Keys Myaths
Pokerguy
Who are you targeting, why, and who have you already given up on?
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Fantasy Waiver Wire: Week 1 (1 Viewer)
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The Duff Man
Footballguy
Iwamura, TB, 3B has started strong and was available in my league. Maybe Dice K mania means this guy has been overlooked?
The Duff Man
Footballguy
LaRoche MAY have saved himself today. Still 3/16 with 8 Ks.. :X
JoeSteeler
Footballguy
Elijah Dukes TB OF
Encyclopedia Brown
Footballguy
Rich Hill might be flying under the radar in some leagues, but I think he is for a very good year.
Black&Gold
Footballguy
In roto leagues, maybe. In H2H points, wait.
JoeSteeler
Footballguy
I have never played a roto league. Why does the type of league matter if you should drop a player?
Mystery Achiever
Footballguy
i would love to be able to pick up players being dropped because people are giving up after five or less games. unforunately, one of the many current espn glitches is that waivers never clear.
Keys Myaths
Pokerguy
Because in roto leagues, WIP/WHIP and ERA are two of the 5 major pitching categories. If you have Julio, he's probably destroying those two categories for you.In a points league, the saves/strikeouts will overshadow the loss of points due to earned runs.
Keys Myaths
Pokerguy
BTW--has anyone checked out the chick doing the weekly updates on Sportsline? She's actually pretty good looking.
Mystery Achiever
Footballguy
ESPN really needs to re-set everything when they get the programming fixed. If I truly believed they would, I would love to drop Pujols (he's 1/17 after all
) and let everyone in the league stew because they couldn't pick him up. 
However, esp. given ESPN's track record, I don't have the guts....
Yankee23Fan
Fair Tax!
After posting in another thread that I am really hesitant to make moves this early in baseball, I can not help but feel like the long term picture of my team will be one that isn't in the top half of the league in terms of offense damage numbers.
So, I picked up Garrett Anderson (who everyone stayed away from at the draft) and parted with Clay Hensley.
Other then that, the common names were the active ones in my league, i.e. Dukes and Meche.
So, I picked up Garrett Anderson (who everyone stayed away from at the draft) and parted with Clay Hensley.
Other then that, the common names were the active ones in my league, i.e. Dukes and Meche.
JohnnyU
Footballguy
Shane Victorino - Could steal 30 and will hit some hrs.
Corey Hart - Nice power and speed numbers projected
Chris Young (ARI, not SD) - Candidate for NL ROY and is a 20/20 guy now, with 30/30 in his future. His BA might not top .270 this year, but he's worth a roster spot.
Jeff Baker - If the Rockies has an injury to the OF or CI, he's your man.
Elijah Dukes - Is hitting well and is a top prospect (even though he has off the field problems often).
Brad Eldred - Keep an eye on him, because he tore it up in ST and has immense power. If he ever gets a chance to start he could help fantasy teams. However, he does have a history of too many K's, but he could hit 35 bombs and still get a .300 avg. Who cares about the strikeouts in that scenario.
B.J. Upton - is playing well and could steal 30. He's playing 2b and is probably 3b eligible.
Gerald Laird - Will be a nice sleeper catcher.
John Danks - Had a nice spring and is the 5th starter for Chicago.
Micah Owings - This year's Josh Johnson?
Zach Greinke - Looks like his personal problems are behind him. He had a great 1st start and the former top prospect may be ready to really contribute.
Chuck James - might just be on your WW. He's a solid #3 starter for a team that should provide him with 15 wins. His other numbers won't hurt your team either.
Andrew Miller - He might provide some pitching help when he's called up.
Homer Bailey - see Andrew Miller
Adam Miller - Tore it up in ST and is fully recovered from his injuries. A top SP prospect that has nothing else to prove in the minors.
Joel Zumaya - The non-closer out there. Throws more 100+ heat than anyone.
