Federowicz to get look behind plate: While it isn't official, Dodgers general manager Ned Colletti all but said that catcher Rod Barajas' days as a Dodger are over. "Behind the plate, we'll probably let Tim Federowicz and A.J. Ellis handle the duties. They are both good catch-and-throw receivers. If Federowicz can hit .240 with some power, he can be an everyday catcher," Colletti told ESPN.com. He calls a really good game and has a strong arm. The free-agent catching market is very thin, but we'll look there as well just in case." Federowicz saw 13 at-bats during his short stint with the Dodgers during the regular season and recorded three hits. (Updated 10/07/2011)
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Fantasy Analysis
Federowicz hit .325 with six homers and 17 RBI in 25 games with Triple-A Albuquerque before getting called up in September. Manager Don Mattingly wanted to see what Federowicz had to offer, and despite his lack of playing time for the club, it seems like the Dodgers are willing to give Federowicz a shot. Fantasy owners should monitor the catching situation in Los Angeles during the offseason before grabbing either candidate. For now, Federowicz is a long-term keeper, but if he wins the starting job in spring training would be low-end value. (Updated 10/07/2011).
02/14/2012 01:51 2012 Fantasy outlooks: Los Angeles Dodgers
The Dodgers have suffered through much off the field, and the roller coaster ride on the field in 2011 didn't help matters. Our Al Melchior looks deeper at the team to dissect its Fantasy significance for 2012.
Tim Federowicz was one of the reasons why the Dodgers were willing to give up outfield prospect Trayvon Robinson in the three-team deal that sent Erik Bedard to Boston in 2011. The former Red Sox farmhand doesn't have the same upside as Robinson, but with Rod Barajas now in Pittsburgh, he fills a position of need. The question is whether he'll hit enough to hold down a starting job for the Dodgers, much less Fantasy owners. His minor-league numbers are decent, but they got a big boost from his 83 at-bats at hitter-friendly Triple-A Albuquerque after the trade, where he hit .325 with six homers and a 1.058 OPS. Federowicz is worth drafting in two-catcher leagues since he has a reasonable chance of starting for the Dodgers in 2012, but because a best-case scenario for him is something in the A.J. Pierzynski range, he's not a great long-term keeper option. (Updated 1/4/12)
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