Many starting pitching early draft picks have found their way to the DL lately. Jon Lester strained a lat and may be out a month and joins an already depleted Red Sox staff. Josh Beckett was reported to have a hyperextended knee Friday night, while Clay Bucholtz continues to battle back problems. Josh Johnson, Roy Oswalt, Jonathan Sanchez, Eric Bedard and John Danks are other notable starters who find themselves on the DL as we go into the All Star break. Here are a couple of pitchers who may be available in your league to consider utilizing while your guys are getting healthy.
These aren't the guys you can plug in your lineup and leave with no regard to their matchup but you should be able to get some help by streaming from a list of pitchers based on their matchup.
Despite his inconsistency, Wandy Rodriguez can be a good source for strikeouts. He is slated to start against the Marlins Sunday and pitched well against them in April. Colby Lewis has pitched into the eight twice this season against the A's. He faces off against Oakland in a favorable matchup on Saturday. Indians hurler Justin Masterson has found his way again or late notching two wins in his last two starts by pitching eight innings against both the Reds and Yankees. He won't help you much with strikeouts, but his strong ERA and WHIP could certainly help you out. The Mets are a couple of games over .500 due largely to the performance of Dillon Gee and Jonathan Niese. Both are borderline talent for your fantasy squad. Niese has been the better option of late. He has logged four wins while registering a K/IP in the last month.
Keep an eye on these guys and others who you can plug in for a spot start and keep pace in your fantasy league standings while you battle through the injury bug.
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Saturday, July 9, 2011
Friday, July 8, 2011
Where Plaxico Burress Will Not Play In 2011
Much has been made in recent weeks over the release of Plaxico Burress from jail and where he might end up playing in 2011. The truth of the matter is that I don't know what team will take a chance on Burress, but I do know one team that won't...I can not imagine any circumstances where I would have Plaxico Burress on my fantasy football team in the coming year.
I get the sense in watching interviews with Burress that he is truly contrite for his actions that landed him in jail, and I hope he comes back and performs well, but that doesn't change the fact that he will be a 34-year old receiver, battling to learn a new system in a (likely)shortened training camp who hasn't played a snap in the last two seasons.
The first thing to consider when evaluating Burress is what team he will end up playing for. When the labor dispute is settled and free agency kicks in the market will be full of possible receivers for teams to pursue. Randy Moss, Braylon Edwards, Sidney Rice, Vincent Jackson, and Santonio Holmes headline a list of free agents and will garner more attention from teams. Combine those wideouts with others like Steve Smith(Carolina), and Chad Ochocinco who may be traded or released and Burress is suddenly an afterthought for a team who misses out on the receiver bonanza.
Should Burress land with Eagles, like many have suggested where would he fit in? The Eagles have a young, deep receiving corp lead by DeSean Jackson, Jeremy Maclin, Jason Avant and Riley Cooper. Burress may like his throwback Phillies cap, but don't look for him in an Eagles helmet this season.
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There are two teams that Burress mentioned wanting to play for; the Houston Texans and NY Jets. The Houston Texans appear to be set at receiver with Andre Johnson, Kevin Walter and RFA Jacoby Jones all set to return to the team. It is hard to see the Texans viewing Burress as an upgrade over Walter or Jones at this stage of his career.
The Jets have their own issues at receiver, but will likely retain Santonio Holmes. Brad Smith and Braylon Edwards may end up elsewhere and could open up the door for Burress to return to the Big Apple. Landing back in NY is the best scenario among the teams that have been mentioned as possible destinations for Burress.
But once he is able to latch on to a team, what kind of production can you expect? When he logged ten games with the Giants in 2008, Burress stats were 35/454/4. IF Burress latches on with the right team, IF Burress earns a starting job, IF Burress can stay healthy and play sixteen games and IF Burress can perform at 80% of his '08 stats, his line only reads 45/581/5. Do you really have a spot on your team for three catches for 40 yards a game with a TD every third week?
Even in Burress' best year with the Giants in 2007 he had nine games with four catches or less and was held to less than fifty yards nine times. You learned to live with the disappearing act knowing that Burress was likely to occasionally spring up and have a eight catch game for more than one hundred yards with a TD. In 2011 I believe you will get burnt by playing Burress far more often than you will have him lead your team to a win.
