Friday Lineup Card: Rockies Not Giving Hawkins Save Opportunities

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Rays (Chris Archer – R) at Cubs (Tsuyoshi Wada – L), 4:05
Indians (Trevor Bauer – R) at Yankees (Esmil Rogers – R), 7:05
Mets (Bartolo Colon – R) at Phillies (A.J. Burnett – R), 7:05
Padres (Eric Stults – L) at Pirates (Vance Worley – R), 7:05
Cardinals (Justin Masterson – R) at Orioles (Chris Tillman – R), 7:05
Tigers (Anibal Sanchez – R) at Blue Jays (R.A. Dickey – R), 7:07
Marlins (Nathan Eovaldi – R) at Reds (Mike Leake – R), 7:10
Nationals (Stephen Strasburg – R) at Braves (Ervin Santana – R), 7:35
Dodgers (Roberto Hernandez – R) at Brewers (Kyle Lohse – R), 8:10
Rangers (Mike Mikolas – R) at Astros (Brett Oberholtzer – L), 8:10
Giants (Madison Bumgarner – L) at Royals (Jason Vargas – L), 8:10
Rockies (Tyler Matzek – L) at Diamondbacks (Chase Anderson – R), 9:40
Twins (Kyle Gibson – R) at Athletics (Scott Kazmir – L), 10:05
Red Sox (Allen Webster – R) at Angels (Jered Weaver – R), 10:05
White Sox (Jose Quintana – L) at Mariners (Hisashi Iwakuma – R), 10:10

Day Game After Night Game: None

Injuries

Day-to-Day

Melky Cabrera, OF, TOR (Elbow) – X-rays came back negative.
Adam Eaton, OF, CHW (Back) – Did not start on Thursday but expected to play on Friday.
Jed Lowrie, SS, OAK (Finger) – Missed his third straight game on Thursday.
Jenrry Mejia, RP, NYM (Calf) – May not be available for Friday's game.
Josh Beckett, SP, LAD (Hip) – Underwent an MRI and is expected to be placed on the DL Friday.
Andrew McCutchen, OF, PIT (Ribs) – May avoid the DL, although more rest is needed for now.
Domonic Brown, OF, PHI (Illness) – Missed the start on Thursday and is not at full strength.
Neil Walker, 2B, PIT (Back) – Was not in the lineup on Thursday and could be worse than initially thought.
Brandon Belt, 1B, SF (Head) – Removed from Wednesday's game and missed Thursday's game due to headaches, but likely not related to the concussion suffered last month.
Scooter Gennett, 2B, MIL (Quadriceps) – Did not start on Thursday.
Eugenio Suarez, SS, DET (Knee) – Missed Thursday's game, which was his third straight.
Torii Hunter, OF, DET (Hand) – Missed Thursday's game.

Players on the DL

George Springer, OF, HOU (Quadriceps) – Suffered a minor setback on Wednesday and will be reevaluated on Friday.
Kyle Blanks, OF, OAK (Calf) – Expected to start a rehab assignment on Sunday.
Zach Putnam, RP, CHW (Shoulder) – Expected to be activated from the 15-day DL on Friday.
Ubaldo Jimenez, SP, BAL (Ankle) – Will start on Saturday after a strong rehab start.
Dexter Fowler, OF, HOU (Back) – Will play in his first rehab game on Friday at AAA-Oklahoma City.
Brett Lawrie, 3B, TOR (Back) – Placed on the 15-day DL on Thursday.
Andy Dirks, OF, DET (Hamstring) – Suffered the hamstring injury while rehabbing a previous back injury, although is considered to be minor in nature.
Allen Craig, 1B, BOS (Foot) – There is no concern by the Red Sox over the long-term health of Craig.
Daniel Hudson, SP, ARI (Elbow) – Pitched in an Arizona League game on Thursday, which was his first action in well over a year.
Gerrit Cole, SP, PIT (Back) – Threw a bullpen session on Thursday.
Cliff Lee, SP, PHI (Elbow) – Will not require surgery after visiting orthopedist David Altchek.
Logan Ondrusek, RP, CIN (Shoulder) – Expected to throw another bullpen session on Friday or Saturday.
Brandon Phillips, 2B, CIN (Thumb) – Was able to use a standard glove in fielding drills during rehab.

Transactions - Players who have been demoted, called up, traded, released, you name it. We'll cover it here.

