The Anthony McCarron from 2018 was all set to give this move an A, considering Kluber’s immense talent, two Cy Youngs and five straight seasons of 200-plus innings. Of course, things have changed with Kluber because he’s thrown exactly 36.2 frames over the past two seasons, including just one in 2020, thanks to injuries. And Kluber turns 35 in April. But Yankees performance coach Eric Cressey has worked extensively with Kluber, so they had great intel on Kluber’s health. If he’s the same old pitcher or even close, it’s a terrific signing. Risk influences this grade, though.Those Statcast numbers translated to more production offensively, as McCann put together his best full season in 2019, hitting .273 with 18 home runs, 26 doubles and a .789 OPS in 118 games. Then, he took another step during the 2020 shortened season, putting up a .536 slugging percentage and .896 OPS.
Atlanta Braves
Pittsburgh is in need of depth at both corner infield spots after trading first baseman Josh Bell to Washington in the offseason. Colin Moran will move from third base to first full-time, with Ke'Bryan Hayes projected to start at third.
Colorado Rockies
The jokes from Detroit's new manager signify two things: baseball is back and, on a more personal level, Hinch is back.
Boston Red Sox
mlbfantasygm.comMlb Masks For Sale“That was the toughest decision I’ve ever had to make,” said Price, who won the 2012 American League Cy Young Award with Tampa Bay. “When opening day rolled around, it was even tougher. Then the playoffs rolled around, and that took it a step further.”From Eduardo Rodriguez -- "Don't sleep on us" -- to Chris Sale's -- "We plan on going and making some noise" -- there is optimism at the team's complex despite the 24-36 record in the pandemic-shortened season that left them last in the AL East.Frazier took advantage of every opportunity at the plate and in the outfield when the likes of Aaron Hicks, Aaron Judge, and Giancarlo Stanton were out for the Yanks in 2020. He slashed .267/.394/.511 with eight homers, six doubles and 26 RBI while usually near the bottom of the batting order over 39 games.
Detroit Tigers