MLB Fantasy News 2011

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Hanley Hurting
One of the biggest mysteries of the early part of the season was finally answered Monday, as Hanley Ramirez revealed that has been playing hurt for an extended period of time. More specifically, Ramirez told Joe Capozzi of the Palm Beach Post that the discomfort in his lower back and upper left leg is "the worst pain I've ever had in my life, in my career." In a word, ouch.

Ramirez said his back has been bothering him for "maybe a month." And while he wouldn't disclose the origin of the leg injury, remember that Bill Hall wiped him out on a takeout slide at second base in early April. It's rather surprising that Ramirez hasn't seen a doctor yet, but he said Monday that he'll likely go for an MRI if his symptoms persist over the next couple of days.

While we finally have at least a partial explanation for Ramirez's shockingly low .210/.306/.309 batting line so far this season, his quotes Monday suggest that he could soon be placed on the disabled list for the first time in his career. Hopefully some rest will get him back on the right path.

As fantasy owners cross their fingers for Ramirez, here are some more news and notes from around a busy Memorial Day in the baseball world.

- The sad slide of Joakim Soria continues. He blew his third straight save in Monday's loss to the Angels, giving him a 6.53 ERA and five blown saves over 22 innings this season. This, after blowing just three saves in 46 chances last year and three in 33 opportunities in 2009.

It's not clear if Soria's problems are physical or mechanical, but he volunteered to remove himself from the closer role following Monday's game. And as our very own Eno Sarris alluded to in Monday's Dose, 24-year-old right-hander Aaron Crow will handle ninth inning duties in the interim.

Crow, a 2009 first-round pick, has a 1.33 ERA and 26/9 K/BB ratio over his first 27 major league innings and should be considered a must-add in all formats. Soria could obviously get the job back if he finds himself, but he's the latest example of why you just never know with closers.

- What else can go wrong for the Twins this season? We're about to find out. Francisco Liriano was placed on the 15-day disabled list Monday after he felt continued soreness in his throwing shoulder while attempting to play catch.

The good news here is that an MRI has revealed only inflammation in the shoulder, but this is just latest development in what has been a disappointing season for the 27-year-old southpaw. While Liriano threw a no-hitter less than a month ago, he has a 5.73 ERA and 34/32 K/BB ratio over his first nine starts while his velocity is down a couple ticks from what we saw last season.

Liriano will miss at least one more start, which means that Anthony Swarzak will fill in for him again Thursday against the Royals. Of course, Swarzak nearly threw a no-hitter in his place this past Saturday against the Angels. Don't go too crazy to pick him up in fantasy leagues, though.

- The time to buy low on Kelly Johnson is effectively over. He homered twice and finished a single short of the cycle in Monday's blowout win over the Marlins. While his batting average has sat under the Mendoza Line for much of the early part of the season, he is batting .390 (15-for-41) with five homers and 14 RBI over his last 10 games.

Despite his early struggles, Johnson still has nine homers and eight stolen bases over his first 51 games, which puts him on pace for the first 20-20 season of his career. He's known as one of the streakier hitters in the game, but is finally justifying his ownership in most fantasy leagues.

- Much to the chagrin of fantasy owners, regular at-bats for Mike Napoli have been hard to come by this season. Hopefully that's all about to change.

Napoli homered twice and drove in five runs Monday against the Rays and is 7-for-12 (.583) with four homers, two doubles and nine RBI over his last three games. The 29-year-old now has 10 home runs to go along with an impressive .936 OPS over his first 105 at-bats this season. Washington can't possibly justify sitting him right now, so look for his at-bats to come at the expense of the struggling Yorvit Torrealba, who is batting just .131 this month and .219 for the season.

National League Quick Hits: Jose Reyes was placed on the bereavement list Monday following the death of his grandmother in the Dominican Republic, but is expected to return Thursday …Roy Halladay earned his seventh win Monday against the Nationals, despite giving up three home runs for the 11th time in his career … Shane Victorino (hamstring) could return from the disabled list as soon as Friday … Matt Garza (elbow) threw off flat ground Monday and is expected to throw off a mound Wednesday … Jay Bruce finished a double short of the cycle Monday and currently leads the National league with 16 homers and 43 RBI … Josh Johnson (shoulder) is doubtful to be ready for the Marlins' previous target date of June 7 … Matt Holliday (quad) singled in his return to the starting lineup Monday … Pablo Sandoval (hamate bone) could begin a minor league rehab assignment as soon as Friday … Corey Hart (illness) returned to the starting lineup Monday, but left the game after five innings due to the heat … Justin Upton had the second five-hit night of his career in Monday's rout over the Marlins … Madison Bumgarner allow two runs over seven innings in Monday's win over the Cardinals and now has seven consecutive quality starts … Carlos Beltran went 2-for-4 with a walk and a run scored Monday after leaving Sunday's game with hamstring tightness … Brandon Beachy threw from the mound Monday for the first time since straining his left oblique, but is still likely a few weeks away … Alfonso Soriano was pulled from Monday's game with a strained left quadriceps muscle and may require a stint on the disabled list … Ike Davis flew to New York on Monday to undergo an MRI on his ailing left ankle … Cameron Maybin missed his third straight game Monday with patellar tendinitis in his right knee … Homer Bailey (shoulder) said Monday that he hopes to resume throwing off flat ground in the next day or so … Seth Smith (groin) went 1-for-3 with a walk Monday in his return to the starting lineup … R.A. Dickey (foot) will indeed start Tuesday against the Pirates … Chris Coghlan was dropped to eighth in the lineup for Monday's game against the Diamondbacks … Aaron Cook (finger) will make another minor league rehab start Thursday with Triple-A Colorado Springs, which means Juan Nicasio will stay in the rotation to start Friday against the Giants … Justin Turner went 2-for-4 with an RBI double in Monday's win over the Pirates and has an incredible 21 RBI over his first 28 games … The Philies optioned Vance Worley to Triple-A Lehigh Valley on Monday … The Pirates placed Ryan Doumit on the 15-day disabled list Monday with a left ankle sprain … Cubs outfielder Tony Campana stole four bases in Monday's loss to the Astros … Aroldis Chapman (shoulder) is not expected to be activated from the disabled list when he's eligible Tuesday … Nationals general manager Mike Rizzo said Monday that he is not actively shopping Ivan Rodriguez … Jeff Baker was placed on the 15-day disabled list Monday with a left groin strain .. Kris Medlen (elbow) could begin facing live hitters this week …

American League Quick Hits: Bartolo Colon pitched his first complete game shutout since 2006 in a 5-0 win over the Athletics on Monday … Joe Mauer (bilateral leg weakness) went 0-for-4 with two strikeouts Monday in an extended spring training game … Adam Jones was held out of Monday's game against the Mariners with a sore right shoulder … Jon Lester was smoked for seven runs over 5 2/3 innings Monday in a loss to the White Sox and won't make his next start until next Tuesday … Russell Martin was scratched from Monday's lineup with a sore toe … Elvis Andrus was spiked on the left foot by teammate Michael Young in the sixth inning Monday and isn't sure whether he'll play Tuesday … Grady Sizemore was given a scheduled off day Monday, but is scheduled to return to the lineup Tuesday … Howie Kendrick (hamstring) ran and performed agility drills Monday and could return from the disabled list this weekend … Evan Longoria is 5-for-11 (.455) with four walks, a solo homer and three runs scored since moving to the leadoff spot … Brandon Webb (shoulder) allowed five runs over 3 1/3 innings Monday in his first minor league rehab start with Double-A Frisco … Jason Kubel is day-to-day after leaving Monday's game with a sprained left foot … Jeff Niemann (back) felt "great" during a simulated game Monday and hopes to begin a minor league rehab assignment soon … Phil Coke (ankle) is on track to return from the disabled list next Wednesday against the Rangers … Daric Barton went 0-for-4 Monday against the Yankees, after which A's manager Bob Geren said he could be moved down in the batting order … Yankees manager Joe Girardi suggested Monday that Phil Hughes (arm) could return in early July … Gordon Beckham (eye) went 1-for-4 with a walk and a run scored in his return to the starting lineup Monday … Adam Lind (back) had four at-bats Monday in an extended spring training game … After his relief appearance Saturday against the Blue Jays, Gavin Floyd's next scheduled start has been pushed back to Wednesday against the Red Sox … Matt Harrison expects to make his next scheduled start Thursday against the Indians, despite a blister on his left index finger … Tsuyoshi Nishioka (fractured fibula) went 0-for-3 Monday in his latest extended spring training game … Jim Thome (shoulder) went 2-for-3 with a walk in his return to the lineup Monday … Jed Lowrie missed Monday's game with a stiff left shoulder … Jo-Jo Reyes tossed his first career complete game Monday against the Indians, snapping a winless streak of 28 starts dating back to the 2008 season… Jake Arrieta is expected to make his next start Sunday against the Blue Jays, despite taking a comebacker off his left leg during Monday's loss to the Mariners … The Rays recalled right-hander Alex Cobb from Triple-A Durham to start Tuesday's game against the Rangers … Bobby Jenks (biceps) will be activated from the disabled list Tuesday … Casey Kotchman (ankle) was out of the lineup Monday, but is not expected to need a stint on the disabled list … Marco Scutaro (oblique) is scheduled to take live batting practice Tuesday … Brendan Ryan was moved into the No. 2 spot in the M's batting order Monday against the Orioles …

 

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Joakim Soria yanked from closer role

Eric Karabell

Kansas City Royals right-hander Joakim Soria, one of fantasy's elite closers until recently, was removed from the closer role after blowing his third consecutive save opportunity Monday against the Los Angeles Angels. It was Soria's fifth blown save of the season, two more than he had blown in each of the past three seasons (he accumulated 115 saves in 124 chances). Over his past four appearances, Soria allowed eight earned runs in 3 1/3 innings, inflating his ERA to an incomprehensible 6.55 in losing three times. How could this happen to someone as "safe" as Joakim Soria?

I won't tell you I saw this coming, but then again, closers not named Mariano Rivera generally tend to have short shelf lives. Soria, 27, seemed like one of the safest closers in the game in March/April, and his numbers proved it. His ERAs the past three seasons were 1.60, 2.21 and 1.78. His career WHIP was under 1.00. I couldn't argue with him being the fifth closer off the board in ESPN average live drafts. In fact, the case could have been made to rank him first.


Then again, I don't own Soria -- or Rivera, Brian Wilson and Heath Bell -- in any leagues, because I ignore the top closers in my drafts/auctions and aim to build better offenses and scrape saves together with either less reliable culprits, such as Leo Nunez and Joel Hanrahan, or breakout candidates such as Craig Kimbrel and Brandon League. Sure, once in a while you'll get a Ryan Franklin- or Brandon Lyon-like bust when you manage that way, but you also, in theory, have a better offense, which can compensate or offer up trade possibilities. I understand that a great closer can really help a fantasy team more than a bad one, but good luck predicting which closers will implode and lose their roles. Many of them do every year, from Jonathan Broxton last season to Brad Lidge the year before. It would have been tough to suspect Soria was next.
Soria's recent performance gave Royals manager Ned Yost little choice but to make a move. On Monday, Soria allowed four hits and three runs in the ninth inning, including the second Torii Hunter home run of the afternoon. And it could have been even worse; Soria loaded the bases with one out before he fanned Hank Conger and Peter Bourjos to escape further damage. Soria's velocity is off from previous seasons, more in the 88-90 mph range as opposed to its normal 91, which is generally a sign that something is physically wrong or a mechanical tweak is necessary. His strikeout rate is also down from his career mark, even after he struck out the side Monday. He's one away from his career high for home runs allowed, and it's still May. And while his batting average on balls in play is higher than his career rate, he's also permitting more line drives than ever. It would seem odd for a 27-year-old fireballer to all of a sudden lose his stuff, so it's only natural to assume injury is playing a role. We shall see.
Of course, Soria's loss is someone else's gain, and the most popular relief pitcher in fantasy leagues over the next day or so will likely be Royals rookie right-hander Aaron Crow. He was hit around a bit in his last outing, Sunday against the Texas Rangers, allowing a Michael Young home run, but he still boasts a 1.33 ERA, 1.03 WHIP and 26 strikeouts in 27 innings. Crow leads the Royals in holds with four -- the team has only 13 -- and has been the team's top relief pitcher, but this remains a surprising development. Crow, a first-round pick in both the 2008 (Nationals) and 2009 (Royals) amateur drafts, was used exclusively as a starting pitcher across two levels of the minor leagues in 2010, and he struggled, posting a 5.73 ERA and 1.50 WHIP, though he did have a healthy strikeout rate. Then again, the Royals aren't blessed with obvious options. Right-hander Jeremy Jeffress and lefty Tim Collins have been wild, and they're no more experienced than Crow.
Frankly, if former Houston Astros and Colorado Rockies right-hander Felipe Paulino -- acquired only a few days ago -- wasn't moving into the starting rotation to replace Nate Adcock, I'd be looking for him to find his way into the closer role. Paulino throws 100 mph on occasion, though his career ERA is 5.82 and home runs have been a problem. Still, he has closer stuff and someday, somehow, he's going to harness it.
For now, fantasy owners should add Crow in all formats, but be wary whom you release. I'd call it surprising if Crow continues his success at this rate, and I expect the Royals want Soria back in the role as soon as possible, but only if his health and confidence is right. As Yost told reporters, "It's time to step up and make a change, and let [Soria] take a step back and get himself together so he can take that closer's role over again in the near future." In other words, Crow seems awesome today, but be careful. In 10-team mixed leagues, Soria owners will want to punt this once-safe closer and move on, perhaps to Crow. I'd advise against that. A few weeks ago, the Seattle Mariners' League had an even worse week than Soria recently did, and despite the team saying a change was imminent, League was back closing within days. The Royals want the old Soria back, and don't be surprised if that happens sooner rather than later.

 

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Better Than Choo?

The dividing line for cutting or riding out a cold hitter may surprise you


AJ Mass

Throughout the course of a season, most batters are going to have their ups and downs. Heck, even Joey Votto had a slump of sorts, hitting a paltry .192 from May 1-8. That didn't mean you should have gone into a panic and debated whether to place the reigning National League MVP on your bench until he got his mojo back. You kept the faith and were immediately rewarded with a much more Votto-like .351 batting average over his next 10 games.

However, not all players are created equal. There are clearly a tier of superstars who need to remain in the lineup at all times. As the infomercial tells you, barring injury, you simply "set it and forget it" with hitters like Ryan Braun and Miguel Cabrera. Meanwhile, at the other end of the spectrum are the interchangeable "always back on the waiver wire" level of players like Brad Hawpe, Allen Craig, David DeJesus and A.J. Pierzynski. Owners will gladly roll the dice on these guys for a week or two, but have no problem sending them right back into the free-agent pool if the gamble doesn't pay off.


But after the obvious stars, where exactly should we draw the line between guys we should never cut and those who we shouldn't hesitate to toss to the scrap heap if they fail? What kind of production should we consider to be above average, and therefore, should be stashed during cold spells rather than sent packing? What exactly is average?


In the spirit of Matthew Berry's Wandy Line for pitchers, we sought to determine a similar benchmark for hitters. To start the process, we took a look at the overall production for hitters so far in 2011 in the five standard offensive categories: batting average, home runs, runs scored, runs batted in and stolen bases. Dividing that by 30 major league teams yields a per-team average, and then dividing that number further by nine gives us the expected average production from any given lineup spot.


It's true that batting stats are not evenly spread from top to bottom of the order and that some managers juggle their lineups on a daily basis. Plus, pitchers' batting stats skew the numbers downward and numerous planned platoons would generally split some of these "average" stats among pairs of players. That's all the more reason to value this estimate of "average production" as a line in the sand.


With a grand total of 814 hitters all contributing to these 270 available lineup spots, attaining even this level of statistical accomplishment is quite the task. Not only that, but we also need to consider that this average describes players who are contributing across all five measured categories. Juan Pierre may well be an asset to you if you need stolen bases, but he's not going to contribute a lick in home runs, and RBIs aren't exactly bursting forth from his bat in multitudes, either. His value is based on your team's need, but on a universal nature, he's not a given.


So, taking a look at the chart below, we have pinpointed a Player X, who best matches up with the average production of the league thus far in 2011. It is here that we shall draw the line of comparison.


<TABLE><THEAD><TR><TH></TH><TH>BA </TH><TH>HR </TH><TH>R </TH><TH>RBI </TH><TH>SB </TH></TR></THEAD><TBODY><TR class=last><TD>League Overall Totals </TD><TD>.252 </TD><TD>1423 </TD><TD>6751 </TD><TD>6418 </TD><TD>1090 </TD></TR><TR class=last><TD>Average Per Team </TD><TD>.252 </TD><TD>47.4 </TD><TD>225.0 </TD><TD>213.9 </TD><TD>36.3 </TD></TR><TR class=last><TD>Average Per Lineup Spot </TD><TD>.252 </TD><TD>5.3 </TD><TD>25.0 </TD><TD>23.8 </TD><TD>4.0 </TD></TR><TR class=last><TD>Player X </TD><TD>.250 </TD><TD>5 </TD><TD>25 </TD><TD>22 </TD><TD>7 </TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>



Who is this paragon of the middle of the pack, the virtuoso of the steady but unspectacular? It's none other than Shin-Soo Choo of the Cleveland Indians, currently ranked 88th on the ESPN Player Rater among hitters. That's where we place the "must be owned and started" line for hitters, hereafter known as Better Than Choo.


Let's take a look at a few of the players who fall closely on either side of this new measuring stick so as to get a better feeling for how you should be making those borderline calls. If the player in question is as good as or better than Choo in at least three categories, then he probably should remain in your fantasy lineup. If not, then feel free to sit these players if they're slumping, and consider sending them packing if someone "better" is there on the waiver wire.


<TABLE><THEAD><TR><TH>Player </TH><TH>Team </TH><TH>BA </TH><TH>HR </TH><TH>R </TH><TH>RBI </TH><TH>SB </TH></TR></THEAD><TBODY><TR class=last><TD>Mitch Moreland </TD><TD>TEX </TD><TD>.301 </TD><TD>7 </TD><TD>25 </TD><TD>18 </TD><TD>1 </TD></TR><TR class=last><TD>Justin Smoak </TD><TD>SEA </TD><TD>.253 </TD><TD>7 </TD><TD>16 </TD><TD>28 </TD><TD>0 </TD></TR><TR class=last><TD>Seth Smith </TD><TD>COL </TD><TD>.304 </TD><TD>5 </TD><TD>25 </TD><TD>22 </TD><TD>3 </TD></TR><TR class=last><TD>Alex Avila </TD><TD>DET </TD><TD>.280 </TD><TD>8 </TD><TD>17 </TD><TD>29 </TD><TD>2 </TD></TR><TR class=last><TD>Miguel Montero </TD><TD>ARI </TD><TD>.287 </TD><TD>6 </TD><TD>26 </TD><TD>27 </TD><TD>0 </TD></TR><TR class=last><TD>Stephen Drew </TD><TD>ARI </TD><TD>.285 </TD><TD>3 </TD><TD>29 </TD><TD>29 </TD><TD>4 </TD></TR><TR class=last><TD>Shin-Soo Choo </TD><TD>CLE </TD><TD>.250 </TD><TD>5 </TD><TD>25 </TD><TD>22 </TD><TD>7 </TD></TR><TR class=last><TD>Cameron Maybin </TD><TD>SDP </TD><TD>.254 </TD><TD>5 </TD><TD>24 </TD><TD>15 </TD><TD>7 </TD></TR><TR class=last><TD>Maicer Izturis </TD><TD>LAA </TD><TD>.289 </TD><TD>3 </TD><TD>22 </TD><TD>14 </TD><TD>5 </TD></TR><TR class=last><TD>Jose Tabata </TD><TD>PIT </TD><TD>.246 </TD><TD>3 </TD><TD>27 </TD><TD>8 </TD><TD>13 </TD></TR><TR class=last><TD>Ryan Ludwick </TD><TD>SDP </TD><TD>.244 </TD><TD>8 </TD><TD>21 </TD><TD>34 </TD><TD>1 </TD></TR><TR class=last><TD>Carlos Gomez </TD><TD>MIL </TD><TD>.224 </TD><TD>4 </TD><TD>26 </TD><TD>14 </TD><TD>13 </TD></TR><TR class=last><TD>Chipper Jones </TD><TD>ATL </TD><TD>.250 </TD><TD>4 </TD><TD>19 </TD><TD>29 </TD><TD>0 </TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>



As the season goes along, the league average will also move, requiring our comparison point to move. Perhaps Shin-Soo Choo himself will no longer measure up to the median as time marches on. There may well be a new torch-bearer whose statistical line should be used in order to provide a speedy eyeball test to answer the question, "Can I bench this guy?" (Cameron Maybin certainly seems to be standing on deck behind the Indians right fielder right about now, with barely any noticeable difference between the two players.)


If you're worried about Albert Pujols, you have some faith and keep him in your lineup. When Jose Bautista suddenly goes cold and hits .226 for a stretch of nine games, you don't lift a finger. But when you're at your wit's end with a guy like Danny Espinosa or Brennan Boesch, and you simply can't decide what to do, you need to ask yourself just one question in order to settle the debate …


Is this guy Better than Choo?

 

[HacheMan]

Toronto Hiring A Lawrie?

Prepare for a slew of mediocre law/lawyer-related puns like the one in the headline above, because it appears that Blue Jays' third base prospect Brett Lawrie could be on the verge of arriving in the big leagues.

As reported by Shi Davidi of Sportsnet.ca, the 21-year-old could make his major league debut as early as Friday, news that should cause a significant ripple in mixed leagues given Lawrie's .354/.415/.677 line at Triple-A to go with 15 homers, 49 RBI, 51 runs and 11 steals.

The only potential wrinkle would be injury. Lawrie caused some concern when he left Tuesday's game early after being hit in the wrist with a pitch, but tweeted the following late Tuesday night: "Just a BRUISE !!! #yaaaaabudddddy."

Echo that emphatic "yaaaaabudddddy" from mixed league owners, who should be preparing to make an immediate add in anticipation of Lawrie's arrival. It was unclear as of Wednesday morning how his timetable would be affected by the injury, but it's hard to imagine a bruise altering Toronto's plans too significantly.

Hanley Ramirez (back, leg) reported some improvement Tuesday and could potentially return as soon as Wednesday, according to beat writer Joe Capozzi. Before anyone gets too excited, it's more likely that Ramirez would return on Friday (or possibly after that), but the positive news is that it appears he may avoid a trip to the DL.

Joakim Soria (6.55 ERA on the season) has been demoted to middle relief for the time being. He's expected to close again as soon as he shows he's ready, but Aaron Crow takes over in the meantime and is worth a look in most leagues.

Speaking of struggling closers, Tuesday evening was not a hilarious one for Carlos Marmol, who saw his ERA rise from 1.17 to 3.47 after allowing six earned runs in the ninth inning while recording just one out. It's probably not cause for panic given that Marmol hadn't allowed a run since April 20, but that doesn't reverse the damage done to ERAs and WHIPs across the globe on Tuesday.

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Justin Morneau said that he expects a pinched nerve in his neck to continue to be an issue for the remainder of the season, then promptly went out and blasted his third and fourth homers of the season (which will hopefully launch a hot streak that makes everyone forget that he had a neck problem in the first place).

In other Twins news, Ron Gardenhire told MLB.com that Joe Mauer (legs) will be a catcher "until Joe says, 'I can't do it anymore,' or we deem him not physically able to do that." Gardenhire added that there's no definitive timetable for Mauer's return as he continues to play in extended spring training.

Pablo Sandoval (hamate bone surgery) did some hitting exercises and "looked pretty good," as Bruce Bochy told the San Jose Mercury News. Sandoval could begin a minor league rehab assignment this weekend in hopes of rejoining the Giants within the next two weeks.

In the latest disconcerting development of a highly disappointing season, the Denver Post reported that Ubaldo Jimenez is averaging 93 mph on his fastball after averaging 96.1 mph during his dominant 2010 campaign. Now carrying a 5.86 ERA and 1.52 WHIP on the season, the right-hander is only startable in a favorable matchup right now.

Bad news for Ike Davis, who will be placed back in a protective boot for three weeks after an MRI showed that his left ankle isn't healing. Meanwhile, teammate David Wright (back) is slated for an X-ray on Thursday.

After Matt Holliday (quad) returned on Monday, Tony La Russa told the St. Louis Post-Dispatch that "We're not going to push it" with regard to the outfielder's injury. He then apparently stayed true to his word by scratching Holliday from Tuesday's lineup. No word as of Wednesday morning on whether or not Holliday would miss a second straight game. (Update: Holliday is headed for an MRI Wednesday, with a DL trip sounding like a distinct possibility.)

Ryan Zimmerman (abdominal surgery) will play in his first extended spring training game on Wednesday, but may still be a few weeks away from returning (June 11 marks the six-week mark of his surgery, which originally had a 6-8 week recovery timetable).

Pitcher injury notes: Josh Johnson (shoulder) will throw a bullpen Thursday or Friday … Francisco Liriano (shoulder) expects to return on June 7 … Homer Bailey (shoulder) is hoping to return on June 11 … Vicente Padilla (forearm) could be activated Friday … Kris Medlen (elbow) could return as a reliever by late July or early August … John Lackey (elbow) allowed just one run in 5 2/3 innings in a Triple-A rehab start … Kyle McClellan (hip) is hoping to make his next scheduled start, but could still be placed on the DL … Jeff Niemann (back) will begin a minor league rehab assignment Friday at High-A … Brad Lidge (shoulder) topped out at 87 mph during an extended spring training game.

Position player injury notes: Chipper Jones left Tuesday's game with a groin injury … Jason Kubel (foot) isn't expecting a trip to the DL … The Cubs placed Alfonso Soriano (quad) on the DL and recalled Tyler Colvin, who is worth considering in NL-Only leagues while Soriano is out a couple weeks … An MRI on Cameron Maybin's knee showed no structural damage, but he was placed on the 15-day DL retroactive to May 28 … David Freese (hand) believes he's ahead of schedule and could be back before the end of June … Adam Lind (back) took four at-bats at extended spring training, with the Jays hoping he can return this weekend … Derrek Lee (oblique) is targeting next week.

Position player injury notes (part 2): Brandon Belt (wrist) is expected to be sidelined a couple of days … Juan Uribe (hip) could be back this weekend … Vernon Wells (groin) could begin a rehab assignment this weekend … Steven Pearce has been diagnosed with a partial tear in his right calf … Ryan Doumit (ankle) is expected to miss over a month … Casey Kotchman (ankle) was out of the starting lineup a second straight day … Julio Borbon (hamstring) should return next week.

Lineup notes: Eric Wedge is giving Chone Figgins (.190 average this season) "a couple days" off, according to beat writer Greg Johns … Dan Uggla (.178 average) and Aubrey Huff (.219) were also out of the lineup to clear their heads … Garrett Jones (.161 since May 3) could be in danger of losing his starting job, with Xavier Paul and Matt Diaz the potential beneficiaries … Austin Jackson will get a day off Wednesday … The Jays are considering converting Dustin McGowan (who last appeared in the big leagues in 2008 due to shoulder problems) back to a starter after seeing him hit 95 mph as a reliever in extended spring training … Albert Pujols made his second start of the season at third base.

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Notable pitching: Jordan Lyles gave up one earned run with no walks and four strikeouts in seven innings against the Cubs in his first major league start … Carlos Zambrano threw eight innings of one-run ball in a no-decision against Houston … C.J. Wilson picked up his fourth 10-strikeout game of the season … Ted Lilly struck out eight while allowing two runs in seven innings to beat the Rockies … Anibal Sanchez beat the D'Backs with eight innings of two-run ball … R.A. Dickey struck out a career-high 10 against the Pirates … Chris Carpenter had a season-high eight strikeouts, but allowed seven hits, two walks and two runs in five innings … Brett Anderson gave up a career-worst nine earned runs in 5 1/3 innings against the Yankees.

Notable hitting: Batting cleanup, Evan Longoria hit a decisive two-run homer … Danny Espinosa homered twice and drove in four … Curtis Granderson went 3-for-5 with his 17th homer, four RBI and a steal … Justin Smoak hit his eighth homer … Eric Hosmer went 2-for-4 with a steal, two runs and two RBI … Grady Sizemore went 2-for-4 with two doubles and two RBI after sitting out Monday … Recently slowed by an illness, Corey Hart homered and drove in four.

 

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Pen Shakeup in the T-Dot

Sometimes you feel like you need a little boost. Maybe you drink a soda, or a coffee, or an energy drink. You can do that because you're an adult, or at least close to it. You can make that choice.

