Despite Matt LaPorta having a rather rough day versus the Detroit Tigers Justin Verlander, in his Major League debut, I think I’ve decided to buy myself a Cleveland Indians Jersey and make it into a Matt LaPorta Jersey.
Having snatched “Mash” up in my ultra hardcore Fantasy Baseball Keeper League last week, that only fuels the LaPorta man crush for me that much more!
I was debating bewteen a Travis Snider Jersey and this one, but I really feel like Matt LaPorta is going to in a Cleveland Indians uniform for many many years to come! Of course, maybe Brewers fans thought that too? Ahhhh, I’m sure once he starts ripping the cover off the ball – Cleveland brass will make sure he sticks with the Indians franchise for a long time.
The Cavs have LeBron, now the Tribe needs a face of the organization & so with money as tight as ever – I want to ensure the Jersey I shell out seventy five bucks or more on isn’t going to be of a player who ends up traded after only ½ a season in the home team’s jersey. (Beware matt Holliday Jersey Buyers!)
So, please excuse the Paypal account this week, honey! My Matt LaPorta Jersey will be my Fathers Day gift– okay? I will likely have to add my own letters, and numbers to a blank Indians Jersey, since I want a #16 on the back of the jersey before any other fans in attendance at the Jake, sorry - I mean Progressive Field (Screw it, it’s still the Jake to me!), has one! Which I’m assuming won’t take too long! LaPorta Fever Baby!
Or goatee? Or whatever you want to call it!? Some are dubbing him the “Amish Missile”
We kind of think the bushy red goat makes him look like he should be in the Muppets Electric Mayhem band rather then a pitcher for the Chicago Cubs. Well, whatever it takes for you to try and get an edge on landing that 5th starters spot in the Cubbies rotation Chad !
Currently, the formerly clean shaven Oakland Athletic’s starter/reliever is in a battle with Sean Marshall who appears to be the frontrunner. Aaron Heilmann and Jeff Samardzija remain long shots for the job.
Bones, much like Manny Ramirez – is now locked into a TWO year contract, and will be back suggesting his PICK UP of THE WEEK every week, here at WaiverSharks.com
The voice of Bones, Scott Woodall, contemplated putting the kibosh on our cheesy looking skeletal friend, but when all is said and done – Bones offers solid waiver wire advice, and heck, he works for scale!
This week, Bones is suggesting Chris Volstad, a starting pitcher and deep sleeper, of the Florida Marlins. Chris Volstad, along with Ricky Nolasco, Josh Johnson and Andrew Miller, should make up a winning, albeit young rotation, for the fish this upcoming 2009 Fantasy Baseball season.
In future weeks, you can catch all of Bones’ Pick up of the Week videos on his blog.
Having snatched “Mash” up in my ultra hardcore Fantasy Baseball Keeper League last week, that only fuels the LaPorta man crush for me that much more!
Currently, the formerly clean shaven Oakland Athletic’s starter/reliever is in a battle with Sean Marshall who appears to be the frontrunner. Aaron Heilmann and Jeff Samardzija remain long shots for the job.
