Wednesday, August 3, 2011
DAMN, ANOTHER HAND INJURY!
Albert Pujols – Was hit in the hand by a pitch on Tuesday and is unsure if hell be able to play Wednesday. X-Rays came back negative and he should be considered day to day.
Troy Tulowitzki – Left Tuesday game with an injury to his pinky finger. No one is quite sure how bad the injury is so stay tuned sports fans.
Ricky Romero – 8 IP, 1 ER, 1 H, 7 K while picking up his 9th win of the year. Can you hear it? This is Romero telling you he was underrated in a all drafts being drafted around the 14th round. Expect Romero to move up a couple rounds next year.
Hanley Ramirez – Has a sprained shoulder and is listed as day to day. There were some rumors that Ramirez had a separated shoulder but those rumors are false. Expect Hanley to miss a few days and then return to the lineup.
Clay Buchholz – Hopes to return for the postseason. Thanks Clay, but that doesn’t help us out at all. Drop Buchholz in all leagues.
Carlos Gonzalez – Should be activated before Saturdays game. Cargo will play 7 innings in his first rehab game and then return to the Rockies as long as there are no setbacks.
Jesus Montero – Yankees plan on promoting Montero in a “couple of weeks”. Montero should be picked up in all keeper leagues immediately and all AL only leagues. If youre weak at catcher in mixed leagues, feel free to give him a shot.
Jose Bautista – 1 for 3 with his first home run since the all star break. Thanks Jose, youre making me look real good ranking you #1 overall!
Alfonso Soriano – 2 for 5 with 2 home runs. Soriano should have been dropped in all leagues, and should now be picked up in all leagues. Soriano is a crazy streaky hitter and he could be going on one of those now.
Jason Kipnis – Has now homered in 3 straight games and should be owned in all leagues where youre weak at 2b.
Troy Tulowitzki – Left Tuesday game with an injury to his pinky finger. No one is quite sure how bad the injury is so stay tuned sports fans.
Ricky Romero – 8 IP, 1 ER, 1 H, 7 K while picking up his 9th win of the year. Can you hear it? This is Romero telling you he was underrated in a all drafts being drafted around the 14th round. Expect Romero to move up a couple rounds next year.
Hanley Ramirez – Has a sprained shoulder and is listed as day to day. There were some rumors that Ramirez had a separated shoulder but those rumors are false. Expect Hanley to miss a few days and then return to the lineup.
Clay Buchholz – Hopes to return for the postseason. Thanks Clay, but that doesn’t help us out at all. Drop Buchholz in all leagues.
Carlos Gonzalez – Should be activated before Saturdays game. Cargo will play 7 innings in his first rehab game and then return to the Rockies as long as there are no setbacks.
Jesus Montero – Yankees plan on promoting Montero in a “couple of weeks”. Montero should be picked up in all keeper leagues immediately and all AL only leagues. If youre weak at catcher in mixed leagues, feel free to give him a shot.
Jose Bautista – 1 for 3 with his first home run since the all star break. Thanks Jose, youre making me look real good ranking you #1 overall!
Alfonso Soriano – 2 for 5 with 2 home runs. Soriano should have been dropped in all leagues, and should now be picked up in all leagues. Soriano is a crazy streaky hitter and he could be going on one of those now.
Jason Kipnis – Has now homered in 3 straight games and should be owned in all leagues where youre weak at 2b.
Tuesday, August 2, 2011
CHOO TAKING BP!!
Shin-Soo Choo – Will take BP this week. From all reports Choo is ahead of schedule and is hoping to return in about 2 weeks.
Cliff Pennington – In a non fantasy baseball related incident, Pennington has been diagnosed with Bells Palsy. Keep Pennington in your prayers.
Mike Stanton – 2 for 5 with a walk off grand slam. Stanton is putting up elite power numbers and will be a force to reckon with for years to come.
Jonathan Sanchez – Activated from the 15 day DL and will start on Friday against the Phillies. I would not start him.
Asdrubal Cabrera – 3 for 5 with 2 home runs, 4 RBI, 3 runs scored. Someone needs to tell me where all this power is coming from. Asdrubal will be overrated next year.
