Brandon Fahey

Fahey saw more playing time than he should have in 2006. Though the scrappy 160-lb. infielder-turned-outfielder hit a respectable .275/.335/.365 while starting through July after being called up due to long-term injuries to Jay Gibbons, David Newhan and Chris Gomez, he struggled thereafter, batting .137/.213/.164 and eventually losing his starting job. Fahey will become the team's primary left-handed utility infielder in 2007 (though still behind Gomez), and can fill in at left field if needed, but he won't see nearly the same number of plate appearances as he did in 2006.