"Sean-Rod" Goes Yard in '09 Debut

Los Angeles Angles second basemen Sean Rodriguez got his first start of the 2009 season on Monday night and after going 0 for 3 he slammed a solo home run.

This is exactly what you can hope for from Rodriguez after his call up from Triple-A Salt Lake where he hit 21 home runs with just 2005 at bats.

The problem with Rodriguez is he doesn't fit the mold of a contact-hitting second basemen that the Angels desire and thus he will not just be handed the starting spot. He will have to convince Scioscia that his power is more than enough reason to play him every day.

Bottom line is Sean Rodriguez has the potential to be fantasy gold and if you have an open roster spot or a big need at second base, he is a must pick up.

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Sean Rodriguez Gets The Call

Los Angeles Angels have promoted Sean Rodriguez from Salt Lake and demoted 2B Howie Kendrick.

Rodriguez, who was leading the PCL with 21 HR's, can also play shortstop and outfield, though he will likely only qualify for 2B.

He is a must pick up if you have the room/need.

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2B Sean Rodriguez Ready for the Call

Salt Lake City second basemen Sean Rodriguez leads the Triple-A PCL with 17 home runs (Tied with recent Cub call up Jake Fox) and is patiently awaiting a recall to the Los Angeles Angels.

There is a small obstacle, Angels manager Mike Scioscia. He is a singles, contact-hitting, bunt them over and win 3-2 type of manager. Rodriguez is a free-swinging slugging infielder with 30 home run and 150 strikeout potential.

Rodriguez did get the call in 2008 and didn't impress Scioscia at all by batting a mere .204 with just 3 home runs with 167 at bats. When you compare his 17 home runs with 164 at bats in the home run happy PCL, the Angels have reason to be a little skeptical.

Rodriguez just turned 24 and is as ready as ever to make his return to the Big Leagues. He is not going to hit 40 home runs as his AAA stats may show, but 20-30 is very doable.

Another plus for Rodriguez is he can play shortstop as well as third base or even outfield if needed. This improves his chances of playing almost everyday if he were to get a call as well as his potential fantasy value.

If that wasn't enough to sell you on Sean Rodriguez, did I mention he has good speed? He has stolen bases 5 for Salt Lake in 2009, he stole 3 in 2008 for the Angels, and he has stole as many as 27 in the minors.

Bottom line is Rodriguez is a potential 20-20, .275 hitting infielder and is worth putting on your fantasy radar.

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