Tommy Pham's late 2015 power surge will put him on the end-game radars of some owners, but his wheels are the attribute that make him such an intriguing target as you fill out your offense.
It's easy to consider Sonny Gray as a rotation building block given his upside and recent results. But a closer look reveals some short-term reasons to temper that enthusiasm.
Nobody hit the ball harder late in 2015 than Lucas Duda did. With a steadily increasing flyball rate at his disposal, it's a fact that makes him a 40-HR breakout sleeper for 2016.
Post-hype Brandon Maurer started to put it all together out of the bullpen in 2015 before a shoulder ailment shut him down. If healthy, rotation spot-chasing Maurer enters 2016 as a sleeper breakout target in deep leagues.
Zach Davies is one of several young and skilled SP whose ambiguous 2016 roles make them prime targets for those looking to build a LIMA staff with tons of profit potential.
Former BOS catching prospect Ryan Lavarnway is one of several batting non-roster invitees who have the upside to provide value in a part-time role in 2016.
Cory Luebke is one of several formerly promising starting pitchers coming off their second Tommy John surgery who will try to win a roster spot as a non-roster invitee in spring camp.
Tommy Pham's late 2015 power surge will put him on the end-game radars of some owners, but his wheels are the attribute that make him such an intriguing target as you fill out your offense.
It's easy to consider Sonny Gray as a rotation building block given his upside and recent results. But a closer look reveals some short-term reasons to temper that enthusiasm.
Nobody hit the ball harder late in 2015 than Lucas Duda did. With a steadily increasing flyball rate at his disposal, it's a fact that makes him a 40-HR breakout sleeper for 2016.
Post-hype Brandon Maurer started to put it all together out of the bullpen in 2015 before a shoulder ailment shut him down. If healthy, rotation spot-chasing Maurer enters 2016 as a sleeper breakout target in deep leagues.
Zach Davies is one of several young and skilled SP whose ambiguous 2016 roles make them prime targets for those looking to build a LIMA staff with tons of profit potential.
Former BOS catching prospect Ryan Lavarnway is one of several batting non-roster invitees who have the upside to provide value in a part-time role in 2016.
Cory Luebke is one of several formerly promising starting pitchers coming off their second Tommy John surgery who will try to win a roster spot as a non-roster invitee in spring camp.