Rank: 2009 Lead-off men

Here you go…

1. Jose Reyes
2. Ian Kinsler
3. Chone Figgins
4. BJ Upton
5. Ichiro
6. Alfonso Soriano
7. Jimmy Rollins 
8. Brian Roberts
9. Jacoby Elsbury
10. Curtis Granderson
11. Grady Sizemore
12. Rafael Furcal
13. Derek Jeter
14. Kelly Johnson
15. Nyjer Morgan
16. Denard Span
17. Rickie Weeks
18. Felipe Lopez
19. Dexter Fowler
20. Willy Taveras
21. Skip Shumaker
22. Coco Crisp
23. Kaz Matsui
24. Fred Lewis
25. Emilo Bonifacio
26. Brent Lillibridge
27. Marco Suctaro
28. Jody Gerut
29. Ryan Sweeney
30. Anderson Hernandez

The Top 3 analysis
Jose Reyes- He has everything a leadoff hitter needs and is still developing!!
Ian Kinsler- He’s got power, speed and he gets on base, he play play nice D too.  He is the best second baseman in the whole MLB
Chone Figgins- Is underrated and does his job at the top of the order

Tigers call up Radada, send Larish down

Clay Rapada is a great situational lefty but now the Tigers will have barely any power on the bench.  I like Larish he has a awesome stance and great power, I can see him being an important part of a team someday.  Rapada is a guy who has some struggles but can get the job done.  I think it was a bit of a mistake since Larish a nice part of this team but Rapada is a side armer who could baffle some hitters.  Larish should tear up triple-a and get recalled.  Good or bad move???: Bad Move

Yankees vs Tigers 4-27 Postgame Notes

Here are some notes on last night’s Tigers game I went to.

• Teixeria and Laird both hit with power and got good wood on the ball but didn’t get rewarded.
• Magglio Ordonez is starting to break out of his slump as he hit the ball well and hit with power.
• I’ve never seen Brandon Inge hit as well as he did last night I think he is an improved player.
• Fernando Rodney always goes through a terrible stretch and he’s going through it right now.
• CC Sabthia wasn’t as strong as he should be although he foung a groove inning 2 through 5.  He did strikeout some elite hitters though
• Justin Verlander looked like he used to yesterday which is a tremendous sign that he will be a great ace to the nice pitching staff.  Verlander had a great line and awesome stuff, he was amazing.
• Jeter had a tough game though as it got late he got a bit better
• Miguel Cabrera had a small clutch hit as he got the Tigers ahead in the first, it was clutch because we had two outs and it’s important to score the first run of the game

Fantasy: Buy Inge as catcher

A catcher is an important position in fantasy baseball and there’s one you can snatch off the waiver wire right now.  Brandon Inge who is off to an amazing start is a good player.  In 2006 he hit 27 homers and I think this year he will hit 30.  He could get a nice amount of RBIs and runs too, and 10 stolen bases isn’t out of reach.  The only big problem is his average and on base percentage.  He is a nice catcher to get if no is available and I think he a medium risk-nice reward player.  $ to give up to get him: $4

Why isn’t Delmon a starter!?

The Twins have an outfield full of speed, power and hits but why isn’t Delmon Young starting?  If I had to make a decision I would sit Cuddyer and star Young, even though Cuddyer has more power and RBIs, Young will in a couple of years and Carlos Gomez, Denard Span, and Delmon Young put together make up almost every tool.  I think Cuddyer is starting to decline and Young is better so I would try to trade him or try him at another position, but that might not work since he has a good arm and plays best there.  I wouldn’t want to let him go but would rather have Young starting since he is better.

All-Satrs of Month: April

Here is the all-stars of the month (so far) 

AL
Line-up
2B Ian Kinsler
SS Jason Bartlett
RF Nick Markakis
LF Nelson Cruz
1B Miguel Cabrera
3B Evan Longoria
C Victor Martinez
DH Kevin Youkilis
CF Adam Lind
SP Zach Grenkie (not a hitter)
Bench
2B Aaron Hill
SS Marco Suctaro
OF Adam Jones
2B Robinson Cano
3B Brandon Inge
Pitchers
Edwin Jackson
Erik Berdard
Armando Galarraga
Roy Halladay
Jarrod Washburn
Ricky Romero
Maranio Rivera
Fernando Rodney
Joakim Soria
Brandon Morrow
NL
Line-up
SS Jose Reyes
CF Nyjer Morgan
1B Albert Pujols
3B Aramis Ramirez
LF Alfonso Soriano
2B Chase Utley
RF Matt Kemp
DH Andre Ethier
C Yadier Molina
SP Johan Santana (not a hitter)
Bench
OF Raul Ibanez
2B Orlando Hudson
OF Carlos Beltran
1B Adrian Gonzalez
SS Hanley Ramirez
Pitchers
Dan Haren
Chad Billingsley
Josh Johnson
Paul Maholm
Wandy Rodriguez
Aarong Harang
Haeth Bell
Matt Capps
Ryan Franklin
Johnathon Broxton

Tyner to Tigers

The Tigers acquired outfielder Jason Tyner today, he will be assigned to AAA to fill Ryan Raburn’s spot.  The Tigers didn’t give up anyone in this trade and will definitely get the edge in this deal.  Tyner has speed, a little defense and absolutely no power but the Tigers need speed and if he gets the call that’s what it will be for.  Tyner is a below average player who will give you a little production.  The Tigers shouldn’t expect a whole bunch from him but he will do certian things.  I think the tigers went right on this deal because they didn’t lose a thing which means even if he stinks it won’t matter.

Thames to DL

Marcus Thames will be headed to the Tigers DL.  This will give the Tigers less power and more versatility with the call-up of Ryan Raburn who can play decent just about anywhere on the field except for catcher, first base, and pitcher.  Raburn will also hit for a better batting average and you will see him on base more.  But losing Thames means the Tigers best pinch hitter, power guy, and one of our best clutch guys is gone.  This move will hurt and help the Tigers which means that it won’t effect them big.  Thames will be a missed part of the line-up but the Tigers will get to see what Josh Anderson has and I think they will like it.  Will it hurt the Tigers: In some ways but thay won’t be effected majorly.

My Take: Curtis Granderson

Curtis Granderson is a great player and outfielder for the Detroit Tigers.  Granderson has the most tools on the Tigers and some of the best in the MLB.  He can also play Comerica Park’s center field like no other with his great jumps and routes.  He can hit first or third in the line-up with all of those tools, which is rare for players now a days.  he has nice stats too.  His Power/Speed combo is amazing.  Granderson is a nice unique stance and hustles on every play, he makes many amazing catches.  Another great thing about him is he can hit it anywhere on the field and has barely any weaknesses.  Granderson is an elite player that is hard to find and he will hit almost any kind of pitch.

My Take: Josh Johnson

Josh Johnson is a righty starter for the Marlins and in my opinion he has as good of a chance as anybody to win the Cy Young this year, here’s why.  He rarely walks people and strikes out a lot and keeps a great ERA and WHIP.  He also goes after hitters on the outside corner, which is out of a lot of their hot zones, and gets them out.  He has a nice fastball and nasty slider along worth a change-up that he uses.  He is Johan Santana like as his team rarely loses with him on the mound.  If he doesn’t allow many hits he will become an elite pitcher in a couple of years.  He would be an ace on a lot of different teams.