OF Franklin Gutierrez

Once a dynamic player on both sides of the ball, Gutierrez’s career was derailed by an arthritic condition called ankylosing spondylitis, which caused him to miss the entire 2014 season and then reduced him to a part-time role. Used the right way, though, he could provide some value. The righty-swinging Gutierrez did major damage to left-handed pitchers last season, batting .280 with an .884 OPS and 12 home runs. That could make him a useful platoon partner for outfielders Hyun Soo Kim or Seth Smith, who struggle against southpaws. Defensively, the former Gold-Glove-winning Gutierrez is now a question mark. It’s unclear if his arthritic legs can handle the wear and tear of frequent outfield duty.

Pages: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8