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 4/8/08)
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Joakim Soria (KC) has looked like the next dominant closer in baseball. In 4 innings he has 7 strikeouts and no walks.
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Johnny Cueto (CIN) burst upon the scene this spring, and that continued that progress into his first major league start when he struck out 10 and walked only 1.
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Daisuke Matsuzaka (BOS) has now put together 2 consecutive great starts, with 16 strikeouts in his last 13.1 innings. Walks have still been inconsistent with 5, 0 and 4 in his three starts.
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Jered Weaver (LAA) had a great first start and is looking like a great buy low candidate for 2008. He has a good shot at 15 wins with the Angels, and isn't far removed from his 105/33 k/bb rookie season in 2006.
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Chris Young (ARI) is continuing to strike out at a high rate, 33% so far, but with 6 of his 7 hits going for extra bases and 8 walks in 25 at bats, things are looking good so far.
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Justin Upton (ARI) is making people regret letting him drop past them in their drafts. His strikeout rate isn't good, but he is only 20 years old, so that isn't a surprise. He looks like for a 20/20 season.
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Miguel Cabrera/Justin Verlander (DET) have both had disappointing starts, but it is April 8th. If you can buy them cheap, do so ASAP.
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Rich Harden (OAK) has been dominant so far. This is a tough call - if you can get him cheap he's a good buy, but his injury history and after being pulled from his start today, buyer-beware.
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Jose Valverde (HOU) has had one great season as a closer. He's struggling to start 2008 and it would be no surprise to see him lose his job in the coming weeks.
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Brandon Lyon (ARI) was the worst closer coming into the 2008 season, and he's done nothing to change my opinion.
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