Fan Fanatic Sports Staff
Welcome back to the Friday FFS Fantasy Baseball article. This week's top 5 performers sees 3 players who are pretty much in the top 5 for season rankings.
The Good:
1. Hanley Ramirez - Florida Marlins .435, 3 HR, 13 RBI, 7 R, 2 SB
13 RBI in a week? Are you kidding me. What an amazing week for one of the most talented players in all of baseball. The Marlins did the right thing by moving him down to 3rd in the order this year. He's rewarded them with driving in 47 runs already this season.
2. Albert Pujols - St. Louis Cardinals .360, 3, 12, 5, 0
Albert Pujols has been imploring people to believe in him that he's never used PED's. While I wouldn't be surprised if he did them, I guess we'll give him the benefit of doubt for now. Regardless, he's still one of the best hitters in the game and a sure fire hall of famer. He's on pace for 50+ home runs and 140 RBI. Talk about a complete hitter
3. Justin Upton - Arizona Diamondbacks .435, 2, 6, 7, 1
The younger Upton continues his breakout season. On the season he's hitting .325, 14, 45, 47, 10 and is the 17th ranked player in fantasy baseball. He seems to have finally put it all together and will turn 23 in August. Wow. The Diamondbacks have got to be beside themselves with the talent he brings. I think he's finally arrived so look for him to have a great season
4. Troy Tulowitzki - Colorado Rockies .474, 3, 5, 8, 0
It's nice to see Tulo playing well again. He had a terrible start to the season, but has been fantastic the past month. It seems like he's finally gotten back to where he was his rookie season. He has great potential, so watch out for him the rest of the way.
5. Miguel Cabrera - Detroit Tigers .458, 3, 5, 7, 0
Miggy has been on fire of late, and this week is no different. Much like Pujols, he's a complete hitter who can hit for average, power and drive in runs.
The Bad:
1. Alex Rios - Toronto Blue Jays .160, 0, 3, 3, 0
After a brief stint as one the hotter players in the league, he's once again dropped back into a slump. He's way to inconsistent for me. That's why I stay away from him
2. Matt Holiday - Oakland A's .217, o, 1, 3, 2
In anticipation of another pending trade, Big Matt has gone into a slump. While I don't know if that's the reason, there's no doubt he could be on the move. It will be very interesting where he goes because of the potential ballpark he'll be playing in.
3. Rick Ankeil - St. Louis Cardinals .179, 1, 2, 6, 0
Rick has struggled since he came of the DL. He'll never hit for average, but his power should return. I wouldn't upgrade or downgrade his value too much. He should be back to normal in a week. If he does continue to struggle, he will lost playing time though.
4. Tori Hunter - Anahiem Angels .190, o, 3, 2, 1
So what, Tori's in a slump. He's been very consistent since signing with the Angels. Don't worry too much about him. Just ride the slump out. At least Big Vlad is hitting the ball right now
5. Rafael Furcal - LA Dodgers .217, 1, 2, 2, 0
As a Dodgers fan, he's frustrated me all season. As a fantasy "guru" he's frustrated me all season. I thought he was poised for a very good year after entering the season healthy. So far, I've been wrong. Luckily he hasn't been killing the Dodgers lineup. What's he doing to your fantasy lineup though?
Under the Radar:
I have been fantasy fan of Willie Harris for three years. He's not great, but he offers positional flexibility. He's a decent guy to have on the bench and is getting a ton of playing time with the Nationals right now. If you have a spot on your bench, take a flyer on him. If you're in search of a catcher, why not look for Miguel Oliva. He has 11 homers on the year and hit .276 with 8 homers and 16 RBI the past month. Pablo Sandoval and Victor Martinez are the only two fantasy catchers with better numbers during that time. In the past month, Ian Stewart is the 5th rated fantasy 2nd baseman and 6th ranked 3rd baseman in fantasy baseball. He's also owned in only 44% of leagues. If you need a solid middle infielder, check out if Asdrubal Cabrera is available. He will be activated from the DL on Saturday and is only owned in 55% of leagues. Despite the fact that Chris Davis has been better at the plate, keep an eye on the Rangers to see if they call up Justin Smoak. He's absolutely tearing it up in AA.
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