The Reds' Killer V's

The Reds 9-0 trouncing of the Cubs on Wednesday was the coming out party for one super prospect, Joey Votto, and the continued domination of another, Edinson Volquez.

Votto crushed 3 homers to bring his season total up to 7, to go along with 18 RBIs and a .302 average. He is showing fantasy owners who drafted him that the pre-season hype is not unwarranted. And while Dusty Baker continues to give Scott Hatteberg occasional starts, (stealing at bats from Votto), it won't be long before he's playing everyday as the Reds will be in a fight to stay in the wild card race.

Volquez has baffled NL hitters all season, and has now improved his record to 5-1, to go along with a Bob Gibson-like ERA of 1.06. He fanned 10 Cubs over 7 innings and probably would have had a chance for a complete game if his pitch count was not at 118 - the total elevated by 6 free passes. Volquez' incredible start is close to making MLB history. He has had 7 consecutive starts allowing only one earned run or less to start the season. Only Mike Norris of the 1980 Oakland A's has more, with 8, at the start of a season.

Both Votto and Volquez are players who should not be sold high, as is commonly done in the fantasy world after extreme statistical performances . Their well touted ablities are on full display now and there may be not be a peak for quite a while. If you can find a way to get them, do so. If you already have either one, ride the wave of the Killer V's.