Replacement for Albert Pujols?

Question

I have albert pujols on my team, and as you all know he's gotten injured. while he's on the DL, do you guys have any suggestions for anybody that may be still a FA but will heat up soon. I'm in a 12 man league, and the rest of my team is as follows:

C- AJ Pierzynski

1B-Mike Jacobs

2B-Ian Kinsler

3B-Evan Longoria

SS-Stephen Drew

OF-Cory Hart

OF-Milton Bradley

OF-Hunter Pence

UTIL?

I had Frank Thomas until he went on the DL, that's when i picked up Mike Jacobs. so basically any position since my utility spot is open. i tried trading some of my pitchers, but nobody was taking them. Any suggestions? i picked up Cody Ross yesterday, but i'm not sure if he'll keep hitting those homeruns, and i'm hoping for an average hitter

Answer 1

Who is available?

Cantu is available in mine and is a good pick up.  Might want to look at Aubrey Huff.  He is consistently a slow starter in April and May and usually has a hot summer.

Answer 2

Yes, what the people have said before me are great options for June.

Cantu has been tearing it up, and Huff is known to do well in June.

If each of those guys is taken, maybe look to pick up Ryan Garko.

And if every person from this list is taken, look for a guy like Casey Kotchman, who can hit for .avg or Adam Laroche, or also does well after April and May.

Answer 3

Depends on who's in your free agent market.

Answer 4

I would go with either Cantu or Huff if either of them were available.  If they aren't, I would go with Crosby or Ellis. They're both batting very well right now, even if their average does not show it. Crosby is on a 5 game streak, and will continue to get better, and Ellis is starting to heat up too. Or you could pick up Big Frank when he comes back in a week or two.

Answer 5

I was able to get Cantu in one of mine the guy is on fire and is available in quite a few leagues. Better hurry though he hit two more dingers last night I believe.