John Bowker $10. Other bids $8, $3, $1, $1.
With Aaron Rowand day-to-day, Bowker got called up by the Giants as a short-term fill-in. He slipped a little bit as a prospect after back-to-back disappointing seasons at High A San Jose, but had a breakthrough year of sorts at Double A Connecticut last year, posting an 886 OPS with 22 HR. Be wary of the "breakthrough", though: Bowker's K/BB rate stayed about the same, and he could have a rough adjustment in the bigs. On the other hand, a strong start means that he could steal some AB away from the Fred Lewis/Rajai Davis tandem in left field, or wind up starting if Randy Winn got traded.
Clint Barmes $5. Other bids $4, $1.
He had a big day yesterday spelling Troy Tulowitzki, but I don't see a significant role for Barmes going forward. Tulo isn't going anywhere, and Barmes' low walk, high whiff profile means that he'll struggle once pitchers re-discover the fact that you can get Barmes out by throwing him pitches out of the zone.
Rich Aurilia $3. Other bid $1.
He hasn't put up much in the way of numbers yet, but he is the starting 1B for the Giants, and Dan Ortmeier continues to sit. As long as Aurilia is starting, he should be owned in deep N.L. leagues. Hope that his HR total cracks double digits; at 36 years old, though, don't bet on that happening.
Jonathan Sanchez $3.
My opinion of Sanchez really hasn't changed much since late last year. He had a nice start against the Padres this past week, so it's not a surprise he got picked up. I'm not sure he's going to keep up his torrid whiff rates, but he's a must start right now in 5x5, and probably worth a flier in 4x4.
Reed Johnson $3. Other bids $2, $1, $1, $1.
Johnson's been getting AB in center for the Cubs, first due to Felix Pie's sore hand, then due to two match-ups versus lefties against the Phillies this weekend. He's a decent enough back-end OF option in N.L. only leagues, and has sneaky value. Don't expect a breakthrough, but Johnson could hit 5-7 HR and steal a few bases in a part-time role, and will probably be the first OF inserted into a starting role if there is an injury or if Pie gets optioned.
Chris Gomez $2. Other bid $1.
Gomez is a slightly more intriguing option in the N.L. than he was in the A.L. (something his agent probably should have mentioned to him), but he's still a virtual zero for Roto purposes, as he doesn't hit home runs or steal bases. He could get some time at 2B if Freddy Sanchez's injury proves more serious than currently indicated or at SS if Brian Bixler struggles, but he's defensively stretched at both positions at this point in his career. Only bid if you're desperate for RBI.
Kevin Correia $2. Other bid $2.
All this guy continues to do when the Giants give him the ball is put up solid numbers, whether it's as a reliever or as a starter. His stuff is better suited to the pen, as I think the hitters will adjust once they get another look, but Correia is a steady option right now in N.L. only leagues.
Robert Andino $2.
John Sickels really doesn't think highly of Andino as a prospect, but for our purposes he does have speed and probably would pop a few HR in a full time role (don't be fooled by the two HR year-to-date though He wasn't a power hitter in the minors). This bid is probably hoping that Jorge Cantu's poor defense leads to pine time and puts Andino in as a starter. His bat is weak for 3B but, again, we won't care if he runs. A worthy gamble if you're desperate for speed, but keep in mind that it's a gamble: Andino might not play or get sent down.
Matt Treanor $1. Other bid $1.
Treanor's a career minor leaguer/major league backup who is stretched in Florida as a starter. Guys like Treanor are nice stories when they make it as caddies; not so nice when circumstance and frugality forces them into 350-400 AB. He could hit 8-10 HR as a full time player, so he's worth owning in deep leagues as a second catcher.
Anthony Reyes $1.
Amazingly enough, Reyes currently seems to be in the mix as a set-up for the Cardinals, which means something when Jason Isringhausen is banged up. Definitely worth owning in 4x4 right now, and maybe even as a ninth pitcher in 5x5. In serious keeper leagues, he's probably owned already.
Marlon Anderson $1.
Not an option in Roto right now, even if Jose Reyes winds up missing more time.
Nelson Figueroa $1. Other bid $1.
If you're wondering why Figueroa doesn't have a 2007 line at The Baseball Cube, it's because he pitched in Mexico last year, then in Taiwan during their play-offs. He looked good against the Brewers in a spot start, but I have no idea what he'll do going forward based off of one start.
Jaime Moyer $1.
A nice start against the Mets at Shea Stadium is surrounded by two awful starts at CBP. Moyer is a Roto spot starter at best at this point; he shouldn't be used in leagues where you can't activate and reserve pitchers, and maybe he shouldn't used in leagues where you can anyway.
Herman Iribarren $1.
He was once a more highly regarded prospect, but he hasn't added any power to his game, and the exciting speed won't translate well to the majors due to the high CS rate. At 24, he's probably a little too young to write off as a utility option just yet, but it looks to me like that's where his future lies.
So Taguchi $1.
Taguchi should see some short-term AB in center field with Shane Victorino hitting the DL over the weekend. Jayson Werth did start over Victorino yesterday, though, so it's possible that Taguchi simply moves up in the pecking order. He's got a little speed and won't hurt your BA, but doesn't offer much else.
Mark Hendrickson $1.
Hendrickson is a guy who has subpar stuff but knows what to do with it. Once in a while, that results in a good start, like he had against the Nationals. There are no guarantees, though, and it's just as likely that Hendrickson gets lit up by the poor teams as well as the good ones. He has more use as a major league innings eater than as a starter at the back of a Roto staff.
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