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Fantasy Dr X: Strike Zone
Week 2 Waiver Wire.
April 05, 2008 Author: Antonino Buccellato |
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By Lawrence Barreca. With the first week of the fantasy baseball season in the books, there are surely some players that have started on a hot streak that might still be available in your league's waiver wire. Let's see who they might be and if it's worth picking them up. Some of these players should only be picked up for later use or as nice back ups until they can prove some consistency. Infielders: • Jeff Keppinger (SS) (CIN) - Jeff is now playing shortstop for the Reds with Alex Gonzalez on the 15-day DL, and I think he plans to keep that position. He is currently hitting .429 with 1 homerun, 1 RBI, and 1 stolen base. As long as he's playing, he will be hitting at that pace. • Joe Crede (3B) (CHW) - Crede is doing well so far this year, hitting .294 with 1 homer, 2 RBI's, and 1 run scored. Crede's spot on the team is locked, and fantasy owners might want to consider picking him up and starting him if their third baseman is struggling. Outfielders: • Xavier Nady (PIT) - Nady has been one of the best hitters in baseball this year, and I believe that he will only get better as he goes along. He is currently hitting .444, with 2 homers, 7 RBIs, and 5 runs scored. If you haven't already picked him up, now is a good time to do it before someone else does. • Carlos Gomez (MIN) - Gomez hasn't been hitting for power this season; however, he is doing the little things to help lead his team to victory. He is hitting .450, with 4 stolen bases and 4 runs scored. If Gomez starts everyday, he may be the leader in stolen bases at year's end. That leads to a ton of fantasy points • Cliff Floyd (TB) - Floyd is one of the main reasons why the Rays are hitting so well this season. He is hitting .364 with 2 homers, 4 RBI's, and 4 runs scored. Look for Floyd to continue his success as long as the Rays have injuries in the outfield or they need a DH. Pitchers: • Zack Greinke (KAN) - In his win vs. the Tigers, Greinke went 7 innings with a 1.29 ERA and three strikeouts. That was against a power hitting team with no holes in the lineup. Look for Greinke to continue to do well, especially since the competition can only get easier. • Jon Rauch (WAS) - With Chad Cordero on the 15-day DL, Rauch will be the fill-in closer until he gets back. Rauch already has 1 save, and with the way the Nats are hitting, he may have a couple more before he goes back to the setup role.Visit us at Fantasy Baseball Maniaxs for more! Copyright © 1999-2008 Addict Fantasy
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