Joel Zumaya, Detroit, RP: Assuming Zumaya can stay away from both stacking boxes in attics and sharpening his chops on Guitar Hero, he should be returning to the Tiger bullpen as early as next week. He’s coming off a very strong outing for the High-A Lakeland Flying Tigers, pitching two scoreless innings and hitting triple […]
The Wire Troll: Downs Syndrome Read Post »
Well, fantasy fans and addicts throughtout the land, it’s time to kick back and rejoice! The verdict is in, and with the decision Monday afternoon that the Supreme Court has refused to hear the appeal brought forward by MLB and the Players Union, we can officially put this sad chapter in the history of fantasy
Dan Wheeler, Tampa Bay, RP: Did anyone actually believe that Troy Percival could make it through the 2008 season without at least one trip to the DL? A left hamstring strain on May 28 leaves us with Wheeler being the newest addition to the closer ranks. Wheeler, with 20 saves over the past two seasons,
The Wire Troll: Drawing a Blanco? Read Post »
Jack Wilson, Pittsburgh, SS: With the relative shortage of middle infielders currently available, the return of Wilson, out since the first week of the season with a strained calf, could provide some marginal relief. The potential for a solid batting average and moderate power would make Wilson a decent option in both deep formats and
The Wire Troll: Jack’s Back Read Post »
As we approach the two month mark of the 2008 season, it is beginning to be serious decision time for those of us in keeper formats. When do we acknowledge that maybe, just maybe, the 2008 season is not going to be one filled with glory? Yes, it’s a tough decision, but also an essential
The Wire Troll: No Hot-Dogging for this Kobayashi Read Post »
Over the course of the baseball season, there are several very important dates that potentially can make a huge difference for your fantasy baseball team. We are currently heading into the one weekend of the year that probably more than any other will shape and determine our fate and destiny over the balance of 2008.
With a little more than a month gone in the 2008 season, most leagues and fantasy owners should be at the stage where some semblance of order is starting to appear. The waiver wire is undoubtedly an integral part of the game we play, but in competitive situations we must also look to the trading
The Wire Troll: DeJesus is Just Alright by Me Read Post »