Dan Wheeler - Lidge sucks
Johnathan Broxton - See Joel Zumaya. If Saito goes down this guy will be a top closer.
Mike Pelfrey - SP who is a top prospect that could help when he's called up.
As far as closers go, you can't go with a better web site than theinsidepitch.com It lists 2nd and 3rd in line and he's usually right on top of things. He also lists 25 man depth charts which is nice.
The Inside Pitch
Corey Hart - Nice power and speed numbers projected
Chris Young (ARI, not SD) - Candidate for NL ROY and is a 20/20 guy now, with 30/30 in his future. His BA might not top .270 this year, but he's worth a roster spot.
Jeff Baker - If the Rockies has an injury to the OF or CI, he's your man.
Elijah Dukes - Is hitting well and is a top prospect (even though he has off the field problems often).
Brad Eldred - Keep an eye on him, because he tore it up in ST and has immense power. If he ever gets a chance to start he could help fantasy teams. However, he does have a history of too many K's, but he could hit 35 bombs and still get a .300 avg. Who cares about the strikeouts in that scenario.
B.J. Upton - is playing well and could steal 30. He's playing 2b and is probably 3b eligible.
Gerald Laird - Will be a nice sleeper catcher.
John Danks - Had a nice spring and is the 5th starter for Chicago.
Micah Owings - This year's Josh Johnson?
Zach Greinke - Looks like his personal problems are behind him. He had a great 1st start and the former top prospect may be ready to really contribute.
Chuck James - might just be on your WW. He's a solid #3 starter for a team that should provide him with 15 wins. His other numbers won't hurt your team either.
Andrew Miller - He might provide some pitching help when he's called up.
Homer Bailey - see Andrew Miller
Adam Miller - Tore it up in ST and is fully recovered from his injuries. A top SP prospect that has nothing else to prove in the minors.
Joel Zumaya - The non-closer out there. Throws more 100+ heat than anyone.
Dan Wheeler - Lidge sucks
Johnathan Broxton - See Joel Zumaya. If Saito goes down this guy will be a top closer.
Mike Pelfrey - SP who is a top prospect that could help when he's called up.
As far as closers go, you can't go with a better web site than theinsidepitch.com It lists 2nd and 3rd in line and he's usually right on top of things. He also lists 25 man depth charts which is nice.
The Inside Pitch
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weisguy0831
Footballguy
shane victorino couldn't steal 30 bases if you spotted him 15. i don't care how fast he is, he had almost 450 ABs last year and was in single digits in steals. I just don't see him making that much of an improvement in that area. yes, he has 1. he will not get 29 more.
if you're looking for steals, aaron rowand already has 2 and ryan theriot despite being a bench player is getting playing time and has 1 this week.
i'm guessing not too many people own almezega or de aza from the marlins. if hanley ramirez's injury is anything remotely serious, almezega is a decent pickup. de aza has been decent in the first week as well.
as for dropping julio, i'd probably wait, depending on how i was set in saves. if i had 2 other closers, i'd cut him in a second. but if you need the saves, its worth holding out hope.
if you're looking for steals, aaron rowand already has 2 and ryan theriot despite being a bench player is getting playing time and has 1 this week.
i'm guessing not too many people own almezega or de aza from the marlins. if hanley ramirez's injury is anything remotely serious, almezega is a decent pickup. de aza has been decent in the first week as well.
as for dropping julio, i'd probably wait, depending on how i was set in saves. if i had 2 other closers, i'd cut him in a second. but if you need the saves, its worth holding out hope.
weisguy0831
Footballguy
if you need a catcher, i'd grab carlos ruiz from the phillies. looks like he'll be a solid hitter.
Doctor Detroit
Please remove your headgear
In bigger leagues where people have a clue these guys are all gone. ALL.
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Gaddis
Footballguy
Noah Lowry looked pretty good in a loss the other night:
7IN/4K/2BB/6H/1ER
He struck out 170 guys a couple years ago but battled injuries most of last season. He had a couple good starts last September, but was off the radar by that point. Might be worth a pickup. He's only 26, so he could really bounce back this year.
