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Scott White

2012 Draft Prep: 12-team, mixed H2H draft

By | Fantasy Writer


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The first surprise of our latest mock draft came with the second overall pick, where Roy Halladay went ahead of Fantasy royalty Albert Pujols, Jose Bautista, Troy Tulowitzki and Matt Kemp. A mistake? Well, it is a Head-to-Head league, and as a general rule, pitchers go off the board sooner in Head-to-Head than Rotisserie. One reason is because pitchers tend to outscore hitters in Head-to-Head, but the bigger reason is because Head-to-Head owners don't have nearly as many hitter slots to fill.

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Only three outfielders? Only one catcher? Yup, those are just two examples, and you can see the impact they have on the draft. Carlos Santana went off the board in the second round, but the next catcher didn't go until the eighth round, when Jeff Tobin selected Alex Avila. With only 12 catchers likely to get drafted in a 12-team Head-to-Head league, the whole position tends to go later than in Rotisserie. So was Santana a reach? Hard to say, but because his extra playing time and superior walk rate actually count for something in Head-to-Head, he has a bigger advantage at the position than he does in Rotisserie.

To those familiar with the rankings, a few of these picks might seem out of place. Nick Markakis ahead of Michael Morse? Logan Morrison ahead of Mike Napoli? Dustin Ackley ahead of Nelson Cruz? What? Hey, these people know their stuff. They've played in enough Head-to-Head leagues to understand what type of players get a boost in the format. When doubles, triples, walks and strikeouts count for something, the players who excel in one or more of those areas end up being surprisingly productive. They're called format-specific picks, and if you can get them at a discount, even better.

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Owner
Pick
Owner
1 Bill Passonno, Fantasy Writer 7 Jeff Lippman, Fantasy Writer
2 Chris Towers, Fantasy Writer 8 Michael Hurcomb, Editor
3 Peter Madden, Editorial Director, Fantasy Sports 9 Jeff Tobin, Associate Managing Editor
4 Al Melchior, Data Analyst 10 Kevin Goodwin, Fantasy Writer
5 Scott White, Fantasy Writer 11 Matt Snyder, Eye on Baseball blogger
6 Adam Aizer, Podcast Host 12 Dave Richard, Senior Fantasy Writer
Round by Round
Round 1
Pick Owner Player
1 Passonno Miguel Cabrera, 1B, DET
2 Towers Roy Halladay, SP, PHI
3 Madden Albert Pujols, 1B, LAA
4 Melchior Jose Bautista, LF, TOR
5 White Troy Tulowitzki, SS, COL
6 Aizer Matt Kemp, CF, LAD
7 Lippman Joey Votto, 1B, CIN
8 Hurcomb Jacoby Ellsbury, CF, BOS
9 Tobin Adrian Gonzalez, 1B, BOS
10 Goodwin Dustin Pedroia, 2B, BOS
11 Snyder Robinson Cano, 2B, NYY
12 Richard Justin Verlander, SP, DET
Round 2
Pick Owner Player
13 Richard Prince Fielder, 1B, DET
14 Snyder Clayton Kershaw, SP, LAD
15 Goodwin Curtis Granderson, CF, NYY
16 Tobin Cliff Lee, SP, PHI
17 Hurcomb Evan Longoria, 3B, TB
18 Lippman Ian Kinsler, 2B, TEX
