Power Performers
Sorry folks...thought this was published earlier in the day...
AL Hitters:
1. Adrian Beltre, 3B SEA: .393-5-3-9-1 This one's for you Brody! It looks like a new bouncing baby boy in the Beltre household has inspired daddy to do some hitting. I actually think this past week's numbers are better than last year's entire September.
2. Ryan Shealy, 1B KC: .318-5-3-12-0 Does anyone besides me think that the Rockies are still wonderin gwhat they hell they did? Unfortunately for Shealy he got traded to the worst possible team. And despite that, I still guarantee that he'll have a spot on atleast one of my fantasy teams next year.
3. Rocco Baldelli, OF TB: .304-6-3-4-0 With all the talented youth being flashed in Tampa, Baldelli is playing for his job next year. He needs to show that he can stay healthy and play every day and he'll use these last 2 weeks as a starting point.
4. Robinson Cano, 2B NYY: .321-5-2-14-0 The RBI leader for the week! Thankfully he has no idea what a sophomore slump is. If you factored in his averages in place of the time he missed with the hamstring injury, this kid put together a monster season. I'd even go so far as to say he a serious protect possibilities.
5. Alex Rodriguez, 3B NYY: .375-6-2-9-2 What every fantasy lineup needs. 33 HR, 114 RBI and 14 SB in a down season? I'll take that from my third baseman anywhere, anytime.
Honorable Mention: Torii Hunter, Frank Thomas, Carl Crawford
AL Pitchers:
1. Ted Lilly, SP TOR: 2 wins-8 K-2.08 ERA-1.00 WHIP Rebounded nicely after a rough week before. He's a quality lefty and should do well for you in his last 2 starts of the year.
2. Carlos Silva, SP MIN: 2 wins-3 K-1.29 ERA-0.857 WHIP Looked real good this past week and the Twins are surging towards a possible divisional title. Careful though. Before Francisco Liriano went down with the elbow, Silva was a candidate to lose his spot.
3. Mike Mussina, SP NYY 1 win-12 K-1.46-1.054 WHIP He's worked through his injury recovery period and is now warming up for the playoffs. Still one of the most reliable pitchers you can find.
4. Joe Nathan, RP MIN: 3 saves-5 K-2.70 ERA-0.900 WHIP The way the Twins are fighting for the division right now, it's possible that he hits the 40 saves mark for a third year straight. They're going to need to rely on him and he's definitely up for the challenge.
5. Huston Street, RP OAK: 3 saves-2 K-0.00 ERA-0.667 WHIP Another on ewho needed to shake off the rust after an injury. The A's are headed for the playoffs and they couldn't be any happier with their bullpen situation right now.
Honorable Mention: Gil Meche, Randy Johnson, A.J. Burnett
NL Hitters:
1. Dan Uggla, 2B FLA: .429-7-3-5-0 Seriously. I don't mean to toot my own horn here, but...beep beep! If you listened to me before the season started, then you're psyched. You've enjoyed it as much as I have. I said to get him late in the draft. NL Rookie of the Year. No question.
2. Cody Ross, OF FLA: .478-6-3-8-0 Who doesn't love a 3 homer night? He won't do it again for you, but he's getting the playing time and he might give you some decent pop down the stretch.
3. Geoff Jenkins, OF MIL: .471-3-3-6-0 If you read "September Vets" you would have seen that this guy thrives (for whatever reason) in the month of September. Some injuries helped him get back off the bench and he hasn't stopped hitting since.
4. Scott Rolen, 3B STL: .316-3-2-10-0 Finally waking up and realizing that Albert Pujols can't do it alone. He's getting hot at just the right time so ride him through the end of the season.
5. Jason Bay, OF PIT: .375-5-2-5-2 If only they could put some better hitters around him. I still don't understand why he signed that contract extension. Either way, he continues to put up spectacular fantasy numbers and should be a great pick for years to come.
Honorable Mention: Rafael Furcal, Chris Duffy, Aramis Ramirez
NL Pitchers:
1. Chris Carpenter, SP STL: 2 wins-15 K-0.56 ERA-0.938 WHIP Making another stron gpush for the NL Cy Young award. He's in a nice groove right now as he makes his way towards the playoffs. A must start in all leagues.
2. Zach Duke, SP PIT: 2 wins-13 K- 1.13 ERA-1.000 WHIP A little inconsistent this year, but should be a nice play down the stretch. Careful with his next start though as he'll square off against Jake Peavy and playoff hopeful San Diego.
3. Rich Hill, SP CHC: 2 wins-16 K-0.61 ERA-0.750 WHIP A nice bright spot down the stretch in a terrible season for the Cubs this year. He's got great stuff and could be a decent play for the next 2 weeks. He'll get the Reds in his next time out, so he should be a decent play.
4. Salomon Torres, RP PIT: 4 saves-6 K-2.25 ERA-1.500 WHIP The Pirates are actually playing well, and with Mike Gonzalez still out, Torres has been a fantastic option for saves. Even when Gonzo comes back this week, Torres will remain in the mix for saves.
5. Anibal Sanchez, SP FLA: 1 win-12 K-3.00 ERA-0.933 WHIP Love that Marlins pitching. He even looks good while losing. The Marlins are still making a push for the wild card, so He'll make a nice play for the season.
