-Dexter Sports
6:33 PM


We have had some interesting things happen within this week of baseball. Players are becoming eligible in different positions around the league and some are just stepping up that we would not expect. Here is a look at some interesting facts and some great match ups going into tonight's action.

• Looking to reshape you infield? How about sticking Russell Martin at third and Albert Pujols at second base? Joe Torre played Russell Martin at third earlier this week and wasn't shy to state that Martin could see more time there in the weeks to come. Tony Larussa also wasn't shy to play Albert Pujols at 2nd Base when short stop Cesar Izturus was injured. Pujols wanted to play Shortstop...Naturally. Other moves include Carlos Guillen moving to third base with Miguel Cabrera making the transition to first. This will make Guillen eligible in three positions.

• Who would know that at this point of the season, Emil Brown of the Oakland A's would be in the top 5 in Runs Batted in. Great Job to Billy Beane for yet again finding a run producer out of nothing. Brown has 22 Rbis.

• Angels first baseman Casey Kotchman has been hitting fourth between Vladimir Guererro and Torii Hunter. Kotchman has produced so far this year, hitting .337 with 6 long balls. Garrett Anderson, who he is replacing in the four spot, is hitting a measly .235.