Cuddyer signs with Rockies: After weeks of speculation regarding his destination, Colorado and free-agent OF Michael Cuddyer agreed Friday to a three-year deal worth about $30 million. Cuddyer, who hit .284 with 20 home runs and 70 RBI last season, also was pursued by Philadelphia and Seattle. He is the first big-time free agent the Rockies have signed since 2000, when they brought in pitchers Mike Hampton and Denny Neagle for a combined $172 million. (Updated 12/16/2011)
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Fantasy Analysis
Cuddyer brings a big bat and a veteran presence to Colorado, where general manager Dan O’Dowd has talked about changing the culture after a disappointing 2011 season. With Cuddyer’s arrival, OF Seth Smith could return to a reserve role or serve as trade bait. The move to Coors Field should benefit Cuddyer's solid numbers as he could come close to matching his career high of 32 home runs set in 2009 with the Twins. The 32-year-old has hit at least .270 in each of his past three seasons. Consider him a quality option in the middle rounds of 2012 Fantasy drafts. (Updated 12/16/2011).
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A change in venue doesn't always make a difference in a player's production, but it should in the case of Michael Cuddyer. In signing a three-year deal with the Rockies this offseason, the former Twin will get the benefit of moving from one of the majors' worst home run parks to one of the best. Even with the limitation of playing home games at Target Field, Cuddyer enjoyed a resurgent 2011 season, batting .284 with 20 home runs. Those figures would have likely been better if not for injuries to his neck and wrist that limited his production and playing time down the stretch. Now, as Colorado's everyday right fielder, Cuddyer should be due for his best season since his 32-homer campaign in 2009. Owners in all mixed-league formats should look to target Cuddyer as a low-end No. 3 Fantasy OF. (Updated 2/8/12)
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