19 Aizer Mark Teixeira, 1B, NYY
20 White Carlos Santana, C, CLE
21 Melchior Carlos Gonzalez, LF, COL
22 Madden CC Sabathia, SP, NYY
23 Towers Justin Upton, RF, ARI
24 Passonno Felix Hernandez, SP, SEA
Round 3
Pick Owner Player
25 Passonno Jered Weaver, SP, LAA
26 Towers Andrew McCutchen, CF, PIT
27 Madden Jose Reyes, SS, MIA
28 Melchior Cole Hamels, SP, PHI
29 White Matt Holliday, LF, STL
30 Aizer Hanley Ramirez, SS, MIA
31 Lippman Tim Lincecum, SP, SF
32 Hurcomb Zack Greinke, SP, MIL
33 Tobin Dan Haren, SP, LAA
34 Goodwin David Price, SP, TB
35 Snyder David Wright, 3B, NYM
36 Richard Adrian Beltre, 3B, TEX
Round 4
Pick Owner Player
37 Richard Starlin Castro, SS, CHC
38 Snyder Mike Stanton, RF, MIA
39 Goodwin Yovani Gallardo, SP, MIL
40 Tobin Josh Hamilton, CF, TEX
41 Hurcomb Paul Konerko, 1B, CHW
42 Lippman Shane Victorino, CF, PHI
43 Aizer Ian Kennedy, SP, ARI
44 White Ben Zobrist, 2B, TB
45 Melchior Jon Lester, SP, BOS
46 Madden Ryan Zimmerman, 3B, WAS
47 Towers James Shields, SP, TB
48 Passonno Jay Bruce, RF, CIN
Round 5
Pick Owner Player
49 Passonno Kevin Youkilis, 3B, BOS
50 Towers Billy Butler, DH, KC
51 Madden Desmond Jennings, CF, TB
52 Melchior Eric Hosmer, 1B, KC
53 White Brett Lawrie, 3B, TOR
54 Aizer Ricky Romero, SP, TOR
55 Lippman Alex Rodriguez, 3B, NYY
56 Hurcomb Michael Young, 3B, TEX
57 Tobin Alex Gordon, LF, KC
58 Goodwin Lance Berkman, RF, STL
59 Snyder Nick Markakis, RF, BAL
60 Richard Shin-Soo Choo, RF, CLE
Round 6
Pick Owner Player
61 Richard Matt Cain, SP, SF
62 Snyder Hunter Pence, RF, PHI
63 Goodwin Aramis Ramirez, 3B, MIL
64 Tobin Brandon Phillips, 2B, CIN
65 Hurcomb Josh Johnson, SP, MIA
66 Lippman Ryan Braun, LF, MIL
67 Aizer Michael Morse, 1B, WAS
68 White C.J. Wilson, SP, LAA
69 Melchior Rickie Weeks, 2B, MIL
70 Madden Michael Pineda, SP, NYY
71 Towers Matt Garza, SP, CHC
72 Passonno Andre Ethier, RF, LAD
Round 7
Pick Owner Player
73 Passonno Chris Young, CF, ARI
74 Towers Dustin Ackley, 2B, SEA
75 Madden Nelson Cruz, RF, TEX
76 Melchior Adam Wainwright, SP, STL
77 White Madison Bumgarner, SP, SF
78 Aizer Dan Uggla, 2B, ATL
79 Lippman Carl Crawford, LF, BOS
80 Hurcomb Jimmy Rollins, SS, PHI
81 Tobin Asdrubal Cabrera, SS, CLE
82 Goodwin B.J. Upton, CF, TB
83 Snyder David Ortiz, DH, BOS
84 Richard Daniel Hudson, SP, ARI
Round 8
Pick Owner Player
85 Richard Corey Hart, RF, MIL
86 Snyder Ervin Santana, SP, LAA
87 Goodwin Elvis Andrus, SS, TEX
88 Tobin Alex Avila, C, DET
89 Hurcomb Stephen Strasburg, SP, WAS
90 Lippman Mat Latos, SP, CIN
91 Aizer Brian McCann, C, ATL
92 White Logan Morrison, LF, MIA
93 Melchior Mike Napoli, C, TEX
94 Madden Chris Carpenter, SP, STL
95 Towers Josh Beckett, SP, BOS
96 Passonno Howard Kendrick, 2B, LAA
Round 9
Pick Owner Player
97 Passonno Martin Prado, LF, ATL
98 Towers Pablo Sandoval, 3B, SF
99 Madden Gio Gonzalez, SP, WAS
100 Melchior Nick Swisher, RF, NYY
101 White Tommy Hanson, SP, ATL
102 Aizer Jeremy Hellickson, SP, TB
103 Lippman Mariano Rivera, RP, NYY
104 Hurcomb Joe Mauer, C, MIN
105 Tobin Emilio Bonifacio, SS, MIA
106 Goodwin Anibal Sanchez, SP, MIA
