Here is a look at the Studs and Duds of fantasy baseball entering the week of August 8th.
If you are looking for a little extra in the power categories then take a look at Indians second baseman Jason Kipnis. His average isn't great but he has five home runs and eight runs and RBI in the last two weeks. Another hot hitter is Jesus Guzman of San Diego. Guzman is very versatile having both SS and 1B eligibility. In the past two weeks he is hitting nearly .400 while registering solid runs and RBIs. Guzman has a little pop and speed making him capable of hitting home runs or swiping the occasional base.
A's pitcher Brandon McCarthy has been very strong lately, picking up up another win in a quality outing on Saturday. He has a tough match up in his next outing against Texas. Keep an eye on McCarthy and see if his resurgence continues against the Rangers who roughed him up earlier in the year. If no one in your league has latched on to Javy Guerra, the current closer for the Dodgers, then grab him now. Guerra was inconsistent when first entrusted with the closer role, but has been steady lately. In his last several appearances he has struck out seven allowing 0 earned runs and tallying four saves.
Danny Espinosa likely made his way onto fantasy rosters due to his ability to provide power and stolen bases, but lately he hasn't done much of anything. A .161 average with no home runs or RBI in the last two weeks have made him expendable. Keep a close eye on him in case he turns it around but right now he belongs on your bench and if you are lacking roster spots it may be time to look elsewhere. A month ago Johnny Damon was in the midst of a great year and belonged in your lineup daily. Lately, Damon has been slumping and there are several better options in the OF.
Trevor Cahill has been wildly inconsistent this season and finds himself currently in one of his bad stretches. He is pitching through an injury on his hand that has begun to give him more trouble. Given his inability to show consistency I suggest you find others options than Cahill. Much was made of the Brewer's renegotiating of Francisco Rodriguez' contract to allow him to close games. The last several weeks suggest that barring a meltdown by John Axford the Brewers intend on using K-Rod as a setup man, therefore meaning he has very little fantasy value. He has not registered a save since joining the Brew Crew.
Be willing to tweak your lineup week to week as we head down the stretch to finish out strong.
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