2011 Fantasy Baseball Rookie Report Week 21: A White Night In Colorado
Alex White (credits below)
SP- ALEX WHITE (COLORADO) – White who was the key acquistion in the Ubaldo Jimenez trade will start tonight for the Rockies. He is recovering from a tendon injury to his pitching hand. The 6'3" lefty with a mid 90's fastball has an excellent minor league resume and is a must pick up in all leagues if you need pitching help down the stretch.
C- RYAN LAVARNWAY (BOSTON) – The Red Sox recalled Ryan last week from Pawtucket where he was hitting .301 with 16 HR's and 47 RBI's in 55 games. In the weekend series against Kansas City he promptly hit .333 in 15 AB's. Lavarnway has 30 HR this year between AA and AAA ball and 22 the year before while also hitting over .290. With the injuries to David Ortiz and Kevin Youkilis, Ryan may just stick around. He is a useful American League add right now and a mixed league add if he can get enough at bats.
C- TYLER FLOWERS (CHICAGO WHITE SOX) – Flowers now gets his chance with A.J. Pierzynski on the disabled list. In his brief major league stint so far he is hitting .315 with one home run and three RBI. Flowers has shown some pop in the minors and is now getting his chance at the big league level. He is useful in American League only formats only for now.
1B/OF- BRANDON ALLEN (OAKLAND) – Allen who came over to the A’s from the Diamondback’s this year is .275 with three home runs and nine RBI’s in just 58 AB’s. Manager Bob Melvin has said that he likes the kid and he will get plenty of playing time. Allen has been starting over regular first baseman Conor Jackson in an attempt to inject some power into the relative light hitting A’s lineup. He is a must add in American League only leagues at this time.
OF- BEN REVERE (MINNESOTA) – Revere has been a full time starter in the Twinkies outfield since Delmon Young was sent packing. Ben currently owns a .256/0/20 line with 23 stolen bases. Needless to say if you need help in the SB category then he is your man. His minor league stats should a career .326 batting average so in time he will logically become a better hitter but for now he is pretty much a one category player.
OF- KYLE BLANKS (SAN DIEGO) – Blanks is raking the ball right now in San Diego. In his last eight games he is 11 for 29 with three home runs and seven RBI. Blanks has been a top prospect for the Padres and as long as he his hitting he should get every chance to shine. The 6'6" 270 pounder has the potential to carry you to a title down the stretch. He is a must have in all National League formats.
OF- CASPER WELLS (SEATTLE) – Wells has been starting for the Mariners since he came over from the Tigers in late July. In August Wells is hitting .340 with six home runs and 13 RBI. His 2011 stat line shows a .282/10/26 line which is solid rookie year. I am pretty sure he is owned already in A.L. formats but if not grab him quick.
BRYCE HARPER WATCH – Bryce was placed on the seven day disabled list with a strained hamstring and is probably going to be out for the remainder of the season according to Nationals big league manager Davey Johnson. There are only a few minor league games left for this season so I can not see the Nationals taking a chance on hurting their number one prospect.
C- RYAN LAVARNWAY (BOSTON) – The Red Sox recalled Ryan last week from Pawtucket where he was hitting .301 with 16 HR's and 47 RBI's in 55 games. In the weekend series against Kansas City he promptly hit .333 in 15 AB's. Lavarnway has 30 HR this year between AA and AAA ball and 22 the year before while also hitting over .290. With the injuries to David Ortiz and Kevin Youkilis, Ryan may just stick around. He is a useful American League add right now and a mixed league add if he can get enough at bats.
C- TYLER FLOWERS (CHICAGO WHITE SOX) – Flowers now gets his chance with A.J. Pierzynski on the disabled list. In his brief major league stint so far he is hitting .315 with one home run and three RBI. Flowers has shown some pop in the minors and is now getting his chance at the big league level. He is useful in American League only formats only for now.
1B/OF- BRANDON ALLEN (OAKLAND) – Allen who came over to the A’s from the Diamondback’s this year is .275 with three home runs and nine RBI’s in just 58 AB’s. Manager Bob Melvin has said that he likes the kid and he will get plenty of playing time. Allen has been starting over regular first baseman Conor Jackson in an attempt to inject some power into the relative light hitting A’s lineup. He is a must add in American League only leagues at this time.
OF- BEN REVERE (MINNESOTA) – Revere has been a full time starter in the Twinkies outfield since Delmon Young was sent packing. Ben currently owns a .256/0/20 line with 23 stolen bases. Needless to say if you need help in the SB category then he is your man. His minor league stats should a career .326 batting average so in time he will logically become a better hitter but for now he is pretty much a one category player.
OF- KYLE BLANKS (SAN DIEGO) – Blanks is raking the ball right now in San Diego. In his last eight games he is 11 for 29 with three home runs and seven RBI. Blanks has been a top prospect for the Padres and as long as he his hitting he should get every chance to shine. The 6'6" 270 pounder has the potential to carry you to a title down the stretch. He is a must have in all National League formats.
OF- CASPER WELLS (SEATTLE) – Wells has been starting for the Mariners since he came over from the Tigers in late July. In August Wells is hitting .340 with six home runs and 13 RBI. His 2011 stat line shows a .282/10/26 line which is solid rookie year. I am pretty sure he is owned already in A.L. formats but if not grab him quick.
BRYCE HARPER WATCH – Bryce was placed on the seven day disabled list with a strained hamstring and is probably going to be out for the remainder of the season according to Nationals big league manager Davey Johnson. There are only a few minor league games left for this season so I can not see the Nationals taking a chance on hurting their number one prospect.
(February 26, 2011 – Photo by Norm Hall/Getty Images North America)
Written by John Marino exclusively for www.thefantasyfix.com.
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