Fantasy Baseball Tonight 6/22

Troy Tulowitzki continues to look like the guy we knew his rookie year, and I am now endorsing him as someone that you can confidently put in your daily lineups. Tulo had two more hits today, giving him a hit in ten of his last eleven games and has 14 total hits over than span including three home runs. It took a long time for me to consider him again, but if he is somehow available certainly pick him up.

Jake Fox got another start tonight, this time in left field for the Cubs, and he collected another two hits, and again didn't commit an error. If Fox is able to get regular playing time, he is certainly worth a look. The kid can hit, there is no question there. He just needs the opportunity to start, and that is dependent on his glove.

Omir Santos was 4/4 for the Mets, and his fantasy value continues to be a question mark. It is obvious to everyone that he is the Mets' best option as a catcher, but for some reason they still give Brian Schneider his share of starts. Schneider hit a three run homer yesterday, but he is a joke offensively. I have a situation in one league that I was in need of a catcher, and although I like Santos, I was forced to choose Kurt Suzuki because of the uncertainty of who will be behind the plate in New York.

Ryan Ludwick homered for the second time in four games, and perhaps is getting back to the pace he was on before his injury. I think it is safe to assume he won't reach 37 homers again this season, but barring injury he should make a run at 30 again if he can stay healthy and hitting. I don't think he will get his average near the .299 he hit last season, but it will be better than the .240 he is currently at. Look for Ludwick to finish the season in the .270 range.

Travis Ishikawa homered for the third time in four games, and looks like he may begin to live up to some of his preseason expectations. Ishikawa always showed good power in the minor leagues, even thought it didn't quite translate in the majors to this point. In a 48 game stint at AAA last season, Ishikawa hit 16 balls in the seats. He is certainly worth a look, and in deeper formats, I would pick him up right now. I don't know if this will last, but I think it is worth taking a chance on at this point.

There will be no post on Wednesday as I will be traveling down to Citi Field to see my beloved Cardinals take on the crappy Mets. No offense Mets' fans, just gotta talk a little trash. I'll be the guy down there in the Cardinals hat and Pujols jersey. A real classic pitching matchup as Brad Thompson should be opposing Fernando Nieve.

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