Abreu could be odd man out: With the signing of star 1B Albert Pujols on Thursday, the Angels will need to shuffle their fielding strategy and that could leave OF Bobby Abreu without a starting job. Pujols is expected to play mainly at first base or designated hitter with Mark Trumbo being moved to the outfield. Los Angeles is also anticipating the return of Kendrys Morales from a broken ankle. "A lot of things remain to be seen, and a lot hinges on Kendrys' health, but we have a lot of depth now moving forward," Angels manager Mike Scioscia told the Los Angeles Times. (Updated 12/09/2011)
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Fantasy Analysis
Los Angeles would reportedly have to assume a large portion of money in a deal for Abreu, who will turn 38 years old by opening day. While his batting average has decreased in recent seasons, he remains a strong on-base threat and posted a sturdy .353 OBP average last year. However, his days of 15-plus homers and 80-plus RBI appear over. Consider him a late-round option in deeper Fantasy drafts for 2012. (Updated 12/09/2011).
12/15/2011 11:29 Highlighting top OF prospects for 2012
We all know Bryce Harper is the king of prospects, and we'll see how he does as he's expected to hit the majors at some point in 2012. But who else is out there? Scott White breaks down the top 20 outfield prospects you should have on your radar.
12/13/2011 11:23 Top 300 overall for 2012
Our Scott White lays out an initial Top 300 overall list for owners looking to get a jump on Draft Day next spring.
Bobby Abreu saw a serious dropoff in his power last season but continued to contribute for the Angels while mostly seeing time at DH. While he failed to reach double-digit homers for the first time since 1997, he still got on base at a .353 clip and collected 60 RBI while seeing action in 142 games. The career .293 hitter has posted an average under .260 each of the last two seasons and could be the odd-man out in Los Angeles this season. With the addition of Albert Pujols and the return of Kendrys Morales, the 37-year-old will not be able to DH every day, which will likely leave him as a fourth outfielder behind Vernon Wells, Peter Bourjos and Torii Hunter. The Angels will do everything they can to get him playing time but with not enough at-bats for Abreu heading into 2012, consider him a late-round option in deeper Fantasy formats on Draft Day. (Updated 1/11/12)
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