Burress will likely return to the NFL in 2011, and may even contribute to a team, but he should have no place on your fantasy football roster.
I get the sense in watching interviews with Burress that he is truly contrite for his actions that landed him in jail, and I hope he comes back and performs well, but that doesn't change the fact that he will be a 34-year old receiver, battling to learn a new system in a (likely)shortened training camp who hasn't played a snap in the last two seasons.
The first thing to consider when evaluating Burress is what team he will end up playing for. When the labor dispute is settled and free agency kicks in the market will be full of possible receivers for teams to pursue. Randy Moss, Braylon Edwards, Sidney Rice, Vincent Jackson, and Santonio Holmes headline a list of free agents and will garner more attention from teams. Combine those wideouts with others like Steve Smith(Carolina), and Chad Ochocinco who may be traded or released and Burress is suddenly an afterthought for a team who misses out on the receiver bonanza.
Should Burress land with Eagles, like many have suggested where would he fit in? The Eagles have a young, deep receiving corp lead by DeSean Jackson, Jeremy Maclin, Jason Avant and Riley Cooper. Burress may like his throwback Phillies cap, but don't look for him in an Eagles helmet this season.
There are two teams that Burress mentioned wanting to play for; the Houston Texans and NY Jets. The Houston Texans appear to be set at receiver with Andre Johnson, Kevin Walter and RFA Jacoby Jones all set to return to the team. It is hard to see the Texans viewing Burress as an upgrade over Walter or Jones at this stage of his career.
The Jets have their own issues at receiver, but will likely retain Santonio Holmes. Brad Smith and Braylon Edwards may end up elsewhere and could open up the door for Burress to return to the Big Apple. Landing back in NY is the best scenario among the teams that have been mentioned as possible destinations for Burress.
But once he is able to latch on to a team, what kind of production can you expect? When he logged ten games with the Giants in 2008, Burress stats were 35/454/4. IF Burress latches on with the right team, IF Burress earns a starting job, IF Burress can stay healthy and play sixteen games and IF Burress can perform at 80% of his '08 stats, his line only reads 45/581/5. Do you really have a spot on your team for three catches for 40 yards a game with a TD every third week?
Even in Burress' best year with the Giants in 2007 he had nine games with four catches or less and was held to less than fifty yards nine times. You learned to live with the disappearing act knowing that Burress was likely to occasionally spring up and have a eight catch game for more than one hundred yards with a TD. In 2011 I believe you will get burnt by playing Burress far more often than you will have him lead your team to a win.
Burress will likely return to the NFL in 2011, and may even contribute to a team, but he should have no place on your fantasy football roster.
Thursday, July 7, 2011
The Anti-All-Stars Batters Edition
With the MLB All-Star break coming up next week, now is a good time to reflect on the first half of the season and look at fantasy stars who didn't start the season as stars. Here is a position by position look at the hitters who were likely available on the waiver wire, but now are key cogs on fantasy teams.
Catchers-With top rated signal callers like Joe Mauer battling injuries and Buster Posey out for the season, it is likely that the catcher position has been a position of great movement in your league. Thanks to a late push in the All-Star voting Alex Avila earned the nod as the AL catcher. Thus far Avila is leading AL catchers in AVG, Doubles, RBI, & slugging percentage and is a solid source for HRs and runs. If you were able to pounce on Avila, you have been fortunate enough to latch hold of a solid backstop for the rest of the season. Expect him to get the occasional day off allowing Victor Martinez behind the plate, but that only stands to minimize wear and tear on him and keep him fresh through the dog days of summer.
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First Baseman-Chances are you haven't parted ways with your original draft pick at the deepest fantasy position this year, but that doesn't mean there haven't been solid options to add to the depth of your team from the first base position. A slow start and a stint on the DL may have resulted in Adam Lind being available and he has come back and been a beast at the plate. His power has tapered off lately but you can expect a strong average and another fifteen homers in the second half.