But maybe it's not such a good idea to make that choice for your children. In a 'bacon tastes good' moment, scientists have found that energy drinks are not good for children. Next they'll discover that cigarettes and beer aren't good for them either, know what I'm saying?

So we'll name the tiers this week in honor of some of the more obvious discoveries of recent time. Because sometimes Captain Obvious is actually Doctor Obvious.


Tier 1: Elite (4) (AKA: The "People Happiest on Fridays" Tier.)


Jonathan Papelbon, Boston Red Sox
Heath Bell, San Diego Padres
Mariano Rivera, New York Yankees
Brian Wilson, San Francisco Giants

Heath Bell hasn't quite shown the crazy strikeout punch, but we've put our crack team of scientists on the case and found that he's still pretty good. He hasn't walked a batter since May 8th even. Of course, the team may trade him. The year hasn't gone well and they probably won't have the money to sign him unless he likes living in his home state so much that he gives a little discount. If he goes, it's Luke Gregerson taking over most likely, since the Padres control Gregerson for longer than the also-excellent Mike Adams.
Mariano Rivera has now blown his last two games. He's only had a worse strikeout rate once in the last eleven years - and that was last year. He's still got tremendous control, and that one awesome pitch, but the cracks are showing.


Tier 2: Rock Steady (6) (AKA: The "Men More Interested Than Women in Casual Hookups" Tier.)


J.J. Putz, Arizona Diamondbacks
Craig Kimbrel, Atlanta Braves
Carlos Marmol, Chicago Cubs
Jose Valverde, Detroit Tigers
Francisco Rodriguez, New York Mets

Joel Hanrahan, Pittsburgh Pirates

Speaking of dry spells for men, J.J. Putz is in the middle of a strikeout-less stretch (one in his last five innings). Other than that, and the ever-present health risk, and he'd be in the elite tier. Craig Kimbrel is prone to the occasional hiccup, but a nice stretch might make him elite. Francisco Rodriguez might never be elite just because the threat that his team trades him is very real. Keep Jason Isringhausen close. Carlos Marmol's team may need to step it up a little, because he'd only given up 12 hits in 23 innings before Tuesday night. Then he gave up five hits and six runs and doesn't look like elite material any more. He'll be fine though.
Joel Hanrahan deserves some love. He used to have some control issues, but he only has five walks all year and one in May. In his last appearance he struck out three batters and didn't allow a baserunner. He lights up the radar gun, too. Sure, the Rangers are interested, but will they pay serious prospects for Hanrahan? Since he's under team control until the end of the 2013 season, he won't be acquired cheaply. Hanrahan is looking rock-steady.


Tier 3: OK options (7) (AKA: The "Exercise Helps People Lose Weight" Tier.)


Huston Street, Colorado Rockies
Leo Nunez, Florida Marlins
John Axford, Milwaukee Brewers
Drew Storen, Washington Nationals

Sergio Santos, Chicago White Sox
Chris Perez, Cleveland Indians
Francisco Cordero, Cincinnati Reds

Comment:
Leo Nunez did blow a save against the Giants last week, but from personal, live experience this reporter can tell you that none of the balls in play were really line drives. The Giants dinked and dunked him to death. Nunez still has three strikeouts to every walk and is having an excellent year. He's also under team control for another year so he'll probably stay with the team even if they drop out of the NL East race.
Drew Storen is also on a bad kick. He's given up runs in three straight appearances and was saddled with a blown save and a loss in the last two. Thing is, he also looks fine if you zoom out past the last week. He doesn't have an elite strikeout rate, but it's above-average. He's got great control, and that hasn't changed with only two walks in May. And most of the contact he induces is on the ground, which will help him avoid more home runs like the one he gave up to Jason Bartlett in San Diego. He should be fine.
He doesn't have great control, so he's no Rock Steady, but Sergio Santos has kept his ERA skinny by striking out 30 in 25 2/3 innings. Most importantly, the former shortstop has been run back out onto the mound for successful save conversions after he blew a save two weeks ago. Looks like Ozzie Guillen likes him - and it's not like Matt Thornton or Chris Sale are pitching lights out. Santos might keep the job all year.



Tier 4: Question marks (6) (AKA: The "Little Boys Like Cars" Tier.)


Jordan Walden, Anaheim Angels

Andrew Bailey, Oakland Athletics
Brandon League, Seattle Mariners
Kyle Farnsworth, Tampa Bay Rays
Matt Capps, Minnesota Twins

Neftali Feliz, Texas Rangers


Comment:
Little boys like cars. They also like chicken fingers and sandboxes and trees and running and jumping. News? Not news like "Andrew Bailey is back and will shortly be the sole closer in Oakland." Not news like that.
Jordan Walden is still effective, and still cooking with gas, but he's also got some shaky control at times. He had three appearances in May in which he gave up two walks - and two baserunners in one inning usually means a runner will score. But most of the pitchers on this list have one flaw or another. If it's not Walden's great strikeout punch with poor control, it's Brandon League and Kyle Farnsworth and Matt Capps showing poor strikeout rates and excellent control.
And then there's Neftali Feliz. He's looking all kinds of messed up. He has three blown saves in his last five appearances and was removed from his last attempt before blowing it. Since returning from the DL, he has nine walks against three strikeouts. His velocity is a little down, but more worrisome is the fact that the swinging strikes are now below average. By looking at his rate stats, his ERA should be much, much worse. Arthur Rhodes and Darren Oliver deserve to be owned, and if Feliz hadn't been so awesome last year, he would be in the Rollercoaster tier right now. As it is, he might not last the week if his current work continues.

Read more about the most volatile closer situations on the next page.

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Tier 5: Rollercoaster rides (7) (AKA: The "Too Much TV Can Make You Fat" Tier.)


1st Chair: Fernando Salas, 2nd Chair: Eduardo Sanchez, St. Louis Cardinals
1st Chair: Ryan Madson, 2nd Chair: Jose Contreras, Philadelphia Phillies

1st Chair: Aaron Crow, 2nd Chair: Luis Coleman, Kansas City Royals
1st Chair: Kevin Gregg, 2nd Chair: Koji Uehara, Baltimore Orioles
1st Chair: Mark Melancon, 2nd Chair: Wilton Lopez, Houston Astros

1st Chair: Jon Rauch, 2nd Chair: Frank Francisco, Toronto Blue Jays

1st Chair: Javy Guerra, 2nd Chair: Matt Guerrier, Los Angeles Dodgers

Comment:
Caution is important. Like, it looks like Fernando Salas should be in the next tier up and Neftali Feliz should be here. But these guys have pitched fewer than 25 innings each this year. They could pitch five innings each this week, and if those five innings look like the back of their baseball cards, it will have been a good idea to move slowly. But Salas only walked three guys in May (against 14 strikeouts) and has converted ten straight save opportunities with a couple holds mixed in. Another week and he'll make it out of the grotto.
We've been talking about Joakim Soria for weeks now, and the ending came suddenly. After blowing his third straight save on Monday night, the decision was made. Closer of the Future Aaron Crow is now the closer and Soria will work on getting right in middle relief. The thing is, the team has every reason to root for him, even if the only outcome is trading him for value before he walks in the offseason. He could close again, if only for a little while before being traded, or he could hit the DL and spend the year looking for what he lost. It's a riddle wrapped in a conundrum on top of an enigma.
In Philadelphia, we'll just have to wait to see what a healthy Brad Lidge can do this year before we know more about that potential battle with Ryan Madson. But the situation in Baltimore could come to a head at any moment. In his last four appearances, Kevin Gregg has six walks against one strikeout. Sure, he's only given up two runs, and he's even converted a save, but your closer is not supposed to have 18 walks against 15 strikeouts. Not while the setup man has only five walks against his 28 strikeouts and has been a successful closer in the past.
Mark Melancon has one walk in May and has only blown one save since becoming the closer in Houston. He's probably in no danger from Wilton Lopez, who has six walks against four strikeouts in his last six appearances. At least Lopez has his groundball rate back, and if Melancon blows up, it'll be Lopez cleaning up.
No-one really knows what's going on in Toronto right now. Frank Francisco blew two saves in a row and was removed from the role, but the trouble was a little while in coming. In May, he's given up three home runs and has looked hittable despite managing 17 strikeouts in his 14 2/3 innings so far this year. He's always been a fly-baller (not a fly baller), so maybe he's not a great mix for the Toronto stadium. On the other hand, he was fine in Texas and could easily find it again. Consider this: 10% of all fly balls leave the park across baseball - and basically a quarter of Francisco's fly balls have gone yard. He's still got the best stuff of the bunch. He's got more punch than Jon Rauch, who might be the closer right now since he got the team's last save. Rauch has 14 strikeouts in 20 2/3 innings. It could be Jason Frasor, too, since he has decent overall rates.
We know even less about the situation in Los Angeles. The best overall pitcher in the pen right now might be recently called up prospect Rubby De La Rosa, who now has five strikeouts in his first five innings as a result of his knockout stuff. But the 21-year-old Dominican might need to return to starting at some point, and it's Javy Guerra who got the last save for the Dodgers. Guerra pairs a 94-MPH fastball with a good slider, but he's had control problems in the minor leagues that could resurface at any time. Matt Guerrier is still doing his steady-eddy, but five walks against four strikeouts in his last seven appearances is not impressive. Call De La Rosa the dark horse, Guerra the flavor of the moment, and Guerrier the bland backup plan. Oh and Vicente Padilla should be back Friday to make this even harder to parse.

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Injured

David Aardsma, Seattle Mariners (hip surgery)
Brad Lidge, Philadelphia Phillies (shoulder)
Jonathan Broxton, Los Angeles Dodgers (elbow)
Brandon Lyon, Houston Astros (shoulder)
Vicente Padilla, Los Angeles Dodgers (forearm)
Joe Nathan, Minnesota Twins (elbow)

Comment:
Jose Contreras returned from the DL a setup man. So did Andrew Bailey, but it's Bailey that will close again soon.
Brad Lidge, on the other hand, only touched 87 MPH in extended spring training Tuesday so he's got a ways to go. Joe Nathan ended up back on the DL with elbow soreness that Twins' doctors say is common in Tommy John returners. He's working out but not throwing and should be back in June. The DL is the perfect place to stash Nathan until he finds it.

The Deposed:
Fernando Rodney, Los Angeles
Joe Nathan, Minnesota
Ryan Franklin, St. Louis

Fernando Rodney got a save! Jordan Walden needed the day off. Ryan Franklin struck out three in a scoreless eighth inning! That's bigger news, potentially.

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The Steals Department

Nyjer Morgan is a hot-head. And, sure, he strikes out a bit much and is probably more of a .275-.285 hitter going forward. But in full seasons, he's averaged 38 steals per, and he plays a good enough center field that the Brewers can sit the glove-only Carlos Gomez most days. In fact, the only time Gomez will probably start is when the Brewers face lefties. So, even if you don't like him, pick up Morgan if you need speed.


Tony Campana caught the attention of Cubs fans and fantasy players alike when he stole four bases Monday - on one hit and one walk. The lefty might not play against lefties, and he has absolutely no power. He doesn't really walk a ton either. But it's either him or Lou Montanez (another flawed player) in center field for the Cubs these days after Alfonso Soriano joined Marlon Byrd, Jeff Baker and Reed Johnson on the DL. A decimated outfield might just be your shot at a few saves in a short time. Like, say, four stolen bases in one game.

 

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How many homers will Bautista hit?

Rest-of-season statistical projections for the Top 150 hitters

Tristan H. Cockcroft


You heard it here first: Jose Bautista is going to hit exactly 30 more home runs the rest of the season, giving him a major league-best 50 at year's end.

Well, more or less he will.


That's the fun of the projections exercise: It's always the product of one person's crystal ball, and it is, in essence, a guess. But it's those guesses -- right or wrong -- that are of supreme importance; they're the very measures of a player's perceived value upon which we base our roster decisions.


As in "60 Feet 6 Inches," I consider now -- approximately the one-third point of the season -- a good time to revisit said projections. The statistics you'll read below are what I expect to happen from June 1 forward; it's a handy partner piece to the recently revised Top 250 lists we published.


By the way, I wasn't kidding about Bautista; I really projected him for 30 more homers. That said, it's a conservative projection, being that I tend to draw heavily upon a player's past performance when forecasting forward. Bautista's projected line still ranked him easily tops in the game, but shy of his current full-season pace of 59 homers. Hey, he could get there. I just choose to be realistic.


As with "60 Feet 6 Inches" on Tuesday, let's begin with a few notes: These are my projections alone, not ESPN's, using my projections method. And as they've been formulated during the past several days, understand that even I have learned some things from the exercise; you might find some of this week's ranking shifts puzzling, and the simplest explanation might be that the projected numbers showed me something I hadn't considered before.


In addition, these rankings follow roughly the formula we use in our Player Rater, though they're not exact. Upside, injury risk, role and team factors come into play, particularly in lower tiers, and although a certain projection might seem worthy of a higher or lower ranking, consider that any factor might have impacted the specific rank.


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TOP 150 HITTERS

Note: Tristan H. Cockcroft's top 150 hitters are ranked for their expected performance -- and projections -- from this point forward, not for statistics that have already been accrued.
<TABLE style="MARGIN: 0px; WIDTH: 100%"><TBODY></TBODY></TABLE><TABLE><THEAD><TR><TH style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: bottom"><CENTER>Rank </CENTER></TH><TH style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: bottom">Player <CENTER></CENTER></TH><TH style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: bottom"><CENTER>Team </CENTER></TH><TH style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: bottom"><CENTER>Prev.
Rank </CENTER></TH><TH style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: bottom"><CENTER>G </CENTER></TH><TH style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: bottom"><CENTER>AB </CENTER></TH><TH style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: bottom"><CENTER>R </CENTER></TH><TH style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: bottom"><CENTER>H </CENTER></TH><TH style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: bottom"><CENTER>HR </CENTER></TH><TH style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: bottom"><CENTER>RBI </CENTER></TH><TH style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: bottom"><CENTER>SB </CENTER></TH><TH style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: bottom"><CENTER>AVG </CENTER></TH></TR></THEAD><TBODY><TR class=last><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>1 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle">Jose Bautista </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>TOR </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>1 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>105 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>360 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>71 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>107 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>30 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>68 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>6 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>.297 </TD></TR><TR class=last><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>2 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle">Ryan Braun </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>MIL </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>2 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>105 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>412 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>70 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>126 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>22 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>74 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>14 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>.306 </TD></TR><TR class=last><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>3 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle">Adrian Gonzalez </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>BOS </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>3 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>106 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>404 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>69 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>129 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>24 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>81 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>1 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>.319 </TD></TR><TR class=last><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>4 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle">Albert Pujols </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>STL </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>5 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>100 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>367 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>70 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>115 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>24 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>70 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>6 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>.313 </TD></TR><TR class=last><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>5 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle">Miguel Cabrera </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>DET </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>4 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>106 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>393 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>70 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>124 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>24 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>80 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>2 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>.316 </TD></TR><TR class=last><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>6 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle">Hanley Ramirez </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>FLA </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>7 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>103 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>394 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>69 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>116 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>16 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>54 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>22 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>.294 </TD></TR><TR class=last><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>7 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle">Joey Votto </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>CIN </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>6 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>104 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>373 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>67 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>119 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>20 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>68 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>8 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>.319 </TD></TR><TR class=last><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>8 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle">Carlos Gonzalez </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>COL </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>10 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>104 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>376 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>66 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>110 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>18 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>67 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>14 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>.293 </TD></TR><TR class=last><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>9 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle">Robinson Cano </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>NYY </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>8 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>107 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>416 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>65 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>128 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>18 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>68 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>4 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>.308 </TD></TR><TR class=last><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>10 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle">Alex Rodriguez </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>NYY </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>12 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>100 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>372 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>62 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>105 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>23 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>79 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>7 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>.282 </TD></TR><TR class=last><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>11 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle">Matt Kemp </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>LAD </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>11 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>104 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>393 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>59 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>111 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>18 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>61 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>20 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>.282 </TD></TR><TR class=last><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>12 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle">Troy Tulowitzki </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>COL </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>9 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>104 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>389 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>65 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>111 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>21 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>67 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>9 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>.285 </TD></TR><TR class=last><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>13 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle">Jose Reyes </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>NYM </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>13 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>97 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>413 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>61 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>121 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>7 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>38 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>28 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>.293 </TD></TR><TR class=last><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>14 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle">Mark Teixeira </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>NYY </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>19 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>106 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>403 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>71 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>110 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>25 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>77 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>1 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>.273 </TD></TR><TR class=last><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>15 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle">Carl Crawford </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>BOS </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>17 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>103 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>406 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>65 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>116 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>10 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>50 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>29 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>.286 </TD></TR><TR class=last><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>16 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle">Curtis Granderson </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>NYY </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>16 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>106 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>396 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>69 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>105 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>23 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>59 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>11 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>.265 </TD></TR><TR class=last><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>17 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle">Jacoby Ellsbury </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>BOS </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>18 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>99 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>394 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>63 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>115 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>6 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>38 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>38 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>.292 </TD></TR><TR class=last><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>18 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle">Matt Holliday </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>STL </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>14 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>98 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>369 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>65 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>118 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>16 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>67 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>8 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>.320 </TD></TR><TR class=last><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>19 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle">Josh Hamilton </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>TEX </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>20 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>90 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>348 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>56 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>112 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>17 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>65 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>7 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>.322 </TD></TR><TR class=last><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>20 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle">Evan Longoria </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>TB </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>15 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>105 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>393 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>64 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>109 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>18 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>70 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>8 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>.277 </TD></TR><TR class=last><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>21 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle">Andrew McCutchen </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>PIT </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>21 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>107 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>411 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>67 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>114 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>12 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>46 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>20 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>.277 </TD></TR><TR class=last><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>22 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle">Justin Upton </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>ARI </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>26 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>105 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>390 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>63 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>108 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>19 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>59 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>13 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>.277 </TD></TR><TR class=last><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>23 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle">Ryan Howard </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>PHI </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>23 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>101 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>385 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>62 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>103 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>25 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>82 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>2 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>.268 </TD></TR><TR class=last><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>24 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle">Prince Fielder </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>MIL </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>22 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>105 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>384 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>62 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>107 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>24 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>72 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>1 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>.279 </TD></TR><TR class=last><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>25 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle">Jay Bruce </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>CIN </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>36 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>105 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>378 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>60 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>103 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>22 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>60 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>6 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>.272 </TD></TR><TR class=last><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>26 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle">Kevin Youkilis </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>BOS </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>24 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>95 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>338 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>66 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>101 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>18 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>65 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>3 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>.299 </TD></TR><TR class=last><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>27 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle">Dustin Pedroia </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>BOS </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>27 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>98 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>398 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>68 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>115 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>10 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>45 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>14 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>.289 </TD></TR><TR class=last><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>28 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle">Hunter Pence </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>HOU </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>30 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>106 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>412 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>54 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>117 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>16 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>61 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>9 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>.284 </TD></TR><TR class=last><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>29 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle">Jayson Werth </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>WAS </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>39 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>102 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>361 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>63 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>100 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>19 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>54 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>12 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>.277 </TD></TR><TR class=last><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>30 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle">Nelson Cruz </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>TEX </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>38 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>86 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>316 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>48 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>88 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>20 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>58 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>11 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>.278 </TD></TR><TR class=last><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>31 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle">Drew Stubbs </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>CIN </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>25 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>103 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>384 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>62 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>97 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>12 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>45 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>25 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>.253 </TD></TR><TR class=last><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>32 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle">B.J. Upton </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>TB </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>37 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>105 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>382 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>60 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>95 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>11 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>47 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>29 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>.249 </TD></TR><TR class=last><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>33 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle">Rickie Weeks </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>MIL </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>34 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>101 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>404 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>72 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>108 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>17 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>46 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>10 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>.267 </TD></TR><TR class=last><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>34 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle">Mike Stanton </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>FLA </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>35 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>107 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>395 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>56 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>98 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>24 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>65 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>2 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>.248 </TD></TR><TR class=last><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>35 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle">Brandon Phillips </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>CIN </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>28 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>102 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>403 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>61 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>112 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>13 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>53 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>12 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>.278 </TD></TR><TR class=last><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>36 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle">Shin-Soo Choo </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>CLE </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>32 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>99 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>368 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>55 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>106 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>13 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>56 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>13 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>.288 </TD></TR><TR class=last><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>37 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle">Paul Konerko </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>CHW </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>40 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>101 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>369 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>52 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>107 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>22 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>67 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>1 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>.290 </TD></TR><TR class=last><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>38 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle">David Wright </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>NYM </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>44 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>88 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>333 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>54 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>94 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>14 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>54 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>13 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>.282 </TD></TR><TR class=last><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>39 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle">Adrian Beltre </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>TEX </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>29 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>98 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>378 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>51 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>108 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>16 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>60 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>4 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>.286 </TD></TR><TR class=last><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>40 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle">Asdrubal Cabrera </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>CLE </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>45 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>107 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>415 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>60 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>120 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>9 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>51 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>10 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>.289 </TD></TR><TR class=last><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>41 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle">Elvis Andrus </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>TEX </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>33 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>105 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>403 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>64 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>110 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>3 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>33 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>26 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>.273 </TD></TR><TR class=last><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>42 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle">Ian Kinsler </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>TEX </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>41 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>87 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>341 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>61 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>92 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>12 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>43 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>17 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>.270 </TD></TR><TR class=last><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>43 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle">Shane Victorino </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>PHI </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>42 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>98 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>388 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>61 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>109 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>11 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>43 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>20 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>.281 </TD></TR><TR class=last><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>44 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle">Michael Bourn </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>HOU </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>48 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>104 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>392 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>61 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>104 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>2 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>26 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>38 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>.265 </TD></TR><TR class=last><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>45 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle">David Ortiz </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>BOS </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>47 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>96 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>350 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>55 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>94 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>20 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>63 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>0 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>.269 </TD></TR><TR class=last><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>46 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle">Ichiro Suzuki </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>SEA </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>43 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>105 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>444 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>56 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>141 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>4 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>31 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>25 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>.318 </TD></TR><TR class=last><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>47 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle">Chris Young </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>ARI </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>50 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>105 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>393 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>59 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>97 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>16 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>53 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>13 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>.247 </TD></TR><TR class=last><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>48 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle">Victor Martinez </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>DET </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>31 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>95 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>357 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>48 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>106 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>13 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>61 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>0 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>.297 </TD></TR><TR class=last><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>49 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle">Corey Hart </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>MIL </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>74 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>99 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>373 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>56 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>102 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>16 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>57 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>8 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>.273 </TD></TR><TR class=last><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>50 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle">Jimmy Rollins </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>PHI </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>52 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>91 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>374 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>53 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>98 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>9 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>39 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>20 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>.262 </TD></TR><TR class=last><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>51 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle">Alexei Ramirez </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>CHW </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>58 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>103 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>383 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>54 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>107 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>12 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>49 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>8 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>.279 </TD></TR><TR class=last><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>52 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle">Rajai Davis </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>TOR </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>64 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>101 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>332 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>46 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>94 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>3 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>32 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>35 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>.283 </TD></TR><TR class=last><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>53 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle">Michael Young </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>TEX </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>51 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>99 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>403 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>58 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>122 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>11 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>57 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>5 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>.303 </TD></TR><TR class=last><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>54 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle">Adam Jones </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>BAL </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>55 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>107 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>410 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>59 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>116 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>13 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>55 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>8 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>.283 </TD></TR><TR class=last><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>55 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle">Adam Lind </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>TOR </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>53 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>96 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>368 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>48 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>102 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>17 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>61 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>1 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>.277 </TD></TR><TR class=last><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>56 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle">Carlos Quentin </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>CHW </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>67 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>87 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>308 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>49 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>79 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>19 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>57 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>2 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>.256 </TD></TR><TR class=last><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>57 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle">Derek Jeter </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>NYY </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>61 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>103 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>429 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>68 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>124 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>8 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>43 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>12 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>.289 </TD></TR><TR class=last><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>58 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle">Ben Zobrist </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>TB </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>54 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>102 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>355 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>57 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>92 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>13 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>55 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>13 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>.259 </TD></TR><TR class=last><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>59 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle">Martin Prado </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>ATL </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>49 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>103 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>405 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>62 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>122 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>10 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>48 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>3 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>.301 </TD></TR><TR class=last><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>60 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle">Adam Dunn </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>CHW </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>59 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>102 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>352 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>50 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>86 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>22 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>64 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>0 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>.244 </TD></TR><TR class=last><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>61 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle">Neil Walker </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>PIT </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>62 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>106 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>403 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>55 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>109 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>14 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>66 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>5 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>.270 </TD></TR><TR class=last><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>62 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle">Alex Rios </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>CHW </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>60 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>103 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>400 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>56 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>105 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>12 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>50 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>19 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>.263 </TD></TR><TR class=last><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>63 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle">Andre Ethier </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>LAD </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>57 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>97 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>358 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>52 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>105 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>15 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>55 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>2 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>.293 </TD></TR><TR class=last><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>64 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle">Bobby Abreu </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>LAA </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>77 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>98 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>364 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>55 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>100 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>10 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>54 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>16 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>.275 </TD></TR><TR class=last><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>65 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle">Chase Utley </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>PHI </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>71 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>79 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>293 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>53 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>82 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>14 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>46 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>9 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>.280 </TD></TR><TR class=last><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>66 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle">Stephen Drew </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>ARI </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>65 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>102 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>392 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>56 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>108 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>10 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>49 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>5 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>.276 </TD></TR><TR class=last><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>67 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle">Joe Mauer </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>MIN </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>56 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>84 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>312 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>53 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>104 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>8 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>50 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>1 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>.333 </TD></TR><TR class=last><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>68 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle">Vladimir Guerrero </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>BAL </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>68 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>93 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>362 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>50 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>109 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>15 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>58 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>2 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>.301 </TD></TR><TR class=last><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>69 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle">Dan Uggla </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>ATL </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>66 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>104 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>383 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>59 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>96 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>20 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>58 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>2 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>.251 </TD></TR><TR class=last><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>70 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle">Coco Crisp </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>OAK </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>75 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>85 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>315 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>51 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>88 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>6 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>35 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>26 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>.279 </TD></TR><TR class=last><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>71 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle">Jason Heyward </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>ATL </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>69 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>100 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>355 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>54 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>99 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>13 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>44 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>7 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>.279 </TD></TR><TR class=last><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>72 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle">Starlin Castro </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>CHC </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>72 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>106 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>416 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>51 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>128 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>3 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>44 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>12 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>.308 </TD></TR><TR class=last><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>73 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle">Colby Rasmus </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>STL </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>70 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>102 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>347 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>59 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>91 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>12 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>40 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>7 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>.262 </TD></TR><TR class=last><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>74 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle">Eric Hosmer </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>KC </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>78 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>99 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>383 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>44 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>107 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>12 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>49 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>6 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>.279 </TD></TR><TR class=last><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>75 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle">Howard Kendrick </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>LAA </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>63 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>94 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>360 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>48 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>106 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>8 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>44 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>9 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>.294 </TD></TR><TR class=last><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>76 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle">Ryan Zimmerman </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>WAS </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>84 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>84 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>319 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>52 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>95 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>15 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>50 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>2 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>.298 </TD></TR><TR class=last><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>77 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle">Torii Hunter </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>LAA </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>90 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>94 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>355 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>49 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>98 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>14 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>56 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>8 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>.276 </TD></TR><TR class=last><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>78 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle">Gaby Sanchez </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>FLA </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>87 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>100 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>366 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>49 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>103 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>14 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>59 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>4 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>.281 </TD></TR><TR class=last><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>79 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle">Brian McCann </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>ATL </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>83 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>97 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>338 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>40 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>94 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>13 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>57 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>3 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>.278 </TD></TR><TR class=last><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>80 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle">Matt Joyce </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>TB </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>94 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>92 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>295 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>51 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>81 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>15 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>50 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>4 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>.275 </TD></TR><TR class=last><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>81 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle">Carlos Santana </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>CLE </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>76 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>95 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>328 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>57 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>83 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>14 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>59 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>3 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>.253 </TD></TR><TR class=last><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>82 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle">Brett Gardner </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>NYY </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>81 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>101 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>304 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>58 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>83 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>4 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>30 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>27 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>.273 </TD></TR><TR class=last><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>83 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle">Mark Reynolds </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>BAL </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>85 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>102 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>360 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>57 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>80 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>22 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>60 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>8 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>.222 </TD></TR><TR class=last><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>84 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle">Lance Berkman </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>STL </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>73 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>83 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>279 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>47 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>81 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>15 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>52 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>4 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>.290 </TD></TR><TR class=last><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>85 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle">Nick Markakis </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>BAL </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>82 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>107 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>422 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>60 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>123 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>10 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>50 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>6 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>.291 </TD></TR><TR class=last><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>86 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle">Pablo Sandoval </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>SF </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>95 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>96 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>357 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>48 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>108 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>13 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>52 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>2 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>.303 </TD></TR><TR class=last><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>87 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle">Denard Span </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>MIN </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>100 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>104 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>418 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>64 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>120 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>4 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>40 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>17 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>.287 </TD></TR><TR class=last><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>88 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle">Logan Morrison </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>FLA </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>86 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>104 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>391 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>57 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>113 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>11 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>53 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>3 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>.289 </TD></TR><TR class=last><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>89 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle">Carlos Beltran </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>NYM </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>79 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>85 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>308 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>45 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>88 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>12 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>48 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>7 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>.286 </TD></TR><TR class=last><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>90 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle">Billy Butler </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>KC </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>80 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>102 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>382 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>48 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>115 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>10 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>50 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>1 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>.301 </TD></TR><TR class=last><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>91 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle">Johnny Damon </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>TB </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>92 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>91 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>350 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>55 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>98 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>10 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>44 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>10 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>.280 </TD></TR><TR class=last><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>92 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle">Justin Morneau </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>MIN </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>96 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>85 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>319 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>47 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>92 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>14 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>55 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>0 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>.288 </TD></TR><TR class=last><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>93 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle">Ian Desmond </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>WAS </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>88 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>102 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>365 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>44 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>94 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>9 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>40 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>16 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>.258 </TD></TR><TR class=last><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>94 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle">Jhonny Peralta </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>DET </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>97 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>105 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>394 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>49 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>104 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>12 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>59 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>1 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>.264 </TD></TR><TR class=last><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>95 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle">Erick Aybar </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>LAA </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>108 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>98 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>370 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>48 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>104 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>4 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>32 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>16 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>.281 </TD></TR><TR class=last><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>96 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle">Michael Morse </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>WAS </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>NR </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>99 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>345 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>41 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>96 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>16 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>57 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>1 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>.278 </TD></TR><TR class=last><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>97 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle">Miguel Montero </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>ARI </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>NR </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>96 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>315 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>41 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>87 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>10 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>41 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>0 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>.276 </TD></TR><TR class=last><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>98 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle">Kelly Johnson </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>ARI </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>109 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>101 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>367 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>56 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>95 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>13 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>43 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>9 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>.259 </TD></TR><TR class=last><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>99 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle">Juan Pierre </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>CHW </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>111 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>101 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>358 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>48 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>100 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>0 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>24 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>30 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>.279 </TD></TR><TR class=last><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>100 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle">Danny Espinosa </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>WAS </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>120 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>95 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>354 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>52 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>85 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>12 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>46 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>10 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>.240 </TD></TR><TR class=last><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>101 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle">Alex Gordon </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>KC </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>116 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>95 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>355 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>55 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>90 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>11 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>42 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>5 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>.254 </TD></TR><TR class=last><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>102 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle">Jose Tabata </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>PIT </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>99 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>104 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>405 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>59 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>111 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>6 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>34 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>20 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>.274 </TD></TR><TR class=last><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>103 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle">Michael Brantley </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>CLE </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>123 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>102 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>407 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>62 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>109 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>6 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>38 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>18 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>.268 </TD></TR><TR class=last><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>104 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle">Jason Kubel </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>MIN </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>103 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>97 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>347 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>46 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>96 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>14 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>60 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>1 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>.277 </TD></TR><TR class=last><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>105 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle">Josh Willingham </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>OAK </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>115 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>95 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>314 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>46 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>79 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>15 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>49 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>5 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>.252 </TD></TR><TR class=last><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>106 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle">Grady Sizemore </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>CLE </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>98 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>64 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>260 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>42 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>66 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>12 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>36 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>10 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>.254 </TD></TR><TR class=last><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>107 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle">Gordon Beckham </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>CHW </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>119 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>100 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>352 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>50 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>90 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>10 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>43 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>4 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>.256 </TD></TR><TR class=last><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>108 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle">Russell Martin </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>NYY </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>107 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>94 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>325 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>47 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>84 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>9 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>38 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>8 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>.258 </TD></TR><TR class=last><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>109 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle">Placido Polanco </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>PHI </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>89 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>96 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>391 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>54 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>118 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>5 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>43 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>4 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>.302 </TD></TR><TR class=last><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>110 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle">Aaron Hill </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>TOR </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>105 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>87 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>347 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>45 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>85 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>14 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>48 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>5 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>.245 </TD></TR><TR class=last><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>111 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle">Delmon Young </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>MIN </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>106 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>102 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>377 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>48 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>107 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>10 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>59 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>4 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>.284 </TD></TR><TR class=last><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>112 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle">Alfonso Soriano </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>CHC </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>93 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>85 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>316 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>45 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>82 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>17 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>47 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>5 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>.259 </TD></TR><TR class=last><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>113 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle">Ryan Ludwick </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>SD </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>NR </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>93 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>334 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>46 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>87 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>16 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>59 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>2 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>.260 </TD></TR><TR class=last><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>114 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle">Nick Swisher </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>NYY </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>112 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>101 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>353 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>57 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>89 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>16 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>53 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>1 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>.252 </TD></TR><TR class=last><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>115 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle">Aramis Ramirez </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>CHC </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>102 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>87 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>325 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>43 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>89 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>13 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>55 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>1 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>.274 </TD></TR><TR class=last><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>116 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle">Brian Roberts </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>BAL </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>101 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>78 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>311 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>47 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>85 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>6 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>33 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>16 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>.273 </TD></TR><TR class=last><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>117 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle">Chris Coghlan </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>FLA </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>110 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>91 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>361 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>58 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>100 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>7 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>39 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>11 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>.277 </TD></TR><TR class=last><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>118 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle">Carlos Pena </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>CHC </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>NR </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>94 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>315 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>47 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>68 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>19 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>58 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>2 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>.216 </TD></TR><TR class=last><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>119 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle">Carlos Lee </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>HOU </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>117 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>96 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>370 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>43 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>100 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>15 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>60 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>3 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>.270 </TD></TR><TR class=last><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>120 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle">Raul Ibanez </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>PHI </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>NR </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>94 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>348 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>51 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>95 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>14 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>55 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>2 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>.273 </TD></TR><TR class=last><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>121 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle">Rafael Furcal </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>LAD </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>104 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>79 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>314 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>51 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>87 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>5 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>29 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>12 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>.277 </TD></TR><TR class=last><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>122 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle">Matt Wieters </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>BAL </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>121 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>99 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>350 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>41 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>96 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>11 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>53 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>0 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>.274 </TD></TR><TR class=last><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>123 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle">Chase Headley </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>SD </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>125 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>105 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>381 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>47 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>101 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>8 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>42 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>8 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>.265 </TD></TR><TR class=last><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>124 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle">Mark Trumbo </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>LAA </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>NR </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>95 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>362 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>42 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>86 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>14 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>51 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>3 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>.238 </TD></TR><TR class=last><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>125 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle">Justin Smoak </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>SEA </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>114 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>99 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>356 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>41 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>86 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>13 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>49 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>0 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>.242 </TD></TR><TR class=last><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>126 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle">Jeff Francoeur </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>KC </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>118 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>106 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>388 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>47 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>102 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>12 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>53 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>6 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>.263 </TD></TR><TR class=last><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>127 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle">Aubrey Huff </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>SF </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>122 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>103 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>380 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>52 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>102 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>15 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>59 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>3 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>.268 </TD></TR><TR class=last><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>128 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle">Jason Bay </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>NYM </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>NR </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>87 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>315 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>53 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>83 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>13 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>52 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>7 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>.263 </TD></TR><TR class=last><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>129 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle">Casey McGehee </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>MIL </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>113 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>100 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>369 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>44 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>102 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>12 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>59 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>0 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>.276 </TD></TR><TR class=last><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>130 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle">J.P. Arencibia </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>TOR </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>NR </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>85 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>334 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>41 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>78 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>17 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>53 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>0 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>.234 </TD></TR><TR class=last><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>131 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle">Michael Cuddyer </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>MIN </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>NR </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>95 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>361 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>52 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>97 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>12 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>47 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>4 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>.269 </TD></TR><TR class=last><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>132 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle">Ike Davis </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>NYM </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>91 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>80 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>288 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>42 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>81 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>13 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>45 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>1 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>.281 </TD></TR><TR class=last><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>133 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle">Mike Napoli </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>TEX </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>NR </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>79 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>247 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>37 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>63 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>15 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>40 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>3 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>.255 </TD></TR><TR class=last><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>134 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle">Peter Bourjos </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>LAA </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>NR </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>101 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>393 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>49 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>94 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>7 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>32 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>15 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>.239 </TD></TR><TR class=last><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>135 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle">Derrek Lee </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>BAL </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>NR </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>93 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>353 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>52 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>96 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>14 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>53 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>2 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>.272 </TD></TR><TR class=last><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>136 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle">Matt LaPorta </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>CLE </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>NR </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>99 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>347 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>49 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>88 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>15 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>52 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>1 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>.254 </TD></TR><TR class=last><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>137 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle">Vernon Wells </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>LAA </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>NR </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>90 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>350 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>47 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>90 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>14 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>46 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>5 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>.257 </TD></TR><TR class=last><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>138 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle">Mitch Moreland </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>TEX </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>NR </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>103 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>355 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>44 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>90 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>12 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>47 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>3 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>.254 </TD></TR><TR class=last><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>139 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle">Yunel Escobar </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>TOR </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>NR </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>101 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>377 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>53 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>105 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>7 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>38 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>3 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>.279 </TD></TR><TR class=last><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>140 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle">Jonathan Lucroy </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>MIL </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>NR </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>93 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>338 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>42 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>90 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>9 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>45 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>2 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>.266 </TD></TR><TR class=last><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>141 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle">Angel Pagan </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>NYM </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>NR </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>83 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>314 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>43 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>87 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>5 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>35 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>17 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>.277 </TD></TR><TR class=last><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>142 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle">Alex Avila </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>DET </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>NR </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>94 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>298 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>34 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>77 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>11 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>43 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>2 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>.258 </TD></TR><TR class=last><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" 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style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>NR </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>88 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>297 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>43 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>79 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>16 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>46 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>1 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>.266</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>