Derrek Lee – 2 for 4 with 2 home runs and 3 RBI in his first game as a Pirate. Lee is still not a mix league add quite yet, but a few more games like this and he will be.
Starlin Castro – 3 for 5 Monday and now has 9 hits in his last 7 games. Castro continues to improve, and will at some point be an elite fantasy shortstop, maybe even next year.
Aramis Ramirez – Was held out of the lineup Monday with a sore quad. He is listed as day to day and will be re-evaluated Tuesday.
Ryan Madson – Pitched the 10th inning Monday and got the save. Bastardo pitched the 9th, which leads me to believe that Bastardo is still the leading candidate for saves.
Cliff Pennington – In a non fantasy baseball related incident, Pennington has been diagnosed with Bells Palsy. Keep Pennington in your prayers.
Mike Stanton – 2 for 5 with a walk off grand slam. Stanton is putting up elite power numbers and will be a force to reckon with for years to come.
Jonathan Sanchez – Activated from the 15 day DL and will start on Friday against the Phillies. I would not start him.
Asdrubal Cabrera – 3 for 5 with 2 home runs, 4 RBI, 3 runs scored. Someone needs to tell me where all this power is coming from. Asdrubal will be overrated next year.
Derrek Lee – 2 for 4 with 2 home runs and 3 RBI in his first game as a Pirate. Lee is still not a mix league add quite yet, but a few more games like this and he will be.
Starlin Castro – 3 for 5 Monday and now has 9 hits in his last 7 games. Castro continues to improve, and will at some point be an elite fantasy shortstop, maybe even next year.
Aramis Ramirez – Was held out of the lineup Monday with a sore quad. He is listed as day to day and will be re-evaluated Tuesday.
Ryan Madson – Pitched the 10th inning Monday and got the save. Bastardo pitched the 9th, which leads me to believe that Bastardo is still the leading candidate for saves.
Monday, August 1, 2011
IS THE ARM HANGING BY A THREAD?
Rich Harden – Was traded to the Red Sox then not traded to the Red Sox. The hold up was over a shot he took after his first start. Once that happened the Sox asked for a games started clause that the A’s turned down. We need to monitor this situation closely, but for the time being, keep rolling Harden out there!
Yovani Gallardo – 7 IP, 1 R, 0 ER, 7 K while picking up his 12th win. Gallardo has now put together 3 straight excellent starts and continues his 2nd half dominance. Its about time we get some return on our mid round draft pick!
Rafael Furcal – Acquired by the Cardinals in a trade for a minor league prospect. Is it just me or does every washed up player that go to the Cardinals suddenly become awesome? Keep an eye on Furcal.
Michael Bourne – Acquired by the Braves and fantasy owners rejoice. Bourne should now see an increase in runs, considering the team he is on is exceptionally better.
Jordan Zimmerman – Has been told he has 4 more starts this year before he is shut down. 4 more starts will put him around 160 innings for the year. I don’t know if anyone will bite on Zimmerman, but if they will do it.
Erik Bedard – Traded to the Red Sox and sees his value instantly go up. Bedard should be significant run support, which he didn’t get in Seattle. If you own Bedard you can help but be happy about this trade.
Alex Rodriguez – Scheduled to see a doctor on Monday as a check up on his knee. We could get official word on Monday on a time frame for A-Rod.
Mike Adams – Went to Texas in a trade as many fantasy owners becomes very unhappy. It was Bell that was supposed to be traded and then Adams moving into the closers role. Stupid Padres!
Clay Buchholz – Has a stress fracture in his lower back and is done for the season. If you own Buchholz, feel free to drop him.
Dee Gordon – With the trade of Furcal, it now opens up a spot for Dee Gordon. If youre weak at the SS position I would pick up Gordon and hope for lightning in a bottle.
Brandon Allen – Traded to the A’s and promptly optioned to Triple – A. Allen needed a change of scenery and hopefully will be managed properly in Oakland.
Friday, July 29, 2011
MY TOP 1B!
- Adrian Gonzalez
- Prince Fielder
- Miguel Cabrera
- Albert Pujols
- Joey Votto
- Ryan Howard
- Mark Teixeira
- Paul Konerko
- Lance Berkman
- Kevin Youkilis
- Adam Lind
- Michael Young
- Michael Morse
- Gaby Sanchez
A BAD FIRST IMPRESSION!