7IN/4K/2BB/6H/1ER
He struck out 170 guys a couple years ago but battled injuries most of last season. He had a couple good starts last September, but was off the radar by that point. Might be worth a pickup. He's only 26, so he could really bounce back this year.
Pole Cat
Footballguy
Just picked up Dukes in my 10-teamer
JohnnyU
Footballguy
Of course that's true for leagues of 14 teams or more, but I was mainly referring to leagues of 12 teams or 10 that don't have huge roster sizes. Yes, some of these players will be gone in those leagues as well, but some of the prospects currently in the minors, backup guys, setup men, or lesser known players that have potential, might not be on teams in leagues with shallow rosters.
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JohnnyU
Footballguy
Victorino stole 40 twice in the minors and has been instructed to run more this year, his first as a starter. So I have to disagree with you on that one.
weisguy0831
Footballguy
people like doctor detroit are a pain in the @@@.
not everyone plays in a supersized league where 99 percent of the players in MLB are drafted. i'm in a 10-team NL only league with standard 23-man rosters. no bench. so there are plenty of players on the list available.
instead of adding insight to the thread, people like doctor detroit chose to denegrate those who play in leagues not up to his standards. get over yourself.
not everyone plays in a supersized league where 99 percent of the players in MLB are drafted. i'm in a 10-team NL only league with standard 23-man rosters. no bench. so there are plenty of players on the list available.
instead of adding insight to the thread, people like doctor detroit chose to denegrate those who play in leagues not up to his standards. get over yourself.
Doctor Detroit
Please remove your headgear
If you are in a league where Shane Victorino is on the waiver wire then I can probably understand this post. See where I'm going with this? Link me your insight in any thread then talk to me.
JohnnyU
Footballguy
It's not uncommon for Victorino to be on the WW in leagues with small rosters and / or 12 to 10 teams, I guarantee you that.If you are in a league where Shane Victorino is on the waiver wire then I can probably understand this post. See where I'm going with this? Link me your insight in any thread then talk to me.
Doctor Detroit
Please remove your headgear
I've seen him ranked anywhere from 44 to 60. If you are in a league that starts 3 OFers I can see this. My initial post was a statement, not a critique btw. Where Wesiguy was coming from I have no idea. I was just pointing out the obvious in big leagues and nothing more. This is quickly turning into the Shark Pool.It's not uncommon for Victorino to be on the WW in leagues with small rosters and / or 12 to 10 teams, I guarantee you that.If you are in a league where Shane Victorino is on the waiver wire then I can probably understand this post. See where I'm going with this? Link me your insight in any thread then talk to me.
JohnnyU
Footballguy
I've seen him ranked anywhere from 44 to 60. If you are in a league that starts 3 OFers I can see this. My initial post was a statement, not a critique btw. Where Wesiguy was coming from I have no idea. I was just pointing out the obvious in big leagues and nothing more. This is quickly turning into the Shark Pool.It's not uncommon for Victorino to be on the WW in leagues with small rosters and / or 12 to 10 teams, I guarantee you that.If you are in a league where Shane Victorino is on the waiver wire then I can probably understand this post. See where I'm going with this? Link me your insight in any thread then talk to me.
eace: By the way, most leagues start at least 3 OF, and I would venture to guess that most leagues are either 12 to 10 teams, with roster sizes anywhere from 18-25. My dynasty league starts 4 OFs.
Doctor Detroit
Please remove your headgear
I'm in a 12 team dynasty (uber) that starts 5 OF.I've seen him ranked anywhere from 44 to 60. If you are in a league that starts 3 OFers I can see this. My initial post was a statement, not a critique btw. Where Wesiguy was coming from I have no idea. I was just pointing out the obvious in big leagues and nothing more. This is quickly turning into the Shark Pool.It's not uncommon for Victorino to be on the WW in leagues with small rosters and / or 12 to 10 teams, I guarantee you that.If you are in a league where Shane Victorino is on the waiver wire then I can probably understand this post. See where I'm going with this? Link me your insight in any thread then talk to me.