107 Snyder Tim Hudson, SP, ATL
108 Richard Chase Utley, 2B, PHI
Round 10
Pick Owner Player
109 Richard Michael Cuddyer, RF, COL
110 Snyder Alexei Ramirez, SS, CHW
111 Goodwin Ubaldo Jimenez, SP, CLE
112 Tobin Johnny Cueto, SP, CIN
113 Hurcomb Ryan Howard, 1B, PHI
114 Lippman Matt Wieters, C, BAL
115 Aizer Matt Moore, RP, TB
116 White Yu Darvish, SP, TEX
117 Melchior Erick Aybar, SS, LAA
118 Madden Jemile Weeks, 2B, OAK
119 Towers Craig Kimbrel, RP, ATL
120 Passonno Buster Posey, C, SF
Round 11
Pick Owner Player
121 Passonno Max Scherzer, SP, DET
122 Towers Freddie Freeman, 1B, ATL
123 Madden Drew Storen, RP, WAS
124 Melchior Brandon Beachy, SP, ATL
125 White Jason Heyward, RF, ATL
126 Aizer Justin Masterson, SP, CLE
127 Lippman Jordan Zimmermann, SP, WAS
128 Hurcomb Heath Bell, RP, MIA
129 Tobin Michael Bourn, CF, ATL
130 Goodwin John Axford, RP, MIL
131 Snyder Miguel Montero, C, ARI
132 Richard Gaby Sanchez, 1B, MIA
Round 12
Pick Owner Player
133 Richard Jonathan Papelbon, RP, PHI
134 Snyder Neftali Feliz, RP, TEX
135 Goodwin Brian Wilson, RP, SF
136 Tobin Jaime Garcia, SP, STL
137 Hurcomb Jayson Werth, RF, WAS
138 Lippman Melky Cabrera, LF, SF
139 Aizer Mark Reynolds, 3B, BAL
140 White Ike Davis, 1B, NYM
141 Melchior J.J. Putz, RP, ARI
142 Madden Jesus Montero, C, SEA
143 Towers Jhonny Peralta, SS, DET
144 Passonno Ichiro Suzuki, RF, SEA
Round 13
Pick Owner Player
145 Passonno Yunel Escobar, SS, TOR
146 Towers Wandy Rodriguez, SP, HOU
147 Madden Clay Buchholz, SP, BOS
148 Melchior Dexter Fowler, CF, COL
149 White Cory Luebke, RP, SD
150 Aizer Joel Hanrahan, RP, PIT
151 Lippman J.J. Hardy, SS, BAL
152 Hurcomb Neil Walker, 2B, PIT
153 Tobin Carlos Beltran, CF, STL
154 Goodwin Carlos Lee, LF, HOU
155 Snyder Carlos Pena, 1B, TB
156 Richard Jhoulys Chacin, SP, COL
Round 14
Pick Owner Player
157 Richard Jose Valverde, RP, DET
158 Snyder Ryan Madson, RP, CIN
159 Goodwin Hiroki Kuroda, SP, NYY
160 Tobin Joakim Soria, RP, KC
161 Hurcomb Joe Nathan, RP, TEX
162 Lippman Shaun Marcum, SP, MIL
163 Aizer Adam Jones, CF, BAL
164 White Sergio Santos, RP, TOR
165 Melchior Andrew Bailey, RP, BOS
166 Madden Jeff Francoeur, RF, KC
167 Towers Geovany Soto, C, CHC
168 Passonno Brandon Morrow, SP, TOR
Round 15
Pick Owner Player
169 Passonno Trevor Cahill, SP, ARI
170 Towers Carlos Marmol, RP, CHC
171 Madden Yonder Alonso, LF, SD
172 Melchior Matt Joyce, RF, TB
173 White Derek Holland, SP, TEX
174 Aizer John Danks, SP, CHW
175 Lippman Jordan Walden, RP, LAA
176 Hurcomb Doug Fister, SP, DET
177 Tobin Mark Buehrle, SP, MIA
178 Goodwin J.P. Arencibia, C, TOR
179 Snyder Edwin Jackson, SP, WAS
180 Richard Colby Lewis, SP, TEX
Round 16
Pick Owner Player
181 Richard Derek Jeter, SS, NYY
182 Snyder Justin Morneau, 1B, MIN
183 Goodwin Ryan Roberts, 3B, ARI
184 Tobin Kelly Johnson, 2B, TOR
185 Hurcomb Brennan Boesch, RF, DET
186 Lippman Jair Jurrjens, SP, ATL
187 Aizer Kendrys Morales, 1B, LAA
188 White Lucas Duda, LF, NYM
189 Melchior Brandon McCarthy, SP, OAK
190 Madden Brett Gardner, CF, NYY
191 Towers Jason Kubel, LF, ARI
