With the Yankee rotation in disarray, how long will it be until Hank Steinbrenner’s head explodes? Another week of fantasy ball is drawing to a close, and again there is more turmoil in bullpens throughout the land. The volatility associated with the closer role continues and the trend to grabbing the set-up man early seems […]
The Wire Troll: Is it Okei Dokei Time…Again? Read Post »
Scott Olsen, slapped around like a step child last season, has recovered nicely so far in 2008. Sometimes in our haste to find the next phenom, we have a tendency to overlook the established veteran and the proven history that they can provide. Having the “new kid on the block” should not be underrated, but
The Wire Troll: Murphy’s Law Read Post »
If you’re saddled with struggling Indian starter C.C. Sabathia, it’s time to scour the waiver wire. The early part of every season gives us fantasy players the opportunity to curse our pitching on a regular basis. A quick review of the past several days illustrates that quality starting pitching has definitely had it’s moments. Chris
The Wire Troll: Where Did All the “Aces” Go? Read Post »
In a report over at Japanball.com Monday, Koji Uehara, after finally attaining free agency, announced his intention to pursue a career in North America in 2009, a development that should surprise no one. Contrary to some reports currently surfacing, Uehara does not have any arm problems at this time. He is also not looking going
Uehara Heading to MLB in 2009 Read Post »
Mark Lowe, a fantasy nobody a week ago, is suddenly an attractive commodity. Welcome to the new season of our weekly MLB version of The Wire Troll. Each and every year, the first several weeks of a new season are without a doubt the busiest from a waiver wire perspective, as we attempt to sort
The Wire Troll: A New Beginning Read Post »
With Chad Cordero’s early-season injury woes, chances are this won’t be a popular seller. Jon Rauch, anyone? There is truly nothing like that first day of a new season for the die-hard fantasy player. All those months of hard work and now the wait is finally over. The channel surfing is in full force, the
Fantasy Notes: And We’re Off Read Post »
Franklin Gutierrez, with his power and speed potential, makes an excellent sleeper choice. (Associated Press) With Spring Training drawing to a rapid close (and given that we’ve already had a couple games that count, we’re damn confused about whether the exhibition season is ongoing or not), a quick look at some of those early sleeper
Top Ten 2008 Sleepers Read Post »
