Monday, June 23, 2008

O's turn to Cintron

Alex Cintron couldn't make the Cubs out of spring training. Now he's the starting shortstop for the Baltimore Orioles. When the Orioles designated fellow former Cub Freddie Bynum for assignment, Cintron inherited the job for the interim.

Fantasy Impact: Hard to say, as Cintron really hasn't held a starting job for the majority of his eight-year career. He did hit .317 with 13 home runs in 448 at bats back in 2003, but the very next year he dropped down to .262 with 4 homers in 564 at bats and hasn't held a starting job since. His career average is .278, which is probably more accurate for projecting him out this year. He won't provide much pop or stolen bases.

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