Honorable Mention: Cole Hamels, Tom Gordon, Chad Cordero
AL Hitters:
1. Adrian Beltre, 3B SEA: .393-5-3-9-1 This one's for you Brody! It looks like a new bouncing baby boy in the Beltre household has inspired daddy to do some hitting. I actually think this past week's numbers are better than last year's entire September.
2. Ryan Shealy, 1B KC: .318-5-3-12-0 Does anyone besides me think that the Rockies are still wonderin gwhat they hell they did? Unfortunately for Shealy he got traded to the worst possible team. And despite that, I still guarantee that he'll have a spot on atleast one of my fantasy teams next year.
3. Rocco Baldelli, OF TB: .304-6-3-4-0 With all the talented youth being flashed in Tampa, Baldelli is playing for his job next year. He needs to show that he can stay healthy and play every day and he'll use these last 2 weeks as a starting point.
4. Robinson Cano, 2B NYY: .321-5-2-14-0 The RBI leader for the week! Thankfully he has no idea what a sophomore slump is. If you factored in his averages in place of the time he missed with the hamstring injury, this kid put together a monster season. I'd even go so far as to say he a serious protect possibilities.
5. Alex Rodriguez, 3B NYY: .375-6-2-9-2 What every fantasy lineup needs. 33 HR, 114 RBI and 14 SB in a down season? I'll take that from my third baseman anywhere, anytime.
Honorable Mention: Torii Hunter, Frank Thomas, Carl Crawford
AL Pitchers:
1. Ted Lilly, SP TOR: 2 wins-8 K-2.08 ERA-1.00 WHIP Rebounded nicely after a rough week before. He's a quality lefty and should do well for you in his last 2 starts of the year.
2. Carlos Silva, SP MIN: 2 wins-3 K-1.29 ERA-0.857 WHIP Looked real good this past week and the Twins are surging towards a possible divisional title. Careful though. Before Francisco Liriano went down with the elbow, Silva was a candidate to lose his spot.
3. Mike Mussina, SP NYY 1 win-12 K-1.46-1.054 WHIP He's worked through his injury recovery period and is now warming up for the playoffs. Still one of the most reliable pitchers you can find.
4. Joe Nathan, RP MIN: 3 saves-5 K-2.70 ERA-0.900 WHIP The way the Twins are fighting for the division right now, it's possible that he hits the 40 saves mark for a third year straight. They're going to need to rely on him and he's definitely up for the challenge.
5. Huston Street, RP OAK: 3 saves-2 K-0.00 ERA-0.667 WHIP Another on ewho needed to shake off the rust after an injury. The A's are headed for the playoffs and they couldn't be any happier with their bullpen situation right now.
Honorable Mention: Gil Meche, Randy Johnson, A.J. Burnett
NL Hitters:
1. Dan Uggla, 2B FLA: .429-7-3-5-0 Seriously. I don't mean to toot my own horn here, but...beep beep! If you listened to me before the season started, then you're psyched. You've enjoyed it as much as I have. I said to get him late in the draft. NL Rookie of the Year. No question.
2. Cody Ross, OF FLA: .478-6-3-8-0 Who doesn't love a 3 homer night? He won't do it again for you, but he's getting the playing time and he might give you some decent pop down the stretch.
3. Geoff Jenkins, OF MIL: .471-3-3-6-0 If you read "September Vets" you would have seen that this guy thrives (for whatever reason) in the month of September. Some injuries helped him get back off the bench and he hasn't stopped hitting since.
4. Scott Rolen, 3B STL: .316-3-2-10-0 Finally waking up and realizing that Albert Pujols can't do it alone. He's getting hot at just the right time so ride him through the end of the season.
5. Jason Bay, OF PIT: .375-5-2-5-2 If only they could put some better hitters around him. I still don't understand why he signed that contract extension. Either way, he continues to put up spectacular fantasy numbers and should be a great pick for years to come.
Honorable Mention: Rafael Furcal, Chris Duffy, Aramis Ramirez
NL Pitchers:
1. Chris Carpenter, SP STL: 2 wins-15 K-0.56 ERA-0.938 WHIP Making another stron gpush for the NL Cy Young award. He's in a nice groove right now as he makes his way towards the playoffs. A must start in all leagues.
2. Zach Duke, SP PIT: 2 wins-13 K- 1.13 ERA-1.000 WHIP A little inconsistent this year, but should be a nice play down the stretch. Careful with his next start though as he'll square off against Jake Peavy and playoff hopeful San Diego.
3. Rich Hill, SP CHC: 2 wins-16 K-0.61 ERA-0.750 WHIP A nice bright spot down the stretch in a terrible season for the Cubs this year. He's got great stuff and could be a decent play for the next 2 weeks. He'll get the Reds in his next time out, so he should be a decent play.
4. Salomon Torres, RP PIT: 4 saves-6 K-2.25 ERA-1.500 WHIP The Pirates are actually playing well, and with Mike Gonzalez still out, Torres has been a fantastic option for saves. Even when Gonzo comes back this week, Torres will remain in the mix for saves.
5. Anibal Sanchez, SP FLA: 1 win-12 K-3.00 ERA-0.933 WHIP Love that Marlins pitching. He even looks good while losing. The Marlins are still making a push for the wild card, so He'll make a nice play for the season.
Honorable Mention: Cole Hamels, Tom Gordon, Chad Cordero
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