Waiver Report Where There S Smoak...
Right or wrong, a couple early-season hits (or strikeouts) can go a long way. Hot Pickup: Justin Smoak, 1B, Mariners. Smoak had a little heat coming into this season after an improved (but still subpar) 2013. He’s started strong with four hits, a homer and six RBIs in his first two games. Apparently, that’s all fantasy owners needed to see to jump back aboard the former top prospect’s bandwagon. If nothing else, Smoak’s hot start has bought him more at-bats in the Mariners’ crowded 1B/DH/OF “platoon,” and at 27, he could be on the cusp of a breakout season....