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.

Guillen/Swisher/Chavez

Jose Guillen of the Royals seems to have found his swing of late. Too bad for me, I dropped him a while back. In his past 10 games he has 15 hits (4HR's) and 11RBI's while adding in 1SB. For owners who stuck through his terrible slump this is some nice reward...finally!

Nick Swisher of the White Sox seems to have found his swing after a terrible start to the year. In his past 10 games he has 10H's with 1HR. Hopefully he has turned things around and will heat as the summer heat arrives and lives up to his potential of 20HR's/70-85RBI's.

Eric Chavez of the A's is swinging the hot bat after being activated from the DL. Since his return, 8 games, he has 10H's which includes 1HR and is batting .313. It seems like his surgeries on his back and shoulders are not bothering him. As I mentioned in a previous post, this is a guy who could be an absolute steal if he produces his former numbers of 20+HR's and 70-90RBI's.

Eric Chavez

Eric Chavez of the Athletics returned from the 60-Day DL after going through surgeries on his back and both shoulders. For owners who have a bench spot open go out and grab this player. He has proven himself as a 20HR/70-80RBI player if he stays healthy, which is not common lately, and get his 400-500AB's.

Chavez is usually a second half player and seems to heat up after the summer heat arrives. Take a chance and he might prove to be a sleeper candidate.