So, my classes are finally done for a few months, and my schedule has freed up a bit. For the most part , I'll be writing morning entries on weekends and evening entries on weekdays for about the next month. I won;t have to miss anymore Thursdays either.
There's actually a lot to catch up on, so...
Have you picked up Miguel Olivo or Eric Young Jr. yet? Ianetta is in the minors, and Barmes is terrible. EYJ is unstoppable in the running game (he had 264 steals in the minors over the last four years), and he's already got three in five games in the bigs. Olivo hit 20+ HR as a part time catcher in KC last year, and should do it again in Colorado.
Josh Hamilton is heating up, with three homers and eight RBI in his last 11 games.
Orlando Hudson is also hot, with 13 hits in his last seven games.
Kevin Kouzmanoff, notorious for his streakiness, is starting to hit, just not for power. It may be a good week to play Kouz.
Juan Pierre is making me look bad. Now he hitting ninth and falling out of favor on the South Side. Just remember, Juan is a career .300 hitter who is now hitting .193. There's still a lot of value to be had as long as the PT is there.
Meanwhile, Alex Rios has tied Pierre with nine stolen bases.
Watched Liriano on TV the other day. I'd say the slider is 85 percent back. That's enough, by the way.
I've written about him before, but Jaime Garcia is pumping out value right now. Milk a few more starts and deal him for a proven K guy.
Some dish called Alfredo Simon is apparently your new closer in Baltimore. He's not considered a long term solution, but, if your desperate...
Trevor Hoffman cannot get good hitters out right now. I'm still saying LaTroy Hawkins as next in line in Milwaukee.
Joe Mauer hasn't homered since the first series of the season. Weird. I still think 25 are coming, and hey, he hadn't played a game yet at this time last year.
Cheers,
TFAM
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