Stephen Nickrand

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.
Mar 7 2016 12:03am
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.
Mar 1 2016 12:03am
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.
Feb 29 2016 12:05am
The emergence of Chris Coghlan from utility-type to a multi-skilled OF makes him one of many attractive LIMA targets heading into 2016.
Feb 23 2016 12:03am
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.
Feb 22 2016 12:03am
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.
Feb 16 2016 12:04am
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.
Feb 15 2016 12:04am
Derek Dietrich's intriguing raw power/speed combination gives him some hidden post-hype breakout potential in 2016.
Feb 11 2016 12:06am
Flamethrower Yordano Ventura was one of several young SP who started to put it all together after the 2015 All-Star Break.
Jan 27 2016 12:03am
The across-the-board surge of Dexter Fowler after the 2015 All-Star break gives hope that he hasn't peaked yet.
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Jan 21 2016 12:04am
Tyler Lyons flew under the radar in a swingman role in 2015. Digging deeper, he's one of several SP whose ball% and xCtl make them hidden profit targets in 2016 drafts.
Jan 7 2016 12:07am
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.
Mar 7 2016 12:03am
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.
Mar 1 2016 12:03am
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.
Feb 29 2016 12:05am
The emergence of Chris Coghlan from utility-type to a multi-skilled OF makes him one of many attractive LIMA targets heading into 2016.
Feb 23 2016 12:03am
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.
Feb 22 2016 12:03am
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.
Feb 16 2016 12:04am
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.
Feb 15 2016 12:04am
Derek Dietrich's intriguing raw power/speed combination gives him some hidden post-hype breakout potential in 2016.
Feb 11 2016 12:06am
Flamethrower Yordano Ventura was one of several young SP who started to put it all together after the 2015 All-Star Break.
Jan 27 2016 12:03am
The across-the-board surge of Dexter Fowler after the 2015 All-Star break gives hope that he hasn't peaked yet.
FREE
Jan 21 2016 12:04am
Tyler Lyons flew under the radar in a swingman role in 2015. Digging deeper, he's one of several SP whose ball% and xCtl make them hidden profit targets in 2016 drafts.
Jan 7 2016 12:07am

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