Traded

Roberto Hernandez, SP, LAD – (from the Phillies for two players to be named later)
Vinnie Pestano, RP, LAA – (from the Indians for Mike Clevinger, RP)

Signed

Xavier Paul, OF, ARI – (minor league contract)

Placed on the DL (15-day DL, unless otherwise noted)

Brett Lawrie, 3B, TOR

Activated from the DL

Kelly Johnson, 3B, BOS
Angel Pagan, OF, SF

Activated from the Paternity List

Wilson Ramos, C, WAS

Called Up

Sean O'Sullivan, RP, PHI
Juan Nicasio, RP, COL
Rob Rasmussen, RP, TOR
Jake Lamb, 3B, ARI
C.C. Lee, RP, CLE

Sent Down (to Triple-A, unless otherwise noted)

Chris Gimenez, C, TEX
Andy Marte, 3B, ARI
Matt Duffy, 2B, SF
Mookie Betts, OF, BOS
Sandy Leon, C, WAS
Danny Salazar, SP, CLE
Brooks Brown, RP, COL
Dean Anna, 2B, PIT
Tyler Colvin, OF, SF
Irving Falu, 2B, MIL

Released

Dan Uggla, 2B, SF

Closer Watch

Colorado Rockies – The Rockies aren't really giving current closer LaTroy Hawkins a ton of opportunities as far as saves go; however, it's worth noting that while Hawkins' seasonal numbers have been solid (3.00 ERA, 1.21 WHIP) he's had a rough go of it over the last three weeks. Hawkins locked down his last save on July 9 - yes, all you party people, that's almost a month - and since that time he has only made six appearances for the Rockies, while allowing four earned runs on eight hits. Since the Rockies can't seem to buy a win (2-8 over their last 10 games), it's a smart move on your part to try to trade for saves elsewhere assuming you've got a trade deadline approaching fast in your league. You don't have to go after Craig Kimbrel, but even landing a body that gets trotted out there a bit more than Hawkins is smart.

Key Matchups

Hot Batter Matchups – August 8, 2014

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Matchup Info				Career Matchup Stats
Batter	Pos	Game	Pitcher	AB	H	XBH	HR	RBI	BB	K	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS
C. Davis	1B	BAL vs STL 7:05PM	J. Masterson	16	4	3	1	2	1	7	.250	.294	.563	.857
J. Rollins	SS	PHI vs NYM 7:05PM	B. Colon	18	5	2	1	2	2	2	.278	.350	.500	.850
A. Avila	C	DET @ TOR 7:07PM	R. Dickey	10	4	1	0	0	0	1	.400	.400	.500	.900
M. Cabrera	3B	DET @ TOR 7:07PM	R. Dickey	21	6	3	2	2	2	2	.286	.348	.619	.967
T. Hunter	OF	DET @ TOR 7:07PM	R. Dickey	18	6	5	0	5	0	4	.333	.333	.667	1.000
I. Kinsler	2B	DET @ TOR 7:07PM	R. Dickey	10	2	2	2	3	1	0	.200	.273	.800	1.073
M. Cabrera	OF	TOR vs DET 7:07PM	A. Sanchez	21	10	0	0	1	0	2	.476	.476	.476	.952
F. Freeman	1B	ATL vs WAS 7:35PM	S. Strasburg	20	9	3	2	7	5	4	.450	.519	.800	1.319
J. Heyward	OF	ATL vs WAS 7:35PM	S. Strasburg	26	11	3	1	4	2	4	.423	.483	.615	1.098
D. Span	OF	WAS @ ATL 7:35PM	E. Santana	27	10	3	1	6	1	1	.370	.379	.556	.935
A. Gonzalez	1B	LAD @ MIL 8:10PM	K. Lohse	24	8	5	1	3	2	1	.333	.385	.625	1.010
H. Ramirez	SS	LAD @ MIL 8:10PM	K. Lohse	24	7	5	1	5	3	4	.292	.370	.625	.995
M. Napoli	1B	BOS @ LAA 10:05PM	J. Weaver	27	9	4	2	2	4	6	.333	.419	.630	1.049
D. Ortiz	DH	BOS @ LAA 10:05PM	J. Weaver	32	10	4	2	9	3	7	.313	.361	.563	.924
T. Plouffe	3B	MIN @ OAK 10:05PM	S. Kazmir	16	6	2	0	2	2	3	.375	.444	.500	.944

Matchup Info				Career Matchup Stats
Batter	Pos	Game	Pitcher	AB	H	XBH	HR	RBI	BB	K	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS

Hot Pitcher Matchups – August 8, 2014

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Matchup Info		Career Stats Allowed To Batters On Opposing Team
Pitcher	Game	AB	H	XBH	HR	RBI	BB	K	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS
Roberto Hernandez	LAD @ MIL 8:10PM	76	15	4	1	6	3	12	.197	.237	.274	.511
Scott Kazmir	OAK vs MIN 10:05PM	92	17	6	1	7	8	25	.185	.256	.281	.537

