FACTS/ FLUKES: Espinosa, McCarthy, Scutaro, Nolasco, Brothers

Downside risk with Espinosa ... Danny Espinosa (2B, WAS) has twice in a row flirted with 20/20 seasons, falling a few stolen bases short in 2011 and missing by three HRs last year. Unfortunately, he's failed to hit .250 in either season, solidifying his reputation as a batting average liability.

Year   AB    BA   bb%  ct%  Eye   h%    G/L/F    PX   hr/f%  xBA   HR/SB
====   ===   ===  ==   ==   ====  ==   ========  ===  ====   ===   ===== 
2010   103  .214   8   71   0.30  24   46/ 8/46  155   18%  .247    6/ 0
2011   573  .236   9   71   0.34  30   44/16/40  132   14%  .251   21/17
2012   594  .247   7   68   0.24  34   47/19/34  123   13%  .236   17/20 

For a 26-year-old, Espinosa's skills are headed the wrong direction:

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