Carlos Beltran – 0 for 4 in his debut with the Giants. I guess Beltran didn’t get the memo of making a good first impression for the new team you play for.
Desmond Jennings – 3 for 4 with a home run stolen base and 4 RBI. The home run was his first in his MLB career. In 6 games played, Jennings is making a hell of an impact hitting .500 with a homer and 4 stolen bases.
Rich Harden – 6 IP, 2 ER, 3 H while striking out 7. Harden departed after 6 and saw his bullpen blow a 3 run lead. The Yankees and Red Sox have been scouting Harden, and for those who own him, let’s hope this happens.
Mark Trumbo – 3 for 5 with a home run and 5 RBI as he missed the cycle by a single. Trumbo is quietly putting up a solid season, as he hits .256 with 19 HR and 53 RBI.
Tyler Colvin – Recalled from AAA when Fukudome was traded and then struck out in his pinch hit appearance. Colvin, while struggling for most of the season is still someone we need to keep an eye on. He could become a cheap source of power.
Ryan Zimmerman – 4 for 5 with a double and a run scored. Such a blah stat line!
JJ Hardy – 3 for 5 with 2 HR and is now 2nd in the league in home runs for a short stop. Tulowitzki is the current leader but Hardy is breathing down his neck. You hear that Tulo? A free agent pickup is breathing down your neck! In case you were wondering, Hardy now has 18 Homers.
Thursday, July 28, 2011
HIS FIRST BIG FLY!
Joe Mauer – 2 for 4 with a home run, 2 RBI and 3 runs scored. The home run was Mauers first of the year. Mauer is slowly rounding into “Mauer” form.
Justin Upton – 2 for 4 with 2 home runs, 2 RBI and 2 runs scored. Upton now has 5 home runs in the last three days. Upton is smoking hot right now.
Carlos Beltran – Traded to the Giants and have been getting some questions on his value. If I had to tell if his value would change, I would say its no more or less than it was Monday.
Rickie Weeks – Hits the DL after rolling his ankle on 1st base. He was sent for X-rays and found no breaks for fractures. The Brewers do believe he suffered ligament damage and was sent for an MRI.
Ricky Romero – 8.1 IP, 4 H, 9 K while picking up his 8th win of the season. Romero has been a tough luck loser this whole season but still has fantastic stats. Romero is now sporting a 3.08 ERA.
Roy Oswalt – Had a rehab start on Wednesday and allowed one run. Oswalt said he will need one more rehab start before rejoining the Phils.
Colby Rasmus – Traded to the Blue Jays for a pile of crap. Rasmus has struggled most of the season, but a change of scenery should be good for him. Rasmus value rises due to the hitters park and better lineup he is in.
Jose Bautista – returned to the lineup Wednesday and went 1 for 4 with an RBI. Bautista now has 19 RBI this month.
Edwin Jackson – traded from the White Sox to the Jays then shipped off to the Cards. Jackson going to the Cards could mean great news for Jackson owners. The Cardinals seem to always take mediocre pitchers and make them great. If hes on the FA wire, I’d take a shot on him.
Jon Jay – The biggest beneficiary of the Rasmus trade is Jay, do I trust Jay? No, but you probably have worse guys currently on your squad. If you need a 5th OF, Jay is your man.
Alex Rios – Sent to the bench in favor of De Aza, I think its safe to say you can now drop Rios. Also, De Aza and his career .242 batting average are not own able either.
Wednesday, July 27, 2011
PUMA DOWN!!!
Lance Berkman – Played yesterday when he shouldn’t have and hurt his shoulder even more. He is scheduled to undergo an MRI Wednesday.
Dustin Pedroia – 4 for 5 with with a double, triple and 3 runs scored. That’s Dustin being Dustin, right?
Brian McCann – Suffered a strained oblique in the 10th inning of Tuesdays 19 inning marathon game. God damn you extra innings!
David Ortiz – 4 for 5 with 3 RBI and a walk. Ortiz is now hitting .306 on the year with 19 HR and 64 RBI, a very nice surprise for fantasy owners.
Jose Bautista – Hit in the head by a pitch on Tuesday and is showing no signs of having a concussion. He is listed as day to day, as he continues to make me look like a fool for ranking him #1 overall.
