How many hitters have actually been better than Coco Crisp has been since the break?
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Really???
A few players that made the list are sure to raise some eyebrows, but that means you could use the information to your advantage and acquire these guys at a discounted rate. A few such players are the following:
Coco Crisp – His .961 post-break OPS might already have him on the radars of some, but those focusing on his overall stats might not see him as such a valuable commodity. He appears to be ready for another top second-half set of numbers.
Jason LaRue – Haha, I’m just kidding. I mean, I’m sure his presence on this list does raise eyebrows, but I am by no means suggesting that he be acquired in any format. He hasn’t had a hit since July 8th, doesn’t play very often and hasn’t been any good when he does play.
Juan Rivera – He might not even rejoin the Angels until August as he is recovering from a broken leg, but his proven ability in the second half of the season could make a free agent goldmine for contenders.
Next, let’s take a look at the 24 that have made an appearance on the top 100 list in each of the three seasons:
| # |
PLAYER |
| 1 |
Albert Pujols |
| 2 |
Alex Rodriguez |
| 3 |
Andruw Jones |
| 4 |
Aramis Ramirez |
| 5 |
Carlos Delgado |
| 6 |
Chipper Jones |
| 7 |
David Ortiz |
| 8 |
David Wright |
| 9 |
Derek Jeter |
| 10 |
Geoff Jenkins |
| 11 |
Jason Bay |
| 12 |
Jeff Kent |
| 13 |
Jimmy Rollins |
| 14 |
Kevin Millar |
| 15 |
Lance Berkman |
| 16 |
Manny Ramirez |
| 17 |
Mark Teixeira |
| 18 |
Matt Holliday |
| 19 |
Miguel Cabrera |
| 20 |
Moises Alou |
| 21 |
Paul Konerko |
| 22 |
Todd Helton |
| 23 |
Travis Hafner |
| 24 |
Vladimir Guerrero |
Hardly any surprises within this list, but definitely some guys that might come at a discount given their decidedly un-superstar numbers to date. Jason Bay, Carlos Delgado, Lance Berkman, and Travis Hafner are among the best that probably would not carry a full price tag in most leagues. Delgado is coming on with a 1.025 July OPS including two home runs in 11 games since the break. Moises Alou is nearing a return from the disabled list, but has not played since May. He is among three Mets on the list with Delgado and David Wright.
