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Fantasy Baseball Wrap-Up: Week 16

In the new look of the Wrap-Up, I will highlight the hot and cold players at each position. Why hear about how good the stud players are already doing when you can find out how well the widely available players are performing on the diamond? As always, let’s start with the list of key injuries.

Injuries

Magglio Ordonez (RF), Detroit Tigers

Over this past weekend, Magglio fractured his right ankle and it will keep him out for 6-8 weeks. Even more damaging was that he will fail to make his contractually obligated number of plate appearances for the past two seasons and will miss out on his $15 million option for next year.

Andy Pettitte (SP), New York Yankees

Pettitte’s career year at the age of 37 came to a screeching halt as he left the July 18th game with a groin pull. As it turns out, the groin strain will sideline him for 4-6 weeks.

Ben Sheets (SP), Oakland A’s

Ah yes is this Mr. Robert Ripley? Ok, well, you aren’t going to believe this! Ben Sheets is once again on the DL, this time, the $10 million man has elbow soreness and reports indicate he will miss a significant amount of time. Sheets is seeking a second opinion.

Catcher

Who’s Hot

• John Buck (TOR): 7/21, 5 R, 1 HR, 4 RBI
• Jason Kendall (KC): 7/24, 3 R, 2 RBI, 3 SB
• Jonathan Lucroy (MIL): 8/23, 4 RBI, 1 SB

Who’s Not

• Miguel Montero (ARI): 4/20, 2 R, 0 HR, 1 RBI
• Ronny Paulino (FLA): 2/15, 1 R, 0 HR, 1 RBI
• Joe Mauer (MIN): 5/21, 2 R, 1 HR, 3 RBI

First Base

Who’s Hot

• Luke Scott (BAL): 13/27, 6 R, 4 HR, 8 RBI
• Michael Morse (WAS): 6/11, 4 R, 2 HR, 7 RBI
• Gaby Sanchez (FLA): 9/27, 4 R, 2 HR, 6 RBI, 1 SB

Who’s Not

• Adrian Gonzalez (SD): 4/22, 3 R, 1 HR, 4 RBI
• Adam Dunn (WAS): 4/22, 4 R, 1 HR, 4 RBI
• Lance Berkman (HOU): 2/24, 2 R, 0 HR, 1 RBI

Second Base

Who’s Hot

• Delwyn Young (PIT): 7/18, 7 R, 2 HR, 7 RBI
• Mevin Mora (COL): 5/14, 4 R, 1 HR, 5 RBI
• Skip Schumaker (STL): 6/15, 3 R, 1 HR, 2 RBI, 1 SB

Who’s Not

• Brandon Phillips (CIN): 3/25, 1 R, 0 HR, 0 RBI
• Howie Kendrick (LAA): 3/21, 1 R, 0 HR, 0 RBI, 0 SB
• Freddy Sanchez (SF): 5/25, 1 R, 1 RBI, 1 SB

Third Base

Who’s Hot

• Pedro Alvarez (PIT): 7/25, 7 R, 4 HR, 8 RBI
• Chris Johnson (HOU): 10/23, 6 R, 3 HR, 7 RBI
• Miguel Cairo (CIN): 6/15, 5 R, 1 HR, 4 RBI, 1 SB

Who’s Not

• Evan Longoria (TB): 5/24, 4 R, 1 HR, 3 RBI
• David Wright (NYM): 5/29, 0 R, 0 HR, 1 RBI, 0 SB
• Pablo Sandoval (SF): 4/25, 2 R, 0 HR, 3 RBI

Shortstop

Who’s Hot

• Starlin Castro (CHC): 11/27, 4 R, 1 HR, 6 RBI, 1 SB
• Reid Brignac (TB): 6/14, 2 R, 2 HR, 5 RBI
• Ronny Cedeno (PIT): 10/27, 6 R, 1 HR, 4 RBI, 1 SB

Who’s Not

• Hanley Ramirez (FLA): 6/26, 3 R, 0 HR, 1 RBI
• Ben Zobrist (TB): 4/25, 2 R, 1 HR, 5 RBI, 0 SB
• Elvis Andrus (TEX): 7/28, 2 R, 1 RBI, 0 SB

Outfield

Who’s Hot

• Scott Podsednik (KC): 11/28, 4 R, 2 HR, 6 RBI, 4 SB
• Jim Edmonds (MIL): 8/17, 5 R, 3 HR, 7 RBI
• Chris Denorfia (SD): 7/22, 5 R, 2 HR, 6 RBI, 2 SB

Who’s Not

• Ichiro (SEA): 5/29, 2 R, 1 SB
• Nick Markakis (BAL): 2/24, 1 R, 0 HR, 1 RBI
• Bobby Abreu (LAA): 3/22, 3 R, 0 HR, 2 RBI, 0 SB

Pitchers

Who’s Hot

• Jeff Francis (COL): 1-0, 12.0 IP, 13 K, 1.50 ERA
• John Axford (MIL): 1-0, 4.2 IP, 3 SV, 5 K, 1.93 ERA
• Tommy Hunter (TEX): 2-0, 13.1 IP, 2.02 ERA

Who’s Not

• Tim Lincecum (SF): 0-0, 12.2 IP, 7 K, 4.97 ERA, 1.58 WHIP
• Jonathan Broxton (LAD): 0-1, 2.1 IP, 0 SV, 11.57 ERA, 2.14 WHIP
• Scott Baker (MIN): 1-1, 11.2 IP, 9 K, 6.17 ERA, 1.54 WHIP

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