KingFish
02-23-2002, 05:16 PM
- OF, San Diego Padres Feb. 23, 1:09 p.m.
He gained 10 pounds of muscle in the offseason, and GM Kevin Towers said it should translate into more power. Also, Kotsay proceeded with caution in early batting practice sessions to make sure he was fully recovered from a nasty hand injury suffered late last season. The injury limited him to 11 at-bats in the team's final 34 games. Kotsay said he went three months without taking a full batting practice. (Tom Krasovic/TSN)
Fantasy Spin: An improvement to about 20 homers would make Kotsay a more appreciated player. Even without better power, he is a good fantasy player most leagues because of his all-around skills. But he doesn't do anything exceptionally well, which makes him undervalued in most leagues.
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He gained 10 pounds of muscle in the offseason, and GM Kevin Towers said it should translate into more power. Also, Kotsay proceeded with caution in early batting practice sessions to make sure he was fully recovered from a nasty hand injury suffered late last season. The injury limited him to 11 at-bats in the team's final 34 games. Kotsay said he went three months without taking a full batting practice. (Tom Krasovic/TSN)
Fantasy Spin: An improvement to about 20 homers would make Kotsay a more appreciated player. Even without better power, he is a good fantasy player most leagues because of his all-around skills. But he doesn't do anything exceptionally well, which makes him undervalued in most leagues.
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