Keys Myaths
Pokerguy
Yes, but owners in my league, thankfully, lack a clue. I'm sure I'm not alone.Doctor Detroit said:
Likewise. I have an OF with Bay, Holliday, Berkman, and Bonds as the Util. No room for the above.
pigskin pimp
Footballguy
I scoured the WW in a 16 team, 28 man roster, after I traded Sexton-Nathan for Ryan Howard and had an empty P slot.
I picked up P Tejada TEX, after I researched, researched, and researched.
I don't like him pitching in the Texas heat in mid summer. But he was by far the only pitcher that had sleeper all over him. I like Ps that have SO totals that come close to their IP.
Needlesstosay, I was more than happy about his lockdown of the Boston lineup in his 1st start.
I'm in a deep league, so while I was researching...I came up with a list of players to keep an eye on from a 16 team, 28 roster league perspective. I'll share:
P Kenny Rogers DET (DL; watch his progress)
P Jason Marquis CHC (serviable, could be a cheap sorce of W in a better Cub O)
P Sidney Ponson MIN (have to see if fat man can get it done, if he does, he plays for a winning team)
P Nick Adenhart LAA (minors, huge P prospect, may not get call til Sept.)
CP Eddie Guardardo CIN (out w/major injury until June, Red's CP not settled)
CP CIN REDS (track who gets the ops, be it Coffey or Weathers, and pick up for cheap saves)
CP TB RAYS (Unsettled; saves could be Salas or Al Reyes, track 'em)
CP Henry Owens FLA (this guy could be the closer within a month for a .500 team)
P Kerry Wood CHC (DL, could be garbage now, but still a name to track)
C Jeff Mathis LAA (currently in minors, but is a minor league hitting machine, that hasn't done it in MLB)
C Ryan Doumit PIT (guy has potential, may see time at 1B or OF if he shows a hot bat)
1B Chris Shelton DET (another minor leaguer w/a big bat, if Casey falters...)
1B Saenz LAD (guy can stroke, but doesn't have a spot yet with Nomar at 1B)
1B/OF Hinske BOS (reserve; former ROY needs an injury to showcase skills w/premier ballclub)
2B Jose Valentin NYM (always underrated; the old man starts; can get you 15 HR-5 SB; big lineup)
2B Jose Castillo PIT (the poor man's Valentin; starts; max is probably around 10 HR- 5 SBs)
SS HOU ASTROS (Everett/Loretta; Lorretta may be the better play here, but Everett is getting the starts)
SS Brandon Wood LAA (minors; young guy; 30 HR potential; needs a spot ala Hendricks)
3B Korey Koskie MIL (DL until May; should get spot back; maybe a 14-20 HR, .260 avg in him; always hurt)
OF/1B Brad Eldred PIT (huge man((6'7" 250lbs.)); big bomber, low average; needs ABs; track 4 power)
OF Jason Tyner MIN (high average; no power; fast; maybe 300 ABs with 12 to 20 SBs; a better Lew Ford)
OF Catalanatto/Wilkerson TEX (one of these boys will get hot, and both can hit; reserves now; Wilkerson is low avg. with high power potential and some SB potential; CAT is high avg w/less power and speed)
OF Reggie Sanders (old, old man should be traded soon; track in case he lands on the right squad)
OF Jay Payton BAL (currently on 15 day DL; could be a factor and a cheap 15 HR mixed w a few SBs)
OF Billy Butler KC (huge hitting prospect in the KC minors; track! if he gets called up...buy)
OF Adam Lind TOR (another minor league with big league potential; Rios/Wells/Johnson block him)
OK, boys, that's the list. I'll check tabs on this thread as we watch some rise, others fall.
