DIVISIONAL OUTLOOK: AL Central—Ryan Raburn, really?
May 7 2013
Ryan Raburn (2B/OF, CLE) is one of the most added players in fantasy leagues this week, but two cautions about Raburn should temper the enthusiasm. First, Raburn does not have a clear path to playing time when Michael Bourn (OF, CLE) returns later this week. Bourn, Nick Swisher (OF, CLE), Drew Stubbs (OF, CLE), and Michael Brantley (OF, CLE) will all be ahead of Raburn on the outfield depth chart. He is blocked at 2B by Jason Kipnis (2B, CLE) and DH is crowded with Nick Swisher (1B/OF/DH, CLE), Mark Reynolds (1B/DH, CLE), Jason Giambi (1B/DH, CLE), and Carlos Santana (C/1B/DH, CLE). Second, even if injuries create additional opportunity for Raburn, his skills suggest caution. He has consistently posted contact rates in...
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