192 Passonno Austin Jackson, CF, DET
Round 17
Pick Owner Player
193 Passonno Chris Perez, RP, CLE
194 Towers Alexi Ogando, SP, TEX
195 Madden Rafael Betancourt, RP, COL
196 Melchior J.D. Martinez, LF, HOU
197 White Scott Baker, SP, MIN
198 Aizer Ivan Nova, SP, NYY
199 Lippman Brandon Belt, LF, SF
200 Hurcomb Roy Oswalt, SP, PHI
201 Tobin Cameron Maybin, CF, SD
202 Goodwin Mike Moustakas, 3B, KC
203 Snyder Jason Motte, RP, STL
204 Richard Yadier Molina, C, STL
Round 18
Pick Owner Player
205 Richard Bryce Harper, RF, WAS
206 Snyder Stephen Drew, SS, ARI
207 Goodwin Carlos Quentin, LF, SD
208 Tobin Huston Street, RP, SD
209 Hurcomb Vance Worley, SP, PHI
210 Lippman Jose Tabata, LF, PIT
211 Aizer R.A. Dickey, SP, NYM
212 White Jeff Niemann, SP, TB
213 Melchior Kyle Farnsworth, RP, TB
214 Madden Tim Stauffer, SP, SD
215 Towers Chad Billingsley, SP, LAD
216 Passonno Adam Lind, 1B, TOR
Round 19
Pick Owner Player
217 Passonno David Freese, 3B, STL
218 Towers Danny Espinosa, 2B, WAS
219 Madden Delmon Young, LF, DET
220 Melchior Peter Bourjos, CF, LAA
221 White Mike Leake, SP, CIN
222 Aizer Drew Stubbs, CF, CIN
223 Lippman Angel Pagan, CF, SF
224 Hurcomb Adam Dunn, 1B, CHW
225 Tobin Bud Norris, SP, HOU
226 Goodwin Ryan Dempster, SP, CHC
227 Snyder Kenley Jansen, RP, LAD
228 Richard Daniel Murphy, 1B, NYM
Round 20
Pick Owner Player
229 Richard Edinson Volquez, SP, SD
230 Snyder Mike Minor, SP, ATL
231 Goodwin Matt Capps, RP, MIN
232 Tobin Josh Willingham, LF, MIN
233 Hurcomb Brandon League, RP, SEA
234 Lippman Russell Martin, C, NYY
235 Aizer Mike Trout, CF, LAA
236 White Francisco Liriano, SP, MIN
237 Melchior Ryan Vogelsong, SP, SF
238 Madden Johnny Damon, DH, TB
239 Towers Wilson Ramos, C, WAS
240 Passonno Jonathon Niese, SP, NYM
Round 21
Pick Owner Player
241 Passonno Frank Francisco, RP, NYM
242 Towers Gavin Floyd, SP, CHW
243 Madden James Loney, 1B, LAD
244 Melchior Henderson Alvarez, SP, TOR
245 White Phil Hughes, SP, NYY
246 Aizer Chris Sale, RP, CHW
247 Lippman Paul Goldschmidt, 1B, ARI
248 Hurcomb Vernon Wells, CF, LAA
249 Tobin Torii Hunter, CF, LAA
250 Goodwin Aaron Hill, 2B, ARI
251 Snyder Aroldis Chapman, RP, CIN
252 Richard Johan Santana, SP, NYM
 
Team by Team
Adam Aizer
Rd.Pk Player
1.6 Matt Kemp, CF, LAD
2.7 Mark Teixeira, 1B, NYY
3.6 Hanley Ramirez, SS, MIA
4.7 Ian Kennedy, SP, ARI
5.6 Ricky Romero, SP, TOR
6.7 Michael Morse, 1B, WAS
7.6 Dan Uggla, 2B, ATL
8.7 Brian McCann, C, ATL
9.6 Jeremy Hellickson, SP, TB
10.7 Matt Moore, RP, TB
11.6 Justin Masterson, SP, CLE
12.7 Mark Reynolds, 3B, BAL
13.6 Joel Hanrahan, RP, PIT
14.7 Adam Jones, CF, BAL
15.6 John Danks, SP, CHW
16.7 Kendrys Morales, 1B, LAA
17.6 Ivan Nova, SP, NYY
18.7 R.A. Dickey, SP, NYM
19.6 Drew Stubbs, CF, CIN
20.7 Mike Trout, CF, LAA
21.6 Chris Sale, RP, CHW
Kevin Goodwin
Rd.Pk Player
1.10 Dustin Pedroia, 2B, BOS
2.3 Curtis Granderson, CF, NYY
3.10 David Price, SP, TB
4.3 Yovani Gallardo, SP, MIL
5.10 Lance Berkman, RF, STL
6.3 Aramis Ramirez, 3B, MIL
7.10 B.J. Upton, CF, TB
8.3 Elvis Andrus, SS, TEX
9.10 Anibal Sanchez, SP, MIA
10.3 Ubaldo Jimenez, SP, CLE