 

[HacheMan]

Future fantasy value of Cubs offense

The Chicago Cubs continue to score runs at a middle-of-the-pack rate, though when one looks at the lineup and the statistics the individuals are providing, it's tough to get too excited. The Cubs' top three hitters in batting average have a combined three home runs, split evenly. The top power hitter is on the disabled list, and the team's catchers are hitting .218. It's possible the most popular Cub in the past 48 hours is unknown outfield prospect Tony Campana, due to his four stolen bases in one game over the weekend. Are there any Cubs hitters to buy low on?

Even the long-awaited return to the majors for sophomore outfielder Tyler Colvin hasn't made me run to my league's waiver wire, despite the fact he hit 20 home runs in 358 at-bats last season. Colvin was being blocked in the majors by some unfortunate combination of Alfonso Soriano, Carlos Pena, Kosuke Fukudome and perhaps Andre Dawson -- it's tough to tell these days who else will be undeservingly given at-bats over him -- and even now there are rumors powerless infielder Blake DeWitt will see the left field at-bats. I'd let Colvin play and let's see what happens, hope he develops into more than a slugger-or-nothing type, but power is power.
Look at the current Cubs lineup and I keep hearing/reading some of the names mentioned as buy low options, but are they really? Let's go around the diamond.
<OFFER>Carlos Pena, 1B: Rebounded nicely in May, going from zero home runs to seven, but it's not like he was Matt Joyce for the month, hitting .258. That's about the best we can hope for. If you add him for the power, be aware he can hit below .200 any month.
Darwin Barney, 2B: Sorry to stick the pin in this balloon, but Barney doesn't bring power or much base-stealing speed, and he drew three walks in May in 108 at-bats. The batting average is going to fall, and it's going to fall fast. Look elsewhere.
Starlin Castro, SS: He obviously has a bright future and I understand why manager Mike Quade feels the need to bat him third (who else?), but Castro's power is not developed. He homered on April 16. He hasn't since. Don't look at spring numbers! I think he'll hit .300 and steal 15-20 bases, but that might not earn him top-10 standing at shortstop.
Aramis Ramirez, 3B: He is hitting .289 and leads the team in doubles, but two home runs from a third baseman, unless it's Wade Boggs in his heyday, isn't much. Ramirez ranks lower on the Player Rater at his position than Pablo Sandoval, who hasn't played in a month, as well as Greg Dobbs, Justin Turner and Ty Wigginton. Checking his line drive rate, I'm not so sure the lack of home runs is a fluke. For a player with noted shoulder problems, perhaps he can no longer lift the ball.
Tyler Colvin, LF: For the record, Soriano does have 12 home runs, but 10 of them came in April. We call that a trend, and for a player who cannot steal bases nor stay healthy, not a good one. You should have sold on Soriano a month ago. Colvin can hit 20 home runs, but that's about it. Fantasy owners crave power. It would have been nice had Colvin done something down at Triple-A Iowa (.260 batting average, two walks, one home run in 12 games), but he remains intriguing. And DeWitt ... don't get me started.
Tony Campana, CF: While Marlon Byrd wasn't having a great season, despite the .308 batting average (5 walks, 36 strikeouts, 3 home runs), it is a shame we might not see him anytime soon because of the beaning in his face. Campana is not a top prospect, but he can run. He's a smallish, slap-hitting lefty who didn't homer in 1,308 minor league plate appearances, but did swipe 144 bases. Could he be Juan Pierre? Stranger things have happened, I suppose, but if he ends up like Alejandro de Aza, consider yourself warned.
Kosuke Fukudome, RF: One of my favorite stats of the season so far is the fact he is on pace for more than 500 plate appearances ... and 12 RBIs. You can't imagine how tough that is to do. Danny Espinosa of the Washington Nationals knocked in four runs on two swings Tuesday night. I know, Fukudome hits after pitchers, but still, teammate Jeff Baker hit leadoff for 16 at-bats and knocked in four runs. Fukudome takes his walks but he won't be hitting .300 much longer, and one home run and one stolen base all year doesn't get it done.
Geovany Soto, C: I can actually recommend him as a buy low, because his walk rate is flat-out special for a catcher, and we know he has pop. Soto missed a few weeks with a groin injury, is back now and certainly could deliver top 10 catcher statistics the rest of the way. I just don't know if he can stay on the field enough to help us, or the Cubs, but he's worth adding, even in standard (10-team) leagues, depending on whom you own.

 

[HacheMan]

Youth Reigns, Stanton Rains
Youth reigned supreme Wednesday night.

Mike Stanton has only been of drinking age for six months, but he has grown man power. He's now slugging .568 after coming up a double short of the cycle Wednesday. Along with Logan Morrison, Gaby Sanchez and Hanley Ramirez, the offensive future in Florida is bright. He's still striking out too much to expect a batting average much past .260, but with power down around the league, his skill set will only become more valuable. Showing similar power is young Jay Bruce of the Reds, who hit his ninth home run in his past 14 games. Don't trade these guys away in keeper leagues.

Asdrubal Cabrera has added power to his game this year, but he's no Mike Stanton. A small change in approach at the plate - Cabrera has decided to swing harder at certain pitches and avoid choking up on the bat as much - and the 25-year-old Indians shortstop has broken out in a big way. With his speed, he can even handle a little less power and will likely finish the season with a strong batting average and 20/20 type statistics. He continued his assault with four hits (three doubles) and three RBI against the Blue Jays. To sum up how bad it's gotten for Billy Butler power-wise, even with some regression to his career norms, he probably won't have a higher slugging percentage than Cabrera by the end of the year. He did deliver a walk-off home run against the Angels, but it was not a no-doubter. In fact, it was originally ruled a double. It was his fourth home run of the season, and he needs to start hitting more fly balls in order to rack up more home runs.

Tommy Hanson is the pitching entrant in this young group of stars that shone Wednesday night. He gave up three hits and two runs in six innings (with four strikeouts and two walks) in order to pick up the win against the Padres. He's showing his best strikeout and ground-ball rates, and even with a little regression he'll be an elite pitcher this year. He's had some problems with fading late in the season, but a strenuous workout regimen this off-season might have handled that. Brian Matusz is another exciting young pitcher, if not with the same promise as Hanson. He struck out three and walked none while keeping the Mariners to one run in 5 2/3 innings, but there were a couple caveats. One, it was the Mariners, and two, he had ten fly balls to three ground balls. He needs to strike more out or he'll be in trouble in Camden Yards some days.

* On the other side of the spectrum was a little veteran resurgence. Javier Vazquez has been building a little steam, and he held Arizona to three runs in six innings. Most notably, he struck out five and didn't walk any and now has a 2.84 ERA in his last three starts. Velocity has been a big part of his problem, and he only pushed the gun to 89.5 on average with his fastball Wednesday night. He's not quite what he used to be, but he looks like a spot-starter in most leagues at least.

* Pitch pitchers on pitchability with the following mantra: it's good to miss bats. Michael Pineda does not need lecturing, as he struck out seven and walked one while keeping the Orioles to one run in seven innings. He's great, already. Dan Hudson only struck out three Marlins and he got hurt for ten hits and four runs in seven innings. He'll be fine and is still a buy-low because of his normally strong strikeout rate. Kyle Drabek hasn't been missing bats, and four runs in 2/3 of an inning have his ERA predictably bloated. A one-to-one K/BB ratio isn't cutting it. Shaun Marcum has gotten a strikeout boost by moving to the weaker league, and if his health holds up he'll be excellent all year. He struck out seven and walked none in a no-decision against the Reds. Scott Baker has the best strikeout rate of his career, meaning his current work is sustainable most likely. He gave up four runs to the Tigers, but struck out five in six innings. Felipe Paulino has always had the whiffs, but has struggled with the control and getting ground balls. He pitched five scoreless against the Angels in his first attempt at the AL. He could be a pickup in the very deepest leagues.

If you're going to be an exception to this rule, you have to do it with control and ground balls. Kevin Correia is the ML wins leader with eight with this approach. He got four in six innings and that counted as a big whiff game for him. Still, it's hard to depend on him as a staff leader without those strikeouts. Rick Porcello walked three and struck out four, but got more ground balls than fly balls in his win against the Twins. So far this year, his grounder rate has regressed, but he's added a few strikeouts. He's still a borderline fantasy play in most setups.

* Closer updates! Vicente Padilla will be activated Friday in Los Angeles, and Kenley Jansen threw without any pain in his shoulder and might be back after the minimum. Both pitchers are probably a little further down in the bullpen pecking order in the meantime. Javy Guerra's control might not hold, but Matt Guerrier is steady enough and Rubby De La Rosa is the exciting one. Oh, and late Wednesday night Don Mattingly indicated that Padilla might be the closer when he returns. What a mess. Mark Melancon struck out two and walked one while earning his fourth save and looks to have put a firm grip on that job in Houston - maybe even when Brandon Lyon returns. Lyon is pitching a simulated game Thursday. Neftali Feliz has been looking terrible since his return from the DL, but he did pitch a a scoreless ninth to pick up his 11th save. He did not notch a strikeout however. Ryan Franklin undid some recent good work by allowing two runs in two innings in the Cards' 11th-inning loss Wednesday.

* Some hurt dudes should be back shortly. Pedro Alvarez homered in his first rehab game and it looks like his quad is okay. Third base might get a big boost in the next few weeks as Pablo Sandoval will begin a rehab assignment this weekend as well. Aramis Ramirez took a bad hop in the face and looked like he might be out for a while, but it turns out that he just got stitches in his lip and is day-to-day. In San Diego, Kyle Phillips hit his second home run in three days but Nick Hundley is a week away from returning from his oblique injury after taking batting practice. He'll hit .250 with some power, just like Juan Uribe, who is due back sometime this weekend from his hip injury. Busty Vernon Wells is taking batting practice and should go on a rehab assignment shortly for his groin muscle. Derrek Lee was supposed to start rehab but the death of his grandfather has that plan on hold for a few days. Tsuyoshi Nishioka is playing in extended spring training, the first good news in a while. Aroldis Chapman was supposed to be back Friday, but the team will watch the rest of his rehab appearances before making a decision. Amazingly, Phil Hughes threw a simulated inning and could go out on a rehab assignment soon. Believe it when you see it.

Some are on the other way. The Marlins will make a decision on Hanley Ramirez by Friday. Daisuke Matsuzaka is now leaning towards undergoing Tommy John surgery, meaning he's droppable in all formats. Dan Haren will have his back examined Thursday after falling to the ground in pain during a bullpen session. Matt Holliday aggravated his old quad injury and had to go on the DL. He should only miss the minimum according to his GM, though. Fellow Card Kyle McClellan might also only miss the minimum with his hip, but there was a strain, which means there will be some rehab. Jim Thome (quad) or Jason Kubel (foot) will hit the DL for the Twins, says their manager, meaning Ben Revere is probably on his way back to the majors. Also on the way to the doctor is Clay Hensley after he left the game in obvious pain. Marlon Byrd will miss six weeks with his facial fractures. Good luck buddy. Tigers Phil Coke (ankle) and Magglio Ordonez (ankle) will both begin rehab assignments Friday.

National League Quick Hits: Chipper Jones is dealing with a sore groin but is trying to play through it … Roy Oswalt gave up two runs and six hits in five innings, but his three strikeouts in five innings is indicative of his reduced ability to get whiffs this year; He's a mild sell-high … Michael Bourn had two hits and two steals and loves playing the Cubs … Ryan Roberts hit his eighth home run and should stick at the position all year even when the power slows as it should … Wandy Rodriguez (elbow) threw a light bullpen Tuesday and says it feels better … Shane Victorino (hamstring) should be back by Friday … Allen Craig looks like a decent pickup in most leagues as soon as he adds second base eligibility, as the no-glover can hit - he pinch-hit a two-run home run off of Tim Lincecum Wednesday … Jason Bourgeois (oblique) should return by the end of the weekend … Justin Turner will similarly have an okay batting average at a tough position, even if he'll only hit home runs (like he did against the Pirates Wednesday) relatively rarely with his ground-ball rate … Lance Lynn will come up to replace McClellan in the Cards rotation and has some upside but is not an automatic add … Clayton Richard gave up three runs and eight hits in fewer than five innings against the Braves and is a must-sit on the road still … John Lannan is not striking anybody out, but with his groundball rate his current work is probably sustainable; He held the Phillies to an unearned run in 5 1/3 … Brett Myers held the Cubs to one run in six, but he's not much better than his current ERA or WHIP … Chris Capuano has been better at home, but two strikeouts in six innings against the Pirates was not a good game, even if Pedro Beato allowed three of his inherited runners to score … The Diamondbacks acquired catcher Lucas May from the Royals, but it's mostly a move for Triple-A depth.

American League Quick Hits: Colby Lewis struck out eight, walked two, and held the Rays scoreless in eight innings - he's been lucky on batted balls but unlucky on fly balls so far, so his future is very uncertain … Nelson Cruz had three hits and a steal and is back in strong form … Ryan Raburn was supposed to be the regular second baseman after the Scott Sizemore trade, but Ramon Santiago started against the righty Wednesday … Nick Markakis played first for the first time but not extremely well, so Luke Scott or Nolan Reimold might get the next shot … Adam Jones is really looking like Adam Jones, as three hits (one a home run) has him up to .296 … Matt Wieters was sort-of run over at the plate but avoided injury thankfully … A.J. Burnett is showing his good side; He struck out five and allowed two runs in seven against the punchless A's … Speaking of which, Daric Barton and Hideki Matsui were both healthy scratches Wednesday as they try to get things right … Brent Lillibridge hit a home run Wednesday but the power isn't real and he's best cast as a sub against lefties in real life and in the deepest of fantasy leagues … Jays prospect infielder Brett Lawrie, rumored to be on his way to the bigs soon, only has a bruised left wrist after being hit there recently … Tyler Chatwood held the Royals scoreless through 7 2/3 innings, and finally got some ground balls, but hasn't been showing a good strikeout, walk or ground-ball rate on the year and is mostly a pitcher to avoid … Drew Butera hit a home run off of Rick Porcello but Twins fans are hoping for Joe Mauer every day … Josh Tomlin struck out seven in six innings but gave up six runs and isn't as good as his ERA even after the blow-up … Rich Hill looks like he's headed to the DL after leaving Wednesday's game clutching his forearm … Michael Saunders and Carlos Peguero just can't make enough contact to hang with major league pitching right now, as they are a combined one for their last 30 … Jake Fox was designated for assignment by the Orioles, who are trying to trade him … Willy Aybar was arrested on domestic violence charges and might not see the major leagues again.

 

[HacheMan]

What's the Matusz With You?
Go ahead and take a look at who have been some of the most valuable closers in fantasy so far this season. While big names like Joakim Soria, Jonathan Broxton and Neftali Feliz have disappointed, we've seen Drew Storen, Sergio Santos, Ryan Madson and Fernando Salas emerge as solid ninth-inning options. And it's only the first week of June. We may soon be able to add Aaron Crow to the list.

This season's volatility should serve as a reminder that it's just not wise to invest an early pick on a top-tier closer. While it takes some work to speculate on relievers off the waiver wire, it's pretty gratifying to get a huge return on a minimal investment.

Let's move on to the good stuff.

MIXED LEAGUES

Danny Espinosa 2B, Nationals (Yahoo: 21 percent owned, ESPN: 25.4 percent)

Sure, Espinosa has a lowly .214 batting average over 182 at-bats, but his 10 homers are tied for second among fantasy second basemen while his 33 RBI are tied for third. And while he hasn't shown much speed so far this season (four stolen bases in five attempts), his minor league track record suggests that he is certainly capable of double-digit swipes the rest of the way. I'd probably put him on the fringe of the top 12-15 options at second base right now, but he could be on the high-end of that range with even a modest improvement in his batting average.

Jon Jay OF, Cardinals (Yahoo: 11 percent owned, ESPN: 38.3 percent)

The Cardinals plan to place Matt Holliday on the disabled list Thursday with a nagging quad injury, so Jay should at least split playing time with Allen Craig in left field over the next two weeks. While Holliday will be missed, Jay is batting .392 with two homers, six doubles, 12 RBI and four stolen bases over his last 74 at-bats dating back to early May. We've been fooled by Jay before, but he's worth grabbing while he's hot.

Brian Matusz SP, Orioles (Yahoo: 47 percent owned, ESPN: 47.3 percent)

I mentioned Matusz a few weeks ago when he was preparing for a minor league rehab assignment, but it seems many fantasy owners have been slow to catch on. It's time to change that. Matusz made his season debut Wednesday against the Mariners, allowing one run over 5 2/3 innings while striking out three and walking none. Life in the American League East isn't easy, but remember that some were projecting Matusz as a top-50 starting pitcher coming into the season.

Chase Headley 3B, Padres (Yahoo: 17 percent owned, ESPN: 42.6 percent)

With a first-inning single Wednesday against the Braves, Headley has now hit safely in each of his last 11 games. And while he only has one home run over his first 179 at-bats this season, he still has a surprisingly decent .752 OPS thanks to 16 doubles and 29 walks. Throw in six steals in seven attempts and you have an unconventional, yet productive fantasy third baseman. I think he'll have value in mixed leagues all season long, but he's a fine injury fill-in if you're missing David Wright.

Chris Iannetta C, Rockies (Yahoo: 27 percent owned, ESPN: 16.7 percent)

This guy just can't get any love. Maybe it's his .235 batting average that is turning fantasy owners away, but Iannetta actually batted .275/.375/.469 with four homers and 12 RBI in May. Not only that, but he is currently tied for fourth among fantasy catchers with seven homers while his .835 OPS is better than Miguel Montero and J.P. Arencibia, both of whom are owned in more leagues. Use the lack of appreciation to your advantage.

Bartolo Colon SP, Yankees (Yahoo: 40 percent owned, ESPN: 43.9 percent)

I have resisted until now, but I'm finally starting to get on board with Colon. The rejuvenated right-hander tossed his first complete game shutout since 2006 on Monday against the Athletics and now has a stunning 3.11 ERA over eight starts with the Yankees this season. Colon is also averaging 8.41 K/9 (his highest since 2000) and 2.04 BB/9 (his lowest since he made 10 starts with the Angels in 2006) over 66 1/3 innings. Who knows how long it will last, as his unusually low swinging strike rate doesn't necessarily bode well, but those in mixed leagues should be absolutely be willing to find out.

