Is outfielder Jeff Francoeur really that bad?
There are a lot of red flags attached to Francoeur. Over the last three seasons, he has been swinging at pitches in the strike zone less often while still hacking at pitches outside. The steep drop in isolated power, which measures extra-base hits, is alarming. There are some signs of hope; Frenchy has been striking out slightly less often, and his .239 average is a bit of an anomaly. However, Francoeur is a risky selection and only wortha flier in the final rounds. Can Mike Gonzalez handle Atlanta’s closer role by himself? Last season, seven Braves relievers totaled a league-low 26 saves. Gonzalez led the way with 14, including seven in September, in his return from Tommy John surgery. The strong finish helped solidify him as closer. His primary competition will come from Rafael Soriano, but the righty is coming off elbow surgery. Gonzalez has been successful in the past (24 saves in 24 chances with the Pittsburgh Pirates in 2006) and offers value as a No. 2 fantasy closer. What can w
