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Freddy Sanchez
This article should be called Tulowitzki Two for obvious reasons.  For starters, one of the Top 3 Second Baseman just landed on the DL with a broken foot.  Second, this position like Short Stop has very few Elite players on Top, and then a tremendous drop off in talent and statistical production.  It’s important to remember that replacing this kind of player for the long run is a difficult task.   So let’s approach this a little differently than we did with Tulo because it doesn’t sound like Pedroia will be out as long.  

What we want to find here in not so many words is Rent-A-Player to fill the void of Pedroia’s absence.   I’ve done the research as usual, you make the choice and take credit for all the success.  Here is a look at what we lost, what we need to replace, and a base to build from:

Dustin Pedroia (Season):  52 Runs-12 HRs-41 RBIs-8 SBs-.292 BA (295 ABs)

(Month):   19 Runs – 4 HRs - 16RBIs - 6 SBs - .330 BA (103 ABs)

The players below can be found on your Free Agent/Waiver Wire and will be welcome additions to your battered lineup:  

(Statistics for the Past 30 Days Displayed) 

Freddy Sanchez SF:  16 Runs – 1 HR – 15 RBIs – 0 SB - .330 BA = Welcome back to the Bigs Freddy, he may be the spark the Giants needed to take a leap in the West. VERY CONSISTANT.

Jose Lopez SEA:  15 Runs - 3 HR - 11 RBIs - 0 SB - .287 BA = I’ve promoted Lopez a lot this season, but many have waited, and he sits available in over half of Fantasy Leagues. No Guts No Glory.

Neil Walker PIT:  16 Runs - 3 HRs - 11 RBIs - 2 SB - .288 BA = Here is one of those players that you put on your watch list, and wait for him to slow down, but he never does.  Will you be the last to leap?

Mike Aviles KC:  15 Runs - 0 HRs - 7 RBIs - 1 SB - .286 BA = Runs Runs & more Runs.  Mike is an excellent table setter and gets around the bases quickly.  

Carlos Guillen DET:  10 Runs - 4 HRs - 13 RBIs - 0 SB - .264 BA = When he is healthy I’d put Carlos as the #1 replacement.  But he gets banged up a lot, and that type of risk is not what we need from an injury replacement player.

Clint Barmes COL:  8 Runs - 1 HR - 12 RBIs - 2 SBs - .263 BA = Clint has a history of playing very well when given a short term starting role. His continued utility role in Colorado relies on this opportunity.

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Disaster struck today when the Colorado Rockies placed Troy Tulowitzki on the DL with a broken wrist.  He is expected to miss six to eight weeks or approximately 30-40% of the entire Fantasy Baseball Regular Season.   At an already top heavy position where the drop off is significant after the Elite players, fantasy owners need to make a quick concise decision.  You don’t want to put yourself in a position where you have to pick up a new (SS) every week because of lack of production.  This strategy just wastes moves, and fuels frustration.  Let’s not waste any time and get to business….I’ve done the homework, you make the decision.  

Below is a look at who will be potentially available, and where I believe they should be ranked. 
 (Last 30 days stats:  Runs-HR-RBIs-Avg.-At Bats) 

Alexei Rameri  CWS (18–4–12-.293-99ABs) Prime Age 28, He has a great swing, and starting to heat up, could be in line for a big 2nd half. 

Marco Scutaro BOS (17-2-15-.321-109ABs) Great Team with Lots of Lineup Protection, 35y/o, consistent career producer – mediocre. 

Jason Bartlett  TB (Just off DL  4-1-2-.167-36ABs)  Fresh off DL, may need a week to work on timing. Players who’s game relies on speed need healthy legs...this was the break he needed. 

Miguel Tejada BALT (11-0-4-.270-111ABs) Consistent Veteran, True Professional Hitter, Very Friendly Hitters Park, Decent Protection at Top of Lineup by Nick Markakis. 

Mike Aviles  KC (16-0-9-.284-88ABs)  Good Source of Runs combined with OK Average.  Mike has been troubled by injuries the past 2 seasons after a monster 2nd half in 2008.  Sleeper Potential. 

Replacing Troy Tulowitzki is truly impossible.  (19 Runs-8HRs-19RBIs-.323-93ABs – 4SBs) These numbers rank him 9th Overall over the past month under Yahoo Rankings.  This does not mean your season is over though.  Making the correct decision now can and will keep you right in the playoff/championship hunt.  

Tulo Owners: Who is available on your wire? How do you plan on replacing Troy?
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