Andres Torres OF, Giants (Yahoo: 31 percent owned, ESPN: 47.1 percent)

Torres hasn't exactly set the world on fire since returning from an Achilles injury last month, but he does have 13 extra-base hits and six stolen bases over his first 103 at-bats this season. While he's often compared to Angel Pagan, someone who I recommended in this very space last week, but his place atop of the Giants' lineup actually gives him the potential to have slightly better counting stats. If he can manage to avoid the disabled list, that is.

Shopping at the five-and-dime:

(Players owned in less than 10 percent of Y! and ESPN.com leagues)

Eric Young Jr 2B/OF, Rockies (Yahoo: 6 percent owned, ESPN: 6.1 percent)

Can Young finally stick in the big leagues this time? Well, he's off to a pretty good start. The 26-year-old is batting .304 (7-for-23) with three RBI and three stolen bases over his first five games since being called up by the Rockies last week. Young sat on Wednesday night in favor of Jonathan Herrera at second base, but Jim Tracy thinks the speedster can give the Rockies a boost at the top of their lineup. Young stole 17 bases in just 51 major league games last season, so let's hope he gets a look long.

Brandon Belt 1B, Giants (Yahoo: 7 percent owned, ESPN: 3.4 percent)

You hate to see players get hurt, but the silver lining of the Buster Posey situation was that the Giants felt compelled to bring Belt back from the minor leagues. While many thought that the 23-year-old would find his way back into the starting lineup immediately, Giants manager Bruce Bochy said last week that he plans to use him off the bench. Of course, the Giants need all the help they can get offensively, so assuming Belt's wrist is OK, it's doubtful he'll stick with this plan for long. Aside from Pablo Sandoval and the aforementioned Torres, Belt is the only other Giants position player worth owning in standard mixed leagues. Yes, I left out Aubrey Huff for a reason.

Brad Hawpe 1B/OF, Padres (Yahoo: 5 percent owned, ESPN: 5.2 percent)

Recommending two Padres in the same week? I must be losing my mind, right? Not really. After getting off to an absolutely brutal start this season, Hawpe is batting .306 with four homers, eight doubles and 13 RBI over his last 108 at-bats. He still strikes out a bunch and PETCO Park is basically death for left-handed hitters, but these are perfectly respectable numbers if you're aiming to fill a corner infield (CI) spot.

Vicente Padilla RP, Dodgers (Yahoo: 9 percent owned, ESPN: 7.2 percent)

Do you have any better ideas? I mean, really. Padilla tossed two scoreless innings Tuesday in his final minor league rehab appearance with High-A Rancho Cucamonga and is expected to return from the disabled list Friday. Dodgers manager Don Mattingly won't commit to using him in the ninth inning right away, but indicated Wednesday that the veteran right-hander may be the best option for the job. Stash him if you're on the hunt for saves.

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AL ONLY

Felipe Paulino SP/RP, Royals (Yahoo: 0 percent owned, ESPN: 0 percent)

Paulino was solid in his first start of the season (and as a Royal) on Wednesday against the Angels, tossing five scoreless frames while striking out four and walking none. It wasn't too long ago that the 27-year-old right-hander was considered a fantasy sleeper with the Astros, but the home run ball really hurt him in 2009 while his command was a major issue last season. I'm not expecting any miracles now that he's pitching in the American League, but he has a chance to keep a rotation spot for a little while.

Russell Branyan 1B, Angels (Yahoo: 1 percent owned, ESPN: 0.1 percent)

The Diamondbacks released Russell Branyan last month, but it didn't take him long to find a new gig. The veteran slugger quickly latched on with the Angels and has drawn regular at-bats against right-handed pitching with Howie Kendrick and Vernon Wells on the disabled list. The Angels' roster could get awful crowded soon and Branyan's back remains something of a ticking time bomb, but I'd absolutely take a chance on his power in AL-only leagues.

Phil Coke SP/RP, Tigers (Yahoo: 2 percent owned, ESPN: 0.3 percent)

Coke's recent ankle injury was a tough blow for fantasy owners, as he was coming off his best start in the major leagues. And against the Red Sox, no less. While Coke has completed seven innings on just two occasions this season, he has an impressive 3.81 ERA and 30/16 K/BB ratio over 52 innings. The 28-year-old southpaw is currently scheduled for a minor league rehab start Friday with Triple-A Toledo, setting up his return against the Rangers next week. I'd probably keep him in reserve for his first outing back, but hopefully he can pick up from where he left off.

Josh Reddick OF, Red Sox (Yahoo: 0 percent owned, ESPN: 0.1 percent)

It was interesting to see Reddick in the lineup Wednesday against the White Sox, even though J.D. Drew was deemed healthy. Drew batted just .188/.305/.290 over 82 plate appearances in May, so Terry Francona sat him down for performance reasons. Time to speculate? The 24-year-old Reddick was batting just .248 before being called up from Triple-A Pawtucket last week, but he already had 12 home runs and 26 walks over his first 44 games. He compiled 18 home runs and 25 walks over 114 games with the PawSox last season. Drew could get back on track any day now, but Reddick is worth stashing should his struggles continue.

NL ONLY

Jordan Lyles SP, Astros (Yahoo: 3 percent owned, ESPN: 3.4 percent)

Lyles was very impressive in his major league debut Tuesday against the Cubs, allowing two runs (one earned) over seven-plus innings while striking out four and walking none. He didn't give up his first run until making an errant throw to third base on a bunt play in the bottom of the eighth inning. The 20-year-old right-hander isn't a lock to stay in the big leagues once Wandy Rodriguez returns from the disabled list, but he's a must-own in NL-only leagues and even some deeper mixed formats right now, especially with a matchup against the Padres on Sunday.

Tony Campana OF, Cubs (Yahoo: 1 percent owned, ESPN: 1.4 percent)

Things we know about Tony Campana. One, his name is a lot of fun to say. Just try it. Two, he's really fast, as evidenced by his four stolen bases against the Astros on Monday night. And three, he has zero homers over 1,334 plate appearances between the majors and minors. You won't find this 25-year-old prominently mentioned on many prospect lists, but his speed makes him worth a flier while Marlon Byrd recovers from facial fractures over the next 4-6 weeks.

Jordan Schafer OF, Braves (Yahoo: 1 percent owned, ESPN: 0.1 percent)

Remember this guy? Schafer was a hot add in fantasy leagues after a fantastic first week in the big leagues back in April of 2009, but his career took a turn for the worse due to a nagging wrist injury. Now 24 years old, he's currently making his case to steal Nate McLouth's job in center field. Schafer wasn't doing anything special offensively in the minors, but plays solid defense and also had six stolen bases in 42 games with Triple-A Gwinnett. For a Braves team that has just 11 stolen bases through 57 games this season, that could be enough.

 

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Projecting rest-of-season saves

Difficult to pinpoint value of relief pitchers going forward


Tristan H. Cockcroft


Oh saves, you fickle, fickle statistic.

All this week -- previously in "60 Feet 6 Inches" on Tuesday and "Hit Parade" on Wednesday -- I've been refreshing our projections, offering forecasts for more than 300 players from June 1 forward. But when it comes to the week's final projections group, the closers, things naturally get a little bit hairier.


Saves drive this position. Period. Lose 'em, and any hope of value is lost with them.


Think of it this way: Had I projected relief pitchers from, say, May 26 forward, and published them a week ago, Joakim Soria would have a whole different forecast. At the time, he was the Kansas City Royals' closer, one who had struggled initially this year but had at least a chance of righting himself while still getting the lion's share of the team's save opportunities. A week ago -- and this is merely a guess -- Soria might have been projected for 18 more saves.


Today, he's projected for nine, and that's actually a generous total for the game's newest ex-closer. But that nine-save drop is significant; it dropped Soria 20 spots in this week's rankings, and the only thing even keeping him in my top 40 is the prospect that he'll quickly turn it around for a team that has nothing but young, inexperienced alternatives. That's the way it goes when sniffing the saves market: The loss of those precious save chances can mean as much as a 25-spot (or more) decline from one week to the next, in almost every instance more than you'll ever see for any player whose drop wasn't a direct result of a disabled-list stint.


Fantasy owners are probably about as anti-Soria as they could be today. They'll probably call a No. 33 ranking "crazy," and feel that his replacement, Aaron Crow, isn't ranked high enough (he's 31st). When it comes to projections, they might be right; give five of those projected Soria saves to Crow and Crow probably rises 10 spots, while Soria drops another 10 or more. That's why, of any position, it's closer at which we're most often guessing. ERA, WHIP, strikeouts -- we can project those with at least a decent degree of accuracy.


The saves? OK, I'm confident today. But ask me again in a week.


Back to the Royals for a second, before getting to the projections: I'm not so certain that if you strip Soria of any of those nine saves, that those wouldn't all go to Louis Coleman, not Crow, simply because Coleman would be the one getting them later in the year. Just something to think about, if you're a Soria owner in the position to speculate: Crow might be off to a fantastic start, but his minor league track record was poor, littered with ERAs north of five. Coleman, meanwhile, was a lights-out minor league reliever who had a 2.16 ERA, 0.90 WHIP, 10.52 K's-per-nine and 4.27 K's-per-walk ratios in 62 career appearances. And while I'm a believer that minor league relief prospects often disappoint, they don't all disappoint -- look at Chris Perez. In time, Coleman could have that kind of impact.


As with the week's previous two columns, let's precede the projections with a few notes: These are my projections alone, not ESPN's, using my projections method. And as they've been formulated during the past several days, understand that even I've learned some things from the exercise; you might find some of this week's ranking shifts puzzling, and the simplest explanation might be that the projected numbers showed me something I hadn't considered before.


In addition, these rankings follow roughly the formula we use in our Player Rater, though they're not exact. Upside, injury risk, role and team factors come into play, particularly in lower tiers, and while a certain projection might seem worthy of a higher or lower ranking, consider that any might have impacted the specific rank.


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TOP 75 RELIEF PITCHERS

Note: Tristan H. Cockcroft's top 75 relief pitchers are ranked for their expected performance -- and projections -- from this point forward, not for statistics that have already been accrued.
<TABLE style="MARGIN: 0px; WIDTH: 100%"><THEAD><TR><TH style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: bottom"><CENTER>Rank </CENTER></TH><TH style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: bottom">Player <CENTER></CENTER></TH><TH style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: bottom"><CENTER>Team </CENTER></TH><TH style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: bottom"><CENTER>Prev.
Rank </CENTER></TH><TH style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: bottom"><CENTER>W </CENTER></TH><TH style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: bottom"><CENTER>ERA </CENTER></TH><TH style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: bottom"><CENTER>SV </CENTER></TH><TH style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: bottom"><CENTER>IP </CENTER></TH><TH style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: bottom"><CENTER>H </CENTER></TH><TH style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: bottom"><CENTER>ER </CENTER></TH><TH style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: bottom"><CENTER>BB </CENTER></TH><TH style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: bottom"><CENTER>K </CENTER></TH><TH style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: bottom"><CENTER>WHIP </CENTER></TH></TR></THEAD><TBODY><TR class=last><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>1 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle">Mariano Rivera </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>NYY </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>2 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>2 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>1.64 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>25 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>44 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>30 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>8 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>7 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>40 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>0.84 </TD></TR><TR class=last><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>2 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle">Brian Wilson </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>SF </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>1 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>4 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>2.49 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>27 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>47 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>37 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>13 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>18 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>54 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>1.17 </TD></TR><TR class=last><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>3 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle">Heath Bell </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>SD </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>4 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>4 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>2.49 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>24 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>47 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>37 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>13 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>17 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>49 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>1.15 </TD></TR><TR class=last><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>4 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle">Carlos Marmol </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>CHC </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>3 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>2 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>2.55 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>21 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>53 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>28 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>15 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>34 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>78 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>1.17 </TD></TR><TR class=last><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>5 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle">Jonathan Papelbon </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>BOS </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>5 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>3 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>2.80 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>23 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>45 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>38 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>14 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>13 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>52 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>1.13 </TD></TR><TR class=last><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>6 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle">Chris Perez </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>CLE </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>7 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>2 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>2.81 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>21 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>48 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>33 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>15 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>24 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>46 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>1.19 </TD></TR><TR class=last><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>7 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle">Huston Street </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>COL </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>8 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>2 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>3.07 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>20 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>41 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>32 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>14 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>10 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>41 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>1.02 </TD></TR><TR class=last><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>8 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle">Neftali Feliz </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>TEX </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>6 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>2 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>3.00 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>22 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>48 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>35 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>16 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>21 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>40 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>1.17 </TD></TR><TR class=last><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>9 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle">Craig Kimbrel </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>ATL </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>10 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>4 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>2.35 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>18 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>46 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>27 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>12 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>29 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>68 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>1.22 </TD></TR><TR class=last><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>10 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle">Francisco Rodriguez </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>NYM </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>9 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>2 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>2.45 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>23 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>44 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>34 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>12 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>20 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>46 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>1.23 </TD></TR><TR class=last><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>11 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle">Drew Storen </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>WAS </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>15 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>4 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>2.54 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>17 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>46 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>34 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>13 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>14 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>44 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>1.04 </TD></TR><TR class=last><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>12 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle">Leo Nunez </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>FLA </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>11 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>2 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>3.43 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>23 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>42 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>39 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>16 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>14 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>39 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>1.26 </TD></TR><TR class=last><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>13 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle">J.J. Putz </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>ARI </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>16 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>3 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>3.08 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>18 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>38 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>30 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>13 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>14 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>40 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>1.16 </TD></TR><TR class=last><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>14 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle">Francisco Cordero </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>CIN </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>14 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>4 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>2.93 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>22 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>46 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>39 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>15 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>20 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>39 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>1.28 </TD></TR><TR class=last><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>15 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle">Jose Valverde </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>DET </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>12 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>3 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>3.00 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>20 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>42 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>32 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>14 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>19 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>44 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>1.21 </TD></TR><TR class=last><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>16 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle">Joel Hanrahan </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>PIT </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>18 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>2 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>3.49 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>17 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>49 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>45 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>19 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>20 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>56 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>1.33 </TD></TR><TR class=last><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>17 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle">John Axford </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>MIL </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>17 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>3 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>3.80 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>20 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>45 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>40 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>19 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>23 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>54 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>1.40 </TD></TR><TR class=last><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>18 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle">Kyle Farnsworth </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>TB </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>20 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>2 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>3.50 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>17 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>36 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>34 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>14 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>10 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>33 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>1.22 </TD></TR><TR class=last><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>19 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle">Andrew Bailey </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>OAK </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>22 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>2 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>3.41 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>14 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>37 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>29 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>14 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>14 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>32 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>1.16 </TD></TR><TR class=last><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>20 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle">Sergio Santos </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>CHW </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>21 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>2 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>3.43 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>16 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>42 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>39 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>16 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>23 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>45 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>1.48 </TD></TR><TR class=last><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>21 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle">Jordan Walden </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>LAA </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>19 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>1 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>4.09 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>18 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>44 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>41 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>20 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>22 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>43 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>1.43 </TD></TR><TR class=last><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>22 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle">Ryan Madson </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>PHI </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>23 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>4 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>2.74 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>10 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>46 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>40 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>14 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>13 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>48 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>1.15 </TD></TR><TR class=last><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>23 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle">Mark Melancon </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>HOU </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>25 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>3 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>3.73 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>13 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>41 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>40 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>17 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>15 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>31 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>1.34 </TD></TR><TR class=last><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>24 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle">Kevin Gregg </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>BAL </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>24 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>2 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>3.89 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>18 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>44 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>38 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>19 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>24 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>41 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>1.41 </TD></TR><TR class=last><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>25 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle">Brandon League </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>SEA </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>26 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>3 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>4.29 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>14 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>42 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>39 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>20 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>13 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>33 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>1.24 </TD></TR><TR class=last><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>26 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle">Fernando Salas </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>STL </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>29 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>2 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>3.73 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>12 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>41 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>37 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>17 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>13 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>38 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>1.22 </TD></TR><TR class=last><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>27 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle">Mike Adams </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>SD </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>31 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>2 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>2.03 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>0 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>40 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>27 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>9 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>11 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>43 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>0.95 </TD></TR><TR class=last><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>28 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle">Jonny Venters </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>ATL </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>28 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>3 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>3.12 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>3 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>49 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>38 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>17 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>21 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>46 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>1.20 </TD></TR><TR class=last><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>29 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle">Matt Capps </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>MIN </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>30 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>2 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>3.73 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>15 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>41 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>42 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>17 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>8 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>31 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>1.22 </TD></TR><TR class=last><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>30 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle">Matt Guerrier </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>LAD </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>40 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>4 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>3.49 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>8 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>49 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>44 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>19 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>17 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>33 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>1.24 </TD></TR><TR class=last><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>31 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle">Aaron Crow </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>KC </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>51 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>2 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>4.07 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>7 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>42 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>38 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>19 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>16 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>35 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>1.29 </TD></TR><TR class=last><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>32 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle">Frank Francisco </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>TOR </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>27 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>3 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>3.86 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>10 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>35 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>29 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>15 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>14 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>41 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>1.23 </TD></TR><TR class=last><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>33 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle">Joakim Soria </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>KC </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>13 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>2 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>2.84 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>9 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>38 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>35 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>12 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>13 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>33 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>1.26 </TD></TR><TR class=last><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>34 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle">Eduardo Sanchez </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>STL </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>37 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>2 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>3.21 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>6 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>42 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>30 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>15 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>18 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>45 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>1.14 </TD></TR><TR class=last><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>35 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle">Brad Lidge </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>PHI </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>34 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>1 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>3.60 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>8 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>35 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>30 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>14 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>19 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>39 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>1.40 </TD></TR><TR class=last><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>36 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle">Koji Uehara </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>BAL </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>32 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>1 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>3.44 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>2 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>34 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>32 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>13 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>7 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>31 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>1.15 </TD></TR><TR class=last><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>37 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle">Matt Thornton </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>CHW </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>38 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>3 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>3.14 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>4 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>43 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>36 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>15 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>15 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>52 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>1.19 </TD></TR><TR class=last><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>38 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle">Grant Balfour </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>OAK </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>36 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>3 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>3.15 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>2 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>40 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>29 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>14 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>18 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>45 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>1.18 </TD></TR><TR class=last><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>39 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle">Jon Rauch </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>TOR </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>52 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>3 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>3.68 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>8 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>44 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>43 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>18 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>12 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>34 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>1.25 </TD></TR><TR class=last><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>40 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle">Daniel Bard </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>BOS </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>39 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>2 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>2.77 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>2 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>39 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>27 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>12 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>15 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>41 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>1.08 </TD></TR><TR class=last><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>41 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle">Sean Marshall </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>CHC </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>44 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>3 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>3.24 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>1 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>50 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>45 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>18 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>16 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>48 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>1.22 </TD></TR><TR class=last><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>42 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle">Tyler Clippard </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>WAS </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>42 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>3 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>3.68 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>1 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>44 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>34 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>18 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>20 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>44 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>1.23 </TD></TR><TR class=last><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>43 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle">David Hernandez </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>ARI </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>45 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>3 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>3.51 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>1 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>41 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>34 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>16 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>20 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>36 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>1.32 </TD></TR><TR class=last><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>44 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle">Luke Gregerson </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>SD </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>41 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>2 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>3.32 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>1 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>38 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>31 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>14 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>11 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>39 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>1.11 </TD></TR><TR class=last><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>45 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle">Jose Contreras </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>PHI </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>46 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>2 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>3.92 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>2 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>39 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>37 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>17 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>14 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>31 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>1.31 </TD></TR><TR class=last><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>46 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle">Sergio Romo </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>SF </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>57 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>4 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>2.68 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>1 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>37 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>27 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>11 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>8 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>43 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>0.95 </TD></TR><TR class=last><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>47 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle">Joe Nathan </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>MIN </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>33 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>1 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>3.21 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>7 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>28 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>21 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>10 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>10 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>32 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>1.11 </TD></TR><TR class=last><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>48 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle">Scott Downs </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>LAA </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>63 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>2 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>2.37 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>2 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>38 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>31 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>10 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>10 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>29 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>1.08 </TD></TR><TR class=last><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>49 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle">Joba Chamberlain </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>NYY </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>47 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>2 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>3.38 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>1 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>40 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>35 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>15 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>15 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>39 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>1.25 </TD></TR><TR class=last><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>50 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle">Ernesto Frieri </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>SD </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>49 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>2 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>3.68 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>0 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>44 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>36 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>18 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>20 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>37 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>1.27 </TD></TR><TR class=last><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>51 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle">Jonathan Broxton </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>LAD </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>50 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>2 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>3.60 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>2 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>25 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>22 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>10 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>11 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>31 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>1.32 </TD></TR><TR class=last><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>52 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle">Brandon Lyon </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>HOU </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>48 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>2 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>3.67 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>6 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>27 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>27 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>11 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>10 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>18 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>1.37 </TD></TR><TR class=last><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>53 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle">Joey Devine </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>OAK </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>58 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>2 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>2.40 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>1 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>30 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>19 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>8 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>8 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>29 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>0.90 </TD></TR><TR class=last><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>54 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle">Louis Coleman </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>KC </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>56 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>2 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>3.00 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>2 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>36 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>23 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>12 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>23 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>40 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>1.28 </TD></TR><TR class=last><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>55 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle">Fernando Rodney </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>LAA </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>54 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>2 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>4.05 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>3 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>40 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>33 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>18 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>24 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>36 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>1.43 </TD></TR><TR class=last><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>56 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle">Joel Peralta </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>TB </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>59 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>2 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>3.32 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>2 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>38 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>29 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>14 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>11 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>32 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>1.05 </TD></TR><TR class=last><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>57 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle">David Pauley </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>SEA </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>61 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>2 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>4.06 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>2 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>51 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>44 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>23 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>16 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>28 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>1.18 </TD></TR><TR class=last><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>58 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle">Octavio Dotel </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>TOR </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>55 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>2 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>3.95 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>2 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>41 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>34 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>18 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>23 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>51 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>1.39 </TD></TR><TR class=last><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>59 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle">Jesse Crain </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>CHW </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>64 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>3 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>3.38 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>0 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>40 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>31 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>15 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>18 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>36 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>1.23 </TD></TR><TR class=last><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>60 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle">Wilton Lopez </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>HOU </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>43 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>2 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>4.25 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>1 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>36 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>37 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>17 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>8 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>22 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>1.25 </TD></TR><TR class=last><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>61 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle">Chris Sale </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>CHW </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>53 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>4 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>4.60 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>2 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>45 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>41 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>23 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>24 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>56 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>1.44 </TD></TR><TR class=last><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>62 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle">Brian Fuentes </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>OAK </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>66 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>2 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>3.65 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>2 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>37 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>30 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>15 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>15 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>35 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>1.22 </TD></TR><TR class=last><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>63 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle">Hong-Chih Kuo </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>LAD </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>62 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>1 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>2.42 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>3 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>26 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>17 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>7 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>9 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>31 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>1.00 </TD></TR><TR class=last><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>64 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle">Rafael Betancourt </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>COL </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>NR </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>3 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>3.64 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>1 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>42 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>37 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>17 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>10 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>48 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>1.12 </TD></TR><TR class=last><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>65 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle">Chad Qualls </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>SD </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>71 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>2 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>3.64 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>0 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>42 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>39 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>17 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>10 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>34 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>1.17 </TD></TR><TR class=last><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>66 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle">Darren Oliver </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>TEX </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>NR </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>2 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>2.60 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>1 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>45 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>40 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>13 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>10 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>39 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>1.11 </TD></TR><TR class=last><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>67 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle">Tony Sipp </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>CLE </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>69 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>2 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>3.29 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>0 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>41 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>30 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>15 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>21 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>41 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>1.24 </TD></TR><TR class=last><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>68 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle">Matt Belisle </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>COL </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>68 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>4 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>3.91 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>1 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>46 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>47 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>20 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>10 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>37 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>1.24 </TD></TR><TR class=last><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>69 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle">Evan Meek </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>PIT </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>73 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>2 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>3.08 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>1 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>38 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>29 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>13 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>18 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>32 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>1.24 </TD></TR><TR class=last><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>70 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle">Brian Sanches </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>FLA </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>60 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>3 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>2.57 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>0 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>42 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>31 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>12 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>18 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>36 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>1.17 </TD></TR><TR class=last><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>71 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle">Nick Masset </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>CIN </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>74 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>2 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>3.38 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>1 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>48 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>42 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>18 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>20 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>47 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>1.29 </TD></TR><TR class=last><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>72 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle">Javy Guerra </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>LAD </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>65 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>1 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>4.35 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>1 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>31 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>26 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>15 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>18 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>30 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>1.42 </TD></TR><TR class=last><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>73 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle">David Robertson </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>NYY </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>NR </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>3 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>3.43 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>0 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>42 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>36 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>16 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>24 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>53 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>1.43 </TD></TR><TR class=last><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>74 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle">Kenley Jansen </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>LAD </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>35 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>2 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>3.60 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>1 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>30 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>25 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>12 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>18 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>41 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>1.43 </TD></TR><TR class=last><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>75 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle">Matt Lindstrom </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>COL </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>NR </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>1 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>3.79 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>2 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>38 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>40 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>16 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>14 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>30 </TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>1.42 </TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>

 

[HacheMan]

Holliday headed to DL; Hanley to follow?

I know it sounds strange, but fantasy owners should not be upset that the leading hitter in the National League is headed for the disabled list Thursday, and the No. 2 overall player from ESPN average live drafts could be following him there on Friday. Yes, St. Louis Cardinals outfielder Matt Holliday won't be helping us statistically for a few weeks, and it's looking like Florida Marlins shortstop Hanley Ramirez has the same plight. My take is a big-picture one: You want these fellows healthy and productive for the final three-plus months, not playing through injury and slumping.


Holliday is thriving this season, hitting a league-leading .342 with six home runs and 31 RBIs, and we should remember he missed a week earlier this season following an appendectomy, which likely depressed his power for some time. This current quad injury is unrelated, and I would stop short of calling Holliday a brittle player. Muscle strains are common, and there are probably many we never find out about; Holliday started a game earlier this week, which is unfortunate because his DL stint could have been backdated, but regardless the Cardinals do not expect him to miss significant time. Let the injury heal and he can resume his season. Hopefully he can even start stealing bases. Fantasy owners shouldn't have trouble replacing an outfielder for a two-week period, but I would recommend looking no further than the Cardinals for the replacement, because they have two productive fellows, and each should continue playing. Lefty-hitting Jon Jay boasts the exact same batting average as Holliday, a sweet .342, and while it's a bit out of place with past performance, Jay doesn't look overwhelmed. He hit .300 over 323 plate appearances for the Cardinals last season, with four home runs. This isn't a player likely to hit 20 home runs or steal 20 bases, but he contributes in each category, and hitting second in the lineup is a nice treat for his value. Jay struck out three times Wednesday night against the San Francisco Giants, but a lot of hitters swing and miss against Tim Lincecum. Look for Jay to receive most of the work in left field.


Where does that leave outfield-eligible Allen Craig? Well, my take is that Craig is already a lineup fixture for the Cardinals, having started consistently for a month, and will continue to see playing time mainly at second base and on occasion in left field. Craig is hitting .337 -- where do the Cardinals find these guys? -- with four home runs, including a key pinch-hit, two-run blast off Lincecum in the seventh inning Wednesday. Like Jay he is 26, but hits right-handed and possesses considerably more raw power. He's up to eight games at second base, and when he hits 10 I'd call him a more attractive fantasy add.
I don't think it's a lock Craig hits 20 home runs, but it's possible, and I can't find 10 current second basemen likely to reach that number. I mean, is Aaron Hill going to hit even 15 home runs? Will Gordon Beckham, Omar Infante or Jed Lowrie? I say no on all fronts. Craig is owned in 9.7 percent of ESPN standard leagues, up 9.3 percent in the past week, but throw in second base eligibility and I'd choose him over each of the players I just named, as well as Orlando Cabrera, Justin Turner and Chone Figgins, all owned in considerably more leagues.
I'd Craig over Jay because he has more power and might have second base eligibility by the end of this weekend. Frankly, one of my first thoughts about a potential DL stint was that it hurts Lance Berkman; he has been awesome this season, but I don't want him playing every single day. Hopefully manager Tony LaRussa continues to find him the occasional day off, and as long as Jay and Craig are productive, he can slot in Skip Schumaker at second base on occasion and get away with it. By the way, I doubt Albert Pujols plays 10 games at third base this season; he's at three, and Daniel Descalso seems to be playing regularly there now until David Freese returns in a month.
As for fantasy's consensus top shortstop from draft day, he's suffering from a back problem that he recently called the "worst pain he has had in his career." That's not good. Unlike Holliday, Ramirez is not having a strong season, though he is still 14th among shortstops on the Player Rater. The Marlins would simply use Emilio Bonifacio at shortstop, and despite his speed, he has remarkably unproductive, with only two stolen bases in five attempts over 46 games. He hasn't a lick of power. The Marlins have nobody else, and in the fantasy big picture, second base is actually deeper than shortstop. If you lose Ramirez to the DL, don't fret, because we need him playing better for the long haul. In the meantime, take a look at Rafael Furcal, Ryan Theriot and Jason Bartlett, each owned in fewer than half of ESPN's standard leagues, and each possessing stolen base potential. If you need power -- Ramirez has only four home runs -- then J.J. Hardy would be a better option.

