March 04, 2006

Hello My Name Is: Lyle Overbay

Personal Stats
Name: Lyle Stefan Overbay
Age: 29
You Might Remember Me From: Who's kidding who? You have no idea who I am.
Most Resembles: Actor Michael Rapaport
Why the Jays Picked Him Up: J.P. thought that he was acquiring the rights to the band Loverboy, not L.overbay. It's all just a big misunderstanding.

Career Plus/Minus
Plus: Named the MVP for the Millwaukee Brewers in 2004
Minus: It's not like he was playing on the '27 Yankees. Winning the MVP award for the Brewers is like winning the award for Best Basketball Player under 5 feet tall.

Plus: Led the majors in doubles with 53 in 2004.
Minus: Could only muster 16 HR to go along with those doubles.

Plus: Hit .276 with 19 HR, 72 RBI, and a .816 OPS for the Brewers in 2005.
Minus: He'll be replacing Eric Hinske, who hit .262 with 15 HR, 68 RBI, and a .766 OPS in 2005. Not exactly a huge upgrade, is it?

What To Expect in 2006
Along with Troy Glaus, will be expected to add some protection for Vernon Wells in the middle of the lineup. He's a gap hitter, so you'll see lots of doubles but not that many homers. He's also a decent defensive first baseman, so you won't see too many throws in the dirt that he can't scoop out. In an ideal world, he'll hit .290 this season with 25 HR and 90 RBI.

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