Strat 360°

What’s better than a good sleeper pick?  It gives you a leg up on the competition next year.  So I’m mining my NYC and CSL free agent pools and come up with these names.

Ryan Shealy - He just turned 27 and I think 20 to 25 home runs isn’t an exaggeration.   He has a really nice lift to his swing.

Ian Snell - Not getting out of the tough stretches made for a bad rookie card.   Snell has a nice arm and was really throwing strikes in his first spring outing.   The sophomore year could be much better.

Kip Wells - If anyone can get this guy back on track and help realize his potential then it’s Dave Duncan and Tony LaRussa.

Joel Guzman - He’s working hard in the Tampa Bay camp and it looks like he might just claim that third base spot.   Guzman could go down as one of those former top prospects that falls through their first Strat draft.  You can still get him cheap!!

Nelson Cruz - Yes, he hasn’t done much so far in his major league career but he figures to start the season as the right fielder in Texas.  All he needs is a strong start to gain his confidence.

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