De Aza chips at plate: Chicago outfielder Alejandro De Aza stole his eighth base of the year on Saturday against the Cubs. He was also caught stealing in the contest. De Aza went 2 for 4 at the plate with one run scored and an RBI. He drew one walk and struck out once, but helped the White Sox beat the Cubs, 7-4. (Updated 05/19/2012)
Injury Report
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Fantasy Analysis
De Aza is batting .284 on the year and has 13 RBI under his belt. He's given the White Sox a speedy leadoff hitter again and he's paid off. Fantasy owners should view him as a solid outfielder choice in most mixed leagues, especially Rotisserie formats. (Updated 05/19/2012).
05/20/2012 19:47 Hit Parade for Week 8
Some catchers have been bitten by the injury bug in recent days, leaving some owners scrambling. Our Scott White shares some recommendations and helps set your lineups for Week 8 in his Hit Parade.
05/19/2012 22:25 Danks, White Sox get past Cubs
John Danks pitched shutout ball into the seventh for his first win in nearly a month and Dayan Viciedo, A.J. Pierzynski and Adam Dunn homered as the Chicago White Sox beat the Cubs 7-4 on Saturday night.
05/15/2012 19:47 Dear Mr. Fantasy: What to do with Sir Albert?
Albert Pujols is a hot topic these days. Is it time to flip him for players who are actually producing? Our Scott White touches on how to approach Sir Albert and more in his latest Dear Mr. Fantasy.
05/15/2012 18:15 Tigers win with 8-run sixth inning
Miguel Cabrera, Ryan Raburn and Austin Jackson homered during an eight-run rally in the sixth inning Tuesday and the Detroit Tigers beat the Chicago White Sox 10-8.
05/13/2012 20:18 Hit Parade for Week 7
As interleague play gets under way there are many matchups to break down. Our Scott White tells you who the best bets and biggest risks are in his Hit Parade for Week 7.
NL-only owners -- or perhaps just Marlins fans -- might remember Alejandro De Aza as that reserve outfielder who made occasional appearances for the Fish in both 2007 and 2009. Well, that little reserve is all grown up now and ready to inherit a starting job for the White Sox with Juan Pierre gone. True, opportunity hardly guarantees success, but you have to like what De Aza did as a part-timer late last season, putting up the same type of all-around numbers that he did during a breakout year at Triple-A Charlotte, where he hit .322 with nine homers, 22 steals and an .871 OPS in 385 at-bats. If those numbers seem a little too good to be true given your preconceptions about De Aza, keep in mind he was just beginning his prime at age 27. The White Sox certainly bought into the breakout, promoting De Aza last July because they thought he'd be an improvement over struggling star Alex Rios. And lo and behold, he was. De Aza has always demonstrated good speed and an ability to get on base. Now that he has serviceable power to boot, he's everything Jose Tabata hopes to be, only without all the hype. If you're looking for an under-the-radar player to target with a late-round pick, De Aza is a name to remember. (Updated 1/11/12)