Other first baseman(and first base eligible batters) could have been key contributors to your team. Guys like Justin Smoak, Michael Morse, Carlos Pena, and Michael Cuddyer have likely been available and if you are able to grab them when they are hot you can ride their production up the standings.
Second Baseman-Everyone expected Danny Espinosa to hit with power from second base but few people saw him for his across the board production. He is already on the cusp of surpassing his projections for RBI and stolen bases.
Daniel Murphy of the Mets has been playing very well in the absence of David Wright and will continue to get playing time due to his multiple position eligibility.
While they are losing at-bats of late players like Ryan Roberts, and Ty Wiggington have had hot streaks in the first half and players like this are capable of contributing to your team in short windows.
Third Baseman-No game changer jumps out at you as free agent options from the third base position. Several players like Murphy, Roberts and Wiggington are 3B eligible and along with other guys like Mike Aviles, and Maicer Izturis can fill in for stretches and help you through injuries.
Shortstops-Asdrubal Cabrera has catapulted himself in to the elite status of shortstops in the first half of 2010. Through the first half of the season he finds himself hitting nearly .300 while being in the top three shortstops in hits, runs, home runs, and RBI while stealing twelve bases. Many are already comparing his fielding to Omar Vizquel and he should be a mainstay in Cleveland for many years to come.
They can't be counted on to provide power but Darwin Barney and Jamey Carroll have been hot in the first half both logging over 80 hits.
Outfielders-Lance Berkman was likely a late round draft pick or may have been overlooked all together, but he is on the roster of many top fantasy squads at the mid-way point. Berkman has been hanging out at first base of late, but will be finding his way back to the outfield with the return of Albert Pujols. In the first half he is third in HRs for an outfielder while driving in more than sixty runs and is nearly hitting .300.
Michael Morse caught fire early in the season and finds himself contributing in several categories in the world of fantasy baseball.
Jeff Francoeur has been his own worst enemy in years past, pushing himself too hard, but he has put a solid first half together. While he isn't going to hit .300, he should continue to be a contributor in each of the other categories going into the second half.
Tomorrow I will discuss the surprises in the first half on the mound.
Catchers-With top rated signal callers like Joe Mauer battling injuries and Buster Posey out for the season, it is likely that the catcher position has been a position of great movement in your league. Thanks to a late push in the All-Star voting Alex Avila earned the nod as the AL catcher. Thus far Avila is leading AL catchers in AVG, Doubles, RBI, & slugging percentage and is a solid source for HRs and runs. If you were able to pounce on Avila, you have been fortunate enough to latch hold of a solid backstop for the rest of the season. Expect him to get the occasional day off allowing Victor Martinez behind the plate, but that only stands to minimize wear and tear on him and keep him fresh through the dog days of summer.
First Baseman-Chances are you haven't parted ways with your original draft pick at the deepest fantasy position this year, but that doesn't mean there haven't been solid options to add to the depth of your team from the first base position. A slow start and a stint on the DL may have resulted in Adam Lind being available and he has come back and been a beast at the plate. His power has tapered off lately but you can expect a strong average and another fifteen homers in the second half.
Other first baseman(and first base eligible batters) could have been key contributors to your team. Guys like Justin Smoak, Michael Morse, Carlos Pena, and Michael Cuddyer have likely been available and if you are able to grab them when they are hot you can ride their production up the standings.
Second Baseman-Everyone expected Danny Espinosa to hit with power from second base but few people saw him for his across the board production. He is already on the cusp of surpassing his projections for RBI and stolen bases.
Daniel Murphy of the Mets has been playing very well in the absence of David Wright and will continue to get playing time due to his multiple position eligibility.
While they are losing at-bats of late players like Ryan Roberts, and Ty Wiggington have had hot streaks in the first half and players like this are capable of contributing to your team in short windows.
Third Baseman-No game changer jumps out at you as free agent options from the third base position. Several players like Murphy, Roberts and Wiggington are 3B eligible and along with other guys like Mike Aviles, and Maicer Izturis can fill in for stretches and help you through injuries.
