Schumaker did a stand-up job as the Cardinals table-setter, but it's probably just a matter of time before one of the many Cardinals outfielders -- Joe Mather, Brian Barton, Chris Duncan and prospect Colby Rasmus -- gives him a run for his money.
Schumaker did a stand-up job as the Cardinals table-setter, but it's probably just a matter of time before one of the many Cardinals outfielders -- Joe Mather, Brian Barton, Chris Duncan and prospect Colby Rasmus -- cut into his starts.
News: Cardinals OF and lead off man Skip Schumaker went 2-for-3 with a walk on Wednesday against the Diamondbacks.
Analysis: Schumaker has a three-game hitting streak going. He will enter spring 2009 as the Cardinals' fourth outfielder once again, but one who will get more at-bats than a normal No. 4 outfielder
News: OF Skip Schumaker, whose average had dipped to .301, gave himself some breathing room to remain at .300. He collected three hits in four at-bats Sunday to boost his average to .304.
Analysis: Schumaker is a sleeper for deeper leagues -- mostly NL-only Rotisserie formats -- in the final Fantasy Week 26 (Sept. 22-28) at this point. He will enter spring 2009 as the Cardinals' fourth outfielder once again, but one who will get more at-bats than a normal No. 4 outfielder
Skip Schumaker had three hits on Sunday to push his average to .304. He also scored his 85th run of the season.With all the injuries the Cardinals have been hit with this season, Schumaker has stepped into the void and produced an impressive set of numbers given that he had recorded just 255 major league at bats before this season. With Rick Ankiel out, Schumaker will continue to be in the lineup everyday over the final week.
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