11.10 John Axford, RP, MIL
12.3 Brian Wilson, RP, SF
13.10 Carlos Lee, LF, HOU
14.3 Hiroki Kuroda, SP, NYY
15.10 J.P. Arencibia, C, TOR
16.3 Ryan Roberts, 3B, ARI
17.10 Mike Moustakas, 3B, KC
18.3 Carlos Quentin, LF, SD
19.10 Ryan Dempster, SP, CHC
20.3 Matt Capps, RP, MIN
21.10 Aaron Hill, 2B, ARI
Michael Hurcomb
Rd.Pk Player
1.8 Jacoby Ellsbury, CF, BOS
2.5 Evan Longoria, 3B, TB
3.8 Zack Greinke, SP, MIL
4.5 Paul Konerko, 1B, CHW
5.8 Michael Young, 3B, TEX
6.5 Josh Johnson, SP, MIA
7.8 Jimmy Rollins, SS, PHI
8.5 Stephen Strasburg, SP, WAS
9.8 Joe Mauer, C, MIN
10.5 Ryan Howard, 1B, PHI
11.8 Heath Bell, RP, MIA
12.5 Jayson Werth, RF, WAS
13.8 Neil Walker, 2B, PIT
14.5 Joe Nathan, RP, TEX
15.8 Doug Fister, SP, DET
16.5 Brennan Boesch, RF, DET
17.8 Roy Oswalt, SP, PHI
18.5 Vance Worley, SP, PHI
19.8 Adam Dunn, 1B, CHW
20.5 Brandon League, RP, SEA
21.8 Vernon Wells, CF, LAA
Lippman
Rd.Pk Player
1.7 Joey Votto, 1B, CIN
2.6 Ian Kinsler, 2B, TEX
3.7 Tim Lincecum, SP, SF
4.6 Shane Victorino, CF, PHI
5.7 Alex Rodriguez, 3B, NYY
6.6 Ryan Braun, LF, MIL
7.7 Carl Crawford, LF, BOS
8.6 Mat Latos, SP, CIN
9.7 Mariano Rivera, RP, NYY
10.6 Matt Wieters, C, BAL
11.7 Jordan Zimmermann, SP, WAS
12.6 Melky Cabrera, LF, SF
13.7 J.J. Hardy, SS, BAL
14.6 Shaun Marcum, SP, MIL
15.7 Jordan Walden, RP, LAA
16.6 Jair Jurrjens, SP, ATL
17.7 Brandon Belt, LF, SF
18.6 Jose Tabata, LF, PIT
19.7 Angel Pagan, CF, SF
20.6 Russell Martin, C, NYY
21.7 Paul Goldschmidt, 1B, ARI
Peter Madden
Rd.Pk Player
1.3 Albert Pujols, 1B, LAA
2.10 CC Sabathia, SP, NYY
3.3 Jose Reyes, SS, MIA
4.10 Ryan Zimmerman, 3B, WAS
5.3 Desmond Jennings, CF, TB
6.10 Michael Pineda, SP, NYY
7.3 Nelson Cruz, RF, TEX
8.10 Chris Carpenter, SP, STL
9.3 Gio Gonzalez, SP, WAS
10.10 Jemile Weeks, 2B, OAK
11.3 Drew Storen, RP, WAS
12.10 Jesus Montero, C, SEA
13.3 Clay Buchholz, SP, BOS
14.10 Jeff Francoeur, RF, KC
15.3 Yonder Alonso, LF, SD
16.10 Brett Gardner, CF, NYY
17.3 Rafael Betancourt, RP, COL
18.10 Tim Stauffer, SP, SD
19.3 Delmon Young, LF, DET
20.10 Johnny Damon, DH, TB
21.3 James Loney, 1B, LAD
Al Melchior
Rd.Pk Player
1.4 Jose Bautista, LF, TOR
2.9 Carlos Gonzalez, LF, COL
3.4 Cole Hamels, SP, PHI
4.9 Jon Lester, SP, BOS
5.4 Eric Hosmer, 1B, KC
6.9 Rickie Weeks, 2B, MIL
7.4 Adam Wainwright, SP, STL
8.9 Mike Napoli, C, TEX
9.4 Nick Swisher, RF, NYY
10.9 Erick Aybar, SS, LAA
11.4 Brandon Beachy, SP, ATL
12.9 J.J. Putz, RP, ARI
13.4 Dexter Fowler, CF, COL
14.9 Andrew Bailey, RP, BOS
15.4 Matt Joyce, RF, TB
16.9 Brandon McCarthy, SP, OAK
17.4 J.D. Martinez, LF, HOU
18.9 Kyle Farnsworth, RP, TB
19.4 Peter Bourjos, CF, LAA
20.9 Ryan Vogelsong, SP, SF
21.4 Henderson Alvarez, SP, TOR
Bill Passonno
Rd.Pk Player
1.1 Miguel Cabrera, 1B, DET
2.12 Felix Hernandez, SP, SEA
3.1 Jered Weaver, SP, LAA
4.12 Jay Bruce, RF, CIN
5.1 Kevin Youkilis, 3B, BOS
6.12 Andre Ethier, RF, LAD
7.1 Chris Young, CF, ARI
8.12 Howard Kendrick, 2B, LAA
9.1 Martin Prado, LF, ATL
10.12 Buster Posey, C, SF
11.1 Max Scherzer, SP, DET
12.12 Ichiro Suzuki, RF, SEA
13.1 Yunel Escobar, SS, TOR
14.12 Brandon Morrow, SP, TOR
