BATTERS: Early 2017 targets
Sep 12 2016
Our last Batters Buyers Guide column of the regular season will help you identify some early 2017 speculative and breakout targets.
Since a breakout target in one league might be a speculative target in another, we'll try to provide an extensive cross-section of guys who could fit either bill.
Here are 10 guys in each league who could be in store for big gains in 2017.
AMERICAN LEAGUE
Greg Bird (1B, NYY) missed the 2016 season due to a labrum tear in his shoulder. Shrewd owners will tuck away the immense power he flashed in September 2015 (252 xPX), along with a double-digit walk rate and strong 109 BPV. If he can close down some of the holes in his swing, his flyball stroke and power ceiling make him an immediate 30-HR threat in...
Almost!
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