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Archive for April, 2008
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The Arizona Diamondbacks have called up right-hander Max Scherzer.
True Waiver Sharks hear news like this, and wide shark teeth grins form from gill to gill! Especially ones who are involved in long term Keeper Leagues~!
“Mad Max” was off to an incredible start for the Sidewinders. He currently posted an ERA of 1.17 and a 38/3 K/BB ratio while pitching 23 innings for Tucson.
In most likelihood, Sherzer will pitch in the bullpen to begin his career, but it may not take very long for him to enter the rotation. However it should be noted that the D-backs suffer from their own case of “Joba-itis” regarding Scherzer. They need help NOW in the bullpen, and there can be a case said that Scherzer’s electric stuff would make for an amazing closer. We’ll have to just wait and see how this all pans out. But regardless what role he plays – this kid has some nasty stuff!
And it’s been witnessed by scouts that the 98 MPH flamethrower is improving his secondary pitches as well.
Single season mixed leaguers might want to stash him away if possible, based on his great potential – and if Scherzer has not been added to your league yet - a high waiver priority should strongly be considered.
Read more in our Blog section on Ramble & Gamble.
As the end of the first full Fantasy Baseball month of 2008 looms we need to decide on who will be our first Megalodon of the Month.
Incidentally, we will enter ALL current Megalodon tier members into an archive, and begin the Month of May with a clean slate.
Anyhow, the criteria to win is simple:
The Megalodon of the Month will be awarded to ONE Fantasy baseball player WaiverSharks.com recommended in ANY one of the lesser Shark Tiers - from Blue Sharks up to Great White Sharks within our exclusive player ranker THE CAGE.
So, Waiver Sharks…Who indeed had the best FANTASY month?
Who, from the following list, best exemplified a fantastic waiver wire pick-up - and awarded their Fantasy Managers with stellar stats that may even hint at a Break Out season?
Who do YOU believe best deserves April’s award?
SP Johnny Cueto, CIN
SP Clay Buchholz, BOS
SP Shawn Marcum, TOR
RP Joba Chambelain, NYY
C Geovanny Soto, CHC
1B James Loney, LAD
2B Aaron Hill, TOR
3B Evan Longoria, TB
SS Yunel Escobar, ATL
OF Jacoby Ellsbury, BOS
OF Kosuke Fukudome, CHC
The Diamondbacks are on fire and WaiverSharks has developed a serious “Man Crush” on Conor Jackson for this season and here’s why:
In addition to the steadily improving righty hitting the cover off the ball to start 2008 - he’s doing so while batting clean up for the rising machine that is the Arizona Diamondbacks!
The former Yakima Bear displays a keen eye at the plate, and although he isn’t likely to maintain an OBP of .470 - opposing outfielders should be chasing down plenty of “Action Jackson’s” extra base hits in the friendly confines of the D-backs Chase field.
Still only 25 he appears positioned for a potential breakout year with 100 RBI’s not out of the question batting in the 4 spot for the talented baby snakes.
A quick personal note: His father is an actor best known for his portrayal of Adm. Albert Jethro ‘A.J.’ Chegwidden on the television Emmy award winning series Jag.
And yes ladies – “Co-jack” is single!
