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Jose Valverde and Edwin Encarnacion go on the DL

28 April 2009

Two NL Central foes sent players to the Disabled List today. 

The Houston Astros sent Closer Jose Valverde to the 15-day DL because of a strained calf.  The NL Saves leader the past two years has been slow out of the gate with just two Saves and a 5.63 ERA.  He already has two blown Saves.  LaTroy Hawkins will man the post until Valverde can return.  Hawk also has two Saves and 3.60 ERA.  He blew one Save so far.  He has served as Closer in past years, and can be counted on as a short-term fix in the Saves category. 

The Cincinnati Reds placed Edwin Encarnacion on the 15-day DL as well because of a fracture in his wrist.  Edwin is hitting just .127 for the season with one HR and six RBI.  Jerry Hairston, Jr. will likely man the hot corner until Edwin returns.  Jerry isn’t hitting much better at .182 with a HR and 2 RBI.  He is not worth picking up.

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Fantasy Baseball – BREAKOUT Corner Infielders

9 March 2009
Here is a list of Corner Infielders who could have breakout 2009 campaigns.

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Chris Davis – In half a season (80 games, 295 ABs) with Texas Davis hit .285 with 51 Runs, 23 Doubles, 17 HRs, and 55 RBI.  He struggled in August with his average (.228), but he still managed to drive in 20 runs.  He rebounded nicely by hitting .325 in September.  I think he’ll hit 25 HRs and drive in 100 runs.

 
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Billy Butler – Butler was great after the All-Star Break hitting .305 with 29 Runs, 9 HRs, and 36 RBI in 57 games.  He hit .249 with 15 Runs, 2 HRs, and 19 RBI in his first 67 games.  He should be able to drive in 80-90 runs if he stays healthy.
 
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Edwin Encarnación – Edwin’s HRs have increased every year from 9 to 15 to 16 to 26.  His RBI dropped from 76 to 68, but that, in part, is a reflection of the 38 point dip in his average.  If he can get his average in line, he could possibly hit 30 HRs with 90 RBI.
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