Opinion on Nelson Cruz...

[hojo17]

I have been looking at various sites including rotoworld and they say he might hit up to 25 homers but will have a well below average.

Any thoughts on him?

He will be hitting #4 and #5 and should produce in my opinion.


Thank you.

[CRedsLarkin11]

He's definitely one of my favorite sleepers. Texas is putting alot of stock into him so they obviously have confidence in him. His AAA numbers were monstrous last season, something out of a video game, 37 HR, .342 AVG and 24 SB. He is a little older at 28, so it raises the question "is he a AAAA player?" but if he's available late in the draft, why not?! If he flops, oh well...but he could end up with a Ludwick type of season

[ejay508]

If you want him it will cost you a middle round pick, well in yahoo leagues anyway. hes ranked in the low 100's

[The Artful Dodger]

I don't see Cruz being a .300 hitter, let alone one that will hit well over that. I think if it's one thing Cruz has improved on is in making contact, but he still strikes out a good deal. Within reason, Cruz can hit a .270 average and 25 HR.