Shortstops-Asdrubal Cabrera has catapulted himself in to the elite status of shortstops in the first half of 2010. Through the first half of the season he finds himself hitting nearly .300 while being in the top three shortstops in hits, runs, home runs, and RBI while stealing twelve bases. Many are already comparing his fielding to Omar Vizquel and he should be a mainstay in Cleveland for many years to come.
They can't be counted on to provide power but Darwin Barney and Jamey Carroll have been hot in the first half both logging over 80 hits.
Outfielders-Lance Berkman was likely a late round draft pick or may have been overlooked all together, but he is on the roster of many top fantasy squads at the mid-way point. Berkman has been hanging out at first base of late, but will be finding his way back to the outfield with the return of Albert Pujols. In the first half he is third in HRs for an outfielder while driving in more than sixty runs and is nearly hitting .300.
Michael Morse caught fire early in the season and finds himself contributing in several categories in the world of fantasy baseball.
Jeff Francoeur has been his own worst enemy in years past, pushing himself too hard, but he has put a solid first half together. While he isn't going to hit .300, he should continue to be a contributor in each of the other categories going into the second half.
Tomorrow I will discuss the surprises in the first half on the mound.
Tuesday, July 5, 2011
2011 NFL Free Agent WR Analysis
Here is a look at the top wide receivers who may find themselves on a new team when the 2011 NFL gets under way. I believe the majority of the top tier receivers will be retained by their current team, but second tier guys like James Jones, and Steve Breaston will likely look to take the next step in their careers' by moving to a new team.
1-Sidney Rice-Rice rebounded from a hip injury last season and put up solid numbers after he returned to the Vikings lineup. Minnesota would be well served to resign Rice but I expect him to move onto to St. Louis and pair with Sam Bradford as a formidable fantasy duo.
2-Vincent Jackson-The Chargers put up with V-Jax' holdout last year and after he returned he put up solid numbers. The Chargers have said all the right things since the season and appear to be likely to give Jackson a hefty payday to remain the teams number one target for Phillip Rivers.
3-Santonio Holmes-The Jets have some real questions at the receiver position and Holmes is clearly the most reliable target and top priority. Holmes is a solid route runner, has good speed and great hands and is far too valuable to the Jets for them to let him land elsewhere.
4-Braylon Edwards-I fully expect Edwards to spend the 2011 season somewhere other than NY, but it is difficult to pair him up with a specific team at this point. Some suggest he may land in Carolina and while picking up a solid veteran offensive threat would go a long way to appease Steve Smith, a long standing feud with Panthers CB Chris Gamble and the team's need to develop Cam Newton without the drama and distraction a player like Edwards can provide will likely be enough to keep him from becoming a Panther.
5-Mike Sims-Walker-Have a conversation about frustrating fantasy football wideouts and it is hard to not start with Sims-Walker. He has the tools and body to be a solid receiver but has proven to be very inconsistent. The Jags don't have much else and would like to keep him but I would not be surprised to see Sims-Walker land in KC and team up beside Dwayne Bowe. The ability to play the role of the number two target would take a lot of pressure off of Sims-Walker and would likely temper fantasy football expectations for him.
1-Sidney Rice-Rice rebounded from a hip injury last season and put up solid numbers after he returned to the Vikings lineup. Minnesota would be well served to resign Rice but I expect him to move onto to St. Louis and pair with Sam Bradford as a formidable fantasy duo.
2-Vincent Jackson-The Chargers put up with V-Jax' holdout last year and after he returned he put up solid numbers. The Chargers have said all the right things since the season and appear to be likely to give Jackson a hefty payday to remain the teams number one target for Phillip Rivers.
3-Santonio Holmes-The Jets have some real questions at the receiver position and Holmes is clearly the most reliable target and top priority. Holmes is a solid route runner, has good speed and great hands and is far too valuable to the Jets for them to let him land elsewhere.
4-Braylon Edwards-I fully expect Edwards to spend the 2011 season somewhere other than NY, but it is difficult to pair him up with a specific team at this point. Some suggest he may land in Carolina and while picking up a solid veteran offensive threat would go a long way to appease Steve Smith, a long standing feud with Panthers CB Chris Gamble and the team's need to develop Cam Newton without the drama and distraction a player like Edwards can provide will likely be enough to keep him from becoming a Panther.
