Top MLB Prospects and Injuries Highlight 2004-05 Season
Prospect Watch profiles list Jason Hirsh and Roy Oswalt among pitchers showing solid form in the Astros system and pending returns from injury. Jon Lester, Jarrod Saltalamacchia, Ian Stewart and others chart high ceilings with varying health and production across Round Rock, Mississippi, Tulsa, Tucson, and Mississippi.
Alex Rios Emerges as Five-Tool Star for Blue Jays
The Toronto Blue Jays see Alex Rios maturing into a five-tool outfielder as he posts rising power and speed. Once a modest hitter, Rios transformed into a major league impact player with a peak mixture of home runs, doubles, steals, RBIs, and a high batting average.
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Becketts road splits glow for fantasy owners
Seasoned fantasy owners know drastic home road splits matter. Beckett owns a 2.16 ERA with no homers allowed in four home starts but a 7.00 ERA with 16 homers in eight road starts, prompting benching on road trips. Francoeur shines at home (.313-9-28) and struggles away, a must play at Turner Field but benchable elsewhere. Brewers weigh trading Carlos Lee if playoff hopes fade by July. Interleague play looms as Thome might start at first base in NL parks, with Guillen hinting he will not sit the slugger.
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White Sox Walk-Off to Take 11th-Inning Win Over Indians
Chicago rallies for two in the 11th as Tadahito Iguchi delivers a game winning single off Bob Wickman after Victor Martinez homers twice helping Cleveland take a 3-2 lead. A.J. Pierzynski and Rob Mackowiak drive late runs but Iguchi seals 4-3 victory.
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Barrett and Zambrano lift Cubs past Reds in Cincinnati
Michael Barrett hit a two out homer to start the scoring and later a grand slam in the seventh as Carlos Zambrano and the Cubs beat the Reds 4-2 in Cincinnati. Ken Griffey Jr. added a solo shot for the Reds as Brandon Claussen took the loss while Esteban Yan allowed Barrett’s slam.
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