Some are coming off down years, injuries or have a new address that could mean better things in 2001. This week we'll look at National League sleeper candidates. He has big shoes to fill as he replaces the departed Andres Galarraga . Brogna won't hit as many homers as the Big Cat, but he could drive in 100 runs again thanks to the loaded lineup around him. Given a full season in Coors Field, he should hit .310 with about 20-25 homers.
Fantasy baseball is a numbers game.
Astros He had a surprisingly productive rookie season filling in for the injured Craig Biggio . He stole 22 bases, continuing his reputation as a speedster. However, he also hit 10 homers, matching his career high in the minors as he took advantage of Enron Field's cozy dimensions. He may not be that much of a sleeper, especially after hitting 34 homers and 107 RBIs in '99. However, a groin injury limited him for most of the second half of the season and eventually brought down his numbers.