Noesi a tough-luck loser: Mariners starting pitcher Hector Noesi picked up his fifth loss of the season on Tuesday against the Rangers, however it is hard to blame him for this one, as he held the powerful Rangers’ lineup to just three runs in eight innings. He allowed only three hits and two walks in the game, however the Rangers’ timely hitting and the Mariners’ lack of offense ultimately sunk him, as he picked up the loss in a 3-1 game. Noesi struck out a career-high seven batters in the game, however his record still fell to 2-5 on the season. (Updated 05/23/2012)
Injury Report
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Fantasy Analysis
Noesi has now lost two games in a row due to the failures of his teammates, as he pitched 6 1/3 strong innings last time out before the bullpen lost him the game. These last two starts are a good sign for him, as he was struggling mightily beforehand. He has lowered his ERA to 5.26 on the season and is starting to trend in the right direction. Noesi is set to start one more time in Week 8 (May 21-27), on Sunday against the Angels, a team he has only faced in relief before. The Angels rank second in the American League in runs scored per game, so Noesi can be considered a viable AL-only option. (Updated 05/23/2012).
05/23/2012 00:50 Andrus' two-run 3B puts Rangers on top
Elvis Andrus lined a two-strike pitch into the left-center field gap for a two-run triple, Josh Hamilton made two tremendous catches in center field and added an RBI double, and the Texas Rangers snapped Seattle's win streak at four with a 3-1 win over the Mariners on Tuesday 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.
05/17/2012 17:31 Santana's single bails out Indians in 11th
Carlos Santana hit a game-ending single with one out and the bases loaded in the 11th inning, capping a two-run rally and lifting the Cleveland Indians to a 6-5 victory over the Seattle Mariners on Thursday.
05/12/2012 19:07 Hughes, Ibanez send Yanks past M's
Phil Hughes won consecutive starts for the first time this season, Raul Ibanez homered against his former team for the second day in a row and the Yankees beat former New York prospect Hector Noesi in a 6-2 win over the Seattle Mariners on Saturday.
05/10/2012 23:19 The Lineup: Chen deals, Beckett crushed; Yu vs. Wilson in Texas Friday
In which Wei-Yin Chen beats the Rangers, Josh Beckett is shelled and we get to look ahead to the Rangers-Angels series -- notably Yu Darvish vs. C.J. Wilson Friday night. Finally, don't miss Pepper as there is a must-read story about a fake-prospect.
Early this offseason, not a day went by when Yankees general manager Brian Cashman wasn't singing the praises of Hector Noesi, a 25-year-old right-hander who was forced into middle relief during his 2011 rookie season. He'd talk about how Noesi was hitting 97 on the radar gun during the Venezuelan Winter League. He'd talk about how Noesi deserved a rotation spot out of spring training, comparing him to last season's under-the-radar breakthrough, Ivan Nova. He'd rave and rave about Noesi -- a player nobody ever considered a top prospect -- until, finally, he found a taker for him in the Mariners. Granted, Jesus Montero was the main return in the Michael Pineda deal, but considering Noesi was a part of it, you can't help but wonder how much of Cashman's praise was genuine and how much of it was sales pitch. Of course, Noesi does throw fairly hard and has a favorable minor-league track record. Chances are he'll be able to hold down a rotation spot for the Mariners and may even post a respectable ERA playing half his games at Safeco Field. But given the lack of supporting cast, he's unlikely to make a significant contribution in mixed leagues. You can leave him for AL-only formats. (Updated 1/25/12)
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