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by **matmat** » Fri Feb 27, 2004 5:54 pm

He looked bad last year. (burrell, that is).
Does anyone know if he did anything over the offseason to change or improve his approach at the plate? What are your thoughts about him in the upcoming season?

by **Chiefscards** » Fri Feb 27, 2004 6:05 pm

I think he has a chance to turn it around this year. Plus he's slipping to the last couple rounds in every draft I've done so it's a pretty low risk to give him a try.

by **j_d_mcnugent** » Fri Feb 27, 2004 6:18 pm

rotoworld is your friend:

Feb. 3, 2004 - 3:27 pm et

Pat Burrell began his two-week hitting session with Phillies instructors yesterday.
The Phillies wanted Burrell to report early to spring training to work on his swing after his disastrous 2003. "He came in with a completely different swing, as far as where he stands, where he's holding his hands," manager Larry Bowa said. "That's a tribute to him. He could have very easily sat his butt at home and said, 'I'll go out there Feb. 1 and start all over.' But he didn't." No one has ever questioned Burrell's work ethic. He'll have a bounce-back season in 2004, so he should be a bargain in fantasy leagues.

Feb. 17, 2004 - 4:15 am et

Manager Larry Bowa is prepared to bat Pat Burrell in the cleanup spot right from the start of the year if he has a good spring.
It seemed likely that Burrell would have to work his way up from the sixth spot, but he might not have to. Bowa wants Burrell batting fourth to break up lefties Jim Thome and Bobby Abreu. In that arrangement, Thome would bat third and Abreu fifth. If Burrell has a poor spring, Abreu would probably bat third and be followed by Thome and Mike Lieberthal.

he is a good late round gamble but i wouldnt want to be in the position where i am relying on him for solid production.

by **Lofunzo** » Fri Feb 27, 2004 6:39 pm

Where would you think is a good spot to take him in the draft where you are not taking him too soon yet not risking losing him to someone else??

by **rob** » Fri Feb 27, 2004 7:13 pm

I have been able to get him in the 16th round of my drafts ten teams of course

by **Chiefscards** » Fri Feb 27, 2004 7:26 pm

I've seen him slip anywhere from 15th to 18th in 12 team drafts. I'd take him in one of those rounds unless you have major needs at another position. He's a gamble, but a high reward one if he can return to 2002 form.