5-Mike Sims-Walker-Have a conversation about frustrating fantasy football wideouts and it is hard to not start with Sims-Walker. He has the tools and body to be a solid receiver but has proven to be very inconsistent. The Jags don't have much else and would like to keep him but I would not be surprised to see Sims-Walker land in KC and team up beside Dwayne Bowe. The ability to play the role of the number two target would take a lot of pressure off of Sims-Walker and would likely temper fantasy football expectations for him.
Monday, July 4, 2011
2011 NFL Free Agent RB Analysis
Today we take a look at the running backs who may be on the move when the NFL free agency details get sorted out.
1-Deangelo Williams-Williams is on record saying that he would like to stay with the Panthers but as a twenty-eight year old free agent this offseason will be his best (and last) chance to cash in on a BIG contract. The Panthers will push to keep him, but will not overpay with Jonathan Stewart, Tyrell Sutton and Mike Goodson on the roster. Look for Williams to land in Miami if money wins out over loyalty. With the Dolphins Williams would be a virtual lock for 1,100 yards and 6-8TDs.
2-Ahmad Bradshaw-Bradshaw blossomed last year when the Giants gave him a heavier workload over Brandon Jacobs. Jacobs was outspoken over his diminished role, but at this stage Bradshaw is clearly the more productive back. Expect the Giants to resign Bradshaw and have him split time with Danny Ware and rookie Da'Rel Scott. If Bradshaw can do a better job taking care of the ball, (he lost six fumbles in 2010) he has all the makings of a solid fantasy running back.
3-Joseph Addai-Addai has been rather underwhelming of late for the Colts. He is constantly banged up and should not be expected for more than 12-13 games per season. Addai could benefit from a change of scenery and may fit in well in the Broncos backfield alongside Knowshon Moreno. Expect Mike Hart and Donald Brown to battle for the starting job in Indy.
4-Michael Bush-Darren McFadden's breakout season will likely result in the departure of Bush from Oakland. The Raiders may wish to retain Bush due to McFadden's injury history but expect Bush to seek a starting job elsewhere. The Redskins could benefit from a big, bruising back and Bush could step right in and take over for Clinton Portis. Ryan Torrain performed well last year in spot duty, but Bush has the better toolset of the two.
5-Mike Tolbert-Tolbert stepped in admirably last year for banged up, rookie Ryan Mathews. He is set to be a restricted free agent and the Chargers have been very clear that they intend on seeing him lining up in the Bolts backfield next season. Tolbert and Mathews could team up to be a strong split backfield in San Diego...the kind that fantasy players hate!
6-Cedric Benson-Benson resurrected his career in Cincy and appears to be a solid team leader now. His yards per carry aren't pretty, but given the state of the Bengals offense he may be leaned upon heavily and pile up yards anyway. I expect Benson will be back with the Bengals, but with all of their unanswered questions he is no longer a week to week reliable fantasy back.
Other notables:
Darren Sproles
Ronnie Brown
Le'ron McClain
Kevin Smith
Reggie Bush
1-Deangelo Williams-Williams is on record saying that he would like to stay with the Panthers but as a twenty-eight year old free agent this offseason will be his best (and last) chance to cash in on a BIG contract. The Panthers will push to keep him, but will not overpay with Jonathan Stewart, Tyrell Sutton and Mike Goodson on the roster. Look for Williams to land in Miami if money wins out over loyalty. With the Dolphins Williams would be a virtual lock for 1,100 yards and 6-8TDs.
2-Ahmad Bradshaw-Bradshaw blossomed last year when the Giants gave him a heavier workload over Brandon Jacobs. Jacobs was outspoken over his diminished role, but at this stage Bradshaw is clearly the more productive back. Expect the Giants to resign Bradshaw and have him split time with Danny Ware and rookie Da'Rel Scott. If Bradshaw can do a better job taking care of the ball, (he lost six fumbles in 2010) he has all the makings of a solid fantasy running back.
