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Fantasy Week n Review, June 22-28

 
The last full week of June means an end to interleague play and a return to normalcy in baseball. Last week was a really interesting week for fantasy baseball. How interesting? Two words: Chad Gaudin. That’s right, Chad Gaudin was a fantasy stud last week. Here are the other players who were studs last week, along with players who are cause for concern, and a couple of players who might be worth picking up.   Fantasy Studs Hanley Ramirez—.385/3/15. Even if Josh Beckett helps the Red Sox win 10 more World Series, Theo Epstein would still rather have Ramirez. Alex Rodriguez—.368/2/9/.571. Getting lap dances from Kate Hudson in Miami has really rejuvenated the “fatigued” Arod. Lance Berkman—.389/2/7 with two SB’s. The “Big Puma” has finally decided to join us this year. Aaron Hill—.346/4/8. If the season ended today, Hill would be in the top five in MVP voting. David Ortiz—.333/2/5. All of a sudden I don’t ... (link)

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