Billy Burns (OF, OAK) - Waiver Wire Pickups

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ANALYSIS: When a speedster becomes an OBP asset he transforms from a pinch runner to a table setter. This is what Billy Burns has the potential to be if he keeps going down this prosperous path.

Aside from a couple of short stints with the Oakland A's in 2014 and 2015, Billy Burns hasn't had a real opportunity. He is ready to take over an important role within the club and take off with it running. With an impressive 184 steals in 5 seasons in the minors Burns catches the eyes of many as a pinch runner late in games and a situational player. Take a look closer and one will find an equally impressive .387 OBP which makes Burns more valuable.

Burns should have ample opportunities to seize the leadoff spot in Oakland and garner immediate fantasy attention with high totals in R,SB and BA. Oakland is in the middle of the pack in stolen bases and attempts and with Burns that total should skyrocket.

Josh Reddick and Stephen Vogt have provided the power game for Oakland but what the team truly needs is a leadoff man who can get the job done. If Burns can secure the job before Coco Crisp comes back from injury, buying in early on Burns will prove beneficial. At only 25 years old Burns still has some time left to prove he belongs on a big league team---but fantasy owners should not wait to pounce. Grab him now and hope he keeps the job. Even if he goes back to AAA keep tabs on him as the A's will assuredly give him another shot.