Fantasy baseball trade deadline thread
By Tim Heaney | Categories: Fantasy Baseball,MLB,MLB Breaking News
Bourn to run
Your headquarters for fantasy baseball analysis of Major League Baseball's trade deadline moves
[UPDATE 8:57 p.m. ET] Some shortstop notes: A reminder that with Rafael Furcal now a member of the St. Louis Cardinals, Dee Gordon will carry the load at SS for the Los Angeles Dodgers. If you're hurting for speed and/or a 6er, scoop him up.
The Orlando Cabrera swap opens up time in Cleveland for Jason Kipnis' full-time duty, improving his mixed-league value. He's not as safe an option in shallows unless you're desperate. As for O-Cab, Miguel Tejada (back) is still weeks from returning, so he's a last-ditch rental in mixed leagues who might be relegated to part-time duty when Tejada comes back.
[UPDATE 4:25 p.m. ET] The Boston Red Sox have acquired SP Erik Bedard and RP Joshua Fields in a three-team deal which also involves the Seattle Mariners and Los Angeles Dodgers. The Mariners will receive OF Trayvon Robinson from the Dodgers and OF Chih-Hsien Chiang from the Red Sox. The Dodgers will receive C Tim Federowicz from the Red Sox and two additional minor leaguers.
Though Bedard's new park isn't as helpful (6.99 career ERA at Fenway Park), he'll have much more run support now that he's actually playing for that team. If he's still available in your league, pounce.
Robinson is an elite speed prospect that could immediately see a chance in Seattle; if not this year, he'll be in camp next season. AL-only players should go after him immediately, and deep mixed speed chasers could take a shot, as long as they don't go overboard on a bid.
Chiang is having a stellar campaign at Double-A Portland and gives Seattle even more outfield depth. The 23-year-old is a stashable prospect in dynasty setups
New York Mets-San Francisco Giants trade awaits Carlos Beltran’s OK
By Tim Heaney | Categories: Fantasy Baseball,MLB,MLB Breaking News
Beltran to the Bay
The San Francisco Giants and the New York Mets have reached an agreement on a trade that will send OF Carlos Beltran to the Giants, but Beltran now has 24 hours to accept, which he is expected to do. The Mets will pick up a good chunk of the $6 million left on Beltran's deal. The deal is believed to be centered around SP Zack Wheeler.
When this goes through, Beltran won't see a big change in value. He'll play in another pitcher-friendly park. He'll miss having Jose Reyes hitting in front of him and David Wright batting behind him, but Beltran has regained the thump in his bat that makes him a threat in any stadium or lineup. Click here to read the rest...
Toronto Blue Jays acquire Colby Rasmus in eight-player deal
By Tim Heaney | Categories: Fantasy Baseball,MLB,MLB Breaking News
Rasmus flies north
The Toronto Blue Jays acquired OF Colby Rasmus and Ps Trever Miller, Brian Tallet and P.J. Walters from the St. Louis Cardinals Wednesday, July 27, in exchange for Ps Edwin Jackson, Marc Rzepczynski and Octavio Dotel and OF Corey Patterson. Miller is expected to be flipped to the Chicago White Sox in a separate trade.
Add Rasmus if he was dropped in your mixed league. He's an immediate grab in AL-only setups worthy of a hefty FAAB bid. Click here to read the rest...
Nelson Cruz placed on DL
By Tim Heaney | Categories: Fantasy Baseball,MLB,MLB Breaking News
Cruz missile malfunction
The Texas Rangers have placed OF Nelson Cruz (quadriceps) on the 15-day disabled list because of a sore quadriceps.
OF Craig Gentry has been recalled from Triple-A Oklahoma City to take his spot on the 25-man roster. Click here to read the rest...
Fantasy Baseball Player Prospecting: Bryce Harper, Paul Goldschmidt
By KFFL Staff | Categories: Fantasy Baseball,MLB,MLB Prospects
If Brandon Allen isn't the answer ...
Baseball season got into full swing on Thursday with opening day for the minor leagues. Here are some prospects who stood out in their first games.
- Despite his stints in the Instructional League, Arizona Fall League and Grapefruit League spring training, Bryce Harper hadn't officially played a professional game until last night. Making his debut for low Single-A Hagerstown, Harper went 2-for-4 with an RBI and a stolen base. In his first at-bat, Harper stroked a 3-2 pitch to center to drive in a run. His second hit came on a bunt single up the third-base line.
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Matt Holliday could miss 4-6 weeks after appendectomy
By Tim Heaney | Categories: Fantasy Baseball,MLB,MLB Breaking News
St. Louis Cardinals OF Matt Holliday (appendix) will have an appendectomy Friday, April 1, and could be sidelined for four to six weeks, according to Joe Strauss of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch. Click here to read the rest...
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