2290 - Hot September Call-up performances

Take 10 with Tim – September 13, 9:15 am ET1.Bowden Francis has taken two no-hitters into the ninth this season. The first was against the Angels on 8/24 and then again on Wednesday. WOW…he’s been pretty good this season. What do you think long-term? He’s a number _______ starter.2.Aaron Judge is laying an egg for fantasy managers in September. He hasn’t hit a home run since August 26 and is hitting .196. He also laid an egg in April. Weird. This streakiness is tough to deal with, no matter what format you play in. Thoughts on him for next season. 3.Let’s take a look at the standings.4.Don’t look now, but Cedric Mullins has 17 home runs and 27 stolen bases. He’s only hitting .236, but the production is there. He was the 35th outfielder off the board in the spring. Does that improve, worsen, or stay about the same for next season?5.I believe Keider Montero was a no when we did two-start pitchers. Of course, he pitched a shutout and earned the win in his first game. Was this a lucky game, or is he better than we think?6.We will discuss Kumar Rocker’s outing. 7.Justin Verlander has been brutal since returning from the IL, posting a 9.68 ERA. The arsenal is not what it used to be. His fastball is averaging 93.5 MPH, and his secondary pitches are still good, but nothing looks elite anymore (20-ish whiff rate). a.Is he a sit now? b.Should he be avoided next season?8.Let’s look at the September call-ups. What do you think?1)Andres Chaparro (Was, 1B) – 101 PA, .250/.317/.489 with four home runs2)Jose Tena (Was, 3B) – 105 PA, .310/.343/.410 with two home runs and three stolen bases. (lost rookie eligibility)3)Dylan Crews (Was, OF) – 61 PA, .222/.295/.444 with three home runs and five stolen bases4)Trey Sweeney (Det, 2B) – 66 PA, .242/.288/.468 with four home runs and two stolen bases5)Junior Caminero (TB, 3B) – 116 PA, .250/.328/.385 with three home runs and two stolen bases (lost rookie eligibility)6)Kyle Manzardo (Cle, 1B) – 117 PA, .236/.274/.400 with two home runs7)Bryan Ramos (CHW, 3B) – 60 PA, .211/.233/.298 with one home run8)Grant McCray (SF, OF) – 81 PA, .231/.259/.487 with five home runs and three stolen bases.9)Coby Mayo (Bal, 3B) – 37 PA, .094/.216/.094 with three singles. Yikes!10)Billy Cook (Pit, OF) – 11 PA, .182/.182/.27311)Jacob Wilson (Oak, SS) - .233/.277/.302 with eight singles and one double9.What one hitter are you targeting for this weekend’s FAAB10.What one pitcher are you targeting for this weekend’s FAAB