Dodgers starter Chad Billingsley dominated the Diamondbacks for 7 innings, giving up 1 run on 4 hits, a walk and striking out 13. Yet, the Dodgers bullpen, lead by George Sherrill and Jonathan Broxton, gave up a few longballs and Billingsley did not get the win he deserved. Billingsley has pitched very well in the second half of 2010.
Sunday’s Roto Roundup: Chad Billingsley K’s 13
Mets outfielder Carlos Beltran went 3-5 with 2 HRs and 3 RBIs. Beltran will be a risky selection in 2011 drafts, but could very easily outperform his draft round should he stay healthy.
Look for the Phillies to give outfield prospect Domonic Brown plenty of starts once they clinch the division this week. With Roy Halladay on the mound in Washington on Monday night, it appears likely that they will clinch tomorrow night.
Pirates second baseman Neil Walker went 2-5 with 3 RBIs on Sunday. He is hitting .301-.352-.474 with 12 HRs and 62 RBIs in just under 400 at bats this season. Could he go 15-80 in 2011?
Mariners first base prospect Justin Smoak went 2-4 with a run scored on Sunday. He is hitting just .200 in his brief major league career, but should blossom into a big power hitter in the future. He is a must add in keeper leagues.
Brewers outfielder Ryan Braun went 2-4 with 2 HRs and 4 RBIs on Sunday. Braun had been a bit of a disappointment this season, but is hitting .307-.365-.508 with 25 HRs, 100 RBIs and 14 SBs. Braun should still be a late first round or early second round pick in fantasy drafts in 2011, but I have concerns about the drop in HRs the last few years.
Giants starter Matt Cain had a no hitter going into the 8th inning on Sunday, but still threw a complete game. He gave up 2 runs on 3 hits and a walk, while striking out 8. The win was his 13th of the season, and his ERA now sits at 2.95. Cain has been alot more consistent this year and has reduced his walk total in each of the last two seasons.
Yankees third baseman Alex Rodriguez hit a 2 run HR off of Red Sox starter Daisuke Matsuzaka on Sunday. He now has 29 HRs and 119 RBIs on the season. His HRs are down, but the RBIs are still solid. I am wondering if we will see a bounce in his power numbers in 2011.
Rangers outfielder Mitch Moreland went 3-6 with 2 HRs and 5 RBIs in the Rangers 16-9 win over the A's. Moreland has 7 HRs and 23 RBIs in 130 at bats since getting called up.
Rangers outfielder Jeff Francoeur went 4-6 with a HR and 4 RBIs on Sunday. He is hitting .385-.405-.564 since getting traded to the Rangers, but I wouldn’t expect him to hit like this in 2011.
Reds outfielder Chris Heisey went 2-5 with a HR and 4 RBIs in the Reds 12-2 win in San Diego on Sunday. Heisey is hitting .251-.326-.440 with 8 HRs and 21 RBIs in 196 at bats. He has not stolen a base since his callup, but has the speed to steal double digit bags should he win the Reds left field job in 2011.
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