Matchup Info		Career Stats Allowed To Batters On Opposing Team
Pitcher	Game	AB	H	XBH	HR	RBI	BB	K	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS

Cold Batter Matchups – August 8, 2014

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Matchup Info				Career Matchup Stats
Batter	Pos	Game	Pitcher	AB	H	XBH	HR	RBI	BB	K	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS
N. Markakis	OF	BAL vs STL 7:05PM	J. Masterson	28	5	0	0	2	3	2	.179	.258	.179	.437
D. Young	OF	BAL vs STL 7:05PM	J. Masterson	20	3	1	0	2	0	5	.150	.143	.200	.343
C. Granderson	OF	NYM @ PHI 7:05PM	A. Burnett	18	3	3	1	1	3	5	.167	.318	.444	.763
D. Wright	3B	NYM @ PHI 7:05PM	A. Burnett	27	3	1	0	4	3	12	.111	.194	.148	.342
J. Peralta	SS	STL @ BAL 7:05PM	C. Tillman	12	2	2	1	1	1	2	.167	.231	.500	.731
C. Rasmus	OF	TOR vs DET 7:07PM	A. Sanchez	16	3	1	1	5	2	10	.188	.263	.375	.638
E. Bonifacio	2B	ATL vs WAS 7:35PM	S. Strasburg	10	1	1	0	0	0	2	.100	.100	.200	.300
A. Simmons	SS	ATL vs WAS 7:35PM	S. Strasburg	14	2	0	0	1	1	2	.143	.200	.143	.343
B. Upton	OF	ATL vs WAS 7:35PM	S. Strasburg	16	2	1	0	0	2	9	.125	.222	.188	.410
N. Aoki	OF	KC vs SF 8:10PM	M. Bumgarner	11	0	0	0	0	0	1	.000	.000	.000	.000
C. Crawford	OF	LAD @ MIL 8:10PM	K. Lohse	16	3	2	2	2	0	1	.188	.188	.563	.750
M. Kemp	OF	LAD @ MIL 8:10PM	K. Lohse	20	4	2	1	5	0	7	.200	.200	.400	.600
J. Uribe	3B	LAD @ MIL 8:10PM	K. Lohse	21	4	0	0	1	0	4	.190	.227	.190	.418
M. Morse	OF	SF @ KC 8:10PM	J. Vargas	10	2	1	1	1	0	4	.200	.200	.500	.700
D. Pedroia	2B	BOS @ LAA 10:05PM	J. Weaver	28	5	2	0	2	2	7	.179	.233	.250	.483
C. Colabello	1B	MIN @ OAK 10:05PM	S. Kazmir	10	2	0	0	0	1	5	.200	.273	.200	.473
B. Dozier	2B	MIN @ OAK 10:05PM	S. Kazmir	18	2	1	1	1	1	3	.111	.158	.278	.436
K. Suzuki	C	MIN @ OAK 10:05PM	S. Kazmir	25	3	1	0	3	2	4	.120	.207	.160	.367
J. Willingham	OF	MIN @ OAK 10:05PM	S. Kazmir	17	3	2	0	0	1	7	.176	.222	.294	.516

Matchup Info				Career Matchup Stats
Batter	Pos	Game	Pitcher	AB	H	XBH	HR	RBI	BB	K	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS

Cold Pitcher Matchups – August 8, 2014

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Matchup Info		Career Stats Allowed To Batters On Opposing Team
Pitcher	Game	AB	H	XBH	HR	RBI	BB	K	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS
Bartolo Colon	NYM @ PHI 7:05PM	93	28	7	3	9	8	13	.301	.356	.446	.802
R.A. Dickey	TOR vs DET 7:07PM	84	28	13	4	11	8	12	.333	.391	.589	.980
Stephen Strasburg	WAS @ ATL 7:35PM	142	43	10	4	20	12	35	.303	.358	.442	.800

Matchup Info		Career Stats Allowed To Batters On Opposing Team
Pitcher	Game	AB	H	XBH	HR	RBI	BB	K	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS

Denard Span, OF, WAS – Span is not going to give you much pop, if any at all, but he's certainly worth adding to your roster if he's floating around out there. He may be unavailable in most leagues, but Span has been on fire since July 30 going 16-for-36 (.444 AVG), with six runs, five stolen bases and four RBI. He's worth checking your free agent pool in shallower leagues or going after in trade if you need the average, runs and speed.

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SS: Danny Santana, MIN ($4,000)
3B: Brock Holt, BOS ($3,500)
OF: Charlie Blackmon, COL ($4,100)