Carl Crawford (OF, LAD) - Waiver Wire Pickups

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ANALYSIS: Carl Crawford is not the player he once was in Tampa. While he hasn't completely lost his abilities to hit and run, he doesn't have quite enough left to earn everyday at-bats in a crowded, talented Los Angeles outfield. He's managed just a .289/.326/.410 triple slash line, and has now hit below .300 for four straight seasons.  That said, the four-time all-star has been scorching recently, going 12-for-his-last-20, with 8 RBI, 4 Runs, and a HR over his last 5 games, and his 22 stolen bases actually puts him on pace for his highest total since 2010, so he does have some appeal. He plays most days, but cannot be relied on as a starting outfielder in a mixed league. At this point in his career, the 33-year-old Crawford should be left alone in all but deep leagues with deep benches for the fantasy playoffs.