Playing With Fire
Finally I have returned from my sabbatical and it's time for the return of Playing With Fire! Since I've been gone for almost a month, it's time to catch up.
HOT
Hitters
Ty Wigginton, HOU- Wigginton has not only been the most powerful hitter in the past 7 days (5 home runs) but he has also been the most powerful hitter in the past month. In exactly 100 at bats in the past month, Wigginton has hit 12 home runs while driving in 26 runs and garnering 83 total bases.
Manny Ramirez, LAD- Man Ram has tore up the NL since arriving in Dodger Blue at the trade deadline. In the past 30 days he has hit for a .412 average driving in 25 runs and hitting 9 home runs. Most importantly, Manny is second in all eligible batters in the past 30 days in on-base percentage (.508).
Mike Cameron, MIL- If the Brewers want to be crowned NL Central Champs, Cam Boogie is going to need to keep up his solid production. Cameron has blasted 8 home runs and stolen 8 bases all the while hitting .360 in the past month. Not to forget, the Gold Glove center fielder has slugged .733 in the mean time.
Melvin Mora/Aubrey Huff, BAL- Mora is a name that no one really expected to make the cut for PWF all year, but he has been lethal in the month of August. Huff, on the other hand, has been a dominant sleeper all year, even in August. The two have combined for 16 home runs and 57 RBI's. Although the Orioles are out of the playoffs, these two veterans are still worth watching.
Albert Pujols, STL- Pujols was the most under-valued player coming into this year's drafts with all of the injury hype that was brought about. Just in the past 30 days Pujols has smacked 8 home runs and hit for a .415 average to try to push the Cardinals into the post-season. He also has a league leading on-base percentage of .509 in the past 30 days.
Pitchers
C.C. Sabathia, MIL- Hands down Captain Cheeseburger has been the most dominant player in baseball post-trade deadline. Just in the past 30 days he boasts a 5-0 record with a mere 1.12 record including 3 complete games, 2 of which were shut outs. In 48.1 innings of work, Sabathia has struck out 51 batters.
Roy Halladay, TOR- Halladay has been very good as well in the month of August with a 2.06 ERA in 6 starts earning a 5-1 record. In his 43.2 innings of work, Halladay has thrown a complete game. Although he doesn't compare to CC, Halladay has been nothing short of impressive for the lackluster Jays.
Brett Myers, PHI- If there was an award for Second-half Comeback Player of the Year, Myers would be tough to top. After being sent down to the minor leagues, Myers has been an absolute stud for the Phillies. In August alone, Myers has a 4-1 record with a 1.65 ERA. Not to forget, Myers has garnered 42 strikeouts in just over 43 innings of work. Myers will need to continue his hot streak if the Phillies are going to catch the Mets in the NL East.
Jose Valverde, HOU- Valverde has finally returned to 2007 form in the month of August with a league leading 10 saves. All the while, Valverde has allowed only one run and five hits while striking out 16 batters.
Francisco Rodriguez, LAA- K-Rod has been K-Rod in the month of August once again making the PWF list. Earning 8 saves in the past 30 days as well as 2 wins, K-Rod has continued to be the best of the best. In 10 innings of work, he has struck out 17 batters allowing only five hits.
For daily news, rumors, trades, and transactions check out MajorLeagueReport.com! Feel free to conatact me at KevinOrris@mlbfrontoffice.com. Be sure to keep checking by NHLFullAccess.com to get the best and biggest NHL coverage year round starting later this month!
HOT
Hitters
Ty Wigginton, HOU- Wigginton has not only been the most powerful hitter in the past 7 days (5 home runs) but he has also been the most powerful hitter in the past month. In exactly 100 at bats in the past month, Wigginton has hit 12 home runs while driving in 26 runs and garnering 83 total bases.
Manny Ramirez, LAD- Man Ram has tore up the NL since arriving in Dodger Blue at the trade deadline. In the past 30 days he has hit for a .412 average driving in 25 runs and hitting 9 home runs. Most importantly, Manny is second in all eligible batters in the past 30 days in on-base percentage (.508).
Mike Cameron, MIL- If the Brewers want to be crowned NL Central Champs, Cam Boogie is going to need to keep up his solid production. Cameron has blasted 8 home runs and stolen 8 bases all the while hitting .360 in the past month. Not to forget, the Gold Glove center fielder has slugged .733 in the mean time.
Melvin Mora/Aubrey Huff, BAL- Mora is a name that no one really expected to make the cut for PWF all year, but he has been lethal in the month of August. Huff, on the other hand, has been a dominant sleeper all year, even in August. The two have combined for 16 home runs and 57 RBI's. Although the Orioles are out of the playoffs, these two veterans are still worth watching.
Albert Pujols, STL- Pujols was the most under-valued player coming into this year's drafts with all of the injury hype that was brought about. Just in the past 30 days Pujols has smacked 8 home runs and hit for a .415 average to try to push the Cardinals into the post-season. He also has a league leading on-base percentage of .509 in the past 30 days.
Pitchers
C.C. Sabathia, MIL- Hands down Captain Cheeseburger has been the most dominant player in baseball post-trade deadline. Just in the past 30 days he boasts a 5-0 record with a mere 1.12 record including 3 complete games, 2 of which were shut outs. In 48.1 innings of work, Sabathia has struck out 51 batters.
Roy Halladay, TOR- Halladay has been very good as well in the month of August with a 2.06 ERA in 6 starts earning a 5-1 record. In his 43.2 innings of work, Halladay has thrown a complete game. Although he doesn't compare to CC, Halladay has been nothing short of impressive for the lackluster Jays.
Brett Myers, PHI- If there was an award for Second-half Comeback Player of the Year, Myers would be tough to top. After being sent down to the minor leagues, Myers has been an absolute stud for the Phillies. In August alone, Myers has a 4-1 record with a 1.65 ERA. Not to forget, Myers has garnered 42 strikeouts in just over 43 innings of work. Myers will need to continue his hot streak if the Phillies are going to catch the Mets in the NL East.
Jose Valverde, HOU- Valverde has finally returned to 2007 form in the month of August with a league leading 10 saves. All the while, Valverde has allowed only one run and five hits while striking out 16 batters.
Francisco Rodriguez, LAA- K-Rod has been K-Rod in the month of August once again making the PWF list. Earning 8 saves in the past 30 days as well as 2 wins, K-Rod has continued to be the best of the best. In 10 innings of work, he has struck out 17 batters allowing only five hits.
For daily news, rumors, trades, and transactions check out MajorLeagueReport.com! Feel free to conatact me at KevinOrris@mlbfrontoffice.com. Be sure to keep checking by NHLFullAccess.com to get the best and biggest NHL coverage year round starting later this month!
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