Mark Buehrle Booboo

Mark Buehrle left the game early today and if he is out for an extended period of time there are a couple of interesting options for the White Sox.

- Gavin Floyd came over from Philly in the Freddy Garcia trade and was considered the leading canidate for the #5 spot until John Danks won it.

- Charlie Haeger is an intruiging option. He has a nasty pitch although projection systems don't expect very much from him.

- My very very outside super sleeper canidate is David Aardsma. He just pitched 2 innings and had 5 Ks. He came over from the Cubs in the Cotts deal and I think the White Sox definately got the better end of the deal there.

None of these guys are really gonna be much help in mixed leagues but in AL only leagues they could be decent replacements if you had buehrle or are in need of SP.

Breakout Bound?

Players who had a .200 plus slugging percentage differential from their career norms could be in line for a break out season. This method last year predicted many breakouts such as Adrian Gonzalez. Over at Baseball Prospectus, they have an article about a couple of players who did the same feat and could be in line to break out. It's an interesting read and could help with your fantasy team. Check it out.