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***Official 2010 Waiver Wire Thread*** (1 Viewer)
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Doctor Detroit
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cheese
Footballguy
Marcum and Beurhle will be hot pickups where available.
Also, Scott Rolen would've had 2 homers yesterday if Rasmus hadn't pulled 1 back. He might be worth a look. Related note, Rasmus himself looked pretty great out there.
If he isn't already, Ryan Doumit should probably be owned in all leagues.
Sure, these are opening day overreactions, but in the WW game you gotta move fast.
Also, Scott Rolen would've had 2 homers yesterday if Rasmus hadn't pulled 1 back. He might be worth a look. Related note, Rasmus himself looked pretty great out there.
If he isn't already, Ryan Doumit should probably be owned in all leagues.
Sure, these are opening day overreactions, but in the WW game you gotta move fast.
pollardsvision
Footballguy
Luke Hochevar is looking good tonight. Nice movement on the FB and getting a ton of ground balls.
Everyone's given up on him, but his underlying numbers last year were alot better than his ERA.
He's available in 99.9% of ESPN leagues and is probably worth a look.
Everyone's given up on him, but his underlying numbers last year were alot better than his ERA.
He's available in 99.9% of ESPN leagues and is probably worth a look.
pollardsvision
Footballguy
Garrett Atkins is available in over 99% of ESPN leagues. It seems like he ought to be rostered in deeper leagues, especially with 3B being so thin.
It's likely that he won't be much use this season, but he's got a long track record (can you believe he's already 30?) as pretty decent MLB hitter with one absolutely horrible year.
He's certainly worth a shot to get back on track as a waiver pick-up. He's very quietly done some good things so far this season. He's 4-for-12 with 3 doubles so far.
It's likely that he won't be much use this season, but he's got a long track record (can you believe he's already 30?) as pretty decent MLB hitter with one absolutely horrible year.
He's certainly worth a shot to get back on track as a waiver pick-up. He's very quietly done some good things so far this season. He's 4-for-12 with 3 doubles so far.
MAC_32
Footballguy
What CI's would you start him over? He's an out machine against righties and he's worse vs. lefties. I get the cheap power angle, but how many leagues will he provide positive value?
MAC_32
Footballguy
His stuff's never been the issue, it's his head. Not saying don't take the flier, this is the type of guy to take fliers on, just a PSA before you start him.
Man In The Box
Footballguy
Delmon Young.
Hit his 2nd homer of the season last night and is off to a hot start. Young has been disappointing to start his career, no doubt. But he's a guy who was the 1st pick in the draft and Minnesota gave up a decent amount to acquire him. He lost some weight in the off-season and looks like he may finally breakout this year. I'm taking a shot.
Hit his 2nd homer of the season last night and is off to a hot start. Young has been disappointing to start his career, no doubt. But he's a guy who was the 1st pick in the draft and Minnesota gave up a decent amount to acquire him. He lost some weight in the off-season and looks like he may finally breakout this year. I'm taking a shot.
MAC_32
Footballguy
Anyone got any read on what's going on in Minnesota PT wise? Delmon Young is a very interesting add, but the PT situation may be a deal breaker. If Span plays every day and both Kubel and Thome play most of the time vs. righties I don't see how Delmon cracks the lineup enough to help a fantasy team.Man In The Box said:
Man In The Box
Footballguy
He started the first 3 games. Didn't start last night, but came in the game late and hit a 3 run homer. I think if he continues to hit, he'll get enough PT to be on a fantasy roster. Especially in deeper leagues.
Angry Beavers
Footballguy
CJ wilson if he is available;
I drafted him late in all leagues and he ought to be worth the add;
RP and SP eligibility (soon) if that matters;
I drafted him late in all leagues and he ought to be worth the add;
RP and SP eligibility (soon) if that matters;
Eephus
Footballguy
I'm in a league w/ separate SP and RP slots. I think the value bump for a real-life RP w/ SP eligibility is greater than the opposite like Wilson. It's a lot better to plug a guy into an open SP slot when you have no other pitchers starting.
Dr. Awesome
Footballguy
Would you snag Marcum or Penny?
pollardsvision
Footballguy
I think they are pretty even, but I'd lean towards Marcum. Penny just doesn't get enough strikeouts for my taste. He'd have to have an awfully low ERA to account for where he'll hurt you in Ks. My philosophy on back-end rotation guys is usually to look for guys that'll get Ks because most back-end rotation guys will carry some ERA risk anyway. I could see going with Penny if you (a) don't have IP limits and (b) have a ton of high K guys on your team already. My only concern with Marcum (aside from injury) is the AL East, but with IP limits, sitting him against the Yanks (5.59 ERA) isn't a big deal. Without IP limits, you can help overcome what Penny lacks in Ks. Assuming IP limits, I'd take Marcum and sit him against the Yankees. When healthy, he gets more K's per inning than Penny and generally has a decent ERA.
