Doug Mathis: Mathis will get a start on Tuesday in Minnesota. He was pitching decently in Triple-A; 3.55 ERA, 5.9 K/9, and a 2.0 BB/9. Without the high K’s, he will need to exhibit good control for success, but even that may not be enough.
Kurt Suzuki: It has been a rough start of the season for Suzuki, 1/12/.243 in 152 AB. Without any power or speed, Suzuki is a dead spot on a fantasy roster. He is just 23 years of age so the power could still develop, but it doesn’t look like it is going to happen this season.
Billy Butler: Butler has 16 games at first base which gives him flexibility in leagues where he qualifies at another position besides DH. In leagues where he is still only a DH, a fantasy owner can do better than what Butler has produced this year, 1/18/.278 in 151 AB. At just 22 years of age, Butler is already showing a good approach at the plate against major league pitching, 10% BB% and an 86% Ct%, but is not hitting for much power. He is a big guy, 6’1 and 240 lbs, so the power may eventually come as his body matures, but don’t count on it happening this year.
Morgan Ensberg: It wasn’t that long ago that Ensberg was a legitimate major league power hitter, 36 home runs in 2005, but this year he is showing absolutely no power, 1 extra-base hit in 76 PA. He has only seen some playing because of injuries and once ARod comes back it wouldn’t be surprising to see Ensberg lose his roster spot.
Jason Giambi: Don’t be fooled by Giambi’s .193 batting average. At the age of 37, he is still hitting for great power, 8 home runs in 109 AB, while maintaining an excellent approach at the plate, 17% BB% and an 85% Ct%. A .089 BHIP% is holding down his batting average, but once a few more balls start bouncing his way, he has the skills to raise his batting average in a hurry.
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