Jaso gives M's big hit late: Seattle catcher John Jaso singled to left center in the eighth inning on Wednesday, scoring Michael Saunders. Jaso was thrown out trying to stretch it out to a double, but got the job done for the Mariners. He was 1 for 4 on the day, hitting from the leadoff spot, and gave Seattle the 2-1 win over Detroit. "I don't think I thrive. I don't think I get more energy from it. It's just the way I am I guess," Jaso said of the late-inning heroics. "I've been in a couple of championship situations ... and I just treat it like every other game. I've taught myself to do it and I try not to get too high or too low and stay as level as possible." (Updated 05/10/2012)
Injury Report
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Fantasy Analysis
Jaso is batting .300 on the year with eight RBI. He gets some starts behind the plate when Jesus Montero serves as the team's designated hitter. Plus with Miguel Olivo sidelined, Jaso is the only other option to catch for the Mariners. Even though he's been getting some regular at-bats Jaso is still just an AL-only Fantasy option. (Updated 05/10/2012).
05/23/2012 11:32 Joe Maddon laughs at 'conventional' lineups
The Rays lineup Wednesday is classic Joe Maddon.
For the second straight game, Carlos Pena is batting leadoff for the Rays. In the same lineup, Drew Sutton is hitting cleanup.
05/22/2012 01:13 M's knock out Darvish, defeat Rangers
Ichiro Suzuki and the Seattle Mariners chased Texas' Yu Darvish after just four innings in his shortest start of the season, and the Mariners rolled to their fourth straight win in a 6-1 victory over the Rangers on Monday night.
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.
05/13/2012 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.
After enduring a serious dropoff in production a year ago, John Jaso receives a new start with the Mariners and should push Miguel Olivo for playing time at catcher in 2012. He batted just .224 with five homers and 27 RBI in 89 games for the Rays last season, and his on-base percentage fell from .372 in 2010 to .298. Still, he has some decent pop for a backstop and will regain his value in Fantasy if he can start getting on base at a decent clip again. Look for him to platoon with Olivo by mid-season and he should benefit from a young lineup surrounding him in Seattle. But given the season he just had and his role, target Jaso in AL-only formats on Draft Day. (Updated 1/3/12)
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