The Florida Marlins opted not to sign a veteran first baseman to fill their need, so they will instead turn within the organization to plug the hole.
The most likely player to open the season is Gaby Sanchez, the team's 2005 fourth-round draft pick. The question fantasy owners have to ask is, does he have the potential to make an impact in 2010?
He spent the bulk of the 2009 season at Triple-A, posting the following line:
314 At Bats
.290 Batting Average (91 Hits)
16 Home Runs
55 RBI
55 Runs
4 Stolen Bases
.375 On Base Percentage
.478 Slugging Percentage
.288 Batting Average on Balls in Play
What You Need To Know:
Baseball America ranked him as the team’s fifth-best prospect heading into 2010, though they note “Some scouts have quest ...
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Article written by Eric Stashin
Is Gaby Sanchez Worth the Gamble for Fantasy Baseball Owners?
Posted: 6th March 2010 by Eric Stashin in MLBComments Off on Is Gaby Sanchez Worth the Gamble for Fantasy Baseball Owners?