 

[HacheMan]

Lovin' Brett Lawrie
The Blue Jays cut ties with 28-year-old reliever Josh Roenicke on Thursday, suddenly and quite conveniently clearing a spot on their 40-man roster. Roenicke wound up finding a gig with the Brewers just hours later. Our guess -- and it's not a far-fetched idea -- is that top third base prospect Brett Lawrie will be on his way to Baltimore within the next couple of days to claim that open roster spot and to make his major league debut during the Jays' three-game weekend series against the Orioles.

Lawrie suffered a bruised left wrist while playing in a game for Triple-A Las Vegas on Tuesday. Had he not encountered that minor injury, he might already have a nameplate in the visiting clubhouse at Camden Yards.

A 21-year-old from western Canada, Lawrie has posted a hair-raising .354/.415/.677 batting line with 15 home runs and 49 RBI in 52 games this season at the Triple-A level. Las Vegas is a park that caters to the long ball, but Lawrie is also getting it done on the road.

And it's not just about the power. Lawrie, acquired this winter in Toronto's trade of Shaun Marcum, has swiped 11 bases in 12 chances so far down on the farm and stole 30 bases last season for the Brewers' Double-A affiliate. Given license to be aggressive in the majors, he could be a 25-steal guy on a yearly basis.

Lawrie's not a great defender. Heck, he's not even really an average defender. But that's the sort of thing most fantasy owners don't need to lose sleep over and defense is something that can be developed with proper coaching through age 30 or even later. He'll get better at playing third base while the Jays look the other way because of his plus bat.

Lawrie is likely to struggle early on in the bigs. He's been a free-swinger throughout his minor league career and will have to learn that wild hacks won't cut it against baseball's best breaking pitches. But Lawrie has the ability to provide offensive production at a position where finding such a thing is a constant chore, and that immediately gives him fantasy relevance.

This is Friday's Daily Dose...

* Giants first baseman Aubrey Huff exploded for his first career three-homer game Thursday night in St. Louis, taking advantage of Lance Lynn's major league debut and the shaky Cardinals bullpen. He wound up with six RBI in a 12-7 victory for the defending World Series champions. Huff's been a disappointment through the first third of the 2011 season, but big nights can lead to lengthier leashes and he should remain a regular member of the Giants' lineup going forward despite his still-uninspiring .233/.291/.403 batting line. This is the first time since April 6, by the way, that Huff's slugging percentage has climbed over .400.

Those hoping that Brandon Belt would sneak his way back into the equation at first base are surely disappointed by the turn of events. Belt's not having any luck in the Giants' crowded outfield, either, with Nate Schierholtz, Cody Ross and Andres Torres suddenly catching fire. There's a lot to like about Belt's bat and he's certainly done enough proving at the Triple-A level, but it might make sense to send the 23-year-old, nicknamed "Baby Giraffe," back to the Fresno Grizzlies for more marinating. Right now, he needs consistent at-bats more than anything.

Belt can be dropped in non-keeper mixed fantasy leagues, where better options populate the waiver wire.

* It's safe to wonder at this point whether we'll ever see Brandon Webb on a major league mound again. The 32-year-old right-hander was pulled off his minor league rehab assignment Thursday after physicians found renewed inflammation in his troublesome rotator cuff. He made just one rehab start, Monday for Double-A Frisco, and allowed five runs in less than four innings. His fastball velocity is still in the 81-84 MPH range and he can't seem to escape the shoulder discomfort that has plagued him since the first week of the 2009 regular season.

Webb's going to keep trying, and the Rangers are going to continue to provide him with training facilities and starting opportunities at their various minor league affiliates, but the Nolan Ryan-led club is not going to promote the former Cy Young Award winner without first seeing quality concrete results. And the same goes for every other organization in the majors.

National League Quick Hits: Cardinals center fielder Colby Rasmus collected six RBI in a losing effort Thursday evening against the Giants … Pablo Sandoval will begin a minor league rehab assignment Friday at Single-A San Jose … The Phillies will activate outfielder Shane Victorino from the disabled list before first pitch Friday … Jason Bourgeois went 2-for-4 with a triple and a walk in his first rehab game Thursday at Triple-A Fresno … Juan Miranda is day-to-day with an illness … Padres catcher Nick Hundley could begin a rehab assignment as soon as Saturday … Carlos Beltran went 2-for-4 with a three-run homer Thursday in the Mets' comeback victory over the Pirates … Matt Holliday is expected to return from his disabled list stint as soon as he is eligible … Barry Zito is scheduled to make his first rehab start Monday at Single-A San Jose … The Diamondbacks signed reliever Yhency Brazoban to a minor league contract … Manny Acosta is expected to join the Mets' bullpen Friday.

American League Quick Hits: The Twins called up outfield prospect Ben Revere … Red Sox starter Daisuke Matsuzaka has indeed decided to undergo Tommy John reconstructive elbow surgery … The Twins placed Jim Thome and Jason Kubel on the 15-day disabled list … Indians designated hitter Travis Hafner is scheduled to take dry swings with a bat on Friday … Joe Mauer has been moved to the 60-day disabled list and won't be eligible to return until June 12 … Adam Lind went 3-for-3 with two doubles during a rehab game Thursday at Single-A Dunedin … Tommy Hunter is scheduled to throw two rehab innings Saturday at Triple-A Round Rock … The Twins have called up infielder Brian Dinkelman for depth purposes … Twins shortstop Trevor Plouffe was sent back to Triple-A Rochester … Joakim Soria tossed two perfect innings Thursday in mop-up duty … Red Sox signee Kevin Millwood gave up four runs in less than four innings Wednesday in his first start with Triple-A Pawtucket … The Rangers signed reliever Manny Delcarmen to a minor league contract … Veteran lefty Rich Hill is expected to have Tommy John surgery.

 

[HacheMan]

The Top MLB Draft Prospects
If predicting the NFL draft is an inexact science, predicting the MLB draft is a nonexistent one.

Where NFL teams are typically drafting players (in the first round) that will not only contribute but start the following fall, the MLB draft is all about the long haul.

Since the draft was instituted in 1965, just 20 players have skipped the minor leagues and made their professional debut in the majors.

Those being drafted also tend to have options.

If you're a high school player, you can threaten to attend college if you want to drive up your bonus or increase your chances of falling to a team you like. If you're a college player with a little patience, like Aaron Crow, you can simply refuse to sign and re-enter the draft the following year if you don't like the money or the team offering it.

Perhaps the most important difference, however, is that the NFL has a slotting system that is actually adhered to, and not just treated as a loose guideline.

In baseball, your "signability" is everything. Top 10 talents can fall out of the first round thanks to fears they will play hardball at the negotiating table, which just isn't a realistic option in the NFL (ask Michael Crabtree).

Throw in the fact that major-league front offices house some of the most paranoid people in the country, and everything combines to make forecasting the MLB draft a difficult task for even the most connected of insiders. That's why instead of projecting when their names will be called on Monday evening, we'll instead just get you up to speed on the draft's 33 most interesting prospects.

Potential No. 1 overall picks
Unlike the past two years, which saw the best pitching prospect in a generation taken in 2009 and the best hitting prospect in a generation taken in 2010, there is no clear-cut choice for the Pirates to take with the top overall pick this summer, though it is expected to come down to three or four players.

Danny Hultzen - LHP - University of Virginia
The draft's most "polished" pitcher, Hultzen's ceiling isn't considered to be quite as high as you would expect for someone in play to go No. 1 overall.

Not that his credentials are unimpressive. The engine behind UVA's 49-9 season, he boasts a 10-3 record to go along with a 1.59 ERA and 136/16 K/BB ratio in 96 1/3 innings over 14 starts.

Solidly built at 6-foot-3, 200 pounds, he has a fastball that reaches the mid-90s to go along with a developing slider and an unusually effective changeup for a 21-year-old.

The Pirates are known to look for relative value in the first round, and not necessarily the highest-upside, so if they decide to take the path of least resistance, Hultzen will be the route they go.

Gerrit Cole - RHP - UCLA
If highest ceiling is what the Bucs decide to go with, then it would not be surprising to see them settle on Cole.

A 6-foot-4, 220 pound righty, Cole is the closest thing this draft has to a Stephen Strasburg, though that is admittedly not very close.

His fastball reaches 100, while like Hultzen, he boasts an impressive changeup. Unlike Hultzen, his breaking ball is also considered ready for primetime.

So what's the hang up?

Cole wasn't even close to being the best pitcher on his own college team this season (more on that in a second). Entering the NCAA tournament, he is a middling 6-7 in 15 starts, and the owner of a 3.28 ERA and 108 strikeouts in 107 innings of work.

Certainly good numbers, but hardly befitting of someone that might be the first player off the board this Monday. If you can barely strike out a batter an inning in the Pac 12, what should you be expected to do in the National League Central?

A 100 mile-per-hour fastball will get you far in life, and if Cole is taken with the first pick, it will be because of the potential of his heater, and not his college production.

Trevor Bauer - RHP - UCLA
So if a potential No. 1 pick wasn't even the best pitcher on his own college team, who was better? That would be Bauer, a not quite 6-foot-1, 185 pound righty that has drawn more than one comparison to Tim Lincecum thanks to his diminutive build, and, of course, devastating fastball, which sits in the mid-90s.

If Cole's college statistics are head scratching, Bauer's are, for lack of a better word, awesome. He has won 12 of his 15 starts this spring, posting a 1.27 ERA and dominating 189 strikeouts in 127 2/3 innings.

With comparisons to Lincecum, however, comes another label: injury risk. Lincecum famously fell to No. 10 in the 2006 draft thanks to concerns over his slight build and unusual delivery, which some figured made him a ticking time bomb for injury.

Bauer has routinely exceeded 130 pitches during his college career, so it's hard not to place at least some credence in the pre-draft pessimism. Even though he's produced as much as any player that will be taken on Monday, he's a long-shot to go in the top spot.

Anthony Rendon - 3B - Rice
This bring us to the last player thought to be in play for the No. 1 pick.

Like Bauer, Rendon has been insanely productive during his college career, hitting .394 to go along with 26 home runs (compared to just 22 strikeouts) and a .530 on-base percentage as a sophomore.

However, like with Cole, the elite production you'd expect from someone in play to be the No. 1 overall pick has been missing this year for Rendon, as a shoulder injury has limited him to just six home runs and a .327 average.

He is still reaching base at a sterling .523 clip, but that's likely due in part to the reputation he earned as a sophomore.

Opinions are mixed as to just how serious his injury is/was. He has been limited to DH duties for nearly the entire year, though he did curiously play some second base toward the end of last month, seen as a red flag by some.

However, ESPN's Keith Law has spoken with a source that assures him "there is nothing structurally wrong with Rendon's shoulder," and it does not appear set to be a deal-breaker for the Pirates.

That tends to happen when a player draws frequent comparisons to two of the best third basemen going today, Ryan Zimmerman and Evan Longoria.

<!--RW-->The best of the rest
Dylan Bundy - RHP - HS
Bundy has made waves this spring, and not just because his fastball reaches 100 miles per hour.

The Owasso, Okla. product has reportedly warned teams that would attempt to wean him off his long-toss program, which involves playing catch from distances as far as 300 feet, not to draft him.

The dictum was likely directed at the Pirates and Royals (who choose fifth), who do not advocate long-toss.

The Mariners (second), Diamondbacks (third), Orioles (fourth) and Nationals (sixth) all do, however, making them attractive landing spots for a rare prep pitcher thought to be close to major-league ready.

Bundy has a big-league ready cutter, and turned in absurd, videogame-like stats as a senior, posting a 156/5 K/BB ratio in 71 innings.

Bubba Starling - OF - HS
Starling is one of two elite prep prospects that also has a scholarship offer to play quarterback at one of the nation's top football schools.

A native of the Kansas City area, Starling could either help usher in the Big 10 era at Nebraska, or enter next spring as one of the top position prospects in all of baseball.

A center fielder, he is a true five-tool player built like, well a quarterback, at 6-foot-5, 200 pounds. He is expected to ultimately choose baseball.

Archie Bradley - RHP - HS
Bradley has an offer to quarterback Nebraska's one-time biggest rival, the Oklahoma Sooners.

At 6-foot-3, 215 pounds, he possesses an upper-90s fastball, and profiles as a true power pitcher.

He hails from Broken Arrow, Okla., so the pull to play for Bob Stoops will be strong, but like Starling, he is still likely to ultimately end up as a major-league pitcher.

Francisco Lindor - SS - HS
The top high school shortstop in this year's draft, Lindor is not thought to be extraordinary in any one area besides defense, but is above-average in all phases of the game.

Likely to develop into a gap hitter with good speed, Lindor is high energy, and the kind of player most major-league teams would love to plug in at one of the most important defensive positions on the field.

Javier Baez - SS - HS
If Lindor is the top prep shortstop, Baez is a very close second.

His tools are the opposite, however. Where Lindor is already a plus defender growing into his bat, Baez is a raw and powerful hitter that may eventually be moved somewhere else on the diamond, possibly third base.

He will likely need at least three or four years in the minor leagues to develop his plate discipline.

Levi Michael - SS - UNC
Lindor and Baez are the draft's top two shortstops, but Michael joins them to form a very solid trio at the position.

A switch-hitter, Michael has good plate discipline and mostly hits for contact. He is an average defender and slightly above-average runner.

He sounds a lot like the last ballyhooed position prospect to come out of North Carolina, Dustin Ackley.

Matt Purke - LHP - TCU
One of the draft's more unfortunate stories, Purke was originally one of the favorites for the No. 1 pick this summer after going 16-0 at TCU in 2010.

A first-round pick of the Rangers' in 2009, Purke is dealing with a shoulder injury, however, and saw his velocity dip from the upper-90s to the upper-80s this spring.

He has still been productive, posting a 1.51 ERA over 47 2/3 innings, but red flags don't get more glaring than shoulder issues.

Alex Meyer - RHP - Kentucky
Meyer has a fastball that can reach 99 miles per hour, a plus slider and No. 1 starter upside.

He is not without issues, however. He has experienced minor shoulder problems in the past, and was strangely ineffective during his first two seasons at Kentucky. He also walked 46 batters this past spring. If he falls out of the top 10, that will be why.

Matt Barnes - RHP - UConn
One of two Huskies on this list, Barnes sports a mid-90s fastball and plus curveball to go along with a developing (which in this case means below-average) slider.

A lanky 6-foot-4, 205 pounds, he may need more time in the minor leagues than most college hurlers thanks to some suspect command.

George Springer - OF - UConn
Barnes' teammate is one of the top position prospects in the draft, sporting all five tools, a rarity for a college prospect.

A particularly good baserunner and defender, questions still remain about his approach at the plate, however.

While he gets his money's worth when he makes contact, he is currently swinging and missing far too often. He will need ample time to develop, not the best thing for a player that will turn 22 in September.

Sonny Gray - RHP - Vanderbilt
Gray is close to MLB ready, but does not have an "ace" ceiling.

At 5-foot-11, he has a fastball that can reach the mid-90s, but usually sits in the low-90s. He has an above-average curveball, but not the most refined command.

If he can sharpen up his control, he could be a future No. 2 or 3 starter. If not, he could be destined to be a holds specialist.

Taylor Jungmann - RHP - Texas
What would the draft be without a power pitcher from Texas?

Jungmann doesn't have classic Texas heat — he does not reach the upper-90s — but boasts excellent command to go along with a lower-to-mid 90s fastball and plus changeup and curveball.

At 6-foot-6, 220 pounds, he's a towering presence on the mound, and a strike-thrower. He's likely to be one of the fastest from this draft class when it comes to reaching the majors.

Jed Bradley - LHP - Georgia Tech
Like Gray, Bradley is viewed as more of an MLB-ready arm than future ace.

However, he still may be the draft's second best left-hander despite some struggles at Georgia Tech this spring.

Although none of his four pitches are considered extraordinary, he does have four pitches, and can hit the mid-90s with his fastball.

Mikie Mahtook - OF - LSU
Viewed as a potential five-tool talent, Mahtook boasts developing power to go along with an above-average arm and speed.

Projected as a major-league center fielder, it's quite possible he'll end up as one of the most productive players from a draft class considered to be very deep.

Brandon Nimmo - OF - HS
An 18 year old out of Wyoming, Nimmo has established himself as one of the top outfielders in the draft despite the fact that his high school did not have a baseball team.

A left-handed bat that can consistently hit line drives, Nimmo owns good speed and is thought to be a future power hitter. Thanks to his lack of exposure, he could fall much further than his talent dictates, and end up being a tremendous steal.

<!--RW-->Blake Swihart - C - HS
The draft's top catching prospect, some believe a position change may eventually be in order for Swihart, who is a very average defender.

His bat is earning lots of attention, however, as he makes consistent contact, and usually with good authority.

Thanks to below average speed and a plus arm, it's not a foregone conclusion he'll ultimately end up somewhere else on the diamond.

Josh Bell - OF - HS
Perhaps the top prep position prospect in the draft, Bell is a switch-hitter with true power.

He has also reportedly sent a letter to all 30 teams imploring them not to draft him, however, claiming he is firm in his committment to play for the University of Texas next season.

Of course, he has retained Scott Boras as his adviser, so he may just be playing hardball.

Daniel Norris - LHP - HS
In a year dominated by right-handers, Norris is likely the top prep lefty.

He has excellent command of a fastball that sits at around 92, and has been able to dial up some extra miles per hour in the past. He is not viewed as a future ace, but could turn into an above-average major-league hurler.

His first order of business in the minor leagues will be refining his curveball.

Henry Owens - LHP - HS
Owens joins Norris as the only other notable prep lefty in a curiously thin field.

A towering 6-foot-6 but frail 195 pounds, he needs to fill out before he does anything else.

Praised for a deceptive delivery and mighty hook, a below average fastball is the main reason he isn't likely to go in the top 20.

Taylor Guerrieri - RHP - HS
Guerrieri has some of the best raw stuff in the draft, with a mid-90s fastball and huge breaking ball, but can't yet command either with enough consistency.

Could end up attending South Carolina in the fall.

Larry Greene - OF - HS
One of the draft's premiere power prospects, Greene is thought to be deficient most everywhere else, including on defense, the bases and when it comes to making contact.

He has a ton of upside, but a long developmental period ahead of him.

Kolten Wong - Hawaii - 2B
Under-sized at 5-foot-9, 190 pounds, Wong is nevertheless one of the best pure hitters available this year.

He is not going to provide much power, but has a great approach at the plate to go along with plus speed. Close to major-league ready.

Jose Fernandez - RHP - HS
An intimidating presence on the mound, Fernandez has a plus-slider to pair with an upper-90s fastball.

He needs to develop a changeup, but has unusually good control for an 18 year old, and has some of the most upside in the draft.

Cory Spangenberg - 3B - Indian River State College
A left-handed hitter, Spangenberg is thought to be a sure-thing contact prospect.

It just remains to be seen if he'll develop enough power to stick at the hot corner.

Dillon Howard - RHP - HS
Howard possesses a mid-90s fastball with nasty movement.

Combine that with his 6-foot-4, 210 pound frame and a heavy breaking ball, and you've got one of the draft's most exciting prep righties.

Robert Stephenson - RHP - HS
The owner of a 96 mile-per-hour fastball, Stephenson is still working on harnessing his changeup and breaking ball.

He's also a bit slight, tipping the scales at barely 180 pounds. He will likely need a number of years in the minor leagues.

Andrew Susac - C - Oregon State
This year's top college catcher, Susac was slowed by a broken hamate bone this past spring.

He has raw power, and the ability to go the other way for gap doubles. Although his defensive ability is not anything out of the ordinary, he is expected to stick behind the plate.

Jackie Bradley - OF - South Carolina
A one-time surefire first rounder, Bradley's junior year of college was marred by a wrist injury that helped hold him to a .259 average.

He also has below-average speed for a center fielder. However, he is still considered an above-average defender, and despite his slight 5-foot-10, 180 pound frame, he has a power bat. Unlikely to slip out of the first round.

C.J. Cron - 1B - Utah
Perhaps the top first base prospect in a draft bereft of them, Cron can hit for both average and power, and uses all fields well.

At 6-foot-4, 235 pounds, he has first base size, and it would not be surprising to eventually see him as a top 10 fantasy first baseman.

 

[HacheMan]

Low on Lester

You'll find varied two-start options in both the American League and National League in the upcoming week. A couple to note: Jon Lester was my Cy Young pick for the AL this year, and this week might be the only time you'll ever see me list him as anything less than a Strong Play. He's scuffled lately with one quality start in his past five tries, and has his work cut out for him in the upcoming week with road match-ups against the Yankees and Blue Jays. Meanwhile Matt Garza is tentatively scheduled to return to the Cubs rotation on Monday, which would make him a strong two-start option next week, but it's not etched in stone. I'll update the column over the weekend as needed.

Moving on to match-ups, Tampa Bay is the only AL team not scheduled to face a lefty starter. That's good news for Casey Kotchman (915 OPS vs. RHP) and Matt Joyce (1088 OPS vs. RHP), though not necessarily good news for John Jaso (615 OPS vs. RHP).

Elsewhere, the A's will face a league-high four lefties, which bodes well for Josh Willingham (918 OPS vs. LHP) and less well for David DeJesus (266 OPS vs. LHP).

In the NL, the Braves are set to draw six righties and no lefties, which might be a saving grace for the struggling Dan Uggla (336 OPS, 0 HR vs. LHP).

Going Twice...



American League

Strong Plays
Colby Lewis: DET (Scherzer), @MIN (Baker)
Felix Hernandez: @CWS (Humber), @DET (Porcello)
David Price: @LAA (Pineiro), @BAL (Matusz)
Michael Pineda: @CWS (Danks), @DET (Scherzer)
Gio Gonzalez: @BAL (Matusz), @CWS (Peavy)

Decent Plays
Brandon Morrow: @KC (Paulino), BOS (Lackey)
Matt Harrison: DET (Porcello), @MIN (Swarzak)
Guillermo Moscoso: @BAL (Matusz), @CWS (Danks)
Scott Baker: @CLE (Tomlin), TEX (Lewis)
Anthony Swarzak: @CLE (Carrasco), TEX (Harrison)
Joel Pineiro: TB (Price), KC
Freddy Garcia: BOS (Lester), CLE (Tomlin)
Rick Porcello: @TEX (Harrison), SEA (Hernandez)
Max Scherzer: @TEX (Lewis), SEA (Pineda)
John Danks: SEA (Pineda), OAK (Moscoso)
Josh Tomlin: MIN (Baker), @NYY (Garcia)
Jon Lester: @NYY (Garcia), @TOR (Drabek)
Brian Matusz: OAK (Gonzalez), TB (Price)

At Your Own Risk
Kyle Drabek: @KC, BOS (Lester)
Felipe Paulino: TOR (Morrow), @LAA (Santana)

National League

Strong Plays
Tim Lincecum: WAS (Lannan), CIN (Reineke)
Jordan Zimmermann: @SF (Sanchez), @SD (Stauffer)
Jonathan Sanchez: WAS (Zimmermann), CIN (Leake)
Cliff Lee: LAD (Lilly), CHC (Garza)
Roy Oswalt: LAD, CHC (Davis)
Zack Greinke: @FLA (Vazquez), STL (Carpenter)
Shaun Marcum: NYM (Capuano), STL (Westbrook)
Ubaldo Jimenez: @SD (Stauffer), LAD
Tommy Hanson: @FLA, @HOU (Myers)
Matt Garza: @CIN (Reineke), @PHI (Lee)

Decent Plays
John Lannan: @SF (Lincecum), @SD (Richard)
Jake Westbrook: @HOU (Myers), @MIL (Marcum)
Tim Stauffer: COL (Jimenez), WAS (Zimmermann)
Kevin Correia: ARI (Hudson), NYM (Capuano)
Clayton Richard: COL (Mortensen), WAS (Lannan)
Ted Lilly: @PHI (Lee), @COL (Mortensen)
Brett Myers: STL (Westbrook), ATL (Hanson)
Mike Leake: CHC (Davis), @SF (Sanchez)
Daniel Hudson: @PIT (Correia), @FLA

At Your Own Risk
Chris Capuano: @MIL (Marcum), @PIT (Correia)
Javier Vazquez: MIL (Greinke), ARI (Kennedy)
Clayton Mortsensen: @SD (Richard), LAD (Lilly)
Chad Reineke: CHC (Garza), @SF (Lincecum)
Doug Davis: @CIN (Leake), @PHI (Oswalt)


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The following pitchers are generally available in over 50 percent of fantasy leagues and have favorable match-ups this week:

American League

Wednesday, 6/8: Josh Outman @ BAL
The Tommy John survivor has allowed only three runs in 13 innings over two starts for the A's. His control has been shaky, but he's worth a play in this favorable match-up.

Thursday, 6/9: Derek Holland @ MIN
Holland has been scuffling a bit of late, but should be able to right the ship against the Twins at Target Field.

National League

Wednesday, 6/8: Zach Duke @ PIT
The southpaw was stellar in his D-backs debut last week, and will face off against his former club this week.

Wednesday, 6/8: Lance Lynn @ HOU
The 24-year-old showed some positive signs despite disappointing results in his MLB debut on Thursday. If he does indeed get the ball again next week, see if he can improve against the Astros.

Friday, 6/10: Travis Wood @ SF
After a rough start to the year, Wood has gone 3-0 with a 3.50 ERA since the start of May, rattling off five quality starts in six tries.

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Total Games



American League

6: BAL, BOS, CLE, LAA, NYY, TB
7: CWS, DET, KC, MIN, OAK, SEA, TEX, TOR

National League

6: ARI, ATL, HOU, PIT, STL
7: CHC, CIN, COL, FLA, LAD, MIL, PHI, SD, SF, WAS


Lefty/Righty Breakdown



American League

BAL: 3 vs. RHP, 3 vs. LHP
BOS: 5 vs. RHP, 1 vs. LHP
CWS: 4 vs. RHP, 3 vs. LHP
CLE: 5 vs. RHP, 1 vs. LHP
DET: 5 vs. RHP, 2 vs. LHP
KC: 6 vs. RHP, 1 vs. LHP
LAA: 4 vs. RHP, 2 vs. LHP
MIN: 4 vs. RHP, 3 vs. LHP
NYY: 5 vs. RHP, 1 vs. LHP
OAK: 3 vs. RHP, 4 vs. LHP
SEA: 6 vs. RHP, 1 vs. LHP
TB: 6 vs. RHP, 0 vs. LHP
TEX: 5 vs. RHP, 2 vs. LHP
TOR: 5 vs. RHP, 2 vs. LHP

National League

ARI: 5 vs. RHP, 1 vs. LHP
ATL: 6 vs. RHP, 0 vs. LHP
CHC: 6 vs. RHP, 1 vs. LHP
CIN: 4 vs. RHP, 3 vs. LHP
COL: 4 vs. RHP, 3 vs. LHP
FLA: 6 vs. RHP, 1 vs. LHP
HOU: 5 vs. RHP, 1 vs. LHP
LAD: 5 vs. RHP, 2 vs. LHP
MIL: 5 vs. RHP, 2 vs. LHP
NYM: 6 vs. RHP, 1 vs. LHP
PHI: 5 vs. RHP, 2 vs. LHP
PIT: 4 vs. RHP, 2 vs. LHP
SD: 6 vs. RHP, 1 vs. LHP
SF: 5 vs. RHP, 2 vs. LHP
STL: 4 vs. RHP, 2 vs. LHP
WAS: 5 vs. RHP, 2 vs. LHP


The Infirmary



You can get a full listing of injured players at Rotoworld's Injury Page, but here's the latest on a few prominent players who have been out of action:

Alfonso Soriano: Out until mid-June
Jeff Baker: Out until late June
Matt Garza: Returning this week?
Sam LeCure: Out until mid-June
Alex White: Out until late July
Jorge De La Rosa: Out for the season
Brandon Inge: Out until August
Wandy Rodriguez: Out until mid-June
Jim Thome: Out until late June
Jason Kubel: Out until mid-June
Francisco Liriano: Out until mid-June
Joe Nathan: Out indefinitely
Ryan Doumit: Out until early July
Cameron Maybin: Out indefinitely
Kyle McClellan: Out until late June
Matt Holliday: Out until mid-June

 

[HacheMan]

We Can Rebuild Him
Missing one day for surgery? That question and many others are explored in this week's Week That Was.

