With the 2008 fantasy season dwindling away, WaiverSharks.com continues to look to some up-and-comers you should make yourself aware of.
Brett Anderson – Oakland Athletics
Acquired in the Danny Haran deal with the Arizona Diamondbacks, Brett Anderson is still a ways from making any serious fantasy baseball impact – but the left hander, along with fellow Olympian and teammate, Trevor Cahill, could gobble up a major portion of the A’s innings in coming years.
Now the cat we’re trying to contain ourselves about – but having a bit of a hard time…
The Texas Rangers main return volley when they traded Mark Teixeira a year ago was catcher Jarrod Saltalamachia who may find himself in a Red Sox uni before next season even begins due to their plethora of talented back stops.
Another player included in that trade was a 100mph throwing starter by the name of…
Neftali Feliz – Texas Rangers
Neftali Feliz still can’t even get served an ice cold Budweiser after a big win. (He turns 21 years old in May of 2009.)
But his talent is blatantly obvious – judging by his phenomenal statistics.
He struck out 153 batters while splitting time in AA and A ball – and amazingly, only yielded 3 long balls while walking 51 batters.
Keep in mind – While WaiverSharks editor Scott Woodall was “cutting the rug” at his high school dance to this #1 Terrence Trent D’arby single – Neftali was just being born! (May 2, 1988)
As mentioned - the athletic righty’s fastball occasionally hits 100mph – but usually hovers more in the middle nineties. His curve, and his changeup are said to be improving and further developing – as is his overall command.
It remains to be seen if he will one day make the impact that former Texas Ranger Edinson Volquez has had this year for the Cincinnati Reds – but his stock is most definitely on the rise!
Pointing out the obvious:
Rangers fans can’t lament the loss of Volquez too much – Afterall – that Josh Hamilton guy they got in return for him has had a pretty decent start to his career in Arlington – wouldn’t you say?
