Weekly Fantasy Touts: June 12 - 18
By Michael Salfino
AMERICAN LEAGUE
Put 'em in
David DeJesus, OF, Royals: He's being ignored in mixed leagues, but a .900 OPS going forward is possible and he's red hot since returning from the disabled list.
Mark DeRosa, 2B, Rangers: This year's David Delucci. We've mentioned him here before, but he's owned in only one percent of mixed leagues. DeRosa spends a lot of time batting fifth in a potent Rangers lineup and also qualifies in the outfield.
Ervin Santana, P, Angels: The Angels have some decisions to make when Bartolo Colon returns next weekend. But Santana has pitched well and is scheduled for two home starts this week against poor offenses (Royals, Padres).
Bench 'em
Bobby Crosby, SS, A's: He's been battling a sore finger and then was hit in the hand with a pitch (though x-rays were negative). Crosby is sacrificing average for still-not-enough power (striking out about 20 percent of at bats).
Melky Cabrera, OF, Yankees: He's a pesky hitter with no speed and pop-gun power. So, he's roster-worthy only in AL-only leagues. Don't buy into the New York hype machine, which is in overdrive after a game-saving catch last week against Boston.
NATIONAL LEAGUE
Put 'em in
Andy Pettitte, P, Astros: He's been slumping, but is still striking out enough batters. This week, he gets two starts against the worst hitting teams in the majors (at Cubs, Royals).
David Ross, C, Reds: Maybe older catchers suddenly become potent hitters due to seeing all those pitches from the perfect vantage point (behind the dish). With over 1,000 OPS points and six homers in his first 80 at bats, Ross deserves a start in all formats.
Bench 'em
Juan Pierre, OF, Cubs: There's no way mixed leaguers need steals bad enough to roster an OF with five RBI in his first 246 at bats.
Lastings Milledge, OF, Mets: Xavier Nady is so worried about being Wally Pipped by Milledge that he's set to return from an appendectomy on Tuesday (about two weeks early). Will the dynamic Milledge become a bench player? Shipped back to AAA for regular at bats? That's too much uncertainty for mixed leaguers.
AMERICAN LEAGUE
David DeJesus, OF, Royals: He's being ignored in mixed leagues, but a .900 OPS going forward is possible and he's red hot since returning from the disabled list.
Mark DeRosa, 2B, Rangers: This year's David Delucci. We've mentioned him here before, but he's owned in only one percent of mixed leagues. DeRosa spends a lot of time batting fifth in a potent Rangers lineup and also qualifies in the outfield.
Ervin Santana, P, Angels: The Angels have some decisions to make when Bartolo Colon returns next weekend. But Santana has pitched well and is scheduled for two home starts this week against poor offenses (Royals, Padres).
Bobby Crosby, SS, A's: He's been battling a sore finger and then was hit in the hand with a pitch (though x-rays were negative). Crosby is sacrificing average for still-not-enough power (striking out about 20 percent of at bats).
Melky Cabrera, OF, Yankees: He's a pesky hitter with no speed and pop-gun power. So, he's roster-worthy only in AL-only leagues. Don't buy into the New York hype machine, which is in overdrive after a game-saving catch last week against Boston.
NATIONAL LEAGUE
Andy Pettitte, P, Astros: He's been slumping, but is still striking out enough batters. This week, he gets two starts against the worst hitting teams in the majors (at Cubs, Royals).
David Ross, C, Reds: Maybe older catchers suddenly become potent hitters due to seeing all those pitches from the perfect vantage point (behind the dish). With over 1,000 OPS points and six homers in his first 80 at bats, Ross deserves a start in all formats.
Juan Pierre, OF, Cubs: There's no way mixed leaguers need steals bad enough to roster an OF with five RBI in his first 246 at bats.
Lastings Milledge, OF, Mets: Xavier Nady is so worried about being Wally Pipped by Milledge that he's set to return from an appendectomy on Tuesday (about two weeks early). Will the dynamic Milledge become a bench player? Shipped back to AAA for regular at bats? That's too much uncertainty for mixed leaguers.
Entry #114990931607108383 posted by Catherine Salfino at 11:12 PM
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