Fantasy Baseball Weekly Hitting Planner for Week of August 1st

With about two months left in the season, some managers are starting to separate themselves away from the rest of the pack while others may have to call this season a wash.As we are entering the hottest point of the year, expect some bats to heat up.  This is usually a time when pitchers begin to feel the effects of the long season and hitters start to see the ball better than ever, and we have outlined a few of them in this week’s hitting planner.CatcherJust as Brian McCann establishes himself as the best options for a catcher, an oblique issue arises.  David Ross will be filling the void in the Brave’s lineup but he is no McCann.  So in his place, Victor Martinez has been the best this week.  His homerun numbers are surprisingly low for a hitter of his caliber but his average is at a career high of .317.  At this point in the season, consistency is valued greatly over random big games.To be honest, this week is rather dry at the catcher position.  The better players are doing well...