Rent-a-Vet: Cristian Guzman

Cristian Guzman, SS for the Nationals, is on a nice 9 game hitting streak. What makes this even more impressive is that in 7 of those 9 games, he has 2 or more hits. He has 10 RBIs, 11 runs, and 1 HR during this stretch. For the season he is hitting a very nice .305. Guzman will help you with average and runs, and that's about it. The 10 RBIs he just accumulated is a pace that is a little over his head. He has never been a big steals guy, and this season is no different, except maybe he is on pace for the lowest steals he has had in a single season. If you need a solid hitter, Guzman is worth a look, especially if you can catch the tail end of this wave he is on. He is owned in about 1/3 of leagues, so he is not a completely unknown or overlooked player, but for many of you, he should be available. -Scout Monkey

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