Crisp could bat third: A's manager Bob Melvin told reporters Sunday that he has written out several lineups for the 2012 season and he likes Jemile Weeks in the leadoff spot. Melvin also likes the combo of having Weeks bat first followed by Coco Crisp, but he also realizes that it might be more beneficial to the team to bat Crisp third. (Updated 01/29/2012)
Injury Report
No information available at this time (Updated 2/12/12).
Fantasy Analysis
Crisp hit leadoff for Oakland until Weeks was promoted to the majors. Crisp mostly batted first or second in 2011, but he hit third in 25 games and did quite well. He hit .312 with a .356 OBP. He also added one homer, five doubles, eight stolen bases and 10 RBI in those 25 games. It seems the A's could still use Crisp's speed on the base paths, even if he hits third. Look to Crisp as a mid-to-late-round Fantasy selection on Draft Day. (Updated 01/29/2012).
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.
01/30/2012 12:03 2012 Draft Prep: Rotisserie strategies
If Rotisserie success is based solely on numbers, why not focus on the stats that matter instead of the names in the draft room? Scott White helps you capitalize on the subtleties of drafting for Roto formats.
01/26/2012 20:36 Gomes finalizes A's deal, says he's excited to join childhood team
The A's and Jonny Gomes finalized a $1 million, one-year contract Thursday after reaching a preliminary agreement last week. Gomes already has a nice fan base in the Bay Area. He grew up in nearby Petaluma, where he is loved.
Coco Crisp added a new dimension to his game in his first year with the A's and was able to take it to the next level in 2011. After swiping 32 bases in just 75 games, setting a new personal best, he topped it a year ago by stealing 49 bases, which tied Yankees' Brett Gardner for the most in the American League. He was also able to play in more than 130 games for the first time since 2007 and posted his most RBI since that campaign. Crisp ended up with eight homers and 54 RBI while batting .264. He also slugged .379 but got on base at just a .314 clip. The 32-year-old has always been known as a contact hitter and since he is focusing his game more on speed at this stage of his career, he remains a viable option in Fantasy. Owners should keep in mind that he is always an injury risk but he is a productive option when on the field so consider Crisp a viable Fantasy OF in most formats on Draft Day, especially Rotisserie. (Updated 1/28/12)
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