Luis Valbuena (2B / 3B, CHC) - Waiver Wire Pickups

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ANALYSIS: If I were to ask any of you who the number 12 ranked player in all of the Major Leagues currently was for on-base percentage do you think you'd give me the correct answer? Unless you answered Luis Valbuena, you'd be wrong, not surprisingly. The 28 year old has been an up and down major leaguer,  having spent time with the Mariners, Indians, and now with the Cubs. Valbeuna is obviously due for some regression as evidenced by his .373 BABIP being well above his career norm of .273. However, Valbuena offers some pop having hit double digits in the HR category twice in his career, and is well on pace to set career highs in both Runs and RBIs. He is worth a look for those of you in NL-Only leagues and deeper leagues as long as he rides this hot streak.