Just because you’ve slipped behind in the Stolen Base category doesn’t mean you can’t catch up. Here are some reasonably available SB threats.
Brett Gardner, OF, New York Yankees
Last week Gardner led the way with 4 SBs while hitting .318 (7 for 22) with 7 Runs. On the year he’s hitting .265 with 10 SBs, 24 Runs, 2 HRs, and 8 RBIs. He’s owned in 8% of Yahoo!, 7.9% of ESPN, and 12% of CBS leagues.
Ben Francisco, OF, Cleveland Indians
With Grady Sizemore down, Ben becomes a more attractive option. He stole a couple bases last week while hitting .375 (9 for 24) with 3 Runs, a HR, and 5 RBIs. On the year he’s hitting .268 with 9 SBs, 24 Runs, 5 HRs, and 20 RBIs. He’s owned in 20% of Yahoo!, 4% of ESPN, and 26% of CBS leagues.
Adam Kennedy, 2B/OF, Oakland A’s
Kennedy also stole 2 bases last week, but hit just .222 (6 for 27), with 3 Runs, 2 HRs, and 2 RBI. On the year he’s hitting ...
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Joba Chamberlain Makes An Amazing Diving Catch Against The Indians
totalprosports.com 6/2/2009 — Total Pro Sports - Joba Chamberlain was determined not to let his past miseries at Progressive Field repeat themselves last night. He was on the mound to start for the Yankees last night and those Lake Erie insects were back to feast on his sweet sweat. Only problem was Joba didn't let it ...
Not so fast on Sizemore?
fantasybaseball365.com 6/2/2009 — Hold the phone. After posting the article yesterday which contained a hopeful look at Grady Sizemore's reminder of the season, I read this story . Though Sizemore hopes to avoid surgery on his elbow, the fact that it remains a possibility at all is concerning. However, ...
ESPN Is So Full Of Shit (Morning Pictures)
notqualifiedtocomment.com 6/2/2009 — The Cubs played the Dodgers on Sunday Night Baseball on ESPN the other night. As ESPN always does on those national telecasts, it broadcast many live views of Chicago landmarks. Notice anything wrong with this one?
I’ll give you a hint, take a look at the building on the left. ...
Fantasy Baseball Tonight: (June 2) —
Bleacher Report - MLB 6/3/2009
Jorge Posada is having a tremendous season and is exceeding my expectations. He was 3-for-5 today with his seventh home run, and he has driven in 25 runs already, despite missing time due to injury.
If Posada can stay healthy for the rest of ...