2009 FBS Breakout Player: Alexei Ramirez

Team: Chicago White Sox
Bats: Right
Position: 2B/SS

Alexei Ramirez had a special rookie season. Allot of experts had their eye on the Cuban national and he did not disappoint. In his rookie season he belted 21 homeruns while stealing 13 bases and batting .290. He only played in 136 games, so if he remains healthy we expect him to play a full season. Ramirez also has value because of the multiple positions he plays. Last year he played 2B, SS, CF, and one game at third base. We assume he will play second base the entire season, but you never know with Ozzie Guillen. As Ramirez matures and gets more comfortable with MLB he will get better. He has tremendous pull power and though he looks smaller than normal, he has power. Ramirez set a record for White Sox rookies with 4 grand slams in 2008. He will have ample RBI opportunities and he will get plenty of pitches to see in that lineup. Consider Ramirez a rising start in the fantasy ranks.

The True Guru Projections: 26 Hrs, 85 RBI, 90 Runs, .307 Avg, 20 SB

We feel he will achieve these projections through our formula based on our secret formula of 11 herbs and spices (its locked at Fort Knox). Of course we are assuming he stays relatively healthy for the entire season.
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