2013 MLB players to keep an eye on (will be updated all spring)

[Jrod124]

I wld pick up Ruiz and stash him. He will help out once he returns to the lineup

[convick]

Really wanted to take L. Cain during draft, but now that he was dropped in my league Ill take him.

[Wrigley]

Really wanted to take L. Cain during draft, but now that he was dropped in my league Ill take him.

I would pick him up to if he was avaiable

[MexicanStallion]

well none of those guys will put up much better than even a diminished Vmart. As long as he stays in the middle of the Tigers order he will still get chances. As far as Gattis, even once Mccann and Freeman are back he will still be playing 3 days a week; so it really depends on your league if thats worth having around - otherwise you can try to flip him now to upgrade you catcher.

On that note, what does everybody think of McCann? He has dropped off quite a bit. Can he produce down the stretch? He still has some time on the shelf, but he has been sitting around in Free Agency in my league.

[gryfyn1]

On that note, what does everybody think of McCann? He has dropped off quite a bit. Can he produce down the stretch? He still has some time on the shelf, but he has been sitting around in Free Agency in my league.

well there is always the doubt about any power hitter coming off of shoulder surgery, so there's really no fair way to guess. But if you run with the assumption that there won't be any major fall out from his injury there is no reason he should be unclaimed if your league has DL spots.

[JMobile]

I'm thinking of dropping Victor Martinez, this guy has a low batting average and sometimes bats clean up.

[koz-man]

well none of those guys will put up much better than even a diminished Vmart. As long as he stays in the middle of the Tigers order he will still get chances. As far as Gattis, even once Mccann and Freeman are back he will still be playing 3 days a week; so it really depends on your league if thats worth having around - otherwise you can try to flip him now to upgrade you catcher.

Good advice. I'm going to ride it out and see.

[Shortstop]

Pedro Alvarez extends his hit streak to 6 games with a 2-out RBI single against Roy Halladay tonight in Philly.

[Shortstop]

Pedro with his 4th bomb in his last 7 games! El Toro getting hot!

[JMobile]

I'm thinking of dropping Victor Martinez, this guy has a low batting average and sometimes bats clean up.

And then today VicM decides to have 3 hits and multi RBIs

[Shortstop]

I wld pick up Ruiz and stash him. He will help out once he returns to the lineup

Ruiz will join the Phillies on Sunday in New York after serving his 25-game suspension.

[stevenash]

Pick up the Brewer SS if he's available, he'll steal 60 bases by season end

[koz-man]

Pedro with his 4th bomb in his last 7 games! El Toro getting hot!

LOL.. I know this post was coming.
Glad to see Pedro starting up, btw I had him in my lineup for the rewards....

[koz-man]

Pick up the Brewer SS if he's available, he'll steal 60 bases by season end

Jean Segura,,,,agree picked him up to replace Reyes

[Andy117]

On that note, what does everybody think of McCann? He has dropped off quite a bit. Can he produce down the stretch? He still has some time on the shelf, but he has been sitting around in Free Agency in my league.

I'm stashing him in my DL spot, no risk potential for a nice reward.

[Carseller4]

Luis Valbuena has been a great surprise. Ian Stewart has no shot replacing him when he gets back from DL.

[JMobile]

Anybody know if Josh Reddick will start picking it up?

[Shortstop]

LOL.. I know this post was coming.
Glad to see Pedro starting up, btw I had him in my lineup for the rewards....

Glad you had him in your lineup, Koz-man!

As you're probably aware, he went 2-5 last night and is riding a 7-game hit streak.

Hopefully he and the Pirates stay hot this weekend in St. Louis. I know you and the Reds do, too!

[koz-man]

Glad you had him in your lineup, Koz-man!

As you're probably aware, he went 2-5 last night and is riding a 7-game hit streak.

Hopefully he and the Pirates stay hot this weekend in St. Louis. I know you and the Reds do, too!

Hes available in one of my other leagues and I'm contemplating picking him up.
I have Youkilies on third, but hes having back issues.

[koz-man]

Anybody know if Josh Reddick will start picking it up?

I also would love to know the answer.
One homer & batting .169.
The only plus is 12 rbis and 5 sb

[koz-man]

I wld pick up Ruiz and stash him. He will help out once he returns to the lineup

A Philly fan I know talked me into picking him up...

