Jarad Wilk
ROTO FILES
The All-Star Game provides a break not only for the 30 Major League Baseball teams, but also for fantasy owners — a brief reprieve from the daily grind of changing rosters and monitoring the waiver wires.
But, before you know it, the All-Star festivities will be a thing of the past. David Wright, Robinson Cano and their respective squads will have partaken in the Home Run Derby, while Matt Harvey may have started the first of what should be many Midsummer Classics for him. Before you know it, you will be back in the swing of things for your final push toward the fantasy playoffs, or even next year's first-round pick.
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YAS' HE CAN: Dodgers rookie Yasiel Puig didn't make the All-Star team, but that doesn't mean he's not in for a big second half.
With that in mind, it's time to look into Roto Files' crystal ball and see what the second-half of the season will bring:
Yasiel Puig, Dodgers: The amazing ride on which this guy has taken fantasy owners and baseball fans over his first 30 or so games will continue to grow, despite his only hitting .311 in July.
Jeremy Hefner, Mets: Before last night's start, he was 3-1 with a 1.64 ERA over his previous seven starts. With a carer 4.21 ERA, it's hard to believe this stretch will continue much longer. He got hot, but he'll cool off.
Matt Adams, Cardinals: Keep an eye on Matt Holliday's hamstring issue, because it could open up more playing time for the powerful part-timer, who's hitting .317 with seven homers and 25 RBIs in 120 plate appearances.
Matt Garza, Cubs: He's 4-0 in his last four starts with a 1.20 ERA and 29 strikeouts. Keep your fingers crossed he gets traded to a winner, because he'll be near top-of-the-line on another team.
Matt Harvey, Mets: He has pitched 130 innings in 19 starts, and his last two starts have been, well, less than Harvey-like. Wear and tear is a concern, as are the 10 first-half no-decisions, but he should be set for a stellar second-half — blister, nude magazine shoots and all.
David Price, Rays: After a 1-4 beginning and a DL stint, Price is 2-0 with a 0.56 ERA in his last two starts. Big second-half coming!
Cole Hamels, Phillies: Ignore the 4-11 record. His last two starts, against quality opponents (Pirates Nationals) have been exactly what you want and expect (2-0, 1.20) from the lefty. Despite the Phillies' so-so record, you can expect good things going forward.
Miguel Cabrera, Tigers: The sky's the limit with this guy, who became the first player to have 30 homers and 90 RBIs before the All-Star break. Forget a second straight Triple Crown (which is possible), otherwordly numbers are now expected and will likely be achieved.
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