Around the Horn: August15, 2012

(1) Lucas Harrell on terrific run for slumping Astros. Has anyone noticed? Check out his ownership rate over at Fleaflicker. Let’s jsut say it’s low.

(2) Nick Swisher performing like, Nick Swisher.

(3) Hiroki Kuroda getting it done for Yankees, big time.

(4) Josh Johnson sharp as ever of late.

(5) Troy Tulowitzki progressing.

(6) Michael Cuddyer (oblique) could return this week.

(7) Michael Young will continue to start over Mike Olt.

(8) Sample size and splits.

 

By Ray Flowers

Fantasy Beat – With Ray Flowers

'Los Angeles Angels center fielder Mike Trout (27)' photo (c) 2011, Keith Allison - license: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0/ Trevor Ray and Justin Fensterman finally get their chance to talk to the man that gave them their shot….the one and only, fantasy oracle, fantasy pterodactyl, host on SiriusXM Fantasy Sports Radio (M-F, 7-10 PM EDT, Sirius210, XM87), owner of BaseballGuys.com, Ray Flowers. There’s a discussion about expectations and how it’s often wise to keep things in perspective. They also break down Mike Trout, Dan Straily, Mike Olt, Yoenis Cespedes and others as the guys interviewed the man that gave them their start.

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