{"id":542530,"date":"2010-04-24T10:29:31","date_gmt":"2010-04-24T14:29:31","guid":{"rendered":"urn:newsml:sports.yahoo,yhoo:20050301:fantasy,article,yhoo-ept_sports_fantasy_experts-236434:1"},"modified":"2010-04-24T10:29:31","modified_gmt":"2010-04-24T14:29:31","slug":"weekly-rundown-andruw-jones-goes-bonkers-on-b-day","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mereja.media\/index\/542530","title":{"rendered":"Weekly Rundown: Andruw Jones goes bonkers on B-Day"},"content":{"rendered":"

Known as the Sacagawea of fantasy primers, the Weekly Rundown guides
\n head-to-head owners through a forest of obscure stats and exploitable
\nmatchups in an attempt to help solve lineup conundrums. While reading,
\nkeep in mind matchups are subject to change due to managerial moves,
\nunforeseen injuries and Mother Nature’s influence. NOTE: Because we’re in the midst of moving our family cross-country to McCainada (Arizona), this week’s Rundown is slightly abbreviated.  <\/em><\/p>\n

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Forget Brooklyn Decker<\/a>.
\nAndruw Jones<\/a>(notes)<\/a><\/span> once again looks good in a bathing suit – and on a fantasy roster.\n<\/p>\n

No longer tempted by complex carbohydrates, the now svelte
\nJones, who dropped 15-20 lbs during the offseason, is on the verge of a major
\ncareer revival. Not only noticeably thinner, he’s exuded a jovial attitude.
\nLoose and laidback it appears the 10-time Gold Glove winner has buried, at
\nleast temporarily, his donut-craving likeness Anpoo. <\/p>\n

Friday night was a prime example.<\/a><\/p>\n

The birthday boy celebrated
\nhis 33rd in memorable fashion clubbing two bombs to left, one of which sealed
\nthe Mariners’ fate (see him blow out the candles here<\/a>). It was his 39th career
\nmulti-homer game and the first time a major leaguer went yard twice on his
\nbirthday since Alex Rodriguez<\/a>(notes)<\/a><\/span> accomplished the milestone in July ’02. Widely considered deceased by 99.9 percent of the fantasy community
\nentering the season, his resurrection has been nothing short of amazing. As a result, Sox play-by-play man Hawk Harrelson has tapped into his inner Meg Ryan shouting "Yes!" repeatedly.  <\/p>\n

What’s more astonishing: he’s gliding around the bases with
\nthe zeal of a 21-year-old. Over the past seven seasons, the former perennial
\n20-SB threat has averaged a mere 5.3 swipes per year. This season he already has three.
\nBecause of Ozzie Guillen’s aggressive tactics, double-digit steals are
\nlikely.  <\/p>\n

The signs of a turnaround were apparent in spring training.
\nThe 15-year vet entered camp with a hungry attitude, determined to regain the
\neveryday form that terrorized NL pitchers for years. So far
\nso damn<\/em> good. From Chicago beat-writer Bruce Levine<\/a>: <\/p>\n

"I’m really proud of him," Ozzie Guillen said.
\n"He came [into spring training] with one goal — to play every day. I remember
\nhaving a conversation with him. I said, ‘If you swing the bat good I will play
\nyou.’"<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Guillen’s growing confidence in Jones as one of the Sox’s
\nprimary RBI threats greatly enhances his virtual value. Over the past couple
\ngames, the shifty manager has slotted Jones into the No. 3 spot. Based on the
\nimmediate rewards gained, it appears he will
\nstay entrenched there for the foreseeable future. It also means Mark Kotsay<\/a>(notes)<\/a>,<\/span>
\nwho entered the season locked in a DH platoon with Jones, will remain firmly
\nplanted on the bench. <\/p>\n

It’s understandable why Jones is only currently owned in 16
\npercent of Y! leagues. Many owners are forever scarred by his Dodger days. Also,
\nhis high strikeout percentage (31.7) doesn’t exactly inspire confidence. If the
\ncurrent trends persist, a final BA around .250, not .290, is a certainty. However, his
\nfly-ball heavy profile (0.60 GB\/FB), reignited bat\/legs and steady PT are
\nnothing to scoff at. Remember, the five-time All-Star averaged 34 homers and
\n103 RBI from 1998-2007. He will post superb power totals in the smallish Cell. <\/p>\n

It may seem unfathomable, but mixed leaguers with outfield
\nneeds should give Jones another long look. <\/p>\n

Yes, seriously.  <\/p>\n

Fearless Forecast
\n(Season): 430 at-bats, .257 BA, 29 HR, 86 RBI, 74 R, 12 SB <\/strong><\/p>\n

DOUBLE DIPPERS<\/strong><\/p>\n

For stream conscious owners
\n who want to push the innings-pitched envelope this is the list for you.
\n Run support, ballpark factors, historical and recent trends, opposing
\noffenses, opposing SPs, managerial tendencies and meteorological
\ninfluences are painstakingly taken into account to give you the top
\ndouble dippers of each week.<\/em><\/p>\n

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Other AL Double Dippers:<\/strong> Ian Snell<\/a>(notes)<\/a>,<\/span> Sea (at KC, Tex), Kyle Davies<\/a>(notes)<\/a>,<\/span> KC (Sea, at TB)<\/p>\n

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Other NL Double Dippers:<\/strong> Zach Duke<\/a>(notes)<\/a>,<\/span> Pit (at Mil, at LAD), Aaron Harang<\/a>(notes)<\/a>,<\/span> Cin (at Hou, at StL), Bud Norris<\/a>(notes)<\/a>,<\/span> Hou (Cin, at Atl), Kyle Lohse<\/a>(notes)<\/a>,<\/span> StL (Atl, Cin), Jon Garland<\/a>(notes)<\/a>,<\/span> SD (at Fla, Mil), Oliver Perez<\/a>(notes)<\/a>,<\/span> NYM (LAD, at Phi), Jason Hammel<\/a>(notes)<\/a>,<\/span> Col (Ari, at SF), John Lannan<\/a>(notes)<\/a>,<\/span> Was (at ChC, at Fla), Daniel McCutchen<\/a>(notes)<\/a>,<\/span> Pit (at Mil, at LAD)<\/p>\n

FEAST OR FAMINE?   <\/strong><\/p>\n

Torn between two
\nstat-similar infielders this week? Use the pitching and hitting staff
\nsorters below to help you decide whether or not Adam LaRoche<\/a>(notes)<\/a><\/span>
\n or Carl Pavano<\/a>(notes)<\/a><\/span>
\n is fantasy feast or famine. Stats are for games played through April 23:<\/em><\/p>\n

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Image courtesy of the AP <\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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