By Ryan Roach
As WaiverSharks Daily Fantasy Baseball Pickups blog - The Shallow & The Deep - gets just about ready to head into it’s third month, we thought we’d offer twice the suggestions, for today.
The Shallow
Casey Blake – First Base/Third Base (1B/3B)
After a so-so second half for the Dodgers last year, Blake seems to be warming up in his first line of duty with an NL squad. He even was recently given his own Casey Blake Bobblehead
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With multi-hit games in 8 of his last 12, Blake has temporarily convinced Joe Torre to insert him into the cleanup role in a potent Manny-less Dodger offense. Blake is a hot stick and should provide some nice pop at the corner’s of your infield for the time being.
If he’s available, jump on the train and ride the hot streak until it fizzles.
The Shallow
Paul Konerko - First Base (1B)
Typically known for his slow starts and subpar batting averages, good ole Pauly Konerko is currently hitting over .300. Even with a White Sox lineup currently hitting .251 overall, which is 24th in the majors, Konerko brings his bats to play every day. With hit’s in all but 7 games this May, Konerko is seeing the ball well and driving it with force.
It wasn’t that long ago Konerko was seen as a top first baseman in fantasy, so don’t sleep on the last few years of normality, or you’ll get Delgadoed.
The Deep
Mike Pelfrey - Starting Pitcher (SP)
After a slow start to the season, Mike Pelfrey has put the arm troubles aside and started to pitch with some consistency. Allowing 3 runs or less in his last 6 starts, Pelfrey gives the Mets a chance to win in each of his starts.
With an offense like the New York Mets, he should have no problem passing his career high total in wins (13) this season. Even though the WHIP and K’s are low, the wins and ERA should balance out the stats if that’s something your staff is missing.
The Deep
Sean West – Starting Pitcher (SP)
West has been seen with some control issues throughout his brief professional career, but that’s something the big 6’ 8” hurler has attempted to cut down in 2009.
The Florida Marlins first round draft choice in 2005 is a big lefty that possesses some valuable tools, while on the mound. His stay in unknown at this point, but his first start was encouraging, which is why this kid is worth watching in deep or keeper leagues.
If slick Ricky Nolasco can figure things out at Triple AAA New Orleans, don’t be surprised if the kid gets sent down for some more polishing, but remember his name because he has a bright future.
