Bonifacio wins arbitration case: Marlins utility player Emilio Bonifacio will make $2.2 million in 2012 after winning his arbitration hearing on Wednesday. Bonifacio is currently projected to be the team's starting center fielder, though that could change if the Marlins are able to sign Yoenis Cespedes. (Updated 02/08/2012)
Injury Report
No information available at this time (Updated 2/12/12).
Fantasy Analysis
Even if the Marlins sign Cespedes, Bonifacio's versatility should allow him to get regular playing time around the diamond. The 26-year-old took a big step forward last year as both a hitter and a base-stealer and is a viable starter in mixed leagues at either shortstop or third base, assuming he gets consistent at-bats. As of now, he's worth targeting with a middle-round pick on Draft Day. (Updated 02/08/2012).
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 16:15 2012 Fantasy outlooks: Miami Marlins
The Miami Marlins have their share of new faces on the field heading into the 2012 season -- and their share of potential PR nightmares. Al Melchior breaks down the Marlins for Fantasy owners in his team outlook.
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!
For the average Fantasy owner entering 2011, Emilio Bonifacio might as well have been Emilio Esteves. He had his chance in 2009 and blew it. His slap-hitting was a joke, and for all his alleged speed, he wasn't much of a stolen-base threat. But all that changed on June 20, when Jack McKeon entered the scene and, in a moment of grand epiphany, explained to Bonifacio what his goals as a leadoff hitter should be: get on base and run, run, run. From that point forward, Bonifacio hit .310 with 36 steals. Yup, 36 steals in 89 games. It'd be one thing if he was strictly an outfielder putting up Michael Bourn-type numbers, but as the player who filled in for an injured Hanley Ramirez last year, he's eligible at shortstop. Third base, too. McKeon is gone now, but in Ozzie Guillen, Bonifacio still has a manager who likes to turn his speedsters loose on the base paths. He has to contend with other changes, such as ceding the leadoff spot to newly-signed Jose Reyes and playing center field full time, but if his performance in half a season can continue over a full season, Bonifacio could be a top shortstop. Consider him a bargain if he lasts into the middle rounds. (Updated 2/9/12)
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