Time has come for our annual installment of “Second Half Fantasy Sleepers”. To use the overused cliche, who should you buy low? And who should you sell high?

Sell High

• Mark Buerhle - He’s pitching well right now, but last year he faded badly down the stretch. The White Sox don’t have anything to play for and with Buerhle’s new contract, he’s staying put in Chicago.
• Prince Fielder - It’s possible that he could keep up his torrid pace, but more likely he, and his team will slow down. I think his performance in the Home Run Derby and the error in the All Star game will haunt him. He’s young. If you’re in a keep league… disregard what I just wrote. Keep this fella.
• Curtis Granderson - This guy has benefited by being a part of the best hitting team in baseball. That won’t change, but don’t look for him to hit 12 HR in the second half, or score 62 runs.
• Daisuke Matsuzaka - He’s now been around the league. The book is being written about him. He’ll get pounded a few times. Get good value for him while you can.

Buy Low

• Ryan Braun - While I think Milwaukee will fade, picking up a youngster like Braun could solidify your infield at a very low price.
• Garrett Adkins - He started off slowly, but has been clubbing the ball lately. It’s also always good to hit at Coors Field.
• Jeff Weaver - Weaver looks like he has regained some confidence and has definitely regained his stuff. Look for Weaver to have a solid second half.
• Javier Vasquez - Possibly on the trading block so he will probably get dealt to a contender. He will give you innings, Ks, and with a new team in the hunt hopefully wins.

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