15.1 Trevor Cahill, SP, ARI
16.12 Austin Jackson, CF, DET
17.1 Chris Perez, RP, CLE
18.12 Adam Lind, 1B, TOR
19.1 David Freese, 3B, STL
20.12 Jonathon Niese, SP, NYM
21.1 Frank Francisco, RP, NYM
Dave Richard
Rd.Pk Player
1.12 Justin Verlander, SP, DET
2.1 Prince Fielder, 1B, DET
3.12 Adrian Beltre, 3B, TEX
4.1 Starlin Castro, SS, CHC
5.12 Shin-Soo Choo, RF, CLE
6.1 Matt Cain, SP, SF
7.12 Daniel Hudson, SP, ARI
8.1 Corey Hart, RF, MIL
9.12 Chase Utley, 2B, PHI
10.1 Michael Cuddyer, RF, COL
11.12 Gaby Sanchez, 1B, MIA
12.1 Jonathan Papelbon, RP, PHI
13.12 Jhoulys Chacin, SP, COL
14.1 Jose Valverde, RP, DET
15.12 Colby Lewis, SP, TEX
16.1 Derek Jeter, SS, NYY
17.12 Yadier Molina, C, STL
18.1 Bryce Harper, RF, WAS
19.12 Daniel Murphy, 1B, NYM
20.1 Edinson Volquez, SP, SD
21.12 Johan Santana, SP, NYM
Matt Snyder
Rd.Pk Player
1.11 Robinson Cano, 2B, NYY
2.2 Clayton Kershaw, SP, LAD
3.11 David Wright, 3B, NYM
4.2 Mike Stanton, RF, MIA
5.11 Nick Markakis, RF, BAL
6.2 Hunter Pence, RF, PHI
7.11 David Ortiz, DH, BOS
8.2 Ervin Santana, SP, LAA
9.11 Tim Hudson, SP, ATL
10.2 Alexei Ramirez, SS, CHW
11.11 Miguel Montero, C, ARI
12.2 Neftali Feliz, RP, TEX
13.11 Carlos Pena, 1B, TB
14.2 Ryan Madson, RP, CIN
15.11 Edwin Jackson, SP, WAS
16.2 Justin Morneau, 1B, MIN
17.11 Jason Motte, RP, STL
18.2 Stephen Drew, SS, ARI
19.11 Kenley Jansen, RP, LAD
20.2 Mike Minor, SP, ATL
21.11 Aroldis Chapman, RP, CIN
Jeff Tobin
Rd.Pk Player
1.9 Adrian Gonzalez, 1B, BOS
2.4 Cliff Lee, SP, PHI
3.9 Dan Haren, SP, LAA
4.4 Josh Hamilton, CF, TEX
5.9 Alex Gordon, LF, KC
6.4 Brandon Phillips, 2B, CIN
7.9 Asdrubal Cabrera, SS, CLE
8.4 Alex Avila, C, DET
9.9 Emilio Bonifacio, SS, MIA
10.4 Johnny Cueto, SP, CIN
11.9 Michael Bourn, CF, ATL
12.4 Jaime Garcia, SP, STL
13.9 Carlos Beltran, CF, STL
14.4 Joakim Soria, RP, KC
15.9 Mark Buehrle, SP, MIA
16.4 Kelly Johnson, 2B, TOR
17.9 Cameron Maybin, CF, SD
18.4 Huston Street, RP, SD
19.9 Bud Norris, SP, HOU
20.4 Josh Willingham, LF, MIN
21.9 Torii Hunter, CF, LAA
Chris Towers
Rd.Pk Player
1.2 Roy Halladay, SP, PHI
2.11 Justin Upton, RF, ARI
3.2 Andrew McCutchen, CF, PIT
4.11 James Shields, SP, TB
5.2 Billy Butler, DH, KC
6.11 Matt Garza, SP, CHC
7.2 Dustin Ackley, 2B, SEA
8.11 Josh Beckett, SP, BOS
9.2 Pablo Sandoval, 3B, SF
10.11 Craig Kimbrel, RP, ATL
11.2 Freddie Freeman, 1B, ATL
12.11 Jhonny Peralta, SS, DET
13.2 Wandy Rodriguez, SP, HOU
14.11 Geovany Soto, C, CHC
15.2 Carlos Marmol, RP, CHC
16.11 Jason Kubel, LF, ARI
17.2 Alexi Ogando, SP, TEX
18.11 Chad Billingsley, SP, LAD
19.2 Danny Espinosa, 2B, WAS
20.11 Wilson Ramos, C, WAS
21.2 Gavin Floyd, SP, CHW
Scott White
Rd.Pk Player
1.5 Troy Tulowitzki, SS, COL
2.8 Carlos Santana, C, CLE
3.5 Matt Holliday, LF, STL
4.8 Ben Zobrist, 2B, TB
5.5 Brett Lawrie, 3B, TOR
6.8 C.J. Wilson, SP, LAA
7.5 Madison Bumgarner, SP, SF
8.8 Logan Morrison, LF, MIA
9.5 Tommy Hanson, SP, ATL
10.8 Yu Darvish, SP, TEX
11.5 Jason Heyward, RF, ATL
12.8 Ike Davis, 1B, NYM
13.5 Cory Luebke, RP, SD
14.8 Sergio Santos, RP, TOR
15.5 Derek Holland, SP, TEX
16.8 Lucas Duda, LF, NYM
