CarGo says he pressed in 2011: Rockies OF Carlos Gonzalez told the Denver Post that he is more focused in his preparations for this season compared to a year ago. Gonzalez said that he was distracted by the attention that came with winning a batting title and contending for the National League MVP award in 2010. "It was difficult to do anything -- to train and work out without all the attention and (media) always asking me questions. I forget what I was doing. This winter, it was a lot easier to be normal. I don't miss the craziness." Gonzalez also said that his poor April last season, during which he batted .228 with one home run, was due in part to trying too hard. (Updated 01/27/2012)
Injury Report
Wrist - Probable for start of spring training (Updated - 1/5/12)
Fantasy Analysis
Even with his early struggles, Gonzalez was one of the more valuable outfielders in Fantasy last season. As long as he can stay healthy, owners should count on him to be a No. 1 OF in Fantasy, even if he doesn't get back to his 2010 levels. If his preparation does pay off, he could be one of the most productive hitters overall, but he can probably be had with a late first-round pick. (Updated 01/27/2012).
02/10/2012 13:27 2012 Draft Prep: 12-team, mixed H2H draft
Which picks stood out in our initial 12-team Head-to-Head mock draft for 2012? Check out the results and read what Scott White has to say about some of the more interesting selections.
02/02/2012 12:21 2012 Draft Prep: Our 12-team, mixed Rotisserie draft
It's time for owners to start looking ahead to Draft Day. We get you off and running with our 12-team Rotisserie mock draft. Check out the results!
01/31/2012 12:58 2012 Fantasy outlooks: Oakland Athletics
The Athletics became mainstream in recent months thanks to Hollywood, but the roster taking shape for 2012 is nothing to write home about. Our Scott White puts Oakland under the microscope.
After an offseason of rest and rehabbing, Carlos Gonzalez appears to have finally put his wrist injury behind him. Despite hurting his right wrist not once, but twice, over the second half of 2011, Gonzalez put together a strong campaign, even though it paled by 2010's lofty standards. Though he didn't defend his NL batting title, Gonzalez continued to hit for power while taking a far more patient approach at the plate. In posting his second straight season with at least 20 stolen bases, Gonzalez's well-rounded game enabled him to perform like a No. 1 Fantasy OF. With a clean bill of health going into spring training, he has a good shot at improving on his impressive 2011 numbers. He will continue to be among the top Fantasy OF options, and owners should look to target him within the first two rounds of mixed league drafts. (Updated 1/18/12)
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