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STARTING OUTFIELDERS AND DH ...

Anthony has taken a huge step backwards in his 3rd season, namely in the reduction of doubles and triples, leading to a much lower AVG and SLG. Throw in a lower walk rate and his production is essentially down across the board, except for SB. The Shires will need Anthony to have a much better rest of season if they expect to contend for the postseason.

Chase was an above average CF during his rookie season, but like a few others has taken a step back this season. His numbers are down in essentially every aspect, and the team is looking for him to produce somewhere between how he played last year and where he is producing now.

Garcia is one of the few position players producing at or above expectations, and it's almost all batting average and BABIP. Ig he can continue to produce 15% above league average, he will provide adequate production in RF, while still being below average.

Preseason predictions had Shohei as a top 10 batter, but his production has decreased each of the last 2 seasons, perhaps indicating that he is in full on decline. While still being an above average batter, his ~20% decrease over each of the last couple of season limits his value as a DH. At this point, the team is resolved to expecting 2 WAR at DH and 2 WAR as a SP to make his 40M salary worthwhile.