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Hello and welcome to the Week 14 deep league waiver wire adds of the American League.
If you are in a deeper league, an AL-only league, you need help picking players for daily situations, or you are just looking for a creative way to boost your offensive production, then these six players are a solid option for you particular fantasy baseball managers heading into the All-Star break. All ownership rates are for Fleaflicker leagues.
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Week 14 - American League Waiver Wire Adds
John Jaso (C, TB) - 3% Owned
Since returning from the DL, John Jaso has gotten off to a blistering start. Jaso has a 2.068 OPS and a ridiculous 468 OPS+. Jaso has been a very consistent offense producing catcher. In the last three seasons, he has had an OPS of .767, .759, and .850. Jaso also has a career .266 AVG. If a fantasy baseball manger is looking for one of the most consistent hitting catchers in baseball, an unbelievable 93% of you are in luck and should add Jaso to your rosters.
James McCann (C, DET) - 4% Owned
If you are looking for a catcher to stream on a daily match up basis, James McCann is the deep league option. McCann is having a solid overall season with a .738 OPS, three triples, four HR, and a .274 BA. McCann has also gotten off to a good start in July with a 1.171 OPS. What makes McCann valuable in a day-by-day situation is the fact that he has a .920 OPS this season against LHP. He is also almost certain to get the start over Alex Avila when the Tigers face LHP, as Avila has only a .255 OPS against lefties.
Seth Smith (OF, SEA) - 7% Owned
There are few under the radar outfielders who put up more consistent offense than Seth Smith. In 2015 Seth Smith has seven HRs, a .788 OPS, and a 124 OPS+. Smith is solid against both lefties and rights. He has a .773 OPS against RHP and a 1.00 OPS against LHP. Smith is also most clearly effective at home with a .856 home OPS. The consistency shows through Smith's .799 OPS since 2007. If you are plagued by inconsistent production, Smith might be your guy.
James Loney (1B, TB) - 10% Owned
James Loney is a safe add at 1B in deeper leagues if you are attempting to mix a high BA with an above average OPS. Loney is currently batting .286 with a .734 OPS in Tampa Bay. Loney is most effective against RHP whom he has a .756 OPS against. Loney's cumulative numbers aren't as impressive this year, but that is because he has had only 133 AB due to being sidelined with injuries. In seasons with at least 300 AB, Loney averages 11.4 HR. Loney is a consistent contact hitter throughout the ten seasons of his career with a .285 career BA to go along with a career OPS of .754. If you want to add a good BA to your team's 1B slot and you don't want to give up too much power, James Loney is a good idea as a deep league pick up.
Brad Miller (2B / SS, SEA) - 11% Owned
Brad Miller could end up having the quietest 20-20 season in the history of baseball, and based on Miller's ownership, the history of fantasy baseball. Miller currently has eight HR, nine SB, a .743 OPS, and a 112 OPS+. He is also well suited for daily streaming against RHP as he has a .831 OPS against righties. In 2015, Miller has been one of the steadiest shortstops in terms of producing above average offensive statistics. In March/April Miller had a .733 OPS, in May he had a .718 OPS, in June he had a .712 OPS, and so far in July Miller is hot with a .988 OPS. Throw in his flexible positions eligibilities, and Miller is a must have for fantasy baseball managers in deep leagues.
Logan Morrison (1B, SEA) - 12% Owned
After a rough start to the season, Logan Morrison seems to be finding his stride. H started the season with just a .488 OPS in March/April, but bounced back with OPS of .874 and .702 in May and June. In total on the season, Morrison has 12 HR and five SB. Morrison is also a candidate for daily streaming, given the pitching match up, as he has an OPS of .783 against RHP. If you are scouring a deep league for power hitting at 1B and some upside in base stealing, Logan Morrison is a solid option for fantasy baseball managers to add.
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