![]() He is roughly 200 games into his career spread across three abbreviated seasons. García finds himself in a predicament not altogether unfamiliar. His calling card was speed, but his contact-oriented approach (undercut somewhat by his aggression) made him a threat to hit for average while making an impact on the bases. Before Giménez’s breakout, he attained two abbreviated cups of tea at an exceedingly young age. That faith wasn’t misplaced and, in fact, that bold prediction turned out really, really well. Last year, I had faith in Andrés Giménez. Sometimes, though, you need to simply have faith, something I’m not particularly good at. Analytics plus market inefficiencies equals bold predictions, or something like that. I think that’s why (at the risk of tooting my own horn) I deliver multiple solid, profitable bold predictions every year. Many of my bold predictions are analytically inclined. I randomized it!) 1) (Washington Nationals middle infielder) Luis García is a top-10 shortstop (or second baseman–he’s eligible at both). (Note: the order here does not indicate preference or confidence. So, sadly, there is no This Year’s Steven Kwan for 2023. But it wouldn’t carry the same conviction. I could probably rattle off a name or two that have a similar chance as those aforementioned. I wish I had more time to immerse myself in the depths of the minor leagues. No one stands out to me that way this year. Last year, it was Steven Kwan the year before, Josh Rojas before him, Jake Cronenworth Jeff McNeil José Ramírez the hits keep on coming. That still applies here, but I do want to say something: I am disappointed that I don’t have this year’s _. ![]() Bold, but not stupidly bold, and actionable in a way that can tangibly affect your fantasy season (for better or worse). Years went on, and that prologue grew leaner and leaner until we reached last year’s respectfully concise quip: When I first started writing eight years ago, it felt necessary to provide a garrulous prologue about bold predictions, their meanings, the ethos behind the endeavor, et cetera, et cetera. ![]()
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