Josh Johnson – According to Jon Heyman, Josh Johnson will not pitch again this year. Does this surprise anyone? I believe I told you to not expect him back this year, weeks ago.
CC Sabathia – 7 IP, 1 H, 1 ER, 14 K while picking up his 15th win. The 14 K’s were a career high for CC and he continues to be on cruise control. CC lost his perfect game after return from a rain delay… Of course he did, he was on my fantasy team!
Vance Worley – Threw his first complete game while allowed 2 ER, 3 hits and 5 K’s while picking up his 5th win. I don’t think Worley can sustain the stats he currently sporting, but ride him while hes hot!
Mike Cuddyer – 2 for 5 with a RBI and stolen base. Cuddyer’s 8 stolen bases on the year are a big of a surprise as they are now a career high.
Alex Gordon – 2 for 5 with a home run and 2 RBI. Its nice to see Gordon start living up to some of the potential he has. Fall off? Not this year! Gordon is one of the top options at 3B this year.
Starlin Castro – 3 for 4 and now has 6 hits in his last 3 games. Its time for one of those wonderful Starlin hot streaks!
Tuesday, July 26, 2011
AROD USING HIS WHEELS ONCE AGAIN!
Alex Rodriguez – Jogging on an elliptical and in a pool and appears to be on pace to return around mid August.
Chipper Jones – Was pulled from Mondays game with a strained right quad. He stayed in the game after he initially hurt it and then later homered. It was said he was pulled for precautionary reasons. Should we expect anything other than another DL stint?
Kevin Youkilis – Felt tightness in his hamstring Monday and will likely be out of the lineup on Tuesday. A DL stint is still a possibility.
James McDonald – 5.1 IP, 0 ER, 9 K while picking up his 7th win of the season. McDonalds ERA by month, April: 7.66, May: 2.86, June 3.76, July: 1.90. You know what this means right? Yup, you should own him!
Erik Bedard – Expected to come off the DL Friday against Tampa Bay. I still don’t think a knee injury is what has kept him out this long.
Michael Brantley – 2 for 3 with a steal and a walk. Brantley appears to be on one of those hot streaks again, if hes out there on the FA wire go get him.
Texas Offense – 20 runs on 27 hits, on nights like this you just hope that you own someone on this team. Hopefully the lone person no one owned was Chris Davis who only went 1 for 6.
Desmond Jennings – 6 for 11 since being called up with 3 SBs. I hope you all picked him up when you had the chance! Don’t expect much power out of him but the steals are for real.
Friday, July 22, 2011
WRIST PAINS!!!!
Carlos Gonzalez – Felt pain in his wrist, in the middle of an at bat. Cargo was went for an MRI and it showed only inflammation. Expect to see Cago placed on the DL.
Jason Kipnis – Promoted to the bigs and should immediately start at second base. If you need help at the second base position, go pick Kipnis up now!
Grady Sizemore – Had surgery to repair a sports hernia and will be out 4 to 6 weeks. At this point if you have Sizemore on anything more than an AL only team, may God help you!
Orlando Hudson – Slammed into a wall and was taken off on a stretcher but was alert and moving after the game. Poor O-Dog!
Kyle Blanks – Recalled from Triple-A Tucson and should see plenty of at bats. Blanks is not worth an add in anything but NL only and extremely deep mixed leagues.
Cameron Maybin – 4 for 5 with 2 stolen bases and 2 runs scored. Maybin is now hitting .324 with 8 stolen bases and 12 runs scored in the month of July. Maybin is a must add in all leagues until he cools down.
Emilio Bonifacio – Extended his hitting streak to 20 games. I know im late on posting about this guy, but hes just not exciting, even with a 20 game hit streak!
Thursday, July 21, 2011
TOP 15 CATCHERS MIDSEASON 2011
Top 15 Catchers
- Brian McCann
- Victor Martinez
- Joe Mauer
- Carlos Santana
- Mike Napoli
- Matt Wieters
- Alex Avila
- Miguel Montero
- Jonathan Lucroy
- Chris Iannetta
- Yadier Molina
- Russell Martin
- JP Arencibia
- Miguel Olivo
- Geo Soto
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