Well, Derek Lowe looked like Sandy Kofaux last night against the Phils but I want to touch on the fact that Jordan Shafer was Intentially walked in the 3rd AB ever! I know the pitcher was up next but I bet this may be a record for earliest IBB in MLB history. Shafer also became the 99th player to hit a HR in his first AB as he finsihed 2-3. Brett Myers was throwing watermelons up to the Braves but he hit that ball a long way. I think Shafer had his welcome to the Bigs moment when he faced Brad Lidge in the 9th as Shafer look extremley over matched against his slider but so does the rest of MLB. His K rate is one thing to watch but this kid is going to have a great season. Click here to see his PitchFX data from last night's game. You can really see the pitch from Myers that he hit out has right down the pike
Prospect Watch:
Keep your eyes on Ryan Perry from DET who has made the Opening Day Roster and has closer stuff. He will be valuable in leagues where Holds are counted and he is an outside saves source.
Tuesday: Trevor Cahill goes Tuesday against the Angels
Thursday: Rick Porcello goes against Thursday against TOR
Other News:
Article about Strasburg's recent outing
Samardzija sent to AAA Iowa
Later this week I will post about the 1st week of FAAB for NFBC leagues
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