Jacob Ellsbury Hits 2 Home Runs, Is a Fantasy Star Yet?

Its still very early, but Jacoby Ellsbury has made quite a splash this season. After all the talk I made of Ellsbury and the beatings I took grabbing him in mock drafts and the disagreements with my co-host Patrick DiCaprio, I've been vindicated.

Currently Ellsbury is batting .294 and in only 51 at bats he has 18 runs and 8 stolen bases. In my past blog about my expectations for Ellsbury I said that he would hit 12 home runs, the range being 10-12. After that blog was posted on Melnick and Greco Fantasy Sports I was hammered for my lofty predictions for Ellsbury. Well, its only April 22, but the kid has 3 home runs and 9 RBI to go with his other impressive stats.

So here are some facts that I will give to all the Jacoby Ellsbury non-believers:

1. If he is still in free agency in your league, GET HIM!
2. He's not just a 1 or 2 category player. He can get you average, runs, and a few home runs.
3. He is the start in center field. Whether or not Coco Crisp is ready to play or even on the team, he will simply spell Ellsbury now and then.

This kid is a star, and will be American League rookie of the year.

The True GURU