3-Joseph Addai-Addai has been rather underwhelming of late for the Colts. He is constantly banged up and should not be expected for more than 12-13 games per season. Addai could benefit from a change of scenery and may fit in well in the Broncos backfield alongside Knowshon Moreno. Expect Mike Hart and Donald Brown to battle for the starting job in Indy.
4-Michael Bush-Darren McFadden's breakout season will likely result in the departure of Bush from Oakland. The Raiders may wish to retain Bush due to McFadden's injury history but expect Bush to seek a starting job elsewhere. The Redskins could benefit from a big, bruising back and Bush could step right in and take over for Clinton Portis. Ryan Torrain performed well last year in spot duty, but Bush has the better toolset of the two.
5-Mike Tolbert-Tolbert stepped in admirably last year for banged up, rookie Ryan Mathews. He is set to be a restricted free agent and the Chargers have been very clear that they intend on seeing him lining up in the Bolts backfield next season. Tolbert and Mathews could team up to be a strong split backfield in San Diego...the kind that fantasy players hate!
6-Cedric Benson-Benson resurrected his career in Cincy and appears to be a solid team leader now. His yards per carry aren't pretty, but given the state of the Bengals offense he may be leaned upon heavily and pile up yards anyway. I expect Benson will be back with the Bengals, but with all of their unanswered questions he is no longer a week to week reliable fantasy back.
Other notables:
Darren Sproles
Ronnie Brown
Le'ron McClain
Kevin Smith
Reggie Bush
2011 NFL Free Agent QB Analysis
Here is quick look at the potential free agent (and others who are rumored to be on the move) QBs, a predicted landing spot and the fantasy football implications.
1-Peyton Manning-Looking for a shocking prediction on where Manning lands in free agency? You're not going to get it from me. My best prediction is that Manning is back with the Colts. The bigger fantasy football questions here are will Peyton take less money to make the Colts more competitive, how do the Colts spend that money and do those potential other signings translate into fantasy production? Oh, and let's hope that Peyton doesn't hurt his back carrying all that money to the bank!
2-Michael Vick-The Eagles put the franchise tag on Vick and appear ready to sign him to a contract when the lockout is settled. Expect Vick to be an Eagle for the next several years. He seems to have matured as a player and is a dual threat to pass or run on every snap. He can be an injury risk and his ability to take a game over can sometimes lead to his teamates' fantasy production suffering.
3-Kevin Kolb-while he is not a free agent Kolb has attracted a lot of potential trade attention and would likely have been a draft day trade were it not for the lockout. While Kolb was linked to the Cardinals early, the Seahawks now appear to be a likely landing spot. If Pete Carroll elects to let Matt Hasselbeck go elsewhere it is hard to imagine him handing the reigns over to Charlie Whitehurst. Unless another team steps up with a significant offer look for Kolb to be relocating to the Pacific Northwest this fall. Until Kolb puts it together on the field for a full season it is hard to consider him much more than a solid fantasy backup with upside.
4-Matt Hasselbeck-I can't see Pete Carroll resigning Hasselbeck considering the overhaul he started making in the Seahawks roster last season. Tennessee has been successful in the past with Kerry Collins by employing a veteran to hold the reigns for a couple of years while a young QB is groomed, so Hasslebeck could land with the Titans. It has been years since Hasslebeck has been relevant to the fantasy game, but his veteran leadership and ability to keep teams honest could help Chris Johnson until Jake Locker is ready to take over.
1-Peyton Manning-Looking for a shocking prediction on where Manning lands in free agency? You're not going to get it from me. My best prediction is that Manning is back with the Colts. The bigger fantasy football questions here are will Peyton take less money to make the Colts more competitive, how do the Colts spend that money and do those potential other signings translate into fantasy production? Oh, and let's hope that Peyton doesn't hurt his back carrying all that money to the bank!
2-Michael Vick-The Eagles put the franchise tag on Vick and appear ready to sign him to a contract when the lockout is settled. Expect Vick to be an Eagle for the next several years. He seems to have matured as a player and is a dual threat to pass or run on every snap. He can be an injury risk and his ability to take a game over can sometimes lead to his teamates' fantasy production suffering.
