Robb Quinlan - Fantasy News & Updates
Robb Quinlan - Fantasy News & Updates
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Morales turned a question mark into an exclamation point at first base, providing star production at the fraction of the cost. Once he began bashing lefties, there was minimal opportunity for Robb Quinlan to make a contribution. The fact that most of Morales' damage came during the second half bodes well for his 2010 prospects.
Quinlan hasn't done much to make himself a desireable option, so don't look at the three RBIs as anything other than the occasional good game that even average players can produce. His value will likely be restricted to AL-only leagues throughout the 2010 campaign.
Quinlan is essentially an afterthought in most formats given his inconsistent playing time. Saturday's start was just his second in August. Quinlan at least has eligibility at both corner infield spots and in the outfield.
With Juan Rivera still unable to suit up for the Angels, Quinlan -- a third baseman by trade -- has been the unlikely recipient of playing time in left. He's done a fine job, too, going 3-for-7 with a pair of long balls over his last two games. Despite his recent efforts, the 32-year-old veteran has been relegated to the bench for most of his career, so enjoy the production while it lasts.
It's thought that Rivera will DH over the weekend, but check back to make sure he's cracked the lineup before plugging him back in. Robb Quinlan got the start in left for the Angels Friday night, but Reggie Willits also looms as a candidate for at-bats while Rivera is unable to play the field.
Rivera had doubled in the Angels' six-run third and later scored. Before returning to the lineup on Thursday, Rivera had missed two games with tightness in his left quad and right hamstring. He suffered the injuries July 10 against the Yankees when he reached base on a throwing error but got tangled up with New York first baseman Mark Teixeira. Quinlan and Reggie Willits could see an uptick in playing time while Rivera takes to the sidelines.
Rivera, who is batting .312 with 16 home runs and 52 RBIs, is day-to-day with an injured hamstring and hopes to return on Sunday. Rob Quinlan started for Rivera in left field, with Chone Figgins DHing and the recently-recalled Brandon Wood playing third.
Quinlan has five hits in his last two games, splitting the starts at first and third base. He also made two designated hitter starts on May 18 and 21, but with Vladimir Guerrero returning to the lineup on Monday, it's not clear what role Quinlan will serve -- other than as a one-day fill-in for a player receiving the day off.
With Vladimir Guerrero (torn pectoral muscle) on the 15-day DL, the Angels will have to do some lineup juggling to make for the slugger. Quinlan doesn't seem like a good option. As a part-timer during his seven-year career, Quinlan hasn't hit more than nine home runs or 14 doubles in a season.
With leadoff catalyst Figgins poised for a big year -- his goal is to play all 162 games after two injury-interrupted seasons -- and Kendrick capable of contending for a batting title, Abreu should have a lot of opportunities to reach his customary 100-RBI plateau. Following surgery on his right knee, Guerrero is intent on playing right field and running the bases with a burst he's been lacking the past two seasons. Aybar, who hit nothing but line drives all spring, and Maicer Izturis are expected to share shortstop again, as will Napoli and Jeff Mathis behind the plate. Depth is indeed a strength, from Gary Matthews Jr. to Robb Quinlan to Reggie Willits to Brandon Wood to Matt Brown.
The 31-year-old utilityman hasn't seen much playing time behind regular corner infielders Chone Figgins and Casey Kotchman. Quinlan is hitting .270 (24-for-89) with a homer and six RBIs on the year.
It's the third straight multi-hit effort for Quinlan, a feat that he'd accomplished just once over his first 57 at-bats prior to May 31. Keep an eye on the 31-year-old utilityman, who may be worth a look in AL-only leagues if he can maintain this pace in Chone Figgins' absence.
Quinlan, who played extensively at third base with incumbent Chone Figgins inactive, has just one other multi-hit game. Quinlan didn't have a very successful May, though, hitting .222 with one homer and three RBIs. With Sean Rodriguez expected to get a dose of playing time at third, Quinlan may run out of starting opportunities.
Quinlan received his sixth start of the year. He replaces injured third baseman Chone Figgins, whose batting average has cooled off to .306 after hitting .363 through April 22. The versatile Quinlan is 6-for-29 with a homer and three RBIs this season.
Just a standard off-day for Kotchman, who's hit safely in six of his last seven games to improve his average to .333. The 25-year-old first baseman has six homers and 21 RBIs to go along with a .542 slugging percentage in 120 at-bats this season, making him a must-start in all formats whenever he's in the lineup.
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