Here are some stats or other little quirky details that you probably didn't know and might want to consider for 2008. Pay no attention to the picture, as the Yankees were rained out...
Livan Hernandez beat the Angels in his Minnesota debut yesterday, scattering 7 hits over seven quality innings. Did you know that Livan's career ERA indoors is just 3.31, while outdoors it's 4.44? I'll bet the Twins knew that when they acquired him...Also, his best career month is May, when he sports a 3.78 ERA. In June, it goes up to over five.
Franklin Gutierrez went yard yesterday to help give the tribe a wild 10-8 win over the Chisox. He should see some opportunities in Cleveland's outfield this season, and Monday's dinger won't hurt his chances for more playing time. In limited action (48 AB), he has a dismal .188 batting average indoors, but he hits .284 outdoors, where most of his games are played. He also hits lefties at a .314 clip.
Mariner DH Jose Vidro went 0-3 yesterday in the M's win over Texas. However, he is normally a quick starter. Vidro hits .310 for his career before the All-Star break, with his best months being April and June. After the break, his average falls to .292, still not too shabby, but June might be a good time to deal him away if you have him on your roster.
Carlos Silva is a new acquisition for Seattle in '08. It is rare for a pitcher to make so much dough on so little talent. Opposing batters have feasted on Silva to the tune of a .299 career average. Even in 2005, when he had a 3.40 ERA, opposing hitters swatted .290 against him. How does he do it? Well, you probably don't want him on your fantasy team, but if you're stuck with him, know that his career first half ERA is 4.57, but it drops to 4.00 after the break. By then you'll be out of the race anyways, so it won't matter much.
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