I'd also like to add my 5 man reserve list (as I have a deep league and it may help):
I have 1B Nick Johnson (DL), 1B Dan Johnson (DL), SS C. Guzman DL; cheap SBs); OF Lastings Milledge (waiting for his time); OF De Aza (starting FLA CF; Taveras clone).
I picked up P Tejada TEX, after I researched, researched, and researched.
I don't like him pitching in the Texas heat in mid summer. But he was by far the only pitcher that had sleeper all over him. I like Ps that have SO totals that come close to their IP.
Needlesstosay, I was more than happy about his lockdown of the Boston lineup in his 1st start.
I'm in a deep league, so while I was researching...I came up with a list of players to keep an eye on from a 16 team, 28 roster league perspective. I'll share:
P Kenny Rogers DET (DL; watch his progress)
P Jason Marquis CHC (serviable, could be a cheap sorce of W in a better Cub O)
P Sidney Ponson MIN (have to see if fat man can get it done, if he does, he plays for a winning team)
P Nick Adenhart LAA (minors, huge P prospect, may not get call til Sept.)
CP Eddie Guardardo CIN (out w/major injury until June, Red's CP not settled)
CP CIN REDS (track who gets the ops, be it Coffey or Weathers, and pick up for cheap saves)
CP TB RAYS (Unsettled; saves could be Salas or Al Reyes, track 'em)
CP Henry Owens FLA (this guy could be the closer within a month for a .500 team)
P Kerry Wood CHC (DL, could be garbage now, but still a name to track)
C Jeff Mathis LAA (currently in minors, but is a minor league hitting machine, that hasn't done it in MLB)
C Ryan Doumit PIT (guy has potential, may see time at 1B or OF if he shows a hot bat)
1B Chris Shelton DET (another minor leaguer w/a big bat, if Casey falters...)
1B Saenz LAD (guy can stroke, but doesn't have a spot yet with Nomar at 1B)
1B/OF Hinske BOS (reserve; former ROY needs an injury to showcase skills w/premier ballclub)
2B Jose Valentin NYM (always underrated; the old man starts; can get you 15 HR-5 SB; big lineup)
2B Jose Castillo PIT (the poor man's Valentin; starts; max is probably around 10 HR- 5 SBs)
SS HOU ASTROS (Everett/Loretta; Lorretta may be the better play here, but Everett is getting the starts)
SS Brandon Wood LAA (minors; young guy; 30 HR potential; needs a spot ala Hendricks)
3B Korey Koskie MIL (DL until May; should get spot back; maybe a 14-20 HR, .260 avg in him; always hurt)
OF/1B Brad Eldred PIT (huge man((6'7" 250lbs.)); big bomber, low average; needs ABs; track 4 power)
OF Jason Tyner MIN (high average; no power; fast; maybe 300 ABs with 12 to 20 SBs; a better Lew Ford)
OF Catalanatto/Wilkerson TEX (one of these boys will get hot, and both can hit; reserves now; Wilkerson is low avg. with high power potential and some SB potential; CAT is high avg w/less power and speed)
OF Reggie Sanders (old, old man should be traded soon; track in case he lands on the right squad)
OF Jay Payton BAL (currently on 15 day DL; could be a factor and a cheap 15 HR mixed w a few SBs)
OF Billy Butler KC (huge hitting prospect in the KC minors; track! if he gets called up...buy)
OF Adam Lind TOR (another minor league with big league potential; Rios/Wells/Johnson block him)
OK, boys, that's the list. I'll check tabs on this thread as we watch some rise, others fall.
I'd also like to add my 5 man reserve list (as I have a deep league and it may help):
I have 1B Nick Johnson (DL), 1B Dan Johnson (DL), SS C. Guzman DL; cheap SBs); OF Lastings Milledge (waiting for his time); OF De Aza (starting FLA CF; Taveras clone).
