McGehee eyed for platoon role: The Pittsburgh Tribune-Review reports that the Pirates will look to Casey McGehee to platoon with Garrett Jones at first base. As expected, he will also serve as insurance for 3B Pedro Alvarez, should he struggle like he did last season. However, even if Alvarez can hold onto his starting role, McGehee will start against left-handed pitchers, while playing across the diamond from Alvarez. The 29-year-old was acquired from the Brewers in December. (Updated 02/03/2012)
Injury Report
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Fantasy Analysis
McGehee had a poor season overall last year, but he performed even worse against lefties, batting .169 with one extra-base hit (a triple) in 124 at-bats. The move to a platoon role won't help to boost McGehee's Fantasy value, and it may not even improve his rate stats, given last season's poor numbers. Given his recent trends and limited role, McGehee can go undrafted outside of deeper NL-only leagues. (Updated 02/03/2012).
01/25/2012 10:56 2012 Fantasy outlooks: Pittsburgh Pirates
The Pirates made great strides (for them) in 2011, so what does the 2012 campaign have in store for their fans and Fantasy owners? Our al Melchior puts Pittsburgh under the Fantasy microscope.
Casey McGehee took a big step back for the Brewers in 2011 and found himself on a new club in the offseason. After breaking out with 23 home runs and 104 RBI in 2010, he hit .294 over his first 22 games last season before the wheels came off. He batted just .210 the rest of the way and finished with 13 homers and 67 RBI in 546 at-bats. He started losing playing time in Milwaukee due to his lack of production but could gain an everyday role with the Pirates. Pittsburgh has been very disappointed with Pedro Alvarez and will have the 29-year-old complete with him at the hot corner during the spring. If McGehee cannot win a starting job, he will likely see some time against lefties either at first or third. McGehee would be worth a look in deeper mixed leagues if he sees everyday at-bats, but as a backup, he would be best suited for NL-only formats. (Updated 1/12/12)
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