17.5 Scott Baker, SP, MIN
18.8 Jeff Niemann, SP, TB
19.5 Mike Leake, SP, CIN
20.8 Francisco Liriano, SP, MIN
21.5 Phil Hughes, SP, NYY
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Lance Berkman, 1B, STL
12:09 PM
News: St. Louis outfielder Lance Berkman is projected to miss the next eight to 10 weeks after having surgery Friday to repair a torn meniscus and another minor cartilage tear, the team announced. Berkman, who was placed on the disabled list last Sunday after suffering the injury while stretching to make a putout at first base, will begin his rehab work in Houston. The Cardinals anticipate Berkman returning to St. Louis for the latter part of his rehab. "It was great to hear his voice and hear that excitement," manager Mike Matheny said. "He's thinking about counting down the days until he's back."
Analysis: If there was a positive note to take from Berkman's surgery, it's that there was no mention of repairing his ACL, which likely would have ended his season. Instead, the 36-year-old slugger could return at some point following the All-Star break, but St. Louis will certainly be overly cautious during his rehab. "It was great news," Matheny said. "As good a news as we could get. The doctors were extremely optimistic about what they saw." Berkman ripped 14 hits in 13 games before the injury (.333), and should be reserved in all Fantasy formats for now.
Michael Cuddyer
Cuddyer scratched with stiff neck
Michael Cuddyer, RF, COL
7:06 PM
News: Rockies outfielder Michael Cuddyer was scratched from Friday's lineup against the Reds due to a stiff neck. Cuddyer has gone 7 for 13 (.538) with four RBI in his last four games.
Analysis: Cuddyer has picked up the pace at the plate recently so hopefully this injury does not keep him out for long. Keep an eye on his status over the weekend to see how he is looking heading into Week 9 (May 28-June 3). Cuddyer already has four homers with 27 RBI on the season and should be considered a solid option in the majority of Fantasy formats, when healthy.
Michael Morse
Morse to begin rehab assignment Mon.
Michael Morse, LF, WAS
6:35 PM
News: The Washington Post reports Nationals first baseman/outfielder Michael Morse, on the 15-day disabled list due to a back injury, will begin a rehab assignment with Class A Potomac on Monday. Morse played on an extended spring training game on Friday and hit two home runs.
Analysis: Morse is targeting a June 8 return and should be able to make that date, barring a setback. After batting .303 with 31 homers and 95 RBI a year ago, owners have been waiting to see what he can to this season so keep an eye on his progress going forward. Morse should continue to be stashed away in most Fantasy formats as a Week 10 (June 4-10) return is looking like a strong possibility.
Mark Reynolds
Reynolds to rehab at Double-A
Mark Reynolds, 3B, BAL
6:14 PM
News: MLB.com reports Orioles third baseman Mark Reynolds, on the 15-day disabled list, will begin a rehab assignment with Double-A Bowie on Saturday. Reynolds has not played since May 10 due to a left oblique strain.
