2009 FBS Sleeper Player: James Loney
Team: Los Angeles Dodgers
James Loney was a sleeper last year, but he failed to live up to many of his abilities. I admit I expected too much out of him too soon in 2008. In 2009, Loney has a year under his belt in the majors and turns 25 hitting his prime years. He is first and foremost a batting average hitter. Once Loney fully matures he has the skills to hit .320 to .335 in the majors for several years. The secondary skill for Loney is the hidden power he possesses. He has power to dead center and right field. Last year he only hit 13 homeruns. We believe he can reach 20-25 homeruns a season. We don't think he will get that high in 2009, but 2010. Finally, for a big 6'3" frame, Loney can steal bases. Last year he had 7, and with the dodgers going a bit softer and even if Kemp bats behind him we see him stealing a few more bases in 2009. Expect good things from Loney this year, and don't worry if you chose him as your first basemen.
Bats: Left
Position: 1B
Position: 1B
James Loney was a sleeper last year, but he failed to live up to many of his abilities. I admit I expected too much out of him too soon in 2008. In 2009, Loney has a year under his belt in the majors and turns 25 hitting his prime years. He is first and foremost a batting average hitter. Once Loney fully matures he has the skills to hit .320 to .335 in the majors for several years. The secondary skill for Loney is the hidden power he possesses. He has power to dead center and right field. Last year he only hit 13 homeruns. We believe he can reach 20-25 homeruns a season. We don't think he will get that high in 2009, but 2010. Finally, for a big 6'3" frame, Loney can steal bases. Last year he had 7, and with the dodgers going a bit softer and even if Kemp bats behind him we see him stealing a few more bases in 2009. Expect good things from Loney this year, and don't worry if you chose him as your first basemen.
The True Guru Projections: 19 Hrs, 102 RBI, 75 Runs, .312 Avg, 11 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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Friday, January 30, 2009
2 Comments:
A great combo guy at 1B. Picking up steals any where you can is key.
Thanks Jason. I had Loney last year on my championship team and he severed me well. I fully expect him to do much better this season. I'll hopefully get him again. The funny thing is, I tood Loney over taking Ellsbury last season. Ouch!
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