Josh Hamilton – who signed some autographs for fans – including a couple of thrilled waivershark.com writers earlier this year while playing the Detroit Tigers at Comerica Park, brings his Major League leading 95 RBI clout to New York City to compete in his first Home Run Derby.

Josh Hamilton

No player in the parks history has ever hit a ball out of Yankee Stadium.

Judging by some who have witnessed “The Natural” launch some amazing moon shots to all fields during batting practice this year – the Texas Rangers talented out fielder could make history.

His slightly uppercut swing – and ridiculous power could provide serious fireworks – and hopefully a couple of tape measure taters to help close out Yankee Stadium’s final year with a bang!

WaiverSharks.com just prays he finds his groove – and doesn’t pull a ‘ Jason Bay ’ circa Century 21 Home Run Derby 2005 – and put up a Big Apple sized goose egg.

Either way – given the Stadiums short right field porch – New Yorkers and those watching at home on ESPN should be hearing Chris Berman’s signature chant, “Back back back back back”, all evening long!

 
 
July 12th, 2008

Dorsal of the DayKnock Knock. Whose there?

OPPORTUNITY !

Boston ’s Julio Lugo has landed on the DL with a buggered left quadricep.

Now - if you have Rollins, Hanley or Reyes, you are not watching this scenario with much interest. But as for the rest of us – take note.

This opens up a chance for Red Sox Triple-A Pawtucket prospect Jed Lowrie - who may conceivably stick for good in the big leagues considering Lugo hasn’t exactly set Beantown on fire with his mediocre offence and sub-par defense.

Lowrie and Dustin Pedroia have long been touted as the middle infield combo of the future for the Sox.

If the selective Lowrie can manage regular at bats within the Red Sox potent line-up, he may be worth taking a gamble on – especially since he will be eligible at both 3B and at the increasingly thin SS position.

So - if you’re hunting for a sleeper Fantasy short stop – Jed could become a force to reckon with after the All-Star break.

Jed Lowrie

 

SMACK!!! BANG!!! KAPOW!!!

The Dark Knight, aka Batman, returning to the theatres you ask?

Well…yes…but the sounds the Arlington faithful is hearing this July is the sounds of crushed baseballs.

Texas Rangers mashing first baseman Chris Davis has made his major league debut and is NOW available in all leagues. The left-handed hitting Davis is listed as being both the exact same height as well as weight as his new Rangers teammate - Josh Hamilton.

Manager Ron Washington can only dream that yet another addition to the Rangers growing arsenal of “batting practice tape measure men” will be as productive as the Triple Crown dabbling Hamilton .

Davis is still only 22 years old – and still a very ‘raw’ player.

So, we’ll temper our batting average expectations – but his power is undeniable.

Chris DavisWe should see him playing in a fair number of games over at first base prior to the All-Star break – or at least until the wrist maligned Hammerin’ Hank Blalock can get that office workers nightmare – carpal tunnel syndrome - to settle down.

 
 
June 28th, 2008

Make sure you check out The Cage today, for the 15 latest sleepers and keepers to add to your fantasy baseball team!  We’ve also added the top 12 Baby Sharks (consisting mainly of Minor League Prospects, or those who have just been called up) to The Cage, including write-ups and stats.  Check it out!

 
 
June 25th, 2008

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