[MexicanStallion]

Hes available in one of my other leagues and I'm contemplating picking him up.
I have Youkilies on third, but hes having back issues.

I don't much about Alvarez, but I think he is a really streaky player. He has been my in my lineup a few days. Didn't quite catch all of his success.

Youkilils at least returned to the lineup. Looks like he avoids the DL.

[Robber]

Ruiz will be one of better fantasy catchers when he comes back

[Shortstop]

Mark Melancon and Jason Grilli have been simply outstanding in relief roles for the Buccos this year!

Joel Hanrahan, WHO?

Pittsburgh Pirates Pitching
NAME	GP	GS	QS	W	L	SV	HLD	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	K/9	P/GS	WAR	WHIP	ERA
Mark Melancon	14	0	0	0	0	0	9	14.0	8	1	1	0	12	7.71	0.0	0.5	0.57	0.64
Jason Grilli	12	0	0	0	0	10	0	11.0	5	1	0	4	17	13.91	0.0	0.4	0.82	0.82

[Mitchell88]

Mark Melancon and Jason Grilli have been simply outstanding in relief roles for the Buccos this year!

Joel Hanrahan, WHO?

Pittsburgh Pirates Pitching
NAME	GP	GS	QS	W	L	SV	HLD	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	K/9	P/GS	WAR	WHIP	ERA
Mark Melancon	14	0	0	0	0	0	9	14.0	8	1	1	0	12	7.71	0.0	0.5	0.57	0.64
Jason Grilli	12	0	0	0	0	10	0	11.0	5	1	0	4	17	13.91	0.0	0.4	0.82	0.82

they really have been great. both putting up great numbers for them

[koz-man]

I don't much about Alvarez, but I think he is a really streaky player. He has been my in my lineup a few days. Didn't quite catch all of his success.

Youkilils at least returned to the lineup. Looks like he avoids the DL.

Yahoo is really buzzing about this 3b youngster Nolan Arenado from Colorado.

[Shortstop]

Jeff Locke with a gem in St. Louis yesterday. What a pleasant surprise he's been so far this year...

J Locke (W, 3-1)	7.0	3	0	0	2	4	0	95-59	2.83

El Toro about to finally climb over the Mendoza Line after a horrible start, and oh yeah...

The Pittsburgh Pirates are in 1st place in the NL Central!

[koz-man]

SS, when u get a chance give McCutchen a call and tell him to turn it up.

I picked up Martin in one of my leagues.

[EmpireMaker]

When will McCutchen turn it around or won't he ever?

[Shortstop]

Pick up the Brewer SS if he's available, he'll steal 60 bases by season end

He's having quite a year at the plate so far this year, too...

Batting
NAME	GP	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	TB	BB	SO	SB	BA	OBP	SLG	OPS	OWAR
Jean Segura	23	88	11	32	3	3	2	8	47	5	12	7	.364	.398	.534	.932	1.2

[koz-man]

Did anyone else notice since the Mets moved Dan Murphy to the 3rd spot in the lineup on the 26th.
He is 1 for 16. Avg down to .289

Memo to Collins......Move him back to the number 2 spot!!!!!

[MexicanStallion]

Yahoo is really buzzing about this 3b youngster Nolan Arenado from Colorado.

Good call. I saw him a day too late. My league is keepers, so rookies are tough to scoop up. Always need to snag then early.

[Shortstop]

SS, when u get a chance give McCutchen a call and tell him to turn it up.

I picked up Martin in one of my leagues.

When will McCutchen turn it around or won't he ever?

I guess my chat with him the other day did some good!

Starling Marte continues to sizzle and Russell Martin is having a nice season so far...

S Marte LF	5	2	3	3	0	0	18	.327	.395	.477
R Martin C	5	1	2	1	0	1	19	.274	.344	.560
A McCutchen CF	5	1	4	2	0	0	13	.247	.308	.423

[Shortstop]

For what it's worth, Justin Upton is on pace to hit 67 HR's this year. However, he needs to cut down on the K's.

[koz-man]

For what it's worth, Justin Upton is on pace to hit 67 HR's this year. However, he needs to cut down on the K's.

I wish some of this would rub off on his brother.