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May 13
2008

Injury Replacements at Shortstop

Posted by jonlee in Washington NationalsShortstopRafael FurcalMLBLos Angeles DodgersLos Angeles AngelsJeff KeppingerInjuriesFelipe LopezFantasyEric AybarCincinatti RedsChin-Lung Hu

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 Rafael Furcal hit the DL with a bad back. He had been one of the hottest hitters in baseball through the early going, so losing him will undoubtedly affect your fantasy team especially because of the dearth of options at shortstop. Furcal should be back and hitting soon after he is eligible to be activated so his injury shouldn't cause too much worry, but you still

May 09
2008

Fantasy Rundown: Brandon Webb is Unstoppable

Posted by jonlee in Washington NationalsTroy PercivalTampa Bay RaysRyan ZimmermanRundownMLBMichael BournJosh BeckettJose Cruz JrHouston AstrosFantasyEdwin JacksonDarin ErstadDaniel CabreraBrandon WebbBoston Red SoxBaltimore OriolesArizona Diamondbacks

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Eight starts, eight wins.  Might as well hand over the National League Cy Young over to Brandon Webb right now.  The Arizona right-hander threw a complete game against the Phillies giving up just three earned runs while striking out four.  He’s the first pitcher in the NL to win his first eight starts since Pedro Martinez did it back in 1997.  Backed by an excellent offense and bullpen, Webb is the best pitcher in fantasy.