Hank Blalock

The Rangers have picked up the option on Hank Blalock for $6.2million.

This is not the biggest news of the day but this is news since there would be some competition on where Blalock and Chris Davis should play. In eyes there is no battle for plate appearances because no matter what happens, Davis will play. This kid will produce and has the ability to hit 35-40HRs in upcoming seasons.

For all you fantasy owners out there, make sure to keep both players on your radar.

Chris Davis should be a solid late single round pick. I would even go out and try for him in the mid-late rounds (6,7,8). As for Blalock, he should be drafted late in the draft. Preferably mid to late teens.

Quick Update

I don't have too much spare time today so I'm going to keep this post very short.

Jay Bruce of the Reds had his first multi-homerun game of his career (two HRs last night). Is this a sign of him getting out of his prolonged slump?

Matt Garza of the Rays is a legit pitcher now. He should be on all fantasy rosters.

Eric Chavez of the A's is back on the DL and for owners this is the last straw that broke the camels back. He should be owned in ZERO leagues.

The closing of games in Tampa Bay should fall into the laps the following (in order) Wheeler, Howell, and Bafour. Expect Wheeler to get most to all of the saves except if he pitches 3-4 nights in a row.

Pedro of the Mets has reached a point where if he does not pitch well in his next start he should be banished to the wire in all formats.

Randy Johnson of the Diamondbacks is getting torn apart on the mound. He has a good K/BB rate so he can still strike batters out. Wait a game or two and if he doesn't show an improvement, you have my blessing to drop him to the wire.

Brett Gardner of the Yankees was called up to the big leagues and he should give owners steals. If you are in need of steals or just lost Pierre make sure to find this guy and add him. He will steal everytime he reaches base.

Chris Davis of the Rangers is a legit power hitter. He has 3HRs so far. Go out and grab him.

Davis & Butler

Chris Davis of the Rangers is up in the big leagues after tearing up AA/AAA this year. He had 23HRs and 73RBIs this year. He will find himself in the lineup on a daily basis except when lefties are on the hill. So far, he is 3/8 with 2HR's and 3RBI's. This kid can hit but the only problem is what is going to happen with him when Blalock returns from the DL. If Davis continues to hit he'll be left on the big league team and most likely lose a few at-bats because of Blalock. If have the first waiver priority this kid is worth the pick-up only if you are in need of power. Since he might not be in the bigs for longer than 2 weeks it might not be worth the pick unless, like I said, you are in desperate need of power.

Billy Butler of the Royals is back with the big club and with his big bat fantasy owners should take notice. After being sent to the minors Butler has taken his frustration and anger and turned it into production, going .337AVG with 5HR's in 101AB's. This can hit and since he should be out there on the FA list, go out and grab him.