2205 - Sleepers for Catchers, First Base, and Second Base

2205 - Sleepers for Catchers, First Base, and Second Base

By Rich Wilson

Segment 1 - News and Notes
1.Ronald Acuna tweaked his knee, and it was bad enough to do an MRI that revealed only inflammation.
a.What do you do with this news if you have an upcoming draft?
2.Some players in danger of missing opening day – We will talk about each player/situation
a.Alex Manoah and Yariel Rodriguez – Who would the Blue Jays turn to for the fifth starter?
b.Vaughn Grissom – Who would get the second base reps?
c.Justin Verlander has yet to throw in Spring Training
d.Gunner Henderson is still recovering from his oblique injury but has started taking batting practice
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3.The Giants sign Matt Chapman to a 3-year, $54 million contract.
a.Thoughts on the signing
b.Who looses playing time in San Francisco
4.Yamamoto started his first Spring Training game and looked good – 2 IP, 1 hit, 2 K’s, 0 BB


Segment 2 - Infield Sleepers – One or two at each position. Mine are listed.
a.Catcher
i.Luis Campusano (SD, #17 catcher off the board)
ii.Drew Romo (Col, #68)
b.First Base
i.Rhys Hoskins (Mil, #19)
ii.Kyle Manzardo (Cle, #32)
c.Second Base
i.Gavin Lux (LAD, #24)
ii.Thomas Saggese (STL, #57)
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