The Wire Troll: The Rosters Expand

Ah, there’s nothing like the September roster increases to start a steady stream of player influx into the majors and onto our Fantasy rosters. Yes, these callups can and will be of importance to many Fantasy teams but don’t forget about the veteran players. Playing time is always the issue and make sure before you commit to players in redraft leagues that those opportunities will be there.

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Saving Grace: Fuentes Back on Track

On Sunday, he gave up just his second run as closer, but still managed to hang on for a shaky save. The prevailing wisdom out there is that you have to be a closer on a winner to get lots of saves. That has been proven wrong time and time again, but people still spout it like it’s gospel. Johnson is a fine option in all leagues. Yes he’s going to get less chances than most because the Orioles will win less games than, say the Yankees, but there is no reason he can’t rack up a good number of saves in the meantime as long as he makes the most of his opportunities. And bear in mind that weaker tends tend to be involved in closer games when they do actually win, so virtually every W may result in a save chance.

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Daily Dump: Kelly Johnson

After taking two of three from the Florida Marlins on the weekend, the Atlanta Braves have now moved into sole possession of second place in the NL East. They’re just a half game behind the Giants in the NL Wild Card race, but Wild Card leader Colorado continues to surge, and has put 4.5 games between itself and Atlanta. And despite the fact that the Braves have played well lately, the Phillies have been that much better, opening up a seven-game bulge in the East.

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Cub Bullpen Woes

The Cubs’ most recent skid – combined with the Cardinals continuing to roll – has seen the NL Central deficit grow to eight games for Chicago. Houston, playing a bit better lately, has pulled within two games, even threatening the Cubs’ grip on second place in the division.

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