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pantagrapher
Footballguy
I picked up Jim Johnson yesterday. As mediocre as he can be, I think he's next in line. Gonzales's command has been horrible and he's barely touching 90 on the gun. It's one thing to let a guy work through it if his stuff is there, but that doesn't seem to be the case.You dropped Jay Bruce?! Too early.Mike Gonzalez has been terrible in 2 of his 3 outings. 1 save, but sandwiched around that save are 4 earned runs in 1 inning. Who is most likely to take over if he continues to struggle?I just picked up Daric Barton. Dropped Jay Bruce.
pantagrapher
Footballguy
Gotta jump on Gio Gonzales. I dropped him before his start for Masterson and now I'll be lucky to get him back.
shadyridr
Footballguy
I drafted him but didnt start himGotta jump on Gio Gonzales. I dropped him before his start for Masterson and now I'll be lucky to get him back.
MAC_32
Footballguy
Deep leaguers, the way Bonderman is pitching a resurgence could be on the way. Until proven otherwise I'd continue to expect poor first innings, but anyone who's followed him before knows that a healthy Bondo once out of the 1st is $. Glad I stashed him in my dyno back in March.
Eephus
Footballguy
Jeff Keppinger could be useful in NL-only leagues. He has 2B/SS/3B eligibility and will hit a little if given regular playing time. No speed and not much power so his upside is limited to AVG, R and RBI. Houston is really bad though and Keppinger is nominally better than Matsui, Feliz and Tommy Manzella.
pantagrapher
Footballguy
Gaby Sanchez could be a decent option for people who need help at 1B. I know Grey at Razzball is a booster.
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ianfitzy
Guest
He is probably picked up but if he is available jump on Neftali Feliz. Was just named temporary closer for Texas.
QuizGuy66
Footballguy
I cut Stubbs as I was spooked by the platoon (I also have Frank Gutierrez and Blanks) and grabbed Desmond so that I have my infield depth covered for off days and the like. Thinking of dumping Blanks and taking back Stubbs.
McGehee is probably the most prominent guy avaiable in my league, though Placido makes that move unnecessary.
-QG
McGehee is probably the most prominent guy avaiable in my league, though Placido makes that move unnecessary.
-QG
Angry Beavers
Footballguy
Montero C ARI out for a long time - have to figure at least 8 weeks;
Snyder has value, particularly in 2 Catcher leagues
Snyder has value, particularly in 2 Catcher leagues
MAC_32
Footballguy
Ouch, I targeted him in all of my leagues but wasn't able to get him. Blessing in disguise? Although in one of those leagues I ended up with Napoli so...maybe not.Anyone remember what happened to Snyder last year? I remember him being injured a lot, just wondering if his poor numbers in 09 were probably due to playing hurt. He has a good eye and showed some decent pop 06-08.
Eephus
Footballguy
He's been hot, but he's still Alex Gonzalez. In spite of Peralta's huge regression last year, I think he's still likely to outperform Gonzalez from this point forward.
pantagrapher
Footballguy
Hard to ignore his early power surge, but I'd ignore it. Peralta will probably put up better numbers over the long run.
Had a change of heart and dropped Blanks for Stubbs (my team's really bad with SBs) and of course Blanks promptly goes off 
pantagrapher
Footballguy
Come one, people. You shouldn't be dropping guys like Jay Bruce and Kyle Blanks this early. IT'S MID-APRIL.
Frank the Tank is going great guns for me as well.-QG
pantagrapher
Footballguy
Jose Guillen seems to have found some of his old-timey magic. He's going to get plenty of ABs. I just took a shot, dropped Fowler for him.
pollardsvision
Footballguy
Might be a good time to give Felix Pie a look (available in 99.6% of ESPN leagues). It looks like he'll be leading off in B-Rob's absence and he's producing.
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awesomeness
Guest
He did hit .300 last year in over 500 at bats. I'm gonna wait til the end of the week before i make a move but he's probably near the top of my list.
Eephus
Footballguy
I'm embarrassed to admit I picked him up in a shallow 12 team mixed league. Dropped Carlos Gomez on a speed deficient teamHe did hit .300 last year in over 500 at bats. I'm gonna wait til the end of the week before i make a move but he's probably near the top of my list.
Encyclopedia Brown
Footballguy
With Rollins seemingly headed for the DL the choice becomes his replacement Juan Castro or The Riot in Chicago.
Theriot is steady but that Philly ballpark plays like a pinball game.
Theriot is steady but that Philly ballpark plays like a pinball game.
Eephus
Footballguy
Juan Castro has been hanging around the majors for 15 years. He's no hitter
Dr. Awesome
Footballguy
Not unless you're desperate and play in a very large league. He's going to split time and he's not anything great. I wouldn't waste my time with him.To the post below this one, I love me some Podsednik.
QuizGuy66
Footballguy
So how real do you guys think Romero is?
Right now my staff is Beckett, Peavy, Oswalt, Burnett, Hudson (Kazmir on DL - but he's like 99% likely to be cut)
My relievers are Rivera, K-Rod, Jenks, Wilson, and Fuentes
Going 3-deep on bench position players right now: Stubbs, F Gutierrez, and Desmond.
Was this a flash in the pan or is this kid worth it?
-QG
Right now my staff is Beckett, Peavy, Oswalt, Burnett, Hudson (Kazmir on DL - but he's like 99% likely to be cut)
My relievers are Rivera, K-Rod, Jenks, Wilson, and Fuentes
Going 3-deep on bench position players right now: Stubbs, F Gutierrez, and Desmond.
Was this a flash in the pan or is this kid worth it?
-QG
