Friday morning, we at Sliding Shorts previewed Kei Igawa's re-debut with the Bronx Bombers. A much-anticipated start - one the Yankees needed after suffering through a month of Phil Hughes and Ian Kennedy. Well things didn't get much better for the pinstripes as "Special Kei" looked just like his old self against the Tigers.
5/9 at Det. - 3 IP, 11 H, 6 ER, 0 BB, 0 K
I guess the good news is he didn't walk anyone, but there's more than enough bad news in that line to last you awhile. As we said Friday morning, you can't read too much into this first start, but be wary. Things could have gotten a lot worse had Jonathan Albaladejo not saved his rear end in the 4th. Needless to say (but I'll say it anyway), Igawa doesn't have much fantasy value at this point.
Guys who DO have fantasy value at this point...
1. Placido Polanco, 2B-Det - He's baaaa-aaaack! You had to know Polanco couldn't stay too cold, too long. The once ice-cold table-setting utility man has raised his season average 140 points in 14 games since April 25th. It safe to say Polanco is back to his old self.
2. James Shields, SP-TB - Tampa Bay's new ace allowed just one base runner in a complete game shutout of the LA Angels. That's Shields' 2nd shutout in his last 3 starts. While thats quite a feat in itself, it'd be all the more impressive had he not had a 7 ER debacle sandwiched in bewteen.
3. Robinson Cano, 2B-NYY - We told you a couple days ago that Robinson Cano made for a great buy-low candidate. Well that time is quickly running out. Get him now or you'll be S.O.L. Cano (2-for-4 tonight vs. Det) has put together a modest 5-game hitting streak, tied for his longest such streak of the year. He's got 2 HR over that span.
4. Jimmy Rollins, SS-Phi - The reigning NL MVP didn't take long to get back in the groove after missing a couple weeks with a sprained ankle. J-Roll homered in his return on Friday night against the Giants. I'd say its safe to get him back in your lineup.
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