McCann feels he's coming around: Braves C Brian McCann was out of the lineup for Sunday's game at St. Louis after going 13 for 82 (.159) with five homers in 23 games since returning from a strained oblique. Despite the low batting average during that stretch, McCann feels like he's regaining his stroke, according to MLB.com. "I'm feeling a lot better," McCann said. "My swing is back." (Updated 09/11/2011)
Injury Report
No information available at this time (Updated 2/13/12).
Fantasy Analysis
Sunday's absence was just a routine day off for McCann, so you shouldn't have any reservations about starting him in Fantasy Week 24 (Sept. 12-18). The slump is frustrating, but even at less than his best, McCann is one of the top three or four players at the weak catcher position. And hey, if he thinks he's on the verge of turning it around, he might have a hot streak just around the corner. Keep McCann active in all Fantasy formats. (Updated 09/11/2011).
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!
02/02/2012 06:55 2012 Fantasy outlooks: Atlanta Braves
Last season was especially painful for the Braves -- really just the final month. But Atlanta brings back a stable of Fantasy heavy-hitters and our Scott White says now all they need is a bit of better luck in his team outlook.
Brian McCann's final numbers would lead you to believe he was a disappointment in 2011. Yeah, he equaled a career high with 24 homers despite a career-low 128 games played, but his percentages weren't up to standard. Keep in mind, though, he was having arguably his best season before suffering a strained oblique in late July. He rushed back after only three weeks on the DL to hit .180 with a .638 OPS over his final 37 games, bringing his season marks down from .306 and .889. As a result, he could be something of a forgotten man at what has become a surprisingly deep position with the emergence of Mike Napoli, Alex Avila and Matt Wieters, the return of Buster Posey and Joe Mauer, and the arrival of Jesus Montero. Still, you can't knock McCann's consistency. While other slugging catchers have come and gone, he has been a constant in the heart of the Braves lineup, hitting his usual 20-25 homers and driving in his usual 80-90 runs for six steady seasons. Carlos Santana will get more at-bats with first base and designated hitter available to him on his "off" days, but that's the only thing separating him from McCann at the top of the catcher rankings. (Updated 2/8/12)
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