Fan Fanatic Sports Staff
Well, this weeks' article is going to be a tad different due to the fact the season isn't even a week old. This week I'm going to highlight the first week All Stars as well as forecast a few fast and slow starts. Now, down to the brass tax
First Week All Stars:
C: Matt Wieters - Orioles
1B: Miguel Carbrera - Tigers
2B: Placido Polanco - Phillies (not yet eligible at 3B)
3B: Ian Stewart - Rockies
SS: Jimmy Rollins - Phillies
OF: Vernon Wells - Blue Jays
OF: Delmon Young - Twins
OF: Garrett Jones - Pirates
SP: Tim Lincecum - Giants
RP: Brian Wilson - Giants
Hot Starts:
1. Delmon Young - Is this the year he finally put it together? I'm still not sold. He's always shown flashes, but quickly returns to his inconsistent form. He's still only 25, but still doesn't walk enough for me to think this will last.
2. Garrett Jones - Many people what he would do after lighting the world on fire in the 2nd half of the season in 2009. He's shown will hit for power and drive in runs already against the Dodgers this week. He's a good bet to hit 25+ home runs and drive in over 8o. I'm buying him being a decent 4th outfield and backup first basemen in mixed leagues.
3. Carlos Gomez - If you have him, sell him as high and fast as possible. He still has no plate discipline and doesn't walk enough for him to keep stealing bases. He has all the tools, but until he gets more patient and learns the strike zone he'll never be a solid fantasy performer.
4. C.J. Wilson - This is just a gut feeling, but I feel like he's going to be a fantasy starter for the first half of the season. I worry about him long term as he's never pitched a full major league season as a starter.
5. Chris Perez - I'm a firm believer he'll be the Indians closer for all of the 2010 season. He's looked great saving two games this week. I doubt he's still out there, but if he is, grab him.
Slow Starts:
1. David Ortiz - Big Papi should realistically be relegated to a platoon with Mike Lowell. He can't hit lefties at all, especially good ones. If you have him, you need to pay close attention to his match ups. He can still mash against most right handers.
2. Derek Lee - Watch out for Lee. He's someone I've been watching to have a serious drop off this season. Don't bail on him yet, but if he's still struggling come May 1st, it may be time to move on.
3. Josh Hamilton - I am a fan of Hamilton, and am pulling hard for him to return to his All Star form of two years ago, but I think he's just too injury prone. I wouldn't go near him. He's not playing full time right now because of an injury, and struck out 4 times in a game earlier this week.
4. Julio Borbon - The highly touted rookie doesn't have a hit yet this season, but don't give up on him. He's nothing more than an extra outfielder who'll get you stolen bases, but he will straighten himself out as the season goes on.
5. Alfonso Soriano - He scares me as a fantasy player now. He doesn't steal bases and his offensive production keeps getting worse. I wouldn't be surprised if you see him fall off the face of the fantasy earth this season.
Well, I apologize for the somewhat short article this week, but it's only the first week. Look for a much more in depth article next Friday.
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