June 2009 - Megalodon of the Month
Andrew McCutchen
Note: The Megalodon of the Month is awarded to the best Fantasy Baseball waiver wire pick-up WaiverSharks.com recommended from our daily “The Shallow & The Deep” suggestions.
We’ve talked about Andrew McCutchen for a long time here at WaiverSharks – but even we are a little surprised how fast the speedy Pirate has broke out! If indeed “Cutch” does begin to find some added power in the coming years, he could become a fantasy monster!
Since the super athletic Bucco was called up near the beginning of June he has managed to collect a hit in every game he has played in except two. Along the way he’s legged out a most impressive five triples, and three stolen bases while displaying potential future gold glove defensive skills while patrolling PNC Park ’s center field.
We hope for the Pirates sake that they can retain this kid for as long as possible – as it certainly appears in the early going that he could be the ideal player to build a franchise upon.
June 2009 - Chum of the Month
Alfonso Soriano
Perhaps it’s a juvenile statement – But plain and simple, during the month of June the Cubs left fielder has completely SUCKED! It wouldn’t even have mattered if Lou Piniella put the struggling left fielder at second base enough to gain 2B eligibility this month – we still would be disgusted by the veteran Cubbies monthly production.
Expect Soriano to bounce back with a hot streak soon, as things heat up in Chicago , and maybe try and pry the power prone lead off man away from a possible fed up fantasy owner who may be growing tired of Alfonso’s 0 for fives. He appears to be healthy, and therefore the slump he’s in will undoubtedly end some time this summer.
