[Pitbull]

I picked him up towards the end of last season for $5. It looks like he will be a starter for the Expos. I'm looking at he might be a nice sleeper going into this year but before I get too excited what expectations do you see from him?

[Old Hoss]

At this point, unless they receive an upgrade via trade, I expect Chavez to start this year (either CF or LF, depending on where Robinson wants Wilkerson to play). I'm like you, Pitbull, in that I think he'll come in under the radar in alot of drafts. The caught stealings are a little concerning, but it appears that Robinson is letting him run - so the more opportunities he gets, the better his SB numbers should be. If he can get that OBP up and stay healthy, he'll be solid for 20 SB for under $5 at the tail end of auctions...

Hoss

[The Dane]

I agree. I think he'll slide below a lot of people's radar. It seems like there are several young guys just like him with similar names all on lousy teams. EChavez, TAlvarez, ASanchez, etc.

I bet he'll go for $5 or less in most drafts and be good for 18-25 SBs. That's a steal.

[locostro]

he shows potential in limited pa's. curious to hear from anybody that's actually seen him play, because i'd love to see that 37% sb% explained away. is this an a.sanchez type (mad speed but runs to third after a hit because he's clueless on the paths)?

[Soaring Eagle]

i think .290 90 5-10 50 30sbs is a good possibility

[joncarlos]

I believe Chavez got thrown out a lot in the minors too. Still I think Frank will let them run wild anyway. I would expect him to start in CF with Cordero and Wilkerson sharing 1B and LF, at least for the moment. Unless Bergeron wakes up, but he would likely not get full-time ABs, leaving many of the CF ABs for Chavez.

I'd say .280-3-50-85-25

[Bob Kohm]

I like Chavez as the big sleeper who falls through the cracks this year (well, if you don't read RotoJunkie...). He's this year's Dave Roberts.

.294/4/48/81/33