Paul Konerko: According to reports, Paul Konerko had surgery on his left wrist but will only miss ONE day. Yes, the reports are that he will be back and available on Saturday. I am no doctor, and I do not even play one on TV, however, this does seem odd. Had Curt Schilling not proven that one can recover from surgery in a day or two (and pitch with a bloody sock), I wouldn't believe it. In any event, my bet is Konerko is not himself for a week or two. However, given how good he had been -- .310 with 12 HR and 44 RBI in just over a 1/3 of a season – you have no choice but to hold. If you can find someone in your league who is less of a believer in medical science and is looking to sell at a discount, buy. With Dunn available to play 1b and give Paul some DH time, Paul should be fine from mid to late June on.


Jason Bourgeois: Houston activated Jason Bourgeois from the DL. This is bigger news than you might think. First, JB is raking at a.407 pace. More importantly from a fantasy standpoint, he has 12 stolen bases in just 54 at-bats. Those in deeper leagues should definitely pay attention. Not only is JB a huge source of speed, he has played 2 games at 2B and should likely get MI eligibility in the next week or two. Jason will never be a star but his .285+ at every minor league level over the past four years says that a .280+ average could be for real (of course .400 is not). The speed is undoubtedly real. Many will be chasing EY, Jr. but JB is cheaper and more likely to stick with the big club (though I am an EY2 fan).


Bill Hall: With every action, there is a reaction. In the Bourgeois case, it is the release of Bill Hall. A couple of thoughts are relevant here. First, for those of you who were counting on Wild Bill, shame on you. His three year composite big league average was a paltry .224. Add that to the fact that Houston was not going to be good and was sure to make room for younger players and you had a prescription for failure. Of course, the question now arises, do you cut Bill? Answer, no. Wait and see where he lands. I could easily see him going to a place where he will play (LA? SF?) or to a team which scores a ton and could use a veteran who is versatile (NYY?). In deep leagues, Hall could still be a good 23rd hitter but hoping for more is a fool's errand.


Eric Thames: In what makes little sense to this writer, the Blue Jays optioned OF Eric Thames to AAA. Thus far, ET posted a very respectable .286 average over 42 at-bats with 4 runs and rbi. Yes, those numbers are not gigantic but they are far better than the .245 and 10 RBI (over 120 more AB) that Edwin Encarnacion has posted and the .242 that Juan Rivera has posted. Thames will be back and will be back soon. However, you just have to wonder who Toronto thinks they are kidding. With the Yanks and Sox in the division and the lack of consistent pitching after dealing Marcum and Doc, the Jays will not make the playoffs. Thus, the question arises, why would Toronto continue to give time to EE and Rivera over Thames? Hold Thames if you own him.


Jose Tabata: Jose Tabata drove in both Pirates runs yesterday to help the Bucs best the Phils. Now is the time to buy Tabata. He has been a very productive fantasy player with 14 steals and 28 runs and even 3 HR (annualized, who wouldn't take 9 HR from a 40 SB guy?). However, the .240 average is dragging down Jose's value. There is no reason to think the average will stay at that level. He hit .299 last year and consistently hit for avg in the minors. Simple solution – buy!


Howie Kendrick: Howie Kendrick is all set to come off the DL this weekend and resume his long awaited elevation to stardom year. Thus far, the Angels 2b/1b/of is raking at a .322 clip with 7 HR and 4 SB. Positional versatility, great pedigree, big numbers pre-injury and more all add up to big year. Buy.


Matt Garza: Sticking with coming off the shelf, Matt Garza is set to be activated to start Monday against the Reds and will get another start later in the week against the Phillies. While pitching in Cincy or Phili is hardly ideal, Garza is the real deal and should resume his power pitching ways. Before hitting the 15 day DL, Garza had 68K in 55 innings. Not too shabby. For those of you looking for the roto lesson, here it is. Strikeout pitchers who move from the AL to the NL will up their K rates just by getting to face the pitcher rather than the DH. Those that move from the AL East to the NL up their K rates ever further by avoiding the Yankees and Red Sox and getting the Pirates and Astros.


Julio Borbon: Julio Borbon was activated from the DL and promptly shipped off to AAA. Borbon just continues to disappoint. After breaking out with 19 SB in just 157 AB in 2009, it has all been downhill. In a full 2010 and the first third of 2011, Borbon has tallied just 21 SB. When you consider that he plays lazy defense and has just 3 HR in that full 1 1/3 seasons (as compared to 4 in the just 157 AB of 2009), you see a player who has not lived up to potential or hype. Will he be back in Texas this year? Yes. Will this trip to the minors wake him up? I just do not know. Right now, the Rangers have Endy Chavez and David Murphy manning CF, so there is no great rush to bring the underperforming Borbon back. Plan accordingly.


Brandon Inge: Brandon Inge has landed on the DL with mononucleosis. This is a bad break for Detroit in real life but a good break for those who drafted Inge on the theory that a cheap everyday player is worth it. Full confession, I did that in my home league and violated the cardinal rule of never rostering career average killers. Of course, the fact that Pujols, Crawford, Swisher, and Choo have not hit and Ryan Zimmerman is on the shelf has not helped, but I digress. Fantasy lesson – avoid the Inge, Uggla types who always kill your average. Inge's trip to the DL should allow you to cut him and avoid 4 more months of atrocious batting average.


Shane Victorino: The flyin hawaiin is back. The Phillies activated Shane Victorino and sent John Mayberry to AAA. Victorino is a must start in all formats. Before getting hurt, Shane was hitting .284 to go along with six home runs, 19 RBI and eight stolen bases. He plays in a good lineup in a great park and produces across the board. Go git em if you can.


And last, but not least, Schultz says: "Much like Charlie Sheen, the Dodgers closing situation is a confusing, befuddling mess. While we can turn away from poor Charlie's winning exploits, we can't quite do that to the Los Angeles bullpen as saves is a category us roto-geeks care about more than Nielsen ratings. Once and future closer Kenley Jansen is still a work in progress, Hong-Chih Kuo is more likely to be seen in squiggly lines on Dr. Katz' couch than on a pitching mound and Jonathan Broxton wasn't pitching like to much of a hot shot before going on the disabled list. Youngsters like Javy Guerra and Rubby De La Rosa are likely too young and unproven to be given more than just a token chance and De La Rosa may be headed to the starting rotation. So, who can emerge from the smoke and seize the day? A shrewd owner may remember that Vicente Padilla had been anointed the LA closer just before the injury that sent him to the DL. He never quite lost the job with his one bad outing being the one where his forearm issues emerged. It seems unfathomable that Don Mattingly won't give Padilla one more shot at the job once he proves himself healthy.

Owners of Jose Reyes, Carlos Beltran, Francisco Rodriguez and even David Wright in NL-only leagues should be feeling tense from now until the All-Star break. The Mets aren't going anywhere this year and new, rich silent owner to the contrary, the Mets can't afford to resign Reyes, Beltran or K-Rod for their asking price. Assuming the Mets aren't living in denial, which isn't always a safe assumption, there is a fire sale coming in Queens. Wright being the only one who's contractually obligated to come back in 2012 (Rodriguez is sure to be bought out of his $17.5 million option year), it would be franchise suicide to keep the other three and watch them walk away and get nothing in return. If they get traded to the AL, especially Reyes, hopefully you still get their stats, or else it will be time to get out the crying towel. If you could get a fair return, you might not be selling yourself short by letting someone bear the considerable risk.

As last week's pseudo-mea culpa wasn't quite an apology, it behooves us all to remember that it is the beginning of June and the team that Glenn Colton told you all would lose more than 100 games still has the best record in baseball. One thing to keep in mind for roto-purposes, win or lose, the Tribe sure strikes out a lot. Something to remember when setting your rotation for the week and feel the need for a couple extra strikeouts.

Now Derek Jeter has a quarter million more All-Star votes than Asdrubal Cabrera - are we playing this game in 1999? Glenn, why don't you explain how ridiculous that is?"


Response: Really good stuff this week. Boy I hated typing that but truth is Schultz makes some great point this week. As to why Jeter is winning the fan voting? You know the answer – he is Derek Jeter and the fans vote in who they want to watch not who is performing the best. As to who is having the better season? You also know the answer – Asdrubal. The tougher question is who will produce a better second half. I look forward to that analysis next week from the baron of the bottom of the page.

 

[HacheMan]

Many aces among two-start options
Tristan H. Cockcroft

On tap: It takes two to make it outta sight. Two-start pitchers -- premier ones -- are the storyline of Week 10. Seven of the top 19 starting pitchers on our Player Rater (through June 2), four of the top five and six of the top 11 in terms of preseason average draft position and nine of the 30 opening-day starters will each work twice this week. Among those under the spotlight: Rookie sensation Michael Pineda, who gets another "second time around" test when he faces the Detroit Tigers on the road Saturday; he previously battled the Tigers on April 28. Ubaldo Jimenez, coming off a four-hit shutout against the Los Angeles Dodgers, draws a pair of outstanding matchups; he pitches Tuesday in San Diego's Petco Park before a rematch with the Dodgers at home on Sunday.

Reminder: For those of you in weekly transactions leagues, first pitch of Week 10 is 7:05 p.m. ET on Monday. Here are this week's other scheduled first pitches by day: Tuesday 7:05 p.m. ET, Wednesday 12:05 p.m. ET, Thursday 4:10 p.m. ET, Friday 7:05 p.m. ET, Saturday 1:05 p.m. ET, Sunday 1:05 p.m. ET.


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Projected starting pitchers




The chart below lists each of the 30 MLB teams' schedules and projected starting pitchers, and provides a matchup rating for each day's starter. Pitchers scheduled to start twice this week are in gray/beige boxes.


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6/6</CENTER></TH><TH style="WIDTH: 14%; VERTICAL-ALIGN: bottom"><CENTER>Tue
6/7</CENTER></TH><TH style="WIDTH: 14%; VERTICAL-ALIGN: bottom"><CENTER>Wed
6/8</CENTER></TH><TH style="WIDTH: 14%; VERTICAL-ALIGN: bottom"><CENTER>Thu
6/9</CENTER></TH><TH style="WIDTH: 14%; VERTICAL-ALIGN: bottom"><CENTER>Fri
6/10</CENTER></TH><TH style="WIDTH: 14%; VERTICAL-ALIGN: bottom"><CENTER>Sat
6/11</CENTER></TH><TH style="WIDTH: 14%; VERTICAL-ALIGN: bottom"><CENTER>Sun
6/12</CENTER></TH></TR></THEAD><TBODY><TR class=last><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>

</TD><TD style="BACKGROUND-COLOR: #f8f8f2; VERTICAL-ALIGN: top" align=middle>OAK
Matusz
(LHP)
P: 7</TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: top" align=middle>OAK
TBD

P: 1</TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: top" align=middle>OAK
Britton
(LHP)
P: 8</TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: top" align=middle></TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: top" align=middle>TB
Arrieta
(RHP)
P: 4</TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: top" align=middle>TB
Guthrie
(RHP)
P: 6</TD><TD style="BACKGROUND-COLOR: #f8f8f2; VERTICAL-ALIGN: top" align=middle>TB
Matusz
(LHP)
P: 6</TD></TR><TR class=last><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>

</TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: top" align=middle></TD><TD style="BACKGROUND-COLOR: #f8f8f2; VERTICAL-ALIGN: top" align=middle>@NYY
Lester
(LHP)
P: 6</TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: top" align=middle>@NYY
Buchholz
(RHP)
P: 5</TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: top" align=middle>@NYY
Beckett
(RHP)
P: 5</TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: top" align=middle>@TOR
Lackey
(RHP)
P: 3</TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: top" align=middle>@TOR
Aceves
(RHP)
P: 6</TD><TD style="BACKGROUND-COLOR: #f8f8f2; VERTICAL-ALIGN: top" align=middle>@TOR
Lester
(LHP)
P: 6</TD></TR><TR class=last><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>

</TD><TD style="BACKGROUND-COLOR: #f8f8f2; VERTICAL-ALIGN: top" align=middle>SEA
Danks
(LHP)
P: 7</TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: top" align=middle>SEA
Humber
(RHP)
P: 9</TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: top" align=middle>SEA
Floyd
(RHP)
P: 8</TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: top" align=middle>OAK
Buehrle
(LHP)
P: 6</TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: top" align=middle>OAK
Jackson
(RHP)
P: 5</TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: top" align=middle>OAK
Peavy
(RHP)
P: 10</TD><TD style="BACKGROUND-COLOR: #f8f8f2; VERTICAL-ALIGN: top" align=middle>OAK
Danks
(LHP)
P: 6</TD></TR><TR class=last><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>

</TD><TD style="BACKGROUND-COLOR: #f8f8f2; VERTICAL-ALIGN: top" align=middle>MIN
Tomlin
(RHP)
P: 7</TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: top" align=middle>MIN
Carrasco
(RHP)
P: 4</TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: top" align=middle>MIN
Masterson
(RHP)
P: 8</TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: top" align=middle></TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: top" align=middle>@NYY
Carmona
(RHP)
P: 2</TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: top" align=middle>@NYY
Talbot
(RHP)
P: 1</TD><TD style="BACKGROUND-COLOR: #f8f8f2; VERTICAL-ALIGN: top" align=middle>@NYY
Tomlin
(RHP)
P: 4</TD></TR><TR class=last><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>

</TD><TD style="BACKGROUND-COLOR: #f8f8f2; VERTICAL-ALIGN: top" align=middle>@TEX
Scherzer
(RHP)
P: 3</TD><TD style="BACKGROUND-COLOR: #f8f8f2; VERTICAL-ALIGN: top" align=middle>@TEX
Porcello
(RHP)
P: 4</TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: top" align=middle>@TEX
Oliver
(LHP)
P: 2</TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: top" align=middle>SEA
Verlander
(RHP)
P: 10</TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: top" align=middle>SEA
Penny
(RHP)
P: 6</TD><TD style="BACKGROUND-COLOR: #f8f8f2; VERTICAL-ALIGN: top" align=middle>SEA
Scherzer
(RHP)
P: 7</TD><TD style="BACKGROUND-COLOR: #f8f8f2; VERTICAL-ALIGN: top" align=middle>SEA
Porcello
(RHP)
P: 8</TD></TR><TR class=last><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>

</TD><TD style="BACKGROUND-COLOR: #f8f8f2; VERTICAL-ALIGN: top" align=middle>TOR
Paulino
(RHP)
P: 3</TD><TD style="BACKGROUND-COLOR: #f8f8f2; VERTICAL-ALIGN: top" align=middle>TOR
O'Sullivan
(RHP)
P: 1</TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: top" align=middle>TOR
Duffy
(LHP)
P: 4</TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: top" align=middle>TOR
Hochevar
(RHP)
P: 2</TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: top" align=middle>@LAA
Francis
(LHP)
P: 5</TD><TD style="BACKGROUND-COLOR: #f8f8f2; VERTICAL-ALIGN: top" align=middle>@LAA
Paulino
(RHP)
P: 3</TD><TD style="BACKGROUND-COLOR: #f8f8f2; VERTICAL-ALIGN: top" align=middle>@LAA
O'Sullivan
(RHP)
P: 1</TD></TR><TR class=last><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>

</TD><TD style="BACKGROUND-COLOR: #f8f8f2; VERTICAL-ALIGN: top" align=middle>TB
Pineiro
(RHP)
P: 5</TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: top" align=middle>TB
Chatwood
(RHP)
P: 6</TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: top" align=middle>TB
Weaver
(RHP)
P: 9</TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: top" align=middle></TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: top" align=middle>KC
Haren
(RHP)
P: 8</TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: top" align=middle>KC
Santana
(RHP)
P: 6</TD><TD style="BACKGROUND-COLOR: #f8f8f2; VERTICAL-ALIGN: top" align=middle>KC
Pineiro
(RHP)
P: 5</TD></TR><TR class=last><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>

</TD><TD style="BACKGROUND-COLOR: #f8f8f2; VERTICAL-ALIGN: top" align=middle>@CLE
Baker
(RHP)
P: 5</TD><TD style="BACKGROUND-COLOR: #f8f8f2; VERTICAL-ALIGN: top" align=middle>@CLE
Swarzak
(RHP)
P: 5</TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: top" align=middle>@CLE
Pavano
(RHP)
P: 4</TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: top" align=middle>TEX
Blackburn
(RHP)
P: 4</TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: top" align=middle>TEX
Duensing
(LHP)
P: 4</TD><TD style="BACKGROUND-COLOR: #f8f8f2; VERTICAL-ALIGN: top" align=middle>TEX
Baker
(RHP)
P: 5</TD><TD style="BACKGROUND-COLOR: #f8f8f2; VERTICAL-ALIGN: top" align=middle>TEX
Swarzak
(RHP)
P: 5</TD></TR><TR class=last><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>

</TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: top" align=middle></TD><TD style="BACKGROUND-COLOR: #f8f8f2; VERTICAL-ALIGN: top" align=middle>BOS
Garcia
(RHP)
P: 2</TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: top" align=middle>BOS
Burnett
(RHP)
P: 4</TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: top" align=middle>BOS
Nova
(RHP)
P: 2</TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: top" align=middle>CLE
Sabathia
(LHP)
P: 9</TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: top" align=middle>CLE
Colon
(RHP)
P: 7</TD><TD style="BACKGROUND-COLOR: #f8f8f2; VERTICAL-ALIGN: top" align=middle>CLE
Garcia
(RHP)
P: 3</TD></TR><TR class=last><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>

</TD><TD style="BACKGROUND-COLOR: #f8f8f2; VERTICAL-ALIGN: top" align=middle>@BAL
Gonzalez
(LHP)
P: 6</TD><TD style="BACKGROUND-COLOR: #f8f8f2; VERTICAL-ALIGN: top" align=middle>@BAL
Moscoso
(RHP)
P: 6</TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: top" align=middle>@BAL
Outman
(LHP)
P: 6</TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: top" align=middle>@CHW
Cahill
(RHP)
P: 5</TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: top" align=middle>@CHW
Anderson
(LHP)
P: 7</TD><TD style="BACKGROUND-COLOR: #f8f8f2; VERTICAL-ALIGN: top" align=middle>@CHW
Gonzalez
(LHP)
P: 6</TD><TD style="BACKGROUND-COLOR: #f8f8f2; VERTICAL-ALIGN: top" align=middle>@CHW
Moscoso
(RHP)
P: 5</TD></TR><TR class=last><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>

</TD><TD style="BACKGROUND-COLOR: #f8f8f2; VERTICAL-ALIGN: top" align=middle>@CHW
Pineda
(RHP)
P: 9</TD><TD style="BACKGROUND-COLOR: #f8f8f2; VERTICAL-ALIGN: top" align=middle>@CHW
Hernandez
(RHP)
P: 9</TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: top" align=middle>@CHW
Vargas
(LHP)
P: 5</TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: top" align=middle>@DET
Fister
(RHP)
P: 6</TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: top" align=middle>@DET
Bedard
(LHP)
P: 8</TD><TD style="BACKGROUND-COLOR: #f8f8f2; VERTICAL-ALIGN: top" align=middle>@DET
Pineda
(RHP)
P: 10</TD><TD style="BACKGROUND-COLOR: #f8f8f2; VERTICAL-ALIGN: top" align=middle>@DET
Hernandez
(RHP)
P: 10</TD></TR><TR class=last><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>

</TD><TD style="BACKGROUND-COLOR: #f8f8f2; VERTICAL-ALIGN: top" align=middle>@LAA
Price
(LHP)
P: 9</TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: top" align=middle>@LAA
Shields
(RHP)
P: 5</TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: top" align=middle>@LAA
Sonnnstne
(RHP)
P: 2</TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: top" align=middle></TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: top" align=middle>@BAL
Hellickson
(RHP)
P: 9</TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: top" align=middle>@BAL
Davis
(RHP)
P: 2</TD><TD style="BACKGROUND-COLOR: #f8f8f2; VERTICAL-ALIGN: top" align=middle>@BAL
Price
(LHP)
P: 9</TD></TR><TR class=last><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>

</TD><TD style="BACKGROUND-COLOR: #f8f8f2; VERTICAL-ALIGN: top" align=middle>DET
Lewis
(RHP)
P: 9</TD><TD style="BACKGROUND-COLOR: #f8f8f2; VERTICAL-ALIGN: top" align=middle>DET
Harrison
(LHP)
P: 5</TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: top" align=middle>DET
Ogando
(RHP)
P: 10</TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: top" align=middle>@MIN
Holland
(LHP)
P: 4</TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: top" align=middle>@MIN
Wilson
(LHP)
P: 9</TD><TD style="BACKGROUND-COLOR: #f8f8f2; VERTICAL-ALIGN: top" align=middle>@MIN
Lewis
(RHP)
P: 10</TD><TD style="BACKGROUND-COLOR: #f8f8f2; VERTICAL-ALIGN: top" align=middle>@MIN
Harrison
(LHP)
P: 6</TD></TR><TR class=last><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>

</TD><TD style="BACKGROUND-COLOR: #f8f8f2; VERTICAL-ALIGN: top" align=middle>@KC
Morrow
(RHP)
P: 5</TD><TD style="BACKGROUND-COLOR: #f8f8f2; VERTICAL-ALIGN: top" align=middle>@KC
Drabek
(RHP)
P: 4</TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: top" align=middle>@KC
Villnueva
(RHP)
P: 6</TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: top" align=middle>@KC
Romero
(LHP)
P: 6</TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: top" align=middle>BOS
Reyes
(LHP)
P: 1</TD><TD style="BACKGROUND-COLOR: #f8f8f2; VERTICAL-ALIGN: top" align=middle>BOS
Morrow
(RHP)
P: 5</TD><TD style="BACKGROUND-COLOR: #f8f8f2; VERTICAL-ALIGN: top" align=middle>BOS
Drabek
(RHP)
P: 3</TD></TR><TR class=last><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>

</TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: top" align=middle></TD><TD style="BACKGROUND-COLOR: #f8f8f2; VERTICAL-ALIGN: top" align=middle>@PIT
Hudson
(RHP)
P: 7</TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: top" align=middle>@PIT
Duke
(LHP)
P: 4</TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: top" align=middle>@PIT
Collmenter
(RHP)
P: 9</TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: top" align=middle>@FLA
Saunders
(LHP)
P: 3</TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: top" align=middle>@FLA
Kennedy
(RHP)
P: 7</TD><TD style="BACKGROUND-COLOR: #f8f8f2; VERTICAL-ALIGN: top" align=middle>@FLA
Hudson
(RHP)
P: 6</TD></TR><TR class=last><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>

</TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: top" align=middle></TD><TD style="BACKGROUND-COLOR: #f8f8f2; VERTICAL-ALIGN: top" align=middle>@FLA
Hanson
(RHP)
P: 9</TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: top" align=middle>@FLA
Lowe
(RHP)
P: 5</TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: top" align=middle>@FLA
Jurrjens
(RHP)
P: 7</TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: top" align=middle>@HOU
Hudson
(RHP)
P: 8</TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: top" align=middle>@HOU
Minor
(LHP)
P: 4</TD><TD style="BACKGROUND-COLOR: #f8f8f2; VERTICAL-ALIGN: top" align=middle>@HOU
Hanson
(RHP)
P: 9</TD></TR><TR class=last><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>

</TD><TD style="BACKGROUND-COLOR: #f8f8f2; VERTICAL-ALIGN: top" align=middle>@CIN
Davis
(LHP)
P: 3</TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: top" align=middle>@CIN
TBD

P: 1</TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: top" align=middle>@CIN
Dempster
(RHP)
P: 5</TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: top" align=middle>@PHI
Wells
(RHP)
P: 5</TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: top" align=middle>@PHI
Zambrano
(RHP)
P: 7</TD><TD style="BACKGROUND-COLOR: #f8f8f2; VERTICAL-ALIGN: top" align=middle>@PHI
Davis
(LHP)
P: 3</TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: top" align=middle>@PHI
TBD

P: 1</TD></TR><TR class=last><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>

</TD><TD style="BACKGROUND-COLOR: #f8f8f2; VERTICAL-ALIGN: top" align=middle>CHC
Reineke
(RHP)
P: 4</TD><TD style="BACKGROUND-COLOR: #f8f8f2; VERTICAL-ALIGN: top" align=middle>CHC
Leake
(RHP)
P: 3</TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: top" align=middle>CHC
Arroyo
(RHP)
P: 4</TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: top" align=middle>@SF
Cueto
(RHP)
P: 6</TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: top" align=middle>@SF
Wood
(LHP)
P: 7</TD><TD style="BACKGROUND-COLOR: #f8f8f2; VERTICAL-ALIGN: top" align=middle>@SF
Reineke
(RHP)
P: 5</TD><TD style="BACKGROUND-COLOR: #f8f8f2; VERTICAL-ALIGN: top" align=middle>@SF
Leake
(RHP)
P: 3</TD></TR><TR class=last><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>

</TD><TD style="BACKGROUND-COLOR: #f8f8f2; VERTICAL-ALIGN: top" align=middle>@SD
Mortensen
(RHP)
P: 5</TD><TD style="BACKGROUND-COLOR: #f8f8f2; VERTICAL-ALIGN: top" align=middle>@SD
Jimenez
(RHP)
P: 10</TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: top" align=middle>@SD
Nicasio
(RHP)
P: 8</TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: top" align=middle>LAD
Chacin
(RHP)
P: 10</TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: top" align=middle>LAD
Hammel
(RHP)
P: 5</TD><TD style="BACKGROUND-COLOR: #f8f8f2; VERTICAL-ALIGN: top" align=middle>LAD
Mortensen
(RHP)
P: 3</TD><TD style="BACKGROUND-COLOR: #f8f8f2; VERTICAL-ALIGN: top" align=middle>LAD
Jimenez
(RHP)
P: 10</TD></TR><TR class=last><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>

</TD><TD style="BACKGROUND-COLOR: #f8f8f2; VERTICAL-ALIGN: top" align=middle>MIL
Vazquez
(RHP)
P: 6</TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: top" align=middle>ATL
TBD

P: 1</TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: top" align=middle>ATL
Nolasco
(RHP)
P: 6</TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: top" align=middle>ATL
Volstad
(RHP)
P: 4</TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: top" align=middle>ARI
Sanchez
(RHP)
P: 8</TD><TD style="BACKGROUND-COLOR: #f8f8f2; VERTICAL-ALIGN: top" align=middle>ARI
Vazquez
(RHP)
P: 6</TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: top" align=middle>ARI
TBD

P: 1</TD></TR><TR class=last><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>

</TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: top" align=middle></TD><TD style="BACKGROUND-COLOR: #f8f8f2; VERTICAL-ALIGN: top" align=middle>STL
Myers
(RHP)
P: 4</TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: top" align=middle>STL
Norris
(RHP)
P: 3</TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: top" align=middle>STL
Happ
(LHP)
P: 6</TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: top" align=middle>ATL
A.Rdrguez
(RHP)
P: 4</TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: top" align=middle>ATL
Lyles
(RHP)
P: 6</TD><TD style="BACKGROUND-COLOR: #f8f8f2; VERTICAL-ALIGN: top" align=middle>ATL
Myers
(RHP)
P: 6</TD></TR><TR class=last><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>

</TD><TD style="BACKGROUND-COLOR: #f8f8f2; VERTICAL-ALIGN: top" align=middle>@PHI
Lilly
(LHP)
P: 7</TD><TD style="BACKGROUND-COLOR: #f8f8f2; VERTICAL-ALIGN: top" align=middle>@PHI
Garland
(RHP)
P: 4</TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: top" align=middle>@PHI
Kuroda
(RHP)
P: 7</TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: top" align=middle>@COL
Kershaw
(LHP)
P: 9</TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: top" align=middle>@COL
Billingsley
(RHP)
P: 6</TD><TD style="BACKGROUND-COLOR: #f8f8f2; VERTICAL-ALIGN: top" align=middle>@COL
Lilly
(LHP)
P: 6</TD><TD style="BACKGROUND-COLOR: #f8f8f2; VERTICAL-ALIGN: top" align=middle>@COL
Garland
(RHP)
P: 3</TD></TR><TR class=last><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>

