Huff Is Hot In Baltimore

Jun/30/08 05:17 PM Filed in: Aubrey Huff
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Aubrey Huff’s transformation from fantasy scrub to stud continues. On Thursday, the Orioles third baseman had 4 hits, scoring 3 runs, while driving in 2 RBI. His average is now up to .357 for the month of June, after hitting just .231 in May. Once a perennial fantasy slugger for the Rays, who reached career highs with 34 homeruns and 107 RBI in 2003, Huff has stumbled since a trade sent him to Houston midway through the 2006 season. At the age of 31, it is not too late for Huff to turn things around. With 14 homeruns and 45 RBI, Huff should be owned in the majority of fantasy leagues.

Huff who has spent the majority of the season as the team's designated hitter, started at third base for the 11th time yesterday. And in the third inning, he made a highlight-reel catch. Bernadina hit a liner that Huff jumped for and snagged, showing solid leaping ability. He also turned two 5-3 double plays, including a key one in the eighth inning.

(baltimoresun.com)