a year - and suggesting this 29 year unknown will be one of them is a huge stretch.