Updated weekly, the market watch will keep an eye on the 'stock' of MLB players based on their recent performance. Check back each weekend to find the latest bargains or duds.
(Updated 6/10/07)
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Ryan Braun (MIL) - He's been a force since his callup by the Brewers with a .298/.339/.579. His bb/k ratio isn't impressive, but his AAA numbers are. He's been a little lucky so far, but he'll only get better.
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Mark Teixeira (TEX) - His stock is down since he just hit the DL, but he'll be back soon and if you can buy him cheap, go for it.
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David Wright (NYM) - He has 4 home runs in his last 4 games.
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Gary Sheffield (DET) - He's up to 17 home runs and a .281 average after a very slow start.
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Bobby Abreu (NYY) - He's hitting over .450 during the month of June with an even better OBP. His power has disappeared, but that will be the next thing to return.
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Paul Konerko (CHW) - His history shows he's better than he's shown - and he's starting to show signs of reclaiming his prior success.
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Travis Buck (OAK) - He has 20 extra base hits and 22 walks in 148 at bats. His strikeout rate is high, but when he figures that out, he'll be a great run producer.
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Edwin Encarnacion (CIN) - Have you noticed his production in the last 2 weeks? 27 for 59 with 3 home runs, 6 doubles and 6 walks and only 8 k's.
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Matt Kemp/James Loney (LAD) - Neither is guaranteed a full time job, but if you have room on the bench, either of these guys could put up big numbers if they get a full time job.
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Alex Rios (TOR) - His value is only going to increase from here on out. He has 30 extra base hits in 249 at bats to go along with 6 steals.
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Albert Pujols (STL) - Tough sell here, since he should eternally be on this list, but if you can still get him relatively cheapily, do it. He's started picking up his home run pace in the last 2 weeks with 7 of his 15 during that time.
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Daisuke Matsuzaka (BOS) - He's made good adjustments in his last 2 starts with 17 k's. In May his strikeout rate dropped down to 6.8, but he looks to be back in form recently.
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Connor Jackson (ARI) - He's been great lately and has started to eliminate the doubts about his ability to hit for power.
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Khalil Greene (SD) - He's not going to hit .300, but with his strikeout rate at only 17%, he's better than a .220 hitter.
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Eric Gagne (TEX) - He's been great lately, with only 2 walks in his last 7.2 IP and he has 15 k's in 15 IP on the season.
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Homer Bailey (CIN) - He probably doesn't have a ton of value at this point, but his AAA numbers aren't any reason to expect immediate success.
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Garrett Atkins (COL) - He hasn't done much to inspire confidence into his owners and currently owns a extra base hitting percentage of less than 10%.
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Chone Figgins (LAA) - He's on fire lately, but doesn't do anything other than provide stolen bases. Sell high, while you still can.
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Michael Young (TEX) - His average is climbing, but he's not going to hit many home runs.
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Ivan Rodriguez (DET) - His average is all the way up to .300, but a total of 3 walks to go against 33 strikeouts.
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Delmon Young (TB) - He's been heating up lately, but his bb/k numbers aren't showing any improvement. Trade him to someone who doesn't notice that.
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Steve Trachsel (BAL) - His ERA is great, but his k/bb ratio is an almost shocking 23/36. Don't expect his success to last.
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Curt Schilling (BOS) - He will get his wins, but his control isn't as good as last year and neither are his strikeout numbers. Sell him high to anyone who paid attention to his start last week.
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Roger Clemens (NYY) - His last start probably has Yankee fans excited, but he's not going to face the NL Central all year.
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