I evaluated Matt Capps‘ 2009 struggles in the July 30 edition of KFFL.com’s Fantasy Baseball Closer Hot Seat, but I wasn’t finished. The righty is out of character, and I believe it traces back to some changes he incorporated this past spring.
In a Wednesday night battle that was scoreless through nine stages, Capps entered the bottom of the 10th against the San Francisco Giants and allowed a leadoff single to left fielder Eugenio Velez. The speedster advanced on a sac bunt and later scored on a base hit to right. Loser, Capps. He fell to 2-6, with 20 saves in 22 chances; he has a 6.15 ERA and a 1.78 WHIP in 33 2/3 innings. Want more? Keep reading…
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Jon Heyman, of SI.com, reports the Boston Red Sox acquired catcher Victor Martinez from the Cleveland Indians Friday, July 31, in exchange for pitchers Justin Masterson, Nick Hagadone and Bryan Price.
Martinez was not acquired for his defense. The Sox figure to use him at first base and designated hitter and perhaps let him share catching duties with Jason Varitek. Want more? Keep reading…
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FOXSports.com’s Ken Rosenthal and Jon Paul Morosi report the Detroit Tigers acquired starting pitcher Jarrod Washburn from the Seattle Mariners for pitcher Luke French and pitcher Mauricio Robles.
Washburn leaves one pitchers’ park for a more neutral location and leaves the AL West for the AL Central, which boasts comparable offenses. Washburn’s win total could receive a boost with the Tigers’ powerful offense behind him. Detroit’s bullpen (4.16 ERA) hasn’t been quite as steady as Seattle’s (3.89 ERA) at upholding leads, though. Overall, his fantasy value stays about the same, with the potential upgrade in wins. Want more? Keep reading…
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