Mark Canha (1B/OF, OAK) - Waiver Wire Pickups

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ANALYSIS: It took a while to make a splash at the show for Mark Canha but make no mistake he is here to stay. Canha is the type of guy to not only have on the field but in the locker room. Having a guy that will go out and play wherever the manager needs him is a luxury that is becoming more common in clubhouses across the league. Even though Canha will only be called on to play the corner outfield positions and first base he also played third base and catcher in the minors.

Canha should provide decent power as long as he keeps fitting into the lineup for Oakland. The BA should linger around .280 with a SLG% of .450 and an OPS near .750. If Canha can draw more walks he can improve on his OBP and create chances for the rest of the lineup. He seemed to have settled in as the number 2 hitter for Oakland in the early part of the season. But now with the return of Coco Crisp and the emergence of Billy Burns, Canha hitting 6th or 7th seems more likely. Canha should provide the protection needed in the lineup to help Josh Reddick, Stephen Vogt and Brett Lawrie.

If his plate discipline can improve and he can even out his K/BB ratio, Canha could become not only a solid contributor but an efficient one at that. What more can you ask for with Canha. He has multiple position eligibility with good power numbers on a team that has thrived on productivity. He is must add off the waiver wire in most leagues until further notice.