Analysis: Reynolds showed some signs of life at the plate before going down with the injury, batting .348 (8 for 23) with two homers and six RBI in his previous seven games. Keep an eye on his progress during his rehab stint to see when the 28-year-old will return. Despite his prowess for striking out, Reynolds has a ton of power potential and should continue to be stashed away in deeper mixed leagues while he's on the DL.
Blake Wood
Wood undergoes Tommy John surgery
Blake Wood, RP, KC
7:32 PM
News: Royals pitcher Blake Wood underwent successful Tommy John surgery Friday.
Analysis: Wood will miss the rest of the season and part of 2013 due to his injury but the good news is that many pitchers have made successful returns from this surgery. Due to his role in Kansas City, however, the right-hander is not worth stashing away in the majority of Fantasy formats.
Justin Sellers
Sellers heads to the DL
Justin Sellers, SS, LAD
7:32 PM
News: Dodgers shortstop Justin Sellers was placed on the 15-day disabled list on Friday, retroactive to May 23, as a result of a lower back injury. He was scratched on Wednesday with what was called numbness in his right leg, however that appears to have been related to the back injury. The team activated Jerry Hairston from the disabled list to take his place.
Analysis: Sellers has been hitting just .205 with one home run and two RBI in 19 games, so this is not a big loss. He has been playing more often recently as a result of injuries, however with Hairston back, he was likely going to see a loss in at bats anyways. At this point, he should be stashed only in the deepest of NL-only Fantasy formats.
Jerry Hairston
Dodgers get Hairston back
Jerry Hairston, 3B, LAD
7:23 PM
News: Dodgers third baseman Jerry Hairston was activated off the 15-day disabled list on Friday, in time to play third base and bat fifth for the team's matchup with the Astros that night. Hairston has been on the DL since May 7 with a hamstring injury. Infielder Justin Sellers was placed on the disabled list to make room for him on the active roster.
Analysis: Hairston was playing some solid ball before the injury, batting .315 in 19 games, so the Dodgers are happy to have him back. He will likely see close to everyday at bats, with the Dodgers dealing with some injuries, but he is still worth owning in only NL-only Fantasy leagues.
Salvador Perez
Perez catches in ext. spring game
Salvador Perez, C, KC
7:18 PM
News: The Kansas City Star reports Royals catcher Salvador Perez, on the 60-day disabled list, caught three innings during an extended spring training game Friday. Perez also went 4 for 4 with a home run at the plate. Perez has been sidelined since March after undergoing surgery to repair the lateral meniscus tear in his left knee.
Analysis: Perez appears to be ahead of schedule in his recovery and could return to the Royals before the end of June. The 22-year-old came into this season with some big expectations after batting .290 in the minors a year ago so keep an eye on his progress going forward. Perez is expected to make an impact upon returning so keep him stashed away in deeper Fantasy formats at this point.
Carlos Quentin
Quentin back on rehab stint
Carlos Quentin, LF, SD
5:47 PM
News: San Diego outfielder Carlos Quentin is expected to rejoin Class A Lake Elsinore on Friday as he continues his recovery from a knee injury, according to the North Country Times. Quentin, who has been on the disabled list all season, was shut down earlier this month after experiencing pain in his surgically repaired knee. "I think that time off gave him just what he needed, so we'll see how he does and take it day to day," manager Bud Black said.
Analysis: Quentin was able to take batting practice without any reported discomfort last Wednesday, but there is still no timetable for his return. The 29-year-old has played in two games for Lake Elsinore and recorded two hits and two RBI during seven at-bats. Fantasy owners should keep monitor Quentin's progress while keeping him reserved only in deeper formats for now.
Desmond Jennings
Jennings' return officially delayed
Desmond Jennings, LF, TB
5:42 PM
News: Rays outfielder Desmond Jennings, on the 15-day disabled list due to a sprained left knee, will not return until the end of next week "at the soonest," manager Joe Maddon told reporters on Friday. Maddon also added that Jennings would likely start a minor-league rehab assignment by sometime mid-week. The 25-year-old has been sidelined since May 12 with his injury.
Analysis: Jennings is eligible to be activated off the 15-day DL on Sunday, but the Rays have been saying all along that he needed more time. Maddon made it official on Friday, so it sounds like Jennings won't be ready to return until the end of Fantasy Week 9 (May 28-June 3) at the earliest. That is also barring any setbacks, so owners should keep an eye on his status during his rehab starts. Jennings can be considered a viable Fantasy start in all formats when healthy, but it sounds like he owners will have to wait until Week 10 (June 4-10) to get him active.
 
 
 
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