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pigskin pimp
Footballguy
Lee Gardner got the save today, but Owens still has the most potential. Sidenote: Jorge Julio was in the game, but only for 1/3 for a hold in the ninth.
Sister Havana
Footballguy
I just picked up Nick Masset, White Sox relief pitcher. I had a chance to see him on Thursday (he pitched several innings after Mark Buehrle was knocked out) and he looked very good.
I'm in a 20 team, 23-player roster league so this is a very good thread for me to see, since there's lots of reaching to do on the waiver wire!
I'm in a 20 team, 23-player roster league so this is a very good thread for me to see, since there's lots of reaching to do on the waiver wire!
Texican
Footballguy
Just curious (as I need cloer help)...Owens has not recorded a K so far. Fluke deal?
pigskin pimp
Footballguy
guy threw 74 Ks in 40 IP in the minors last year w/20 saves and a 1.58 ERAif you have a reserve spot, he's a guy to haveif not, just track the FLA situationthe Marlins are paying Julio big money, but the guy is just not that goodgardner is a 32 yr old journeyman and not the closer of the future in FLA
ScottNorwood
Footballcutie
I just picked up David Dejesus. I see him hitting around .300 with a ton of doubles. He's also 27 years old this year, for those of you that buy into the "27-year old breakout" theory.
He's also the guy that took Dice-K deep
He's also the guy that took Dice-K deep
bialczabub
Lord of the Flies
I'm trying to decide whether to give up on Rauch for Owens. Rauch is the better pitcher, but Owens might wind up a closer.
tribecalledjeff
Footballguy
My pitchers are:
Chris Capuano
Javier Vazquez
Carlos Zembrano
John Lackey
Rich Hill
Adam Loewen
John Maine
Trevor Hoffman
Jose Valverde
Chris Ray
should I be looking to drop one of these guys for anyone listed above?
Meche, Greinke are available.
My hitting bench is:
Hank Blalock
Lyle Overbay
Aknori Iwamura
I just traded away a couple OF to get McCann and Lackey, so I know I need some OF depth. I have been paying attention to Chris Young (Ari) but he just had a minor groin injury. DeJesus is also available. Should I pick up one of these guys? Who should I drop? It coule be a pitcher. Reasoning would be appreciated.
First year doing fantasy baseball - I'm learning as I go but I love it so far. Thanks for any help.
Chris Capuano
Javier Vazquez
Carlos Zembrano
John Lackey
Rich Hill
Adam Loewen
John Maine
Trevor Hoffman
Jose Valverde
Chris Ray
should I be looking to drop one of these guys for anyone listed above?
Meche, Greinke are available.
My hitting bench is:
Hank Blalock
Lyle Overbay
Aknori Iwamura
I just traded away a couple OF to get McCann and Lackey, so I know I need some OF depth. I have been paying attention to Chris Young (Ari) but he just had a minor groin injury. DeJesus is also available. Should I pick up one of these guys? Who should I drop? It coule be a pitcher. Reasoning would be appreciated.
First year doing fantasy baseball - I'm learning as I go but I love it so far. Thanks for any help.
Mystery Achiever
Footballguy
You have a lot of pitchers; any game limits? I don't think I'd pick up Meche or Greinke now.tribecalledjeff said:
tribecalledjeff
Footballguy
No limits - HTH. So Loewen > Meche or Greinke?
tribecalledjeff
Footballguy
I've heard a lot of positive rumblings about Wells, also. Something about a great pitching coach now? I don't really know him from adam, to be honest, but others have mentioned him as a decent pickup.
tribecalledjeff
Footballguy
What about the batters?tribecalledjeff said:
Knightro
Footballguy
Loewen >>>>> either of them
Mystery Achiever
Footballguy
It is too early for me to be making moves; still watching. But, generally, it would be better to have a variety of bench positions instead of 2 third basemen.
Restricted
Footballguy
I saw that too. I was considering dropping Scheffield and his slow start for him.
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