It's only three days into the 2009 MLB season and we've already seen fantasy owners panicking over early struggles and going crazy over the hot-start players.
Making early moves on your draft picks is not a good idea after just three games. You drafted these players for a reason, so a few bad games here and there should not influence early decisions.
But that doesn't mean you should avoid looking at early results.
The best players to target early are young players you know have some great potential and are off to good starts. If you're one of the lucky owners to see others dropping solid players early, then here is a list of players to add, drop and avoid.
First, players you should buy:
Ubaldo Jimenez
If he is still a free agent in your league, pounce on him quickly. His strikeout potential is through the roof and last night, he looked dominant against a solid Arizona lineup.
The best part of last night's start? Three walks compared to eight strikeouts. That kind of control can jump-start Jimenez into the upper tier. Don't even think about it, add him right away.
Josh Johnson
Somehow owners have forgotten about Johnson since he only pitched in 14 games last year and was coming off surgery.
Last night, Johnson showed us what he's capable of. Sure, it was against a weak Nationals lineup, but you still have to like the early results: eight strikeouts and no walks.
If he's somehow available, grab him now before it's too late. I'd even consider trading for him, because this Marlins team looks like it's going to contend in 2009.
Wandy Rodriguez
Rodriguez has been inconsistent so far in his career, but when he's on he looks like a rising stud.
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