RYAN RABURN: 2016 GRADE D+ (fWAR -0.2)
Acquired prior to the start of the 2016 campaign, Colorado’s front office felt they got a steal in signing Ryan Raburn. Known as a professional hitter, Raburn raked a .301 average in 82 games for Cleveland in 2015. To say things didn’t quite pan out is an understatement.
Colorado’s thought process was that Raburn would come off the bench to provide offensive sparks against left-handed pitching. Despite playing in 113 games (the third most of any outfielder) Raburn managed to hit .229 against lefties, and .