Last night, against a dangerous Cubs lineup, he threw six solid innings, giving up just four hits,one earned run, and had four strikeouts with just three walks.
Those are the kind of numbers that show he can make the jump in the rankings. The one flaw about him is his struggles on the road.
Last year, he posted a 4.34 ERA on the road. If he can overcome last year's issues, look out. Grab him now.
Adam Jones
This rising star is off to a hot start already. He raked three hits, including a triple, along with two RBI and two walks against the vaunted Yankees pitchers.
Jones looked great in spring training and looks like he's carried it over to the regular season. If he's somehow available, get him.
Brandon Morrow
Morrow looked like he was going to be a dominant closer until last night, when he gave up three runs and three walks in 2/3 of an inning.
He may still have control problems, but if some owner panicked and dropped him after this brutal outing, don't hesitate to grab him. He is going to be a top 10 closer by the end of the year.
Rickie Weeks
Weeks has teased us before with his potential, but now he looks like a totally different player. He was very patient at the plate yesterday, with one walk, two hits including a double, and added a stolen base for good measure.
The Brewers lineup is going to rake and if Weeks stays at the lead-off spot all year and can stay patient at the plate, watch out.
If you're second baseman is not Ian Kinsler, Chase Utley, or Brandon Phillips, get Weeks and drop a player you don't need.
Chris Iannetta and Ian Stewart
Iannetta has already homered and is a rising star. He will finish as a top-five catcher by the end of the season.
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