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.

Keep on Raking

Chase Utley of the Phillies is unconscious right now!!!! He just hit his 4th straight HR in as many games. Add to this he has 6 HR's in his past 7 games and 17RBI's. I can't even begin to explain how valuable Utley is to any fantasy roster. Just be glad he is on your roster and not someone elses. He is absolutely amazing!

Josh Hamilton of the Rangers is continuing his sweet swing with another HR last night. He has 3HR's in his last 5 games while batting in 10. It seems like his off-field troubles have been solved and fantasy owners who found him and have him on their rosters should be glad he stopped doing lines and started raking. The only problem I see with Hamilton is he has never competed a full season so he might start to lose steam as the season goes on. But at this moment, enjoy his sweet swing and the top spot in your fantasy leagues.

Nice Pitchers

Dana Eveland of the A's just finished a complete game and allowed 1ER over 3H's. So far this season Eveland has impressed and with his line of 4-3, 62IP, 24BB, 44ER, and a 2.90ERA he should be on all rosters.

D. Cabrera of the Orioles with a line of 5-1, 3.48ERA, 41K's, and 24BB's is a great pick-up right now if he hasn't already been picked up in your league, go and grab him.

C. Billingsley of the Dodgers seems to have found his groove this season by going 4-5, 29BB's, 60K's, and a 3.76ERA. Owners, grab him ASAP.

B. Colon of the Red Sox is finally back on the mound. His first start of the season was impressive going 5 innings, 2ER's, 2BB's, and 4K's which earned him a win. If you are in need of help with your pitching stats, go out and take a chance with Colon. Even if he produces a 4.50ERA he will still add some wins with that powerhouse Red Sox lineup.

S. Ponson of the Rangers just pitched a complete game 6 hitter and only allowed 1ER. After all the problems he's had over the past 2-3 years, Ponson seems to have found a groove in 2008. Again, just like Colon, if you are in need of some help in your pitching stats, take a chance on Ponson. He's doing very well right now.

CJ Wilson

With CJ Wilson of the Rangers struggling to convert saves, owners should look to Benoit. Wilson has allowed 7ER's in his past 4.2 innings. On the other hand, Benoit has allowed only 2ER's in his past 10 innings.

Owners, grab Benoit just in case Wilson loses his closers role.

Josh Hamilton

Josh Hamilton of the Rangers is continuing his hot 2008 season by hitting another 2HR's last night. In his past 10 games he's had 15H's, 4HR's, 10R's, and 16RBI's. That is absolutely crazy production!! Owners shouldn't expect him to keep this production up for the rest of the season but 35HR's and 110RBI's isn't out of the question.

Under the Radar

Fantasy owners are always looking for the diamond in the rough and here are two players who might be a shiny diamond.

Sidney Ponson SP Rangers. With some legal problems and a tendency to allow 2-3 hits per inning, Ponson has started out very strong this year. In 13.1 innings he's allowed 2ER's with 9K's but the bad part is he's allowed 13 hits. Ponson has the potential and showed it by going 14-6 in 2003 but since then has bounced around the major leagues. If you are in need of a pitcher pick Ponson up and see if he continues his strong start. If not, just cut him.

Jonathan Sanchez SP Giants. I know the Giants are a terrible team but there is a bright spot in their lineup and that bright spot is Sanchez. This lefty has impressed so far in 2008 throwing 33.2 innings, 13ER's, and striking out 44 batters! He's currently 2-1 but with a team like the Giants hitting behind him that's no surprise. The K/BB of 44/16 is to drool over. Add Sanchez and enjoy his early success. Don't get attached because he hasn't sustained this greatness over a long period of time.

Longest name in baseball...

Jarrod Saltalamacchia of the Rangers is back with the big team after being recalled from AAA Oklahoma. Since he is a catcher he is worth the pick-up but for owners who already have a decent catcher this isn't big news. He's not going to change your team and give you the boost you need to win unless you have a terrible catcher...ie. Rod Barajas.