By Dalton Del Don – Senior Writer
Last week the Reds scored in only two innings during the 3-game series against the Cubs yet won 2 out of 3 games.
Last week after Grady Sizemore led the game off with a double, the Indians were no-hit the rest of the game. And they won.
The Yankees are 0-7 this year when Alex Rodriguez doesn’t homer.
Jose Reyes is on pace for a .370, 19 HR, 152 RBI, 200 R, 95 SB season.
I wasn’t high on Adam LaRoche entering the season; after all, two months worth of production shouldn’t overshadow an otherwise mediocre career. Still, fantasy owners need to be patient with his ice-cold start, as he has a .187 career batting average during April.
Despite the slow start in average, Kelly Johnson’s ability to take a walk has really been an asset atop the Braves’ lineup. After Sunday’s two jack game, his skills may no longer be a secret. With 20/20 potential and a threat to score 110 runs, Johnson is worthy of a MI spot in even shallow leagues at this point.
Melvin Mora may not be done after all. Not only is he showing improved plate discipline early on, but the .514 slugging percentage is key after last year’s near career-low .391 mark. Batting second in a fairly productive Orioles’ lineup, Mora is a useful corner infielder.
Hope you didn’t panic over Travis Hafner’s sluggish start – he’ll finish the year as a top-10 fantasy player.
Todd Helton is batting .339 this year with a remarkable 3/15 K/BB ratio. He clearly has gas left in the tank, but unfortunately, the power hasn’t reemerged, as he has just one long ball to show for it. Even if he’s only able to contribute 15-20 big flies this season, he should still finish as a top-10 fantasy first basemen.
As the best bat on a team that could make the playoffs, look for Adrian Gonzalez to get some MVP votes come season’s end. Petco Park obviously limits his upside somewhat, but he’s only getting better. Gonzalez is going to make a run at 125 RBI this year.
Entering the ninth inning Sunday, Matt Cain had allowed just four hits over the previous 22 innings. He’s going to be good.
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