Rangers keeping Harrison in rotation: Rangers SP Matt Harrison dodged a bullet when he kept his rotation spot upon the team's signing of Yu Darvish last month, and the team's potential pursuit of free agent SP Roy Oswalt also won't endanger Harrison's spot. The lefty has been assured once again that he will be used as a starter, according to FOXSports.com. Oswalt, his wife, Nicole and agent Bob Garber met with Rangers general manager Jon Daniels and CEO and president Nolan Ryan on Monday in what was termed an "exploratory" session. (Updated 02/01/2012)
Injury Report
No information available at this time (Updated 2/23/12).
Fantasy Analysis
The Rangers haven't moved much in an attempt to sign Oswalt, so for now, it appears safe to trust the team's assurances that Harrison's role won't change. However, should things get serious with Oswalt, it is difficult to see where Harrison fits into the team's plans. Barring any changes in this situation, plan on drafting Harrison in the later round of standard mixed league drafts. (Updated 02/01/2012).
12/23/2011 12:23 From Pujols to Beckett to Marlins, holiday gift-giving abounds
With so many around baseball either naughty or nice, whether from last season or as we look forward to spring training, Scott Miller checks his list (twice!) and discovers he's got a sleigh-ful of gifts to hand out.
12/20/2011 02:20 Rangers roll dice on Darvish, look to give Halos run for their money
How much will the Rangers pay in the end for Yu Darvish? No one knows yet. Scott Miller says for the kind of dough Texas will be laying out for the Japanese star, he better make 'em forget what the Angels have done.
12/13/2011 11:23 Top 300 overall for 2012
Our Scott White lays out an initial Top 300 overall list for owners looking to get a jump on Draft Day next spring.
Matt Harrison's 2011 performance was in stark contrast to the previous three seasons, when his brief stints in the starting rotation resulted in poundings more often than not. But after a season of relative consistency, the Rangers' faith in the 26-year-old left-hander has escalated to the point that he seems to be assured a rotation spot even with the offseason signing of Yu Darvish. So should Fantasy owners show the same trust? Well, Head-to-Head owners should first take note that Harrison is no longer eligible at relief pitcher -- a development that immediately reduces his utility in those formats. He has hittable stuff and less-than-stellar control, meaning when things go wrong for him, they're destined to go way wrong, especially in that ballpark. Plus, he won't have as much wiggle room as he did last year. The Rangers may be content moving Alexi Ogando to the bullpen for now, but they want him in the starting rotation eventually. One little slip-up, and Harrison could be ticketed for the bullpen himself -- if he's not traded first. If you're looking for a cheap source of wins in the late rounds of a mixed-league draft, Harrison is a prime candidate, but understand that he's more likely to take a step back than another step forward in 2012. (Updated 2/17/12)
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AccuScore Projections) Note: Points are rounded down.
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