FACTS/FLUKES: C. Gonzalez, Ethier, Galvis, Wacha, Lamb

Can Cargo's monster second half carry over to 2016? ... Following a disappointing, injury-plagued 2014 season, the price tag on Carlos Gonzalez (OF, COL) in 2015 was significantly lower than in years past. Those who invested in him were handsomely rewarded, as he shook off a slow start, and went on an absolute tear down the stretch. Is he back, or should owners still be wary?

Year   AB  HR/SB    BA   xBA OPSvL  bb%  ct%    G/L/F   h%  HctX   PX  xPX  hr/f  Spd
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2012  518  22/20  .303  .285  .742   10   78  49/22/29  35   116  134  116   19%   92
2013  391  26/21  .302  .281  .875    9   70  38/22/41  37   112  206  171   24%  122
2014  260  11/3   .238...

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