3-Kevin Kolb-while he is not a free agent Kolb has attracted a lot of potential trade attention and would likely have been a draft day trade were it not for the lockout. While Kolb was linked to the Cardinals early, the Seahawks now appear to be a likely landing spot. If Pete Carroll elects to let Matt Hasselbeck go elsewhere it is hard to imagine him handing the reigns over to Charlie Whitehurst. Unless another team steps up with a significant offer look for Kolb to be relocating to the Pacific Northwest this fall. Until Kolb puts it together on the field for a full season it is hard to consider him much more than a solid fantasy backup with upside.
4-Matt Hasselbeck-I can't see Pete Carroll resigning Hasselbeck considering the overhaul he started making in the Seahawks roster last season. Tennessee has been successful in the past with Kerry Collins by employing a veteran to hold the reigns for a couple of years while a young QB is groomed, so Hasslebeck could land with the Titans. It has been years since Hasslebeck has been relevant to the fantasy game, but his veteran leadership and ability to keep teams honest could help Chris Johnson until Jake Locker is ready to take over.
Friday, July 1, 2011
Waiver Wire Help
Here are a few pitchers and position players that may be available in your league and able to help you out.
Colby Lewis-SP Texas Rangers Lewis has been solid in his last three starts. Prior to that he had been very inconsistent and may have scared some owners away. He is still far from a sure thing and you will want to play the matchups and proceed with caution. He faces a below average Orioles squad on the heels of a 6k, 0BB performance.
Scott Baker-SP Minnesota Twins Baker has worked his way back in to being the ace of the Twins staff. Four of his last five starts have been wins and in that time he is averaging nearly a K/IP
Jeff Karstens-SP Pittsburgh Pirates The surprise of the season has to be the Pirates who are only 2 games out of first in the cluttered NL Central. Karstens has been a workhorse of late working in to the seventh inning allowing 3ERs or fewer in each of his last six starts.
Daniel Murphy-1B, 2B, 3B NY Mets Murphy has hit so well of late he should continue to find at bats even after David Wright returns from the DL. His versatility will make him a popular fill in for days off. He hit .330 in June and registered 7 runs and 11 RBIs in the last two weeks.
Jason Bay-OF NY Mets Combine his slow start and some injury woes and there is a good chance that Bay is available in your league. If you can look past his pedestrian .244 season average his recent hot streak where he raised his average 26 points in 14 games might be the boost you need. Bay has five tool capability if he can stay hot & healthy!
Vernon Wells-OF LA Angels Wells' average is still floating around the Mendoza line but his bat has been extremely hot of late. Wells has hit over .300 since mid-June and can offer your team decent power along with some help in runs and RBIs.
Colby Lewis-SP Texas Rangers Lewis has been solid in his last three starts. Prior to that he had been very inconsistent and may have scared some owners away. He is still far from a sure thing and you will want to play the matchups and proceed with caution. He faces a below average Orioles squad on the heels of a 6k, 0BB performance.
Scott Baker-SP Minnesota Twins Baker has worked his way back in to being the ace of the Twins staff. Four of his last five starts have been wins and in that time he is averaging nearly a K/IP
Jeff Karstens-SP Pittsburgh Pirates The surprise of the season has to be the Pirates who are only 2 games out of first in the cluttered NL Central. Karstens has been a workhorse of late working in to the seventh inning allowing 3ERs or fewer in each of his last six starts.
Daniel Murphy-1B, 2B, 3B NY Mets Murphy has hit so well of late he should continue to find at bats even after David Wright returns from the DL. His versatility will make him a popular fill in for days off. He hit .330 in June and registered 7 runs and 11 RBIs in the last two weeks.
Jason Bay-OF NY Mets Combine his slow start and some injury woes and there is a good chance that Bay is available in your league. If you can look past his pedestrian .244 season average his recent hot streak where he raised his average 26 points in 14 games might be the boost you need. Bay has five tool capability if he can stay hot & healthy!
Vernon Wells-OF LA Angels Wells' average is still floating around the Mendoza line but his bat has been extremely hot of late. Wells has hit over .300 since mid-June and can offer your team decent power along with some help in runs and RBIs.
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