Suzuki back in action : A's catcher Kurt Suzuki was back in the starting lineup for Monday's contest against the Angels. Suzuki, who sat out Sunday's series finale vs. the Tigers due to a sore left hand, finished 2 for 4 with a RBI in the 5-0 win. (Updated 05/14/2012)
Injury Report
No information available at this time (Updated 5/25/12).
Fantasy Analysis
Suzuki should be OK moving forward, as he seems to have avoided a major injury. Now the 28-year-old needs to figure out how to get himself going at the plate. He has just two RBI so far in May and nine on the year and has yet to homer. Suzuki should be ignored in all but deeper Fantasy formats until he heats up at the dish. (Updated 05/14/2012).
05/20/2012 20:32 A's drop Giants; Lincecum in collision
Collin Cowgill drove in the go-ahead runs and scored in a home plate collision with pitcher Tim Lincecum, and the Oakland Athletics snapped an 11-game losing streak in San Francisco with a 6-2 victory over the Bay Area rival Giants on Sunday.
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 18:27 A's overcome iffy call, nip Rangers in 10
Kila Ka'aihue had a tiebreaking single in the 10th inning, and the Oakland A's bounced back from a disputed call on a squeeze play that cost them the lead to beat the Texas Rangers 5-4 Thursday.
05/15/2012 21:42 Santana, Angels blank Athletics
Ervin Santana struck out nine during 7 2/3 innings of four-hit ball, Albert Pujols drove in two runs with infield singles, and the Los Angeles Angels rebounded from yet another shutout loss with a 4-0 victory over the Oakland Athletics on Tuesday night.
05/13/2012 20:46 Verlander leads Tigers past A's
Justin Verlander struck out eight to win his fourth straight decision and the Detroit Tigers beat the ailing Oakland Athletics 3-1 on Sunday to salvage a series split.
Kurt Suzuki was able to keep his power up a year ago but his average fell off significantly, which -- in turn -- affected his run production. He batted just .225 with seven homers and 22 RBI in the first half before picking things up a bit after the All-Star break. He hit .254 over his final 55 games and finished the year with 14 home runs and 44 RBI. Since his breakout campaign in 2009, Suzuki has posted back-to-back seasons with a slugging percentage under .400 and a batting average no higher than .242. He added some bulk in the offseason to help him become more durable and consistent so hopefully he will be able to return to being a solid Fantasy C again for owners. Target Suzuki as more of a No. 2 option on Draft Day but don't be surprised if the 28-year-old ends up outperforming his draft position. (Updated 1/28/12)
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