Unknown to help you win your league Fantasy Baseball 2009

Baseball is weird.

What other sport allows you to expand your list by 60% during the last month of the season? Then, you have to reduce their list of 15 players in time for the playoffs?

These September call players can play an important role in the final. Therefore, I am always amazed that teams do not call all 15 players Sept. 1! I mean, why wait? You could have that speed merchant pinch runner at least a team that can steal that base and possibly earn a "wild card" for you!

Other individuals, usually playing on less fortunate teams have the opportunity to have an immediate impact. It is these players to be looking for execution fantasy stretch of baseball.

Anderson Josh, DE – Braves center fielder Anderson Braves opened the night had passed and March 1 for 5 nights. Since getting called the August 28, after trying the Braves Mark Kotsay to the Red Sox, has started all four games. Anderson hit .314 at AAA Richmond while stealing 42 bases and was a International League all stars. He also had a streak of 27 hit games. Clearly, Kotsay became expendable. He is a lefty with no power, but will help that his stolen base totals in the final. Anderson was at the beginning of this year and is hitting .326 so far with 4 steals. You can get a break from time time to give Gregor Blanco a chance to play, but we expect Anderson to be the main man at the center for the Braves in September.

Jonothon Niese, SP, Mets – With John Maine likely out for the season, Niese, only 21, gets the start tonight for the Mets in Milwaukee in a situation of pressure packed house. Niese has a line of 92 miles per hour, nasty splitter, good curve, and welcome change. It was 5-1, 3.40 at AAA New Orleans after spending the first half of the year in AA Binghamton. Niese definitely has things to be effective in the Major League level, but he has the mental strength to survive a New York of September in a rugged title race?

Taylor Teagarden, C, Rangers – Teagarden, fresh from winning the bronze medal in Beijing is expected to get significant game time in September, but he should get more now that Jarrod Saltalamacchia has an arm injury. Teagarden, who entered the game for the injured Saltalamacchia last night Texas, hit a three-run homer. Thanks to his first home run against the Twins in July, Teagarden now has two homers in just eight at-bats. Do not expect these Ruthie numbers to continue as Teagarden hit only .225 with 7 HR in Spokane before leaving for China, but he will have a chance and if you have a receiver weak substitute, why not take a chance on Teagarden. In addition, he has a cool name.

Ryan Shealy, 1B, Royals – A lot of talk in Kansas City about a young Hawaiian named Kila Ka'aihue. And why not, Ka'aihue cracked 38 home runs and hit .314 in the minors this year only 124 matches. In addition, talk about a cool name. But the belief is that Ryan Shealy will get more game time in September that Ka'aihue. Shealy, 29, has played in Colorado and Kansas City and has hit .267 with 12 homers in three years part-time target, although this is the first invitation to this year. The key to full Royals first base situation in September if Shealy is out of options and Ka'aihue, 24, is not. The Royals have to make a decision now or lose next season. One thing is certain, however. Ross Gload, currently at the top of the Royals depth chart does not have the pop required of a first baseman in the major leagues with only 3 dingers all season.

Travis Snider, OF, Tiles – With Alex Rios and Vernon Wells signed through 2014, there is really right opening Snider 20 years now. You will see some action at DH in September, likely sharing that role with Adam Lind. Snider was the 14th overall selection 2006 high school. Corner outfielder has 225 RBI in 305 games robust career minor league.

These kids probably will not have much action in September, but the outlook is likely to be impressive impact players in 2009. If you are in a keeper league and are out of it for this season, now is the time to collect these sleepers 2009 fantasy baseball on the cheap.

Nate Schierholtz, OF, Giants – He is the man who ran China to host the Olympics. Schierholtz hit .304 in 100 + AB last year for the Giants.

David Price, SP, Rays – The price is the "6 6 "first rounder out of Vanderbilt last year who has blistered through the minors this year. He won his first 11 starts!

Matt LaPorta, OF, Indians – Former Florida Gator was drafted seventh overall by the Brewers in 2007. This dude has power. December home runs in his first 30 games in the minors and also LaPorta homered in the game for the bronze medal for Team USA.

Matt Wieters, C, Orioles – The Sporting News claims Wieters could be "a the first five stops at this point next year. "Wow, some say. Did you say Ramon Hernandez? Wieters is a big time hitter. There is however, expected to get a September call and play in the Arizona instructional league.

Scott Elbert, RP, Dodgers – 2.004 A first round of great material. He is 3-0, 1.46 in his last ten years with Jacksonville. Will be limited to one inning per game with the Dodgers.

Dallas McPherson, 3B, Marlins – McPherson leads all minor leaguers with 42 homers this year at AAA Albuquerque. Unfortunately for McPherson, would have been earlier, but is blocked by the Mexican Jorge Cantu, who has been the best player of fish this season.

K. Tony Gwynn Jr., OF, Brewers – He is likely to steal some bases for the Brewers off the bench in September. His father was a pretty good player too.

Matt Gamel, 3B, Brewers – Gamel was hitting .384 in mid-June but has slipped some since 0329, when he received the call to the Brew Crew. Gamel will challenge Bill Hall for the Brewers third base job next year.

About the Author

Anthony Wayne works in the marketing department of fantasy baseball tips site Fantasy Baseball Dugout in Pennsylvania. He is also editor of College Fantasy Coach, a great source of college fantasy football information.


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