Crooked Pitch

Here is a review of this weeks best pickups as reviewed on Daily Roto Pickups. I will supply one from each of the following positions at my weekly review here on Crooked Pitch (C, CI, MI, OF, SP and RP). I will include their current availability that may have changed since my initial review. The reviews are how I view the player today. We have also added some players reviews, injury reviews, Pitcher F/X and prospect reviews at Daily Roto Pickups, so check it out.

C – Chris Coste- Another season and the Phillies have trouble with a starting catcher hitting. Now they are counting on career minor leaguer Chris Coste who has actually played quite well as a fill in for the Phillies the past 2 seasons. If he continues to bat well he could gain enough at bats to be of use in 2 catcher leagues. I would not drop anything for him, but an injury move to DL that opens a spot could be a good move.

He is currently owned in 11% of leagues.

CI – Chad Tracy - Seems like so long ago when Tracy was ready to top 30 homers in 2006 after a great year in 2005. Although he had more at bats he dropped back to 20 homers and then has not been healthy since. He appears healthy now and he seems to have his power swing with 2 homers so far. For now with injuries he has full time at bats and is worth using. He also has eligibility at 1B, 3B and will have OF very soon.

He is only owned in 14% of CBS leagues.

MI – Ian Stewart - In my keeper league I had Chase Utley from 2004-2007 once he got the full time job. I think in three years I would be holding Stewart the same way if he keeps 2B eligibility. The problem here is that Stewart can’t keep playing there year round as his defense is not good enough. I believe he is now worth a pickup in all leagues as a 2B for this year and keeper leagues should hope he gets those 20 games for next year.

He is only owned in 33% of CBS leagues.

OF – Andre Ethier - What a mess the dodgers are in the OF. They have signed two of the worst OF’s the past 2 years and continue to play them over better talent. Ethier has had 2 very good years and then gets to split time with Pierre. Thankfully Jones has been put on the DL and Ethier is starting. He is a good fill in or 4th or 5th OF.

He is only owned in 48% of CBS leagues.

SP – Kevin Slowey - He wasn’t quiet as dominant last night as his last start, but I still think he will be a positive asset to your team. He has very good control and pitches more to contact. His stats before last night were a bit ahead of what you should expect, but he is worth owning in mixed leagues.

He is owned in 51% of leagues.

RP – Dan Wheeler - Another week another closer change. This is why spending high picks on more than one closer in most leagues is not a good strategy. If he is available you should pick him up. Also this is good timing if you had Acosta or Soriano. I wouldn’t drop Soriano yet as Smoltz is changing his arm angle to deal with pain. That is never good, so bench him if you can and get Wheeler.

They are only owned in 36% as of this morning on CBS.

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