The Wire Troll: Jordan Walden Now the Man in Disneyland

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The “super week” that many of us have been enduring is nearly over, which means those of us playing in weekly leagues can finally start tinkering with our rosters. Some of the greatest bargains and opportunities the 2011 campaign will present will be available over the next couple of weeks. The old adage of ‘you snooze, you lose’ has never been more accurate than it is at this time of the season for Fantasy baseball owners. The tough part is weeding through the overwhelming number of options and separating the trash from the treasures.

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MLB Today: Conor Jackson Showing Signs of Life

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At any rate, with the Jays starting southpaws in the opening and closing games of this series, Jackson got a pair of starts, and he responded with three hits, a walk and two RBI. If he continues to produce (and play defense – he made a sparkling catch to end a threat in the sixth), his playing time should increase, so he’s a name for AL-only league owners to put on their radar. Oakland is clearly desperate for an offensive spark, so keep an eye on this situation.

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2011 RotoRob MLB Draft Kit: Relief Pitcher Rankings

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He was a workhorse last year, and even though his WHIP rose slightly, he was able to cut his ERA by giving up just one freaking homer all season long. Mr. Stingy doesn’t like when fans get a souvenir, apparently. Bell’s strikeout rate has risen the past two years, something Fantasy owners aren’t likely to complain about, but it’s also meant that it’s taking him longer to get through innings, and that’s something that could take a toll down the stretch. As good as Bell has been as a closer, he’s someone that could be traded and wind up in a less significant role on a contender. Food for thought.

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2011 RotoRob MLB Draft Kit: Starting Pitchers Rankings

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All Halladay did in his first year in Philadelphia was throw at least 250 IP for the second time in his career, improve his already ridiculously stingy control, set a new career high in strikeouts and just miss tying his career bests in wins and ERA. Oh, and did I mention that he happened to toss a no-hitter in his first ever playoff start? No pitcher in the majors can put the ball where he wants like Doc can, and other than a hiccup a few years back, he’s also been pretty much as durable as they come. There are tons of great starting options this year, but few are as safe as Halladay.

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2011 RotoRob MLB Draft Kit: Deep Sleepers

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In 35 innings last year, he managed 33 strikeouts against just eight walks in compiling a 2.83 ERA. In seven innings this spring, Parnell has racked up six strikeouts while working on a slider to complement his mid-90s heat. A lot can happen in the next two-to-three months and owning Parnell early in 2011 — in what will likely be K-Rod’s final year in New York — could turn into a very solid move.

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