Edmonds makes pinch hit appearance: Cubs OF Jim Edmonds, who missed his third straight game with a sore left knee Friday afternoon against the Marlins, was able to pinch hit against the Marlins. He picked up a double in his only plate appearance and remained in the game to play center field. (Updated 07/25/2008).
Injury Report
Knee - Available to pinch hit. Questionable for July 26-27 vs. Florida (Updated - 7/25/08)
Fantasy Analysis
Edmonds appears to be healthy enough that he can make a return to the lineup over the weekend against the Marlins. He still has some power, but he doesn't have enough consistency for you to trust him in mixed leagues. However, he looks like a safe start for Fantasy Week 18 (July 28-August 3). (Updated 07/25/2008).
Edmonds homered and drove in four runs early Saturday for the Cubs, who led 7-0 after four innings, blew the lead and eventually beat San Francisco 8-7 in 11 innings. (Updated 07/13/2008)
Advice
Edmonds had been just 1-for-18 in his previous six games, but he does have seven home runs in his last 61 at-bats.
Edmonds makes pinch hit appearance: Cubs OF Jim Edmonds, who missed his third straight game with a sore left knee Friday afternoon against the Marlins, was able to pinch hit against the Marlins. He picked up a double in his only plate appearance and remained in the game to play center field. (Updated 07/25/2008).
Injury Report
Knee - Available to pinch hit. Questionable for July 26-27 vs. Florida (Updated - 7/25/08)
Fantasy Analysis
Edmonds appears to be healthy enough that he can make a return to the lineup over the weekend against the Marlins. He still has some power, but he doesn't have enough consistency for you to trust him in mixed leagues. However, he looks like a safe start for Fantasy Week 18 (July 28-August 3). (Updated 07/25/2008).
