Terreno Deportivo Late-season stars can help soothe fantasy wounds
Fantasy baseball managers have hit the final stretch of the season, and the baseball gods have responded with a couple of curveballs. MVP candidate Ian Kinsler has gone down with a sports hernia. It appears that he will try to return this season, but fantasy managers must still try to plug the hole at second base until he does. In the rotation, A’s ace Justin Duchscherer left his most recent start before finishing the third inning because of a hip injury. Then at the back of the bullpen, Mets fans are in panic as Billy Wagner’s sore elbow may force him out of the playoff hunt. Just like in the major leagues, fantasy managers have likely surpassed their trade deadline, which means fantasy managers must resort to slim pickings on the waiver wire. Fortunately, the good people at SI.com take your concerns seriously. Here are three players who can help you get by during these difficult times. Can you recognize their names based on the numbers? Time to do your homework, Name That Game!