Podcast: Houston, We Have a Big Problem
We got out the old crystal ball and had some fun with prognostications.
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The Wire Troll: The Dawn of the Brett Lawrie Era
We’re getting into crunch time in Fantasy Leagues, and with trade deadlines fast approaching, it’s time to pull out all the stops. The marathon has turned into a sprint, giving you one last serious opportunity to address your Fantasy squads’ needs through the trade venue. Get it done. Repeat after me, “Would have, could have, and should have” will not be part of any end of the year discussions concerning my Fantasy teams. Without further ado, let’s take a look at some of this week’s wire options that could augment those deadline trade moves.
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Chicago Cubs Fantasy Report
After hitting a measly two homers in the first two months of the season, A-Ram exploded, smacking a combined 17 in June and July. He’s off to a sluggish start in August with just one homer and a BA that continues to slide, but he’s already reached 20 homers for the ninth time, something we weren’t sure he’d be capable of given his health woes in recent years. Ramirez has also spent lots of time in the three-hole lately, a slot he only occupied once last year.
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Saving Grace: Craig Kimbrel Locks Down the Gig
The tough right-handed, sidearm pitcher should be used in the seventh inning role, and he brings a sparkling 2.39 ERA to help the Arizona bullpen. Assuming Putz can stay healthy the rest of the season, he seems to finally be back to his 2006-07 seasons with the Mariners when he recorded 36 and 40 saves respectively. Until this year, he had not gotten over 15 saves since his 2007 season.
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MLB Today: Edward Mujica Emerging as an Asset
Still, he’s enjoying a very strong campaign, worthy of attention in deeper NL-only leagues. In fact, Mujica has probably performed at a top 50 level among relief pitchers this season, shaking off a rough April with three splendid months since. His command has again been off the charts, and just take a peek at his WHIP and try to tell me that wouldn’t be useful. Throw in a whopping eight wins and you’ve got yourself a very fine non-closing Fantasy reliever.
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Podcast: The Non-Waiver Trade Review
The Giants gave up a lot in Wheeler, but needed the offense that rental player Beltran brings to the table if they are going to have a shot at repeating as World Series champs.
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The Wire Troll: Hideki Matsui Has Awoken
The Athletics signed Matsui in the offseason, hoping for middle of the order power production. After a horrible first half, he’s finally finding his stroke. Since the middle of July, he’s 24-for-52 with three homers and 17 RBI. Godzilla has returned!
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