Fantasy News
Big Void Without Big Papi: 5 Injury Replacements
By orleanscardinals at 3 June, 2008, 11:14 am
The news is out that Red Sox Designated Hitter David Ortiz is out at least a month and may need season ending surgery on his injured wrist. The team already placed Ortiz on the disabled list and will wait it out to determine whether the injury can heal on its own. If there is little to no improvement, the verdict may be grim.
Source: AP Photo/ Steve Ruark
Evan Longoria Backing Up Bartlett at Shortstop
By orleanscardinals at 30 May, 2008, 7:40 am
Evan Longoria was a preseason favorite to be a top-tiered fantasy contributor as a rookie this year. Hitting 5th in an extremely talented Rays lineup, Longoria has emerged from an early slump in May to post solid numbers: 7 HR, 28 RBI and 22 Runs. He’s hit safely in the last 6 games and is batting .340 since May 15th.
The recent news that Longoria will now backup Jason Bartlett at shortstop should have fantasy owners who were on the fence picking him up as soon as possible.
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