Danks, John

- Starting Pitcher, Chicago White Sox

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Baseball Player Info

AL
Age	24
Bats or Throws	Left

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A Steady Producer with a Ceiling

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Reviewed by ewagner25
February 27, 2010
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It might be tempting for some to look at Danks' age, wins, and ERA and expect some improvement in 2010. However, fantasy players shouldn't expect Danks to be more than a back-end SP option this season. Look for his ERA to head north of 4.00, to go along with modest numbers in other categories. This doesn't make him a bad pitcher, depending on your league's depth, but don't draft him with outlandish expectations. 12-0-4.40-1.28-140 in 185 IP.

Positives / Upside	John Danks is nobody's idea of an ace, but he's productive enough to be a solid mid-rotation piece. He'll produce okay strikeout numbers - over his three-year career he's been in the 6.0-7.0 K/9 range - to go with a solid ERA, and double-digit wins. Plus, he'll still be only 24 on Opening Day, meaning there is perhaps some development left in him.
Negatives / Downside	After cutting down his HR/9 in 2008, it jumped in 2009 to 1.3 HR/9, while his BB/9 and SO/9 each went the wrong way as well. Additionally, it appears Danks benefited from some good fortune, evidenced by batters posting only a .269 BABIP against him. It's a good bet Danks' numbers will worsen.
Recommendation	Buy at cost
Draft Position	162