Today's Fantasy Rx

Anaheim: Alfredo Amezaga, 3B/SS
11/76 for .145/.198/.158 with 0 HR, 3 RBI, 8 R, 3/4 SB%,
and a 2:22 BB:K.
35/135 for .259/.329/.370 with 2 HR, 14 RBI, 15 R, 7/7 SB%,
and a 13:18 BB:K for AAA Salt Lake(PCL).

After failing to secure a starting job in the spring, Amezaga now ranks with the worst batters in the majors thanks to this abysmal performance. Along with these terrible averages, his 3.10 G-F negates the limited upside suggested by a decent 3.41 #P/PA. With David Eckstein and Chone Figgins playing well for the Angels and prospects like Alberto Callaspo and Erick Aybar quickly rising through the system, Amezaga lacks the time necessary to emerge as more than a utility infielder for Anaheim. The 26-year-old failing prospect even could lose his 40-man roster spot by next spring barring an unexpectedly strong finish, so deal or cut Amezaga as his barely marginal immediate potential renders him useless to fantasy teams.

We'll continue tomorrow with National League underachieving batters.

Today's Fantasy Rx: The upside of batting for the Yankees, Red Sox, and Indians is that the overall offensive production of these teams at least creates consistent RBI and run-scoring opportunities for otherwise underachieving batters. Kansas City, Toronto, and Tampa Bay field the worst offenses in the league, compounding the downside of owning inconsistent hitters in these unimpressive lineups. Flipping a weak starter on the Royals or Jays for a skilled platoon player on a playoff contender not only should help your batting average, you also could see a quantitative gain even in reduced at-bats.