NL All-Stars mostly aligned right

Young, Peavy's teammate, hasn't received much Cy Young buzz, but his ERA says he should. His recent one-hit, 11-strikeout outing against the Red Sox was especially impressive. He's convincing me that he's a fantasy ace. I remain a little less convinced about Maine after hearing all those mediocre scouting reports during his Orioles years. You can't quibble with his consistency, however, and the Mets' defense and home park help. This seems like the last year he'll slip through as a draft bargain. Snell was snubbed for the actual All-Star team (in favor of Freddy Sanchez and his empty .296 average.) His power and command made him a sleeper this spring, and he might remain one next year if Pittsburgh's futility keeps his record near .500.

Relief pitcher Takashi Saito: I bought Jonathan Broxton hoping he'd muscle Saito out of the Dodgers' closer job. It's hard to muscle a 1.30 ERA, 43 strikeouts and three walks, however. I never thought a Dodgers reliever would match Eric Gagne's ridiculous peak seasons, but this hidden gem is making a push.

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