Prospect Watch: Pirate Treasure
By Todd Gold
ProFantasyBaseball.com
Today's trade of Nate McClouth from the Pirates to Atlanta affects fantasy leagues in many ways. The obvious is that it adds value to McClouth, but it also clears a path for elite prospect Andrew McCutcheon, who will be called up to fill the void left in Center Field.
McCutcheon was the 11th overall pick in the 2005 draft, and the 22 year-old has had a stellar minor league career and is very highly regarded as a Major League prospect. McCutcheon has always been a speed demon, swipping 34 bases at AAA Indianapolis last season. But as he has matured physically, he has begun to develope some power as well. To date McCutcheon has posted a career best .493 Slugging Percentage so far this season.
McCutcheon is worth a speculative add in nearly all formats, and a must-have in NL only or keeper leagues. The upside is enormous with McCutcheon, and with no threat to job security, it appears that Andrew will be given a very long leash.
Todd Gold is a first-year professional baseball scout and a sports junkie who enjoys taking his friends' hard earned money in fantasy leagues and helping his readers do the same. You can contact him here.
Today's trade of Nate McClouth from the Pirates to Atlanta affects fantasy leagues in many ways. The obvious is that it adds value to McClouth, but it also clears a path for elite prospect Andrew McCutcheon, who will be called up to fill the void left in Center Field.
McCutcheon was the 11th overall pick in the 2005 draft, and the 22 year-old has had a stellar minor league career and is very highly regarded as a Major League prospect. McCutcheon has always been a speed demon, swipping 34 bases at AAA Indianapolis last season. But as he has matured physically, he has begun to develope some power as well. To date McCutcheon has posted a career best .493 Slugging Percentage so far this season.
McCutcheon is worth a speculative add in nearly all formats, and a must-have in NL only or keeper leagues. The upside is enormous with McCutcheon, and with no threat to job security, it appears that Andrew will be given a very long leash.
Todd Gold is a first-year professional baseball scout and a sports junkie who enjoys taking his friends' hard earned money in fantasy leagues and helping his readers do the same. You can contact him here.
Labels: Andrew McCutcheon, KC Scouts