Atomic RoadRunners | Andrew Flynn’s High-Energy Fantasy Baseball

The Chicago Tribune reports that the Brewers will bat Prince Fielder third and Ryan Braun fourth in the lineup — the reverse of what they did for much of last season. “Braunie has done a nice job of making it work,” Milwaukee manager Ned Yost said. “If Braunie can take the same steps that Prince took in his second year, in terms of plate discipline, that’s a big key to our offense. He’s one of those special hitters, he’s very smart and has great hitting instincts. I don’t think he’ll have any trouble with the adjustment. They’re going to pitch around Prince at times and when they do, I want Braunie to make them come right after him. If they don’t throw him strikes, he’s going to have to take his walks and let Billy Hall and Corey Hart back him up.” Fielder didn’t shown much of a power swing this spring, and he’s battling the fly right now, but no worries. He will be locked in starting Monday. He has lineup protection, so Fielder should be in for another potential 50-homer season. He still remains an elite Fantasy 1B. (CBS Sports)

I blame the move to vegetarianism.  Growing boy needs protein.

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