</TD><TD style="BACKGROUND-COLOR: #f8f8f2; VERTICAL-ALIGN: top" align=middle>@FLA
Greinke
(RHP)
P: 7</TD><TD style="BACKGROUND-COLOR: #f8f8f2; VERTICAL-ALIGN: top" align=middle>NYM
Marcum
(RHP)
P: 8</TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: top" align=middle>NYM
Wolf
(LHP)
P: 7</TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: top" align=middle>NYM
Gallardo
(RHP)
P: 8</TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: top" align=middle>STL
Narveson
(LHP)
P: 4</TD><TD style="BACKGROUND-COLOR: #f8f8f2; VERTICAL-ALIGN: top" align=middle>STL
Greinke
(RHP)
P: 6</TD><TD style="BACKGROUND-COLOR: #f8f8f2; VERTICAL-ALIGN: top" align=middle>STL
Marcum
(RHP)
P: 7</TD></TR><TR class=last><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>

</TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: top" align=middle></TD><TD style="BACKGROUND-COLOR: #f8f8f2; VERTICAL-ALIGN: top" align=middle>@MIL
Capuano
(LHP)
P: 3</TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: top" align=middle>@MIL
Pelfrey
(RHP)
P: 5</TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: top" align=middle>@MIL
Niese
(LHP)
P: 4</TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: top" align=middle>@PIT
Gee
(RHP)
P: 9</TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: top" align=middle>@PIT
Dickey
(RHP)
P: 5</TD><TD style="BACKGROUND-COLOR: #f8f8f2; VERTICAL-ALIGN: top" align=middle>@PIT
Capuano
(LHP)
P: 5</TD></TR><TR class=last><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>

</TD><TD style="BACKGROUND-COLOR: #f8f8f2; VERTICAL-ALIGN: top" align=middle>LAD
Lee
(LHP)
P: 9</TD><TD style="BACKGROUND-COLOR: #f8f8f2; VERTICAL-ALIGN: top" align=middle>LAD
Oswalt
(RHP)
P: 9</TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: top" align=middle>LAD
Hamels
(LHP)
P: 8</TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: top" align=middle>CHC
Kendrick
(RHP)
P: 3</TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: top" align=middle>CHC
Halladay
(RHP)
P: 9</TD><TD style="BACKGROUND-COLOR: #f8f8f2; VERTICAL-ALIGN: top" align=middle>CHC
Lee
(LHP)
P: 8</TD><TD style="BACKGROUND-COLOR: #f8f8f2; VERTICAL-ALIGN: top" align=middle>CHC
Oswalt
(RHP)
P: 8</TD></TR><TR class=last><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>

</TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: top" align=middle></TD><TD style="BACKGROUND-COLOR: #f8f8f2; VERTICAL-ALIGN: top" align=middle>ARI
Correia
(RHP)
P: 5</TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: top" align=middle>ARI
Maholm
(LHP)
P: 5</TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: top" align=middle>ARI
Karstens
(RHP)
P: 2</TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: top" align=middle>NYM
Morton
(RHP)
P: 5</TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: top" align=middle>NYM
McDonald
(RHP)
P: 5</TD><TD style="BACKGROUND-COLOR: #f8f8f2; VERTICAL-ALIGN: top" align=middle>NYM
Correia
(RHP)
P: 5</TD></TR><TR class=last><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>

</TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: top" align=middle></TD><TD style="BACKGROUND-COLOR: #f8f8f2; VERTICAL-ALIGN: top" align=middle>@HOU
Westbrook
(RHP)
P: 6</TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: top" align=middle>@HOU
Lynn
(RHP)
P: 5</TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: top" align=middle>@HOU
Garcia
(LHP)
P: 7</TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: top" align=middle>@MIL
Lohse
(RHP)
P: 5</TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: top" align=middle>@MIL
Carpenter
(RHP)
P: 7</TD><TD style="BACKGROUND-COLOR: #f8f8f2; VERTICAL-ALIGN: top" align=middle>@MIL
Westbrook
(RHP)
P: 6</TD></TR><TR class=last><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>

</TD><TD style="BACKGROUND-COLOR: #f8f8f2; VERTICAL-ALIGN: top" align=middle>COL
Richard
(LHP)
P: 6</TD><TD style="BACKGROUND-COLOR: #f8f8f2; VERTICAL-ALIGN: top" align=middle>COL
Stauffer
(RHP)
P: 7</TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: top" align=middle>COL
Moseley
(RHP)
P: 5</TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: top" align=middle>WAS
Harang
(RHP)
P: 4</TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: top" align=middle>WAS
Latos
(RHP)
P: 10</TD><TD style="BACKGROUND-COLOR: #f8f8f2; VERTICAL-ALIGN: top" align=middle>WAS
Richard
(LHP)
P: 7</TD><TD style="BACKGROUND-COLOR: #f8f8f2; VERTICAL-ALIGN: top" align=middle>WAS
Stauffer
(RHP)
P: 8</TD></TR><TR class=last><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>

</TD><TD style="BACKGROUND-COLOR: #f8f8f2; VERTICAL-ALIGN: top" align=middle>WAS
Lincecum
(RHP)
P: 10</TD><TD style="BACKGROUND-COLOR: #f8f8f2; VERTICAL-ALIGN: top" align=middle>WAS
Sanchez
(LHP)
P: 9</TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: top" align=middle>WAS
Cain
(RHP)
P: 9</TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: top" align=middle>CIN
Bumgarner
(LHP)
P: 8</TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: top" align=middle>CIN
Vogelsong
(RHP)
P: 8</TD><TD style="BACKGROUND-COLOR: #f8f8f2; VERTICAL-ALIGN: top" align=middle>CIN
Lincecum
(RHP)
P: 10</TD><TD style="BACKGROUND-COLOR: #f8f8f2; VERTICAL-ALIGN: top" align=middle>CIN
Sanchez
(LHP)
P: 8</TD></TR><TR class=last><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>

</TD><TD style="BACKGROUND-COLOR: #f8f8f2; VERTICAL-ALIGN: top" align=middle>@SF
Lannan
(LHP)
P: 6</TD><TD style="BACKGROUND-COLOR: #f8f8f2; VERTICAL-ALIGN: top" align=middle>@SF
Zimmrmnn
(RHP)
P: 7</TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: top" align=middle>@SF
Maya
(RHP)
P: 5</TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: top" align=middle>@SD
Hernandez
(RHP)
P: 5</TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: top" align=middle>@SD
Marquis
(RHP)
P: 7</TD><TD style="BACKGROUND-COLOR: #f8f8f2; VERTICAL-ALIGN: top" align=middle>@SD
Lannan
(LHP)
P: 7</TD><TD style="BACKGROUND-COLOR: #f8f8f2; VERTICAL-ALIGN: top" align=middle>@SD
Zimmrmnn
(RHP)
P: 9</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>P: The starting pitcher's matchup rating, which accounts for past history (three years' worth as well as past 21 days), opponent and ballpark. Ratings range from 1-10, with 10 representing the best possible matchup, statistically speaking, and 1 representing the worst.





Tristan's pitching strategies



• So are the Chicago White Sox smarter to go with a six- or five-man rotation? Better question: Who cares? Their pitchers feasted on home cooking during May, the collective group combining for six wins, eight quality starts, a 2.61 ERA and 1.21 WHIP in 10 May games at U.S. Cellular Field. The venue's homer-friendly confines have hardly bothered them; here are the career ERA/WHIP numbers at U.S. Cellular for their six current starters: Mark Buehrle 3.76/1.27 in 194 games (179 starts); John Danks 4.23/1.28 in 66 starts; Gavin Floyd 3.74/1.20 in 58 games (55 starts); Philip Humber 4.34/1.24 in seven games (4 starts); Edwin Jackson 3.71/1.38 in 15 starts; Jake Peavy 3.09/1.06 in 11 starts.
Danks (0-4, 6.89 ERA in his past five starts) is the only one of the six really struggling, and while he's a risky fantasy play he's also the team's lone two-start pitcher, barring his removal from the rotation following his Monday turn. His opponents are the light-hitting Seattle Mariners and Oakland Athletics, both of whom are averaging fewer than four runs per game with a sub-.675 team OPS on the road. He's also a combined 4-2 with a 2.47 ERA and 1.05 WHIP in nine starts against those two teams since 2009, meaning this might very well be the week he finally fills the win column. Certainly, I'd risk him in an AL-only league.
• Though the New York Yankees have received surprisingly good starting-pitching performances recently -- their starters have 12 wins, 16 quality starts, a 3.67 ERA and 1.24 WHIP in their past 26 games -- their schedule this week is littered with risk factors. Most notably, there's the week-opening series against the Boston Red Sox, a team that outscored them 18-9 combined during a three-game sweep in Yankee Stadium May 13-15. The Yankees unfortunately don't have their rotation ideally aligned for those three games. They can push Ivan Nova back and get CC Sabathia into the Thursday game, but even then, Sabathia is a mere 4-3 with five quality starts, a 3.43 ERA and 1.13 WHIP and an average of 6.56 innings in his 10 career Yankees starts against the rival Red Sox. Freddy Garcia (Tuesday's starter), A.J. Burnett (Wednesday's) and Nova (Thursday's) combined have a lifetime 4.80 ERA and 1.40 WHIP against the Red Sox, and bullpen use might be up in the series, which could adversely impact them during the weekend Cleveland Indians series. Be cautious and don't be surprised if one week from now everyone's saying, "Boy, the Yankees really need to trade for another starter."
• If the defending-champion San Francisco Giants are to successfully survive Buster Posey's season-ending injury, the way they'll do it is with elite pitching, which unsurprisingly was their winning recipe in 2010. Here's a week in which the Giants should thrive as a staff; it's a seven-game week including three against a Washington Nationals offense with a .655 road OPS and four against a Cincinnati Reds team that has scored just 54 runs (3.60 per game) with .236/.303/.345 team rates while losing 11 of its past 15 games. Look at some of those all-time Giants ERAs/WHIPs at AT&T Park: Matt Cain 3.20/1.18 in 94 starts; Tim Lincecum 3.02/1.19 in 66 starts; Jonathan Sanchez 4.09/1.32 in 84 games (52 starts); Ryan Vogelsong 3.83/1.22 in 17 games (five starts). Madison Bumgarner (1-5, 4.76 ERA and 13 starts) is the only one of the five who hasn't historically thrived at AT&T, but he also has an active seven-quality start streak. Load up.
• Exploit those Petco Park matchups for San Diego Padres pitchers, too, because while they have a three-game series against the Colorado Rockies to open their week, two of the Rockies' opposing starters -- Clayton Mortensen on Monday, Juan Nicasio on Wednesday -- are beatable spot-starters, meaning the "W" remains in the equation (if you put significant stock in that sort of thing, of course). Four week-ending games against the Nationals also plays right into their hands.
Two-start pitcher Clayton Richard and Thursday starter Aaron Harang are total splits guys; Richard has a 2.79 ERA and 1.19 WHIP in 28 starts at Petco, compared to 5.18 and 1.69 in 29 road starts, during his Padres career. Harang, meanwhile, has a 3.40 ERA and 1.24 WHIP in his seven Petco starts so far in 2011 but 4.84 and 1.52 in four road starts by comparison. The Padres have been fortunate to line up so many of the latter's starts at home, but keep enjoying it while it lasts.
Also favorable: Los Angeles Angels, Washington Nationals
Also unfavorable: Boston Red Sox, Dodgers
For more insight into Week 10 pitching matchups, see my rankings for the top 75 starting pitchers, as well as every two-start pitcher, at column's end.


Team advantages




The chart below lists each of the 30 teams' total number of scheduled games, home games and games versus right- and left-handed pitchers, and provides a matchup rating for the week's games in terms of overall offense, offense for left- and right-handed hitters and base stealing. Matchup ratings for each individual game are listed under the corresponding date.



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<TABLE style="MARGIN: 0px; WIDTH: 100%"><THEAD><TR><TH style="WIDTH: 30px; VERTICAL-ALIGN: bottom"><CENTER>Team</CENTER></TH><TH style="WIDTH: 11%; VERTICAL-ALIGN: bottom"><CENTER>Games</CENTER></TH><TH style="WIDTH: 11%; VERTICAL-ALIGN: bottom"><CENTER>Overall
Rating</CENTER></TH><TH style="WIDTH: 11%; VERTICAL-ALIGN: bottom"><CENTER>Mon
6/6</CENTER></TH><TH style="WIDTH: 11%; VERTICAL-ALIGN: bottom"><CENTER>Tue
6/7</CENTER></TH><TH style="WIDTH: 11%; VERTICAL-ALIGN: bottom"><CENTER>Wed
6/8</CENTER></TH><TH style="WIDTH: 11%; VERTICAL-ALIGN: bottom"><CENTER>Thu
6/9</CENTER></TH><TH style="WIDTH: 11%; VERTICAL-ALIGN: bottom"><CENTER>Fri
6/10</CENTER></TH><TH style="WIDTH: 11%; VERTICAL-ALIGN: bottom"><CENTER>Sat
6/11</CENTER></TH><TH style="WIDTH: 11%; VERTICAL-ALIGN: bottom"><CENTER>Sun
6/12</CENTER></TH></TR></THEAD><TBODY><TR class=last><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>

</TD><TD style="BACKGROUND-COLOR: #f8f8f2; VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>6 total
6 home
3 vs. L
3 vs. R</TD><TD style="BACKGROUND-COLOR: #f8f8f2; VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>H: 4
L: 3
R: 6
S: 5</TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: top" align=middle>OAK
H: 5
L: 5
R: 5
S: 5</TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: top" align=middle>OAK
H: 5
L: 6
R: 5
S: 5</TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: top" align=middle>OAK
H: 5
L: 2
R: 6
S: 4</TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: top" align=middle></TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: top" align=middle>TB
H: 2
L: 6
R: 1
S: 6</TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: top" align=middle>TB
H: 10
L: 9
R: 10
S: 6</TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: top" align=middle>TB
H: 2
L: 1
R: 4
S: 6</TD></TR><TR class=last><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>

</TD><TD style="BACKGROUND-COLOR: #f8f8f2; VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>6 total
0 home
1 vs. L
5 vs. R</TD><TD style="BACKGROUND-COLOR: #f8f8f2; VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>H: 9
L: 10
R: 7
S: 6</TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: top" align=middle></TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: top" align=middle>@NYY
H: 8
L: 8
R: 8
S: 6</TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: top" align=middle>@NYY
H: 7
L: 7
R: 7
S: 6</TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: top" align=middle>@NYY
H: 9
L: 10
R: 6
S: 5</TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: top" align=middle>@TOR
H: 10
L: 8
R: 10
S: 6</TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: top" align=middle>@TOR
H: 5
L: 9
R: 1
S: 6</TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: top" align=middle>@TOR
H: 7
L: 10
R: 4
S: 6</TD></TR><TR class=last><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>

</TD><TD style="BACKGROUND-COLOR: #f8f8f2; VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>7 total
7 home
3 vs. L
4 vs. R</TD><TD style="BACKGROUND-COLOR: #f8f8f2; VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>H: 4
L: 5
R: 4
S: 5</TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: top" align=middle>SEA
H: 1
L: 2
R: 1
S: 4</TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: top" align=middle>SEA
H: 1
L: 2
R: 1
S: 5</TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: top" align=middle>SEA
H: 6
L: 6
R: 6
S: 5</TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: top" align=middle>OAK
H: 5
L: 7
R: 4
S: 6</TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: top" align=middle>OAK
H: 4
L: 6
R: 3
S: 5</TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: top" align=middle>OAK
H: 5
L: 5
R: 5
S: 5</TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: top" align=middle>OAK
H: 5
L: 6
R: 5
S: 5</TD></TR><TR class=last><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>

</TD><TD style="BACKGROUND-COLOR: #f8f8f2; VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>6 total
3 home
1 vs. L
5 vs. R</TD><TD style="BACKGROUND-COLOR: #f8f8f2; VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>H: 4
L: 4
R: 5
S: 2</TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: top" align=middle>MIN
H: 5
L: 5
R: 5
S: 2</TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: top" align=middle>MIN
H: 5
L: 5
R: 6
S: 1</TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: top" align=middle>MIN
H: 6
L: 7
R: 5
S: 4</TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: top" align=middle></TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: top" align=middle>@NYY
H: 1
L: 1
R: 2
S: 5</TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: top" align=middle>@NYY
H: 4
L: 6
R: 2
S: 3</TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: top" align=middle>@NYY
H: 8
L: 8
R: 8
S: 6</TD></TR><TR class=last><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>

</TD><TD style="BACKGROUND-COLOR: #f8f8f2; VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>7 total
4 home
2 vs. L
5 vs. R</TD><TD style="BACKGROUND-COLOR: #f8f8f2; VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>H: 1
L: 3
R: 1
S: 5</TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: top" align=middle>@TEX
H: 2
L: 7
R: 1
S: 6</TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: top" align=middle>@TEX
H: 7
L: 6
R: 7
S: 5</TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: top" align=middle>@TEX
H: 1
L: 3
R: 1
S: 6</TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: top" align=middle>SEA
H: 5
L: 7
R: 2
S: 3</TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: top" align=middle>SEA
H: 2
L: 3
R: 2
S: 5</TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: top" align=middle>SEA
H: 1
L: 1
R: 1
S: 4</TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: top" align=middle>SEA
H: 1
L: 1
R: 1
S: 5</TD></TR><TR class=last><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>

</TD><TD style="BACKGROUND-COLOR: #f8f8f2; VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>7 total
4 home
1 vs. L
6 vs. R</TD><TD style="BACKGROUND-COLOR: #f8f8f2; VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>H: 5
L: 8
R: 3
S: 8</TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: top" align=middle>TOR
H: 5
L: 9
R: 1
S: 6</TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: top" align=middle>TOR
H: 7
L: 10
R: 4
S: 6</TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: top" align=middle>TOR
H: 4
L: 3
R: 5
S: 6</TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: top" align=middle>TOR
H: 4
L: 7
R: 3
S: 5</TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: top" align=middle>@LAA
H: 2
L: 3
R: 2
S: 8</TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: top" align=middle>@LAA
H: 5
L: 7
R: 3
S: 9</TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: top" align=middle>@LAA
H: 6
L: 6
R: 5
S: 6</TD></TR><TR class=last><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>

</TD><TD style="BACKGROUND-COLOR: #f8f8f2; VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>6 total
6 home
2 vs. L
4 vs. R</TD><TD style="BACKGROUND-COLOR: #f8f8f2; VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>H: 8
L: 6
R: 8
S: 5</TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: top" align=middle>TB
H: 1
L: 1
R: 3
S: 6</TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: top" align=middle>TB
H: 6
L: 6
R: 6
S: 6</TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: top" align=middle>TB
H: 9
L: 8
R: 10
S: 5</TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: top" align=middle></TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: top" align=middle>KC
H: 6
L: 2
R: 7
S: 6</TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: top" align=middle>KC
H: 8
L: 10
R: 3
S: 5</TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: top" align=middle>KC
H: 10
L: 10
R: 10
S: 7</TD></TR><TR class=last><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>

</TD><TD style="BACKGROUND-COLOR: #f8f8f2; VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>7 total
4 home
3 vs. L
4 vs. R</TD><TD style="BACKGROUND-COLOR: #f8f8f2; VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>H: 7
L: 7
R: 6
S: 5</TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: top" align=middle>@CLE
H: 5
L: 8
R: 3
S: 2</TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: top" align=middle>@CLE
H: 8
L: 10
R: 7
S: 5</TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: top" align=middle>@CLE
H: 5
L: 8
R: 1
S: 4</TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: top" align=middle>TEX
H: 9
L: 4
R: 10
S: 6</TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: top" align=middle>TEX
H: 2
L: 1
R: 3
S: 6</TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: top" align=middle>TEX
H: 1
L: 6
R: 1
S: 6</TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: top" align=middle>TEX
H: 6
L: 5
R: 6
S: 5</TD></TR><TR class=last><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>

</TD><TD style="BACKGROUND-COLOR: #f8f8f2; VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>6 total
6 home
1 vs. L
5 vs. R</TD><TD style="BACKGROUND-COLOR: #f8f8f2; VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>H: 6
L: 7
R: 5
S: 6</TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: top" align=middle></TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: top" align=middle>BOS
H: 4
L: 1
R: 5
S: 9</TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: top" align=middle>BOS
H: 4
L: 6
R: 1
S: 9</TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: top" align=middle>BOS
H: 4
L: 6
R: 3
S: 9</TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: top" align=middle>CLE
H: 8
L: 8
R: 7
S: 5</TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: top" align=middle>CLE
H: 9
L: 10
R: 8
S: 3</TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: top" align=middle>CLE
H: 6
L: 9
R: 4
S: 2</TD></TR><TR class=last><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>

</TD><TD style="BACKGROUND-COLOR: #f8f8f2; VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>7 total
0 home
4 vs. L
2 vs. R</TD><TD style="BACKGROUND-COLOR: #f8f8f2; VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>H: 6
L: 6
R: 8
S: 7</TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: top" align=middle>@BAL
H: 5
L: 3
R: 6
S: 6</TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: top" align=middle>@BAL
H: 6
L: 6
R: 6
S: 4</TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: top" align=middle>@BAL
H: 4
L: 3
R: 5
S: 4</TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: top" align=middle>@CHW
H: 6
L: 7
R: 6
S: 5</TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: top" align=middle>@CHW
H: 7
L: 7
R: 7
S: 7</TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: top" align=middle>@CHW
H: 1
L: 3
R: 1
S: 8</TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: top" align=middle>@CHW
H: 6
L: 8
R: 5
S: 7</TD></TR><TR class=last><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>

</TD><TD style="BACKGROUND-COLOR: #f8f8f2; VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>7 total
0 home
1 vs. L
6 vs. R</TD><TD style="BACKGROUND-COLOR: #f8f8f2; VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>H: 6
L: 7
R: 5
S: 7</TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: top" align=middle>@CHW
H: 6
L: 8
R: 5
S: 7</TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: top" align=middle>@CHW
H: 4
L: 6
R: 1
S: 7</TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: top" align=middle>@CHW
H: 5
L: 6
R: 4
S: 8</TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: top" align=middle>@DET
H: 1
L: 1
R: 1
S: 5</TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: top" align=middle>@DET
H: 7
L: 5
R: 9
S: 6</TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: top" align=middle>@DET
H: 6
L: 9
R: 3
S: 5</TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: top" align=middle>@DET
H: 5
L: 7
R: 3
S: 5</TD></TR><TR class=last><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>

</TD><TD style="BACKGROUND-COLOR: #f8f8f2; VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>6 total
0 home
1 vs. L
5 vs. R</TD><TD style="BACKGROUND-COLOR: #f8f8f2; VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>H: 5
L: 5
R: 3
S: 6</TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: top" align=middle>@LAA
H: 6
L: 6
R: 5
S: 6</TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: top" align=middle>@LAA
H: 5
L: 8
R: 3
S: 7</TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: top" align=middle>@LAA
H: 2
L: 2
R: 1
S: 8</TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: top" align=middle></TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: top" align=middle>@BAL
H: 8
L: 10
R: 1
S: 6</TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: top" align=middle>@BAL
H: 6
L: 7
R: 4
S: 4</TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: top" align=middle>@BAL
H: 5
L: 3
R: 6
S: 6</TD></TR><TR class=last><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>

</TD><TD style="BACKGROUND-COLOR: #f8f8f2; VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>7 total
3 home
2 vs. L
5 vs. R</TD><TD style="BACKGROUND-COLOR: #f8f8f2; VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>H: 9
L: 7
R: 9
S: 3</TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: top" align=middle>DET
H: 7
L: 10
R: 4
S: 5</TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: top" align=middle>DET
H: 6
L: 7
R: 4
S: 5</TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: top" align=middle>DET
H: 8
L: 7
R: 9
S: 8</TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: top" align=middle>@MIN
H: 7
L: 7
R: 6
S: 2</TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: top" align=middle>@MIN
H: 6
L: 1
R: 9
S: 2</TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: top" align=middle>@MIN
H: 5
L: 5
R: 5
S: 2</TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: top" align=middle>@MIN
H: 5
L: 5
R: 5
S: 1</TD></TR><TR class=last><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>

</TD><TD style="BACKGROUND-COLOR: #f8f8f2; VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>7 total
3 home
2 vs. L
5 vs. R</TD><TD style="BACKGROUND-COLOR: #f8f8f2; VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>H: 10
L: 8
R: 10
S: 10</TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: top" align=middle>@KC
H: 8
L: 10
R: 3
S: 5</TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: top" align=middle>@KC
H: 10
L: 10
R: 10
S: 7</TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: top" align=middle>@KC
H: 7
L: 6
R: 7
S: 9</TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: top" align=middle>@KC
H: 8
L: 9
R: 7
S: 7</TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: top" align=middle>BOS
H: 7
L: 7
R: 7
S: 10</TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: top" align=middle>BOS
H: 4
L: 1
R: 6
S: 10</TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: top" align=middle>BOS
H: 4
L: 1
R: 5
S: 9</TD></TR><TR class=last><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>

</TD><TD style="BACKGROUND-COLOR: #f8f8f2; VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>6 total
0 home
1 vs. L
4 vs. R</TD><TD style="BACKGROUND-COLOR: #f8f8f2; VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>H: 5
L: 5
R: 5
S: 6</TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: top" align=middle></TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: top" align=middle>@PIT
H: 6
L: 6
R: 6
S: 6</TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: top" align=middle>@PIT
H: 5
L: 1
R: 7
S: 6</TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: top" align=middle>@PIT
H: 9
L: 10
R: 4
S: 7</TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: top" align=middle>@FLA
H: 3
L: 3
R: 2
S: 6</TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: top" align=middle>@FLA
H: 5
L: 8
R: 2
S: 5</TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: top" align=middle>@FLA
H: 6
L: 6
R: 6
S: 6</TD></TR><TR class=last><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>

</TD><TD style="BACKGROUND-COLOR: #f8f8f2; VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>6 total
0 home
0 vs. L
5 vs. R</TD><TD style="BACKGROUND-COLOR: #f8f8f2; VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>H: 7
L: 6
R: 8
S: 7</TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: top" align=middle></TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: top" align=middle>@FLA
H: 6
L: 6
R: 6
S: 6</TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: top" align=middle>@FLA
H: 6
L: 7
R: 5
S: 5</TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: top" align=middle>@FLA
H: 8
L: 9
R: 6
S: 7</TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: top" align=middle>@HOU
H: 8
L: 7
R: 9
S: 10</TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: top" align=middle>@HOU
H: 5
L: 4
R: 7
S: 8</TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: top" align=middle>@HOU
H: 6
L: 6
R: 6
S: 8</TD></TR><TR class=last><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>

</TD><TD style="BACKGROUND-COLOR: #f8f8f2; VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>7 total
0 home
1 vs. L
6 vs. R</TD><TD style="BACKGROUND-COLOR: #f8f8f2; VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>H: 8
L: 8
R: 5
S: 4</TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: top" align=middle>@CIN
H: 7
L: 8
R: 6
S: 2</TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: top" align=middle>@CIN
H: 9
L: 10
R: 7
S: 3</TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: top" align=middle>@CIN
H: 8
L: 10
R: 3
S: 3</TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: top" align=middle>@PHI
H: 9
L: 10
R: 4
S: 5</TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: top" align=middle>@PHI
H: 2
L: 2
R: 1
S: 6</TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: top" align=middle>@PHI
H: 3
L: 1
R: 3
S: 5</TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: top" align=middle>@PHI
H: 3
L: 2
R: 3
S: 5</TD></TR><TR class=last><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>

</TD><TD style="BACKGROUND-COLOR: #f8f8f2; VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>7 total
3 home
3 vs. L
3 vs. R</TD><TD style="BACKGROUND-COLOR: #f8f8f2; VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>H: 4
L: 3
R: 7
S: 8</TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: top" align=middle>CHC
H: 8
L: 8
R: 8
S: 6</TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: top" align=middle>CHC
H: 6
L: 6
R: 6
S: 7</TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: top" align=middle>CHC
H: 5
L: 7
R: 4
S: 6</TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: top" align=middle>@SF
H: 3
L: 1
R: 4
S: 7</TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: top" align=middle>@SF
H: 3
L: 1
R: 5
S: 7</TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: top" align=middle>@SF
H: 1
L: 1
R: 1
S: 7</TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: top" align=middle>@SF
H: 3
L: 1
R: 4
S: 8</TD></TR><TR class=last><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>

