What's the Buzz? 9/24/06
How about the day to day list to start? We're going into the last scoring period here, so if you need to set your lineup for the week, you should check the status of these guys. Some could just miss a game, maybe two, and some could just miss the whole rest of the week. Start these guys at your own risk: David Eckstein (hamstring -- just got back from DL with an oblique problem -- sounds like maybe a game or two here), Andres Blanco (shoulder -- possibly out all week), Manny Ramirez (knee -- should play atleast four games in this week), Russell Branyan (hand -- maybe a game or two), Chad Tracy (knee -- maybe a game or two), Orlando Hudson (personal -- should miss a few games), Jason Giambi (wrist -- should get 3 or 4 starts this week), Carlos Beltran (quad -- should play this whole week), Ray Durham (knee -- he should only miss a game or two), Eric Chavez (hamstring -- if the A's clinch, he'll sit the rest of the way), and Freddy Sanchez (wrist -- should only miss a game or two).
And here's a few starters you should know about if you were relying on them at all this week: Dontrelle Willis (only 1 start this week -- will not pitch on the last day), Felix Hernandez (will get one start this week), Cha Seung Baek (done for the year), Mike Mussina (will make his last start this week), and Mike Gonzalez (shoulder -- should return to the Pirates' pen this week; possible save chances).
Some other fantasy notes:
Royals SS Andres Blanco looks like he might be out all week. If that's the case, then Angel Berroa would play every game this week. Activate at your own risk, but it's better than having no one.
Congratulations to Trevor Hoffman who recorded his 43rd save of the season which was his 479th career save which breaks the all time saves record held by Lee Smith. Hoffman's 43 for 48 this year and has been one of the most dominant closers in the game for some time. He should get some good time in this week as the Padres and Dodgers are battling down to the wire.
Today's win put the Phillies a game up in the wild card race and some of their best are getting pretty hot again. It looks like Ryan Howard, Chase Utley, Jimmy Rollins and Pat Burrell are going to carry some fantasy teams to the championship.
I find it odd that today was Grady Sizemore's first career multi-homer game, but sure enough...it was. One of the few Indians that are probably helping you out down the stretch here.
Tigers rookie Justin Verlander got his 17th win today and helped the Tigers clinch their first playoff berth since 1987. Hold out for as long as you can before leaving him in this week. He's been getting tired and there is a possibility that Jim Leyland will rest him this week before the playoffs start.
There could be more competition for the AL batting title to join Joe Mauer (.344) and Derek Jeter (.338). Apparently Robinson Cano (walked in tonight hitting .339 and went 2 for4) needs just 19 at bats this week to qualify. Even if he gets a game off this week for rest, he should still clear the at bats needed. As a Yankees fan, it would be nice to see one of them unseat Mauer for the title.
After stealing 2 bases today, Mets SS Jose Reyes left himself one homer shy of finishing 20-60 on the year. Something tells me, if he doesn't think about it too much, he's gonna get it. Stud shortstop...stud fantasy player.
Toronto's Lyle Overbay set career highs with 21 homers and 89 RBI today. That's probably just about where he should plateau for the next few years. Nothing drastically higher, nothing much lower than that. Just a steady guy. Think of him as sort of a modern day John Olerud, except he doesn't run like a duck.
And finally, David Ortiz hit a career best 53 home runs and he's still going. You swing for those fences, fatty. Empty home runs. Go ahead and try to pad those numbers. You're still not winning the MVP.
Good luck down the home stretch. As long as you're not passing me in the standings, I hope you all move up and win your championships this week.
Catch you next time...
And here's a few starters you should know about if you were relying on them at all this week: Dontrelle Willis (only 1 start this week -- will not pitch on the last day), Felix Hernandez (will get one start this week), Cha Seung Baek (done for the year), Mike Mussina (will make his last start this week), and Mike Gonzalez (shoulder -- should return to the Pirates' pen this week; possible save chances).
Some other fantasy notes:
Royals SS Andres Blanco looks like he might be out all week. If that's the case, then Angel Berroa would play every game this week. Activate at your own risk, but it's better than having no one.
Congratulations to Trevor Hoffman who recorded his 43rd save of the season which was his 479th career save which breaks the all time saves record held by Lee Smith. Hoffman's 43 for 48 this year and has been one of the most dominant closers in the game for some time. He should get some good time in this week as the Padres and Dodgers are battling down to the wire.
Today's win put the Phillies a game up in the wild card race and some of their best are getting pretty hot again. It looks like Ryan Howard, Chase Utley, Jimmy Rollins and Pat Burrell are going to carry some fantasy teams to the championship.
I find it odd that today was Grady Sizemore's first career multi-homer game, but sure enough...it was. One of the few Indians that are probably helping you out down the stretch here.
Tigers rookie Justin Verlander got his 17th win today and helped the Tigers clinch their first playoff berth since 1987. Hold out for as long as you can before leaving him in this week. He's been getting tired and there is a possibility that Jim Leyland will rest him this week before the playoffs start.
There could be more competition for the AL batting title to join Joe Mauer (.344) and Derek Jeter (.338). Apparently Robinson Cano (walked in tonight hitting .339 and went 2 for4) needs just 19 at bats this week to qualify. Even if he gets a game off this week for rest, he should still clear the at bats needed. As a Yankees fan, it would be nice to see one of them unseat Mauer for the title.
After stealing 2 bases today, Mets SS Jose Reyes left himself one homer shy of finishing 20-60 on the year. Something tells me, if he doesn't think about it too much, he's gonna get it. Stud shortstop...stud fantasy player.
Toronto's Lyle Overbay set career highs with 21 homers and 89 RBI today. That's probably just about where he should plateau for the next few years. Nothing drastically higher, nothing much lower than that. Just a steady guy. Think of him as sort of a modern day John Olerud, except he doesn't run like a duck.
And finally, David Ortiz hit a career best 53 home runs and he's still going. You swing for those fences, fatty. Empty home runs. Go ahead and try to pad those numbers. You're still not winning the MVP.
Good luck down the home stretch. As long as you're not passing me in the standings, I hope you all move up and win your championships this week.
Catch you next time...
posted by Howard Bender at
10:38 PM
