September 20, 2008 Jeff Baker went 2-for-4 with two RBI in Saturday's 5-3 loss to Arizona. He hit a single and a solo homer.
Our View:He has homered in each of his last two outings, but does not get regular at-bats, and should not be penciled into fantasy lineups for the final week of the season.
September 10, 2008 Looking to break out of his slump at the dish, the Rockies put Jeff Baker in the number two hole in the order and he responded by going 2-for-5 with two RBI.
Our View:Baker had been one for his last 19 to drop his average to .253. However, the two hits tonight shouldn't excite you too much given that he still hasn't gone deep in 27 games and that he has only four RBI in his last 18 games. You can certainly do better.
August 1, 2008 Since Jeff Baker went 3-for-6 on Sunday against the Reds, with a home run and two RBI, he's 0-15 with four strike outs. This is Baker's M.O. and owners who roster the Rockies starting second baseman have to be prepared for prolonged slumps.
Our View:Baker is a legitimate power threat and while his numbers had to regress to some degree, owners are warmed, he will be bad, very bad, at times. His second base eligibility and half of his at-bats coming in Coors Field make the young prospect attractive.
July 27, 2008 Jeff Baker was 3-for-6 on Sunday against the Reds. He scored three times, and recorded a home run and two RBI. He is the everyday second baseman in a red hot Rockies lineup.
Our View:Baker is 18 for his last 37 (.486) in his last nine games. He has three home runs and a triple in that stretch and, we admit it, is worth owning down the stretch.
July 24, 2008 Following a 14-for-27 stretch, the Denver Post reports that Jeff Baker is firmly entrenched as the second baseman for the Rockies.
Our View:Baker is looking better at second base and he appears to have fully recovered from a wrist injury. Still, Clint Barmes and Laynce Nix aren't far behind should he fall into a slump.