</TD><TD style="BACKGROUND-COLOR: #f8f8f2; VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>7 total
4 home
3 vs. L
4 vs. R</TD><TD style="BACKGROUND-COLOR: #f8f8f2; VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>H: 6
L: 7
R: 6
S: 5</TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: top" align=middle>@SD
H: 5
L: 1
R: 7
S: 6</TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: top" align=middle>@SD
H: 4
L: 5
R: 2
S: 4</TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: top" align=middle>@SD
H: 6
L: 9
R: 4
S: 7</TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: top" align=middle>LAD
H: 1
L: 1
R: 2
S: 4</TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: top" align=middle>LAD
H: 5
L: 6
R: 3
S: 4</TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: top" align=middle>LAD
H: 5
L: 8
R: 4
S: 5</TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: top" align=middle>LAD
H: 9
L: 10
R: 7
S: 4</TD></TR><TR class=last><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>

</TD><TD style="BACKGROUND-COLOR: #f8f8f2; VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>7 total
7 home
1 vs. L
6 vs. R</TD><TD style="BACKGROUND-COLOR: #f8f8f2; VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>H: 4
L: 4
R: 5
S: 6</TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: top" align=middle>MIL
H: 4
L: 6
R: 1
S: 4</TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: top" align=middle>ATL
H: 1
L: 3
R: 1
S: 7</TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: top" align=middle>ATL
H: 5
L: 4
R: 6
S: 5</TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: top" align=middle>ATL
H: 3
L: 6
R: 1
S: 6</TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: top" align=middle>ARI
H: 8
L: 2
R: 10
S: 5</TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: top" align=middle>ARI
H: 3
L: 2
R: 4
S: 4</TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: top" align=middle>ARI
H: 5
L: 7
R: 3
S: 4</TD></TR><TR class=last><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>

</TD><TD style="BACKGROUND-COLOR: #f8f8f2; VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>6 total
6 home
2 vs. L
4 vs. R</TD><TD style="BACKGROUND-COLOR: #f8f8f2; VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>H: 3
L: 3
R: 5
S: 2</TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: top" align=middle></TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: top" align=middle>STL
H: 5
L: 5
R: 5
S: 1</TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: top" align=middle>STL
H: 6
L: 7
R: 6
S: 1</TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: top" align=middle>STL
H: 4
L: 1
R: 5
S: 1</TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: top" align=middle>ATL
H: 3
L: 2
R: 3
S: 5</TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: top" align=middle>ATL
H: 8
L: 8
R: 7
S: 5</TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: top" align=middle>ATL
H: 1
L: 4
R: 1
S: 7</TD></TR><TR class=last><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>

</TD><TD style="BACKGROUND-COLOR: #f8f8f2; VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>7 total
0 home
2 vs. L
5 vs. R</TD><TD style="BACKGROUND-COLOR: #f8f8f2; VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>H: 4
L: 5
R: 5
S: 7</TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: top" align=middle>@PHI
H: 3
L: 1
R: 3
S: 5</TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: top" align=middle>@PHI
H: 3
L: 2
R: 3
S: 5</TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: top" align=middle>@PHI
H: 3
L: 5
R: 3
S: 6</TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: top" align=middle>@COL
H: 2
L: 5
R: 1
S: 6</TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: top" align=middle>@COL
H: 8
L: 8
R: 8
S: 7</TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: top" align=middle>@COL
H: 9
L: 10
R: 9
S: 8</TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: top" align=middle>@COL
H: 2
L: 4
R: 1
S: 6</TD></TR><TR class=last><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>

</TD><TD style="BACKGROUND-COLOR: #f8f8f2; VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>7 total
6 home
2 vs. L
5 vs. R</TD><TD style="BACKGROUND-COLOR: #f8f8f2; VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>H: 7
L: 4
R: 8
S: 1</TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: top" align=middle>@FLA
H: 5
L: 8
R: 2
S: 5</TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: top" align=middle>NYM
H: 7
L: 2
R: 9
S: 4</TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: top" align=middle>NYM
H: 6
L: 7
R: 5
S: 4</TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: top" align=middle>NYM
H: 7
L: 3
R: 8
S: 3</TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: top" align=middle>STL
H: 5
L: 4
R: 6
S: 1</TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: top" align=middle>STL
H: 3
L: 3
R: 3
S: 1</TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: top" align=middle>STL
H: 4
L: 4
R: 4
S: 1</TD></TR><TR class=last><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>

</TD><TD style="BACKGROUND-COLOR: #f8f8f2; VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>6 total
0 home
1 vs. L
5 vs. R</TD><TD style="BACKGROUND-COLOR: #f8f8f2; VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>H: 4
L: 4
R: 4
S: 5</TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: top" align=middle></TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: top" align=middle>@MIL
H: 2
L: 2
R: 3
S: 5</TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: top" align=middle>@MIL
H: 4
L: 3
R: 5
S: 5</TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: top" align=middle>@MIL
H: 3
L: 2
R: 4
S: 5</TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: top" align=middle>@PIT
H: 6
L: 10
R: 2
S: 7</TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: top" align=middle>@PIT
H: 6
L: 7
R: 5
S: 7</TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: top" align=middle>@PIT
H: 6
L: 6
R: 6
S: 6</TD></TR><TR class=last><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>

</TD><TD style="BACKGROUND-COLOR: #f8f8f2; VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>7 total
7 home
2 vs. L
4 vs. R</TD><TD style="BACKGROUND-COLOR: #f8f8f2; VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>H: 7
L: 9
R: 7
S: 6</TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: top" align=middle>LAD
H: 4
L: 7
R: 3
S: 5</TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: top" align=middle>LAD
H: 8
L: 9
R: 6
S: 4</TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: top" align=middle>LAD
H: 4
L: 5
R: 2
S: 5</TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: top" align=middle>CHC
H: 5
L: 7
R: 5
S: 7</TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: top" align=middle>CHC
H: 4
L: 7
R: 1
S: 6</TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: top" align=middle>CHC
H: 8
L: 8
R: 8
S: 6</TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: top" align=middle>CHC
H: 6
L: 6
R: 6
S: 7</TD></TR><TR class=last><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>

</TD><TD style="BACKGROUND-COLOR: #f8f8f2; VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>6 total
6 home
2 vs. L
4 vs. R</TD><TD style="BACKGROUND-COLOR: #f8f8f2; VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>H: 4
L: 4
R: 6
S: 1</TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: top" align=middle></TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: top" align=middle>ARI
H: 5
L: 7
R: 3
S: 4</TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: top" align=middle>ARI
H: 8
L: 8
R: 8
S: 4</TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: top" align=middle>ARI
H: 2
L: 6
R: 1
S: 1</TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: top" align=middle>NYM
H: 2
L: 1
R: 2
S: 2</TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: top" align=middle>NYM
H: 6
L: 5
R: 8
S: 4</TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: top" align=middle>NYM
H: 7
L: 2
R: 9
S: 4</TD></TR><TR class=last><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>

</TD><TD style="BACKGROUND-COLOR: #f8f8f2; VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>6 total
0 home
2 vs. L
4 vs. R</TD><TD style="BACKGROUND-COLOR: #f8f8f2; VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>H: 4
L: 5
R: 4
S: 6</TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: top" align=middle></TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: top" align=middle>@HOU
H: 6
L: 6
R: 6
S: 8</TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: top" align=middle>@HOU
H: 7
L: 9
R: 6
S: 8</TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: top" align=middle>@HOU
H: 4
L: 6
R: 3
S: 7</TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: top" align=middle>@MIL
H: 6
L: 7
R: 6
S: 5</TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: top" align=middle>@MIL
H: 3
L: 6
R: 1
S: 4</TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: top" align=middle>@MIL
H: 2
L: 2
R: 3
S: 5</TD></TR><TR class=last><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>

</TD><TD style="BACKGROUND-COLOR: #f8f8f2; VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>7 total
7 home
1 vs. L
6 vs. R</TD><TD style="BACKGROUND-COLOR: #f8f8f2; VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>H: 6
L: 6
R: 7
S: 5</TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: top" align=middle>COL
H: 7
L: 9
R: 7
S: 8</TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: top" align=middle>COL
H: 1
L: 2
R: 1
S: 6</TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: top" align=middle>COL
H: 5
L: 4
R: 5
S: 6</TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: top" align=middle>WAS
H: 7
L: 8
R: 7
S: 2</TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: top" align=middle>WAS
H: 6
L: 6
R: 5
S: 4</TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: top" align=middle>WAS
H: 5
L: 6
R: 5
S: 3</TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: top" align=middle>WAS
H: 3
L: 4
R: 3
S: 3</TD></TR><TR class=last><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>

</TD><TD style="BACKGROUND-COLOR: #f8f8f2; VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>7 total
7 home
2 vs. L
5 vs. R</TD><TD style="BACKGROUND-COLOR: #f8f8f2; VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>H: 9
L: 9
R: 9
S: 1</TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: top" align=middle>WAS
H: 6
L: 7
R: 6
S: 3</TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: top" align=middle>WAS
H: 4
L: 5
R: 4
S: 3</TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: top" align=middle>WAS
H: 7
L: 6
R: 7
S: 3</TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: top" align=middle>CIN
H: 6
L: 6
R: 5
S: 2</TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: top" align=middle>CIN
H: 5
L: 4
R: 5
S: 1</TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: top" align=middle>CIN
H: 7
L: 8
R: 6
S: 2</TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: top" align=middle>CIN
H: 9
L: 10
R: 7
S: 3</TD></TR><TR class=last><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>

</TD><TD style="BACKGROUND-COLOR: #f8f8f2; VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>7 total
0 home
2 vs. L
5 vs. R</TD><TD style="BACKGROUND-COLOR: #f8f8f2; VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" align=middle>H: 3
L: 1
R: 5
S: 7</TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: top" align=middle>@SF
H: 1
L: 1
R: 1
S: 7</TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: top" align=middle>@SF
H: 3
L: 1
R: 4
S: 8</TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: top" align=middle>@SF
H: 3
L: 1
R: 4
S: 7</TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: top" align=middle>@SD
H: 8
L: 9
R: 7
S: 6</TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: top" align=middle>@SD
H: 1
L: 2
R: 1
S: 6</TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: top" align=middle>@SD
H: 5
L: 1
R: 7
S: 6</TD><TD style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: top" align=middle>@SD
H: 4
L: 5
R: 2
S: 4</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>Some of the data used to generate this chart is derived from Baseball Musings' Day-by-day database.

H: Hitters' matchup rating, which accounts for the opposing starting pitcher's past history (three years' worth as well as past 21 days) as well as ballpark factors. L: Hitters' matchup rating accounting only for left-handed hitters. R: Hitters' matchup rating accounting for only right-handed hitters. S: Base stealing matchup rating, which accounts for the opponent's catchers' ability to gun down opposing base stealers. Ratings range from 1-10, with 10 representing the best possible matchup, statistically speaking, and 1 representing the worst.





Tristan's hitting strategies



• The Giants also stack up well from a hitting standpoint, which is quite a boon for a team that has had considerable trouble at the plate -- even before the Posey injury. During their seven-game week, played entirely at home, the Giants will face three spot-starters: the Nationals' Yunesky Maya on Wednesday and the Reds' Chad Reineke on Saturday and Mike Leake on Sunday. In addition, a few Giants hitters have experienced modest success against the rotation regulars they'll face: Freddy Sanchez is 5-for-14 (.357 AVG) lifetime against Johnny Cueto (Thursday) and has a homer and walk in his only career plate appearances against Travis Wood (Friday); Miguel Tejada has .350/.409/.400 lifetime rates against Cueto; and Eli Whiteside has a home run in two at-bats against John Lannan (Monday).
Sanchez, incidentally, is a .371 hitter with one homer and 11 RBIs in his past 16 games. Cody Ross, meanwhile, has .302/.413/.491 rates in his past 16, securing near-everyday at-bats. Both warrant looks in deeper mixed and NL-only formats.
• The Toronto Blue Jays, however, have the schedule of the week, primarily because they'll play four games against the Kansas City Royals, and any team that plays that many times against Royals pitching is going to generate a high rating. But it's more than that: The Blue Jays are also fortunate that the Red Sox shuffled their rotation, moving Josh Beckett and Clay Buchholz into the Yankees series and leaving fresh-off-the-DL John Lackey and spot-starter Alfredo Aceves for the Jays.
This Blue Jays team has batted .292/.353/.478 collectively and won 13 of 21 games since its May 10-11 two-game sweep of the Red Sox, and it's not one-man wrecking crew Jose Bautista responsible for all of that. Here are some of the other hot-hitting Jays since May 10: J.P. Arencibia .279/.333/.515, Rajai Davis .349/.386/.530, Yunel Escobar .346/.442/.538 and Corey Patterson .323/.343/.484. Davis stands out, in particular, thanks to his speed; the Red Sox rank among the worst teams in baseball at throwing out opposing base stealers. And the healthy return of Adam Lind -- expected no later than early this week -- should provide an added boost to this offense.
• You want no part of Tigers hitters this week, that is if you can possibly afford to find better alternatives. (Read: No, this is not advising you to sit Miguel Cabrera.) Look at what the Tigers' seven projected opponents have combined to do since May 15: 23 starts, 11-3 record, 2.03 ERA, 0.98 WHIP and 3.26 K's per walk, and not one individual has had higher than a 3.27 ERA during that span (that's Doug Fister's). Meanwhile, the only Tigers who have an OPS higher than .820 since May 15 are Cabrera (1.057), Jhonny Peralta (1.014) and Alex Avila (.933). Add Victor Martinez (.675 OPS since May 15, incidentally) to those three and that might be about the extent of your Tigers starter considerations.
• The Angels' hitting matchups aren't quite as favorable as their pitching matchups, but they're worth a look, nevertheless. While their offense has been up-and-down lately -- they scored six or more runs in seven of their past 27 games but were also held to one or zero runs eight times during that span -- they do have enough useful pieces to fill the back half of a fantasy lineup. In addition, while they might struggle Monday against Tampa Bay Rays ace David Price, they get a soft matchup to make up for it Wednesday against Rays fifth starter Andy Sonnanstine. Add in a three-game weekend series against the Royals and it's a great week.
Fantasy sensation Erick Aybar has maintained a healthy level of production, with .279/.364/.441 rates and four stolen bases in his past 18 games. Torii Hunter has turned around his season with .262/.360/.508 numbers in his past 18, and Mark Trumbo has settled in nicely as a regular, with .254/.314/.476 rates in his past 18.
Also favorable: Red Sox, Chicago Cubs
Also unfavorable: Houston Astros, St. Louis Cardinals


Weather report




Weatherproof games: Cardinals at Astros (3, Tue-Thu); Braves at Astros (3, Fri-Sun); Red Sox at Blue Jays (3, Fri-Sun); Mets at Brewers (3, Tue-Thu); Cardinals at Brewers (3, Fri-Sun).



Tristan's Week 10 pitcher rankings: Top 75



Rankings take into account several factors: The pitcher's raw talent, historical and recent performance; number of starts; strength of opponent(s); and ballpark factors. Be aware that different leagues might emphasize different pitching statistics that could change these rankings slightly. These are based upon a fairly standard Rotisserie scoring system, like ESPN's.
1. Tim Lincecum (SF) -- Mon-WAS (Lannan), Sat-CIN (Reineke)
2. Felix Hernandez (SEA) -- Tue-@CHW (Humber), Sun-@DET (Porcello)
3. Tommy Hanson (ATL) -- Tue-@FLA (TBD), Sun-@HOU (Myers)
4. Shaun Marcum (MIL) -- Tue-NYM (Capuano), Sun-STL (Westbrook)
5. David Price (TB) -- Mon-@LAA (Pineiro), Sun-@BAL (Matusz)
6. Jon Lester (BOS) -- Tue-@NYY (Garcia), Sun-@TOR (Drabek)
7. Michael Pineda (SEA) -- Mon-@CHW (Danks), Sat-@DET (Scherzer)
8. Cliff Lee (PHI) -- Mon-LAD (Lilly), Sat-CHC (Davis)
9. Justin Verlander (DET) -- Thu-SEA (Fister)
10. Roy Halladay (PHI) -- Fri-CHC (Zambrano)
11. Zack Greinke (MIL) -- Mon-@FLA (Vazquez), Sat-STL (Carpenter)
12. Dan Haren (LAA) -- Fri-KC (Francis)
13. Ubaldo Jimenez (COL) -- Tue-@SD (Stauffer), Sun-LAD (Garland)
14. CC Sabathia (NYY) -- Fri-CLE (Carmona)
15. Jered Weaver (LAA) -- Wed-TB (Sonnanstine)
16. Jonathan Sanchez (SF) -- Tue-WAS (Zimmermann), Sun-CIN (Leake)
17. Daniel Hudson (ARI) -- Tue-@PIT (Correia), Sun-@FLA (TBD)
18. Cole Hamels (PHI) -- Wed-LAD (Kuroda)
19. Roy Oswalt (PHI) -- Tue-LAD (Garland), Sun-CHC (TBD)
20. Clayton Kershaw (LAD) -- Thu-@COL (Chacin)
21. Colby Lewis (TEX) -- Mon-DET (Scherzer), Sat-@MIN (Baker)
22. Gio Gonzalez (OAK) -- Mon-@BAL (Matusz), Sat-@CHW (Peavy)
23. Jhoulys Chacin (COL) -- Thu-LAD (Kershaw)
24. Yovani Gallardo (MIL) -- Thu-NYM (Niese)
25. Matt Cain (SF) -- Wed-WAS (Maya)
26. Anibal Sanchez (FLA) -- Fri-ARI (Saunders)
27. Mat Latos (SD) -- Fri-WAS (Marquis)
28. Jair Jurrjens (ATL) -- Thu-@FLA (Volstad)
29. Ted Lilly (LAD) -- Mon-@PHI (Lee), Sat-@COL (Mortensen)
30. C.J. Wilson (TEX) -- Fri-@MIN (Duensing)
31. Josh Beckett (BOS) -- Thu-@NYY (Nova)
32. James Shields (TB) -- Tue-@LAA (Chatwood)
33. Jaime Garcia (STL) -- Thu-@HOU (Happ)
34. Jordan Zimmermann (WAS) -- Tue-@SF (Sanchez), Sun-@SD (Stauffer)
35. Alexi Ogando (TEX) -- Wed-DET (Oliver)
36. Brandon Morrow (TOR) -- Mon-@KC (Paulino), Sat-BOS (Aceves)
37. Tim Hudson (ATL) -- Fri-@HOU (Rodriguez)
38. Jeremy Hellickson (TB) -- Fri-@BAL (Arrieta)
39. Scott Baker (MIN) -- Mon-@CLE (Tomlin), Sat-TEX (Lewis)
40. Gavin Floyd (CHW) -- Wed-SEA (Vargas)
41. Jake Peavy (CHW) -- Sat-OAK (Gonzalez)
42. Trevor Cahill (OAK) -- Thu-@CHW (Buehrle)
43. Kevin Correia (PIT) -- Tue-ARI (Hudson), Sun-NYM (Capuano)
44. Ian Kennedy (ARI) -- Sat-@FLA (Vazquez)
45. Ricky Romero (TOR) -- Thu-@KC (Hochevar)
46. Philip Humber (CHW) -- Tue-SEA (Hernandez)
47. Tim Stauffer (SD) -- Tue-COL (Jimenez), Sun-WAS (Zimmermann)
48. Zach Britton (BAL) -- Wed-OAK (Outman)
49. Justin Masterson (CLE) -- Wed-MIN (Pavano)
50. Brian Matusz (BAL) -- Mon-OAK (Gonzalez), Sun-TB (Price)
51. Erik Bedard (SEA) -- Fri-@DET (Penny)
52. Chad Billingsley (LAD) -- Fri-@COL (Hammel)
53. Max Scherzer (DET) -- Mon-@TEX (Lewis), Sat-SEA (Pineda)
54. Hiroki Kuroda (LAD) -- Wed-@PHI (Hamels)
55. Bartolo Colon (NYY) -- Sat-CLE (Talbot)
56. Madison Bumgarner (SF) -- Thu-CIN (Cueto)
57. Brett Anderson (OAK) -- Fri-@CHW (Jackson)
58. Joel Pineiro (LAA) -- Mon-TB (Price), Sun-KC (O'Sullivan)
59. Ryan Vogelsong (SF) -- Fri-CIN (Wood)
60. Josh Tomlin (CLE) -- Mon-MIN (Baker), Sun-@NYY (Garcia)
61. Ricky Nolasco (FLA) -- Wed-ATL (Lowe)
62. Ervin Santana (LAA) -- Sat-KC (Paulino)
63. Chris Carpenter (STL) -- Sat-@MIL (Greinke)
64. Jeremy Guthrie (BAL) -- Sat-TB (Davis)
65. Johnny Cueto (CIN) -- Thu-@SF (Bumgarner)
66. Rick Porcello (DET) -- Tue-@TEX (Harrison), Sun-SEA (Hernandez)
67. Aaron Harang (SD) -- Thu-WAS (Hernandez)
68. Javier Vazquez (FLA) -- Mon-MIL (Greinke), Sat-ARI (Kennedy)
69. Kyle Lohse (STL) -- Fri-@MIL (Narveson)
70. Clay Buchholz (BOS) -- Wed-@NYY (Burnett)
71. Jake Westbrook (STL) -- Tue-@HOU (Myers), Sun-@MIL (Marcum)
72. Travis Wood (CIN) -- Fri-@SF (Vogelsong)
73. Randy Wolf (MIL) -- Wed-NYM (Pelfrey)
74. Matt Harrison (TEX) -- Tue-DET (Porcello), Sun-@MIN (Swarzak)
75. Derek Lowe (ATL) -- Wed-@FLA (Nolasco)

Two-start options for AL-/NL-only leagues:
Chris Capuano (NYM) -- Tue-@MIL (Marcum), Sun-@PIT (Correia)
John Danks (CHW) -- Mon-SEA (Pineda), Sun-OAK (Moscoso)
John Lannan (WAS) -- Mon-@SF (Lincecum), Sat-@SD (Richard)
Brett Myers (HOU) -- Tue-STL (Westbrook), Sun-ATL (Hanson)
Felipe Paulino (KC) -- Mon-TOR (Morrow), Sat-@LAA (Santana)
Clayton Richard (SD) -- Mon-COL (Mortensen), Sat-WAS (Lannan)

No-thank-yous, among two-starts:
Doug Davis (CHC) -- Mon-@CIN (Reineke), Sat-@PHI (Lee)
Kyle Drabek (TOR) -- Tue-@KC (O'Sullivan), Sun-BOS (Lester)
Freddy Garcia (NYY) -- Tue-BOS (Lester), Sun-CLE (Tomlin)
Jon Garland (LAD) -- Tue-@PHI (Oswalt), Sun-@COL (Jimenez)
Mike Leake (CIN) -- Tue-CHC (TBD), Sun-@SF (Sanchez)
Clayton Mortensen (COL) -- Mon-@SD (Richard), Sat-LAD (Lilly)
Guillermo Moscoso (OAK) -- Tue-@BAL (TBD), Sun-@CHW (Danks)
Sean O'Sullivan (KC) -- Tue-TOR (Drabek), Sun-@LAA (Pineiro)
Chad Reineke (CIN) -- Mon-CHC (Davis), Sat-@SF (Lincecum)
Anthony Swarzak (MIN) -- Tue-@CLE (Carrasco), Sun-TEX (Harrison)

One-start sleepers:
Carlos Carrasco (CLE) -- Tue-MIN (Swarzak)
Josh Collmenter (ARI) -- Thu-@PIT (Karstens)
Dillon Gee (NYM) -- Fri-@PIT (Morton)
Jason Hammel (COL) -- Fri-LAD (Billingsley)
Livan Hernandez (WAS) -- Thu-@SD (Harang)
Jason Marquis (WAS) -- Fri-@SD (Latos)
James McDonald (PIT) -- Sat-NYM (Dickey)
Charlie Morton (PIT) -- Fri-NYM (Gee)
Juan Nicasio (COL) -- Wed-@SD (Moseley)
Brad Penny (DET) -- Fri-SEA (Bedard)

 

[HacheMan]

Thoughts on Aubrey Huff, Giants hitters

Eric Karabell


One should never expect any member of the current San Francisco Giants, a team just a few runs from the bottom spot in the major leagues, to hit three home runs in a game. However, with the recent developments surrounding hot prospect Brandon Belt being promoted and the team's underachieving first basemen/corner outfielders in danger of losing playing time, I would have pegged Belt a top candidate to do so, not Aubrey Huff. Perhaps threatened by the team's future slugger, Huff was the player who smacked a trio of home runs and knocked in six against the St. Louis Cardinals on Thursday night, and all of a sudden a fantasy lost cause seems to actually possess promise.

Huff was hitting a sad .218 only two days ago, with four home runs and 23 RBIs through 53 games. That's a miserable pace of roughly 12 home runs and 60-something RBIs, hardly special for a first baseman. Huff was looking nothing like the 2010 version of himself, the one that hit .290 with 26 home runs, 86 RBIs, 100 runs and 83 walks. I took a shot on him on two teams, one as a late draft pick, the other a free-agent signing last week, but he was surely an afterthought for activation by this point. Now, after hitting four home runs in two days -- Huff also took very veteran right-hander Miguel Batista deep Wednesday night -- he is on pace for 23 home runs and 87 RBIs, and those numbers are relatively interesting, definitely ownable with offense so suppressed this season. A three-homer, six-RBI game will do that to any pace, though I'd sure like to know what changed.


I don't want to go overboard based on one performance, because Huff was brutal for two months, and he has had multiple bouts with underachieving in the past. One thing that changed Thursday was the fact that the home runs came off two right-handers making their major league debuts in Lance Lynn and Maikel Cleto, then in the ninth inning he took struggling lefty Brian Tallet deep. Tallet had a 1.77 WHIP when he entered the game, and he allowed a scary 20 home runs in only 77 1/3 innings last season, though only four to lefty hitters. So in other words, Huff didn't do this against Felix Hernandez, Michael Pineda and Erik Bedard.
After the game I did add Huff in a deep league, just to make sure his big Thursday isn't the start of something big, Jose Bautista-like big. I don't think it is, but I also think Huff was unlikely to perform so poorly all season. For example, he entered Thursday hitting .181 off right-handed pitching, with a .193 batting average on balls in play. Those numbers are pathetic for a right-handed power hitter with plate discipline. Huff was taking walks and hitting line drives, and just seemed a bit unfortunate. I wouldn't have called him a typical buy-low option, but he was a candidate for improvement. Even in his bad seasons, Huff wasn't hitting .219. He is, after all, a career .280 hitter, and that includes this season. Rip him if you like, but he shouldn't have been this bad.
Sometimes fantasy owners forget that these players are people, too. Perhaps we'll never know if the threat of Belt factored into Huff getting hot all of a sudden. Maybe he's been fighting injury for weeks. Regardless, I think we can admit most people labeled Huff as a regression candidate for 2011, based on his surprising 2010, and I won't jump off that train. I thought the Giants re-signing Huff to a two-year deal, when Belt looked ready, screamed of unnecessary loyalty. Hey, Huff helped lead the team to a World Series title as their top offensive threat, he deserved reward. Fine, it happens. Fantasy owners made Huff a 12th-round pick in ESPN average live drafts, so they were expecting relevance, but probably not the same lofty numbers. However, by June many had lost interest; Huff ended Thursday owned in 53.9 percent of leagues, down 10.7 percent in the past week. I wouldn't dump Huff, but I want to see a bit more against better pitching before proclaiming the 2010 version we enjoyed as back.
While I'm thinking Giants, here are five bold predictions about the team:
• Belt replaces Pat Burrell in left field in the next fortnight, and hits .280 with 16 home runs, finishing fourth in NL Rookie of the Year voting. Burrell gets released in July.
• Andres Torres ends up as this team's top hitter on the Player Rater, reaching last season's totals in home runs (16) and stolen bases (26). Yeah, like Huff, I thought Torres would regress, but now I'm actually a fan.
• Pablo Sandoval comes off the DL in mid-June and resumes his strong season, ending up with 20 home runs and a .302 batting average. He's a top-10 third baseman.
• Shortstop Brandon Crawford, currently boasting a .815 OPS and getting discussed quite a bit in deep leagues, is back in the minors in a month. Current Mets shortstop Jose Reyes hits .315 with 21 stolen bases for the Giants the final two months. • Huff hits .275 the rest of the season, with 14 home runs and 52 RBIs in roughly four months, ending up at .260 with 22 home runs and 82 RBIs. That makes him worth owning in standard leagues.