Salfino (AL), Ferris (NL) on August 8 - 14
AMERICAN LEAGUE
Put 'em in
Chris Snelling, OF, Mariners: He was hitting .360 in the Pacific Coast League, forcing the Mariners to trade Randy Winn. His debut was delayed only because of some poor roster management by Seattle. He's up for good now and will likely bat second.
Fernando Rodney, P, Tigers: No one saw the Kyle Farnsworth trade coming, so he's a free agent pickup in most leagues. If you got him, congrats. Now use him, as he has the top-shelf stuff needed to emerge as a solid closer.
Bench 'em
Roy Halladay, P, Blue Jays: Toronto is concerned that Halladay's recently healed broken leg will limit his ability to field. They're also very concerned about Halladay altering his motion due to the leg, which risks an arm injury. So keep him benched until you see him start one game.
Orlando Hernandez (P, White Sox): Yes, he has two starts: at the Yanks and at the Red Sox. Check please. El Duque has been up and down all year, battled arm woes and isn't worth the risk this week.
NATIONAL LEAGUE
Put 'em in
Juan Encarnacion, OF, Marlins. The production numbers are solid, and increased patience has kept the batting average afloat. Encarnacion also gets a full seven games to attack this week, including a quick stop at Coors Field.
Jose Valverde, P, Diamondbacks. The Snakes continue to look for possible closers under every rock, but Valverde is the name they need to come back to. He's blowing away hitters right now (14 strikeouts in 6.2 innings), and can work multiple innings, if necessary. Buy in.
Bench 'em
Joe Randa, 3B, Padres. Just because San Diego wanted him doesn't mean you should. Randa is struggling through a .207 funk over the past month with just one home run and five RBIs, and Petco Park isn't going to fix his stats, either (the Pads are at home for all six this week).
Jeff Suppan, P, Cardinals. The league is hitting .296 against him, and Suppan isn't keeping the ball in the park with any regularity, either. His two-start tour this week is simply two more chances for him to take down your ERA and sabotage your ratio. Avoid.
Chris Snelling, OF, Mariners: He was hitting .360 in the Pacific Coast League, forcing the Mariners to trade Randy Winn. His debut was delayed only because of some poor roster management by Seattle. He's up for good now and will likely bat second.
Fernando Rodney, P, Tigers: No one saw the Kyle Farnsworth trade coming, so he's a free agent pickup in most leagues. If you got him, congrats. Now use him, as he has the top-shelf stuff needed to emerge as a solid closer.
Roy Halladay, P, Blue Jays: Toronto is concerned that Halladay's recently healed broken leg will limit his ability to field. They're also very concerned about Halladay altering his motion due to the leg, which risks an arm injury. So keep him benched until you see him start one game.
Orlando Hernandez (P, White Sox): Yes, he has two starts: at the Yanks and at the Red Sox. Check please. El Duque has been up and down all year, battled arm woes and isn't worth the risk this week.
NATIONAL LEAGUE
Juan Encarnacion, OF, Marlins. The production numbers are solid, and increased patience has kept the batting average afloat. Encarnacion also gets a full seven games to attack this week, including a quick stop at Coors Field.
Jose Valverde, P, Diamondbacks. The Snakes continue to look for possible closers under every rock, but Valverde is the name they need to come back to. He's blowing away hitters right now (14 strikeouts in 6.2 innings), and can work multiple innings, if necessary. Buy in.
Joe Randa, 3B, Padres. Just because San Diego wanted him doesn't mean you should. Randa is struggling through a .207 funk over the past month with just one home run and five RBIs, and Petco Park isn't going to fix his stats, either (the Pads are at home for all six this week).
Jeff Suppan, P, Cardinals. The league is hitting .296 against him, and Suppan isn't keeping the ball in the park with any regularity, either. His two-start tour this week is simply two more chances for him to take down your ERA and sabotage your ratio. Avoid.
Entry #112339013713901631 posted by Catherine Salfino at 12:46 AM
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