Tampa Bay LF Carl Crawford got the day off Wednesday against the A's and will rest two full days because the team is off Thursday. "I know historically he's responded well to two days off," manager Joe Maddon said. Gomes moved from designated hitter to LF in Crawford's place. (Updated 05/21/2008).
Injury Report
No information available at this time (Updated 5/21/08).
Fantasy Analysis
Crawford really didn't need any time off as he has hit safely in five straight games. His average might be a little low (.276) for what we expect from Crawford, but he continues to fill the stat sheet and remains a must-start Fantasy OF. (Updated 05/21/2008).
Crawford drove in two runs on Saturday, when the visiting Rays lost, 9-8, to St. Louis in 10 innings. (Updated 05/18/2008)
Advice
Crawford, who went 3-for-5 with two runs and two RBIs, has hit .313 (10-for-32) with a homer and seven RBIs over his last eight games. He is batting .283 with three homers and 27 RBIs this season.
Tampa Bay LF Carl Crawford got the day off Wednesday against the A's and will rest two full days because the team is off Thursday. "I know historically he's responded well to two days off," manager Joe Maddon said. Gomes moved from designated hitter to LF in Crawford's place. (Updated 05/21/2008).
Injury Report
No information available at this time (Updated 5/21/08).
Fantasy Analysis
Crawford really didn't need any time off as he has hit safely in five straight games. His average might be a little low (.276) for what we expect from Crawford, but he continues to fill the stat sheet and remains a must-start Fantasy OF. (Updated 05/21/2008).
