| Fantasy News | |
| Wed. May 15, 2013 |
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| News: Smith had three hits Tuesday in a 6-5, 10-inning loss to Texas. | Impact: Smith is hitting .305 at home and .257 on the road so he's a good fantasy play in Oakland.(STATS, 10:52am) |
| May 12, 2013 | |
| News: Smith is not in the lineup Sunday against the Mariners, the San Francisco Chronicle reports. | Impact: His absence likely has to do with lefty Joe Saunders starting for the Mariners. Smith figures to return to the lineup Monday with right-hander Justin Grimm pitching for the Rangers.(RotoWire, ) |
| Thu. May 9, 2013 | |
| News: Smith had two hits Wednesday in a 4-3 loss to the Tribe. | Impact: Smith has a pedestrian .781 OPS for the A's.(STATS, 1:35pm) |
| Thu. May 9, 2013 | |
| News: Smith is not in the lineup for Thursday's game against the Indians, according to Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle. | Impact: Smith has started every game since Apr. 27, but with him hitting .161 this month and the A's facing left-hander Scott Kazmir, he will be held out Thursday. Michael Taylor will get the start in left field in Smith's place.(RotoWire, ) |
| Mon. May 6, 2013 | |
| News: Smith dealt with tonsillitis for three days but feels better Monday, the San Francisco Chronicle reports. | Impact: Over the past four games, Smith has just two hits in 18 at-bats, so his illness likely hindered his live bat. Look for him to get back into the business of driving in runs when he is able to make contact with the concern behind him.(RotoWire, ) |

2013 Season
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AVG
.272 |
HR
3 |
RBI
18 |
RUNS
17 |
Bio
Ht: 6' 3" Wt: 210 Age: 30
Bats: L Throws: L
Born: 9/30/1982, Jackson, Mississippi
College: Mississippi
Debut: 2007
Salary: $3,675,000
Bats: L Throws: L
Born: 9/30/1982, Jackson, Mississippi
College: Mississippi
Debut: 2007
Salary: $3,675,000