What's the Buzz? 4/25/06
Some good news for Eddie Guardado owners today as Mariners' manager Mike Hargrove gave a ringing endorsement for his struggling closer. "Eddie saved 36 games last year and came within one pitch of closing out two games he didn't," Hargrove said. "He's a closer. He's our closer." Sounds great to me, but keep your eyes on J.J. Putz and Rafael Soriano. Both are just sitting like vultures waiting to save a game.
For those in daily leagues, it looks like Scott Rolen will be out for a day or 2 with bronchitis. Make your adjustments accordingly, but don't worry the third base slugger will be back in no time.
Bad news for A.J. Burnett owners as it appears he will be out for about a month now, maybe 6 weeks. There was no structural damage revealed, but considerin gthe contracty they signed him to, caution is necessary.
To go along with Carl Crawford's old wrist injury, he apparently is playing through the pain of a shoulder injury as well. This could certainly affect his numbers as well. Still think he's a first rounder? I think not.
Angels utility infielder Macias Izturis is on the 15 day DL with a hamstring injury. Manager Mike Scioscia said it was a major injury, that Izturis "heard a pop" in his hamstring. Not that he was a great pickup to begin with, but if you need infield help, he is definitely no your guy. The called up Howie Kendrick to take his spot. Kendrick would have to outplay Adam Kennedy if he wants to stay longer. Although it won't last, Kennedy is currently hitting .355 at the moment.
A's closer Huston Street had another mound session postponed today and just did some long toss. It looks like he should be back for the weekend rather than Wednesday as was reported. Justin Duchscherer will act as the closer this week until Street is back.
1B Todd Helton is feeling much better and is scheduled to return to the lineup on May 5, the day he is scheduled to come off the DL. His diagnosis was intestinal inflammation but it seems to have subsided.
John Patterson will miss his next start for the Nationals due to a strained flexor muscle in his right forearm. He will be re-evaluated to see when he can legitimately return.
The Devil Rays activated starter Mark Hendrickson from the DL today and sent former prospect Edwin Jackson down to the minors to make room. Feels like I reported this a day or 2 ago....maybe it was a premonition....
The Braves activated 3B Chipper Jones today. He went 2-4 with a 2 run HR. Wilson Betemit just moves over to short while Edgar Renteria is sidelined until Friday with a rib injury. Totally the Braves' M.O. Field a patched up lineup for the first month and lull the Mets into a false sense of security. All of a sudden it's May and the Braves start surging while the Mets come back to earth. Guess who's winning the division...again?
Francisco Cordero blew his 4th save of the season already, giving up 2 runs in the 9th inning against the A's. There were questions about his shoulder but nothing has been substantiated to say that it is the problem here. Maybe he's just not that good. Either way, Showalter says nothing about replacing him. I say Akinori Otsuka looks like a nice pick up if you have the spot available.
Milton Bradley is being considered day to day with a mild knee sprain. Look for both Jay Payton and Nick Swisher to start the next game or two.
So what's up with Brad Lidge? He gives up the grand slam to Nomar and now he blows it with 3 walks issued in the 9th and gives up the lead. Chances are is that he'll be fine and remain an elite fantasy closer. But what if he's the next Mark Wohlers?
And so I guess I should start some sort of a countdown here.....Barry Bonds hit the 710th HR of his career tonight putting him only 4 behind Babe Ruth on the all time list.
Catch you next time...
For those in daily leagues, it looks like Scott Rolen will be out for a day or 2 with bronchitis. Make your adjustments accordingly, but don't worry the third base slugger will be back in no time.
Bad news for A.J. Burnett owners as it appears he will be out for about a month now, maybe 6 weeks. There was no structural damage revealed, but considerin gthe contracty they signed him to, caution is necessary.
To go along with Carl Crawford's old wrist injury, he apparently is playing through the pain of a shoulder injury as well. This could certainly affect his numbers as well. Still think he's a first rounder? I think not.
Angels utility infielder Macias Izturis is on the 15 day DL with a hamstring injury. Manager Mike Scioscia said it was a major injury, that Izturis "heard a pop" in his hamstring. Not that he was a great pickup to begin with, but if you need infield help, he is definitely no your guy. The called up Howie Kendrick to take his spot. Kendrick would have to outplay Adam Kennedy if he wants to stay longer. Although it won't last, Kennedy is currently hitting .355 at the moment.
A's closer Huston Street had another mound session postponed today and just did some long toss. It looks like he should be back for the weekend rather than Wednesday as was reported. Justin Duchscherer will act as the closer this week until Street is back.
1B Todd Helton is feeling much better and is scheduled to return to the lineup on May 5, the day he is scheduled to come off the DL. His diagnosis was intestinal inflammation but it seems to have subsided.
John Patterson will miss his next start for the Nationals due to a strained flexor muscle in his right forearm. He will be re-evaluated to see when he can legitimately return.
The Devil Rays activated starter Mark Hendrickson from the DL today and sent former prospect Edwin Jackson down to the minors to make room. Feels like I reported this a day or 2 ago....maybe it was a premonition....
The Braves activated 3B Chipper Jones today. He went 2-4 with a 2 run HR. Wilson Betemit just moves over to short while Edgar Renteria is sidelined until Friday with a rib injury. Totally the Braves' M.O. Field a patched up lineup for the first month and lull the Mets into a false sense of security. All of a sudden it's May and the Braves start surging while the Mets come back to earth. Guess who's winning the division...again?
Francisco Cordero blew his 4th save of the season already, giving up 2 runs in the 9th inning against the A's. There were questions about his shoulder but nothing has been substantiated to say that it is the problem here. Maybe he's just not that good. Either way, Showalter says nothing about replacing him. I say Akinori Otsuka looks like a nice pick up if you have the spot available.
Milton Bradley is being considered day to day with a mild knee sprain. Look for both Jay Payton and Nick Swisher to start the next game or two.
So what's up with Brad Lidge? He gives up the grand slam to Nomar and now he blows it with 3 walks issued in the 9th and gives up the lead. Chances are is that he'll be fine and remain an elite fantasy closer. But what if he's the next Mark Wohlers?
And so I guess I should start some sort of a countdown here.....Barry Bonds hit the 710th HR of his career tonight putting him only 4 behind Babe Ruth on the all time list.
Catch you next time...
posted by Howard Bender at
10:53 PM
