The AL west offers some unusual excitement this season as the Rangers and the Angels look to be the two top contenders heading into the second half. Seattle and Oakland will prepare for the future. Here are some trade possibilities for the AL West.fakeFCKRemove
As baseball races to the trade deadline there's lots to watch with hot and cold fantasy players. Here's a look at some recent trends.
As of this hour, Mark Berman of Houston's Fox 26 is reporting that the Phillies have a deal in place for Roy Oswalt and are awaiting his waiving his no-trade clause. This report has not, as yet, been confirmed and we have to remind everyone that Oswalt's agreeing to waive the no-trade is a MAJOR piece if indeed it has not been resolved.
It was a little creepy. I was enjoying wine with a friend after work. We exchanged silly stories that seemed to get more and more ridiculous the longer we talked. Laughter and wine ensued. At some point, I briefly mentioned my plummeting fantasy team, which is not at all funny. I’m sure for a moment, I had the look of despair and disgust.
Here is my latest USA Today column on Matt Kemp.
With the trade deadline approaching keep your eyes on the prize – especially in “only” leagues where a big-ticket player may be added to your league. In the meantime, let’s talk two-start non-stud pitchers for the upcoming week:
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As many of you are aware, the 80’s was full of good music, the Cold War, but more importantly, quality baseball players. Below is my list of the 1981-1990 All-Decade Fantasy Team:
Catcher: Gary Carter (1982, Expos) 91 R, 29 HR, 97 RBI, 2 SB, .293 AVG Catcher: Lance Parrish (1982, Tigers) 75 R, 32 HR, 87 RBI, 3 SB, .284 AVG First Base: Don Mattingly (1986, Yankees) 117 R, 31 HR, 113 RBI, 0 SB, .352 AVG Second Base: Ryne Sandberg (1985, Cubs) 113 R, 26 HR, 83 RBI, 54 SB, .305 AVG Third Base: Mike Schmidt (1981, Phillies) 78 R, 31 HR, 91 RBI, 12 SB, .316 AVG Shortstop: Robin Yount (1982, Brewers) 129 R, 29 HR, 114 RBI, 14 SB, .331 AVG Outfield: Tony Gwynn (1987, Padres) 119 R, 7 HR, 54 RBI, 56 SB, .370 AVG Outfield: Kirby Puckett (1988, Twins) 109 R, 24 HR, 121 RBI, 6 SB, .356 AVG Outfield: Rickey Henderson (1990, Athletics) 119 R, 28 HR, 61 RBI, 65 SB, .325 AVG Outfield: Andre Dawson (1981, Expos) 71 R, 24 HR, 64 RBI, 26 SB, .302 AVG Outfield: Kevin Mitchell (1989, Giants) 100 R, 47 HR, 125 RBI, 3 SB, .291 AVG Middle Infielder: Cal Ripken (1984, Orioles) 103 R, 27 HR, 86 RBI, 2 SB, .304 AVG Corner Outfielder: Wade Boggs (1987, Red Sox) 108 R, 24 HR, 89 RBI, 1 SB, .363 AVG Utility: Alan Trammell (1987, Tigers) 109 R, 28 HR, 105 RBI, 21 SB, .343 AVG Pitcher: Mike Scott (1986, Astros) 18 W, 0 SV, 306 K, 2.22 ERA, 0.923 WHIP Pitcher: Dwight Gooden (1985, Mets) 24 W, 0 SV, 268 K, 1.53 ERA, 0.965 WHIP Pitcher: John Tudor (1985, Cardinals) 21 W, 0 SV, 169 K, 1.93 ERA, 0.938 WHIP Pitcher: Fernando Valenzuela (1981, Dodgers) 13 W, 0 SV, 180 K, 2.45 ERA, 1.045 WHIP Pitcher: Bret Saberhagen (1989, Royals) 23 W, 0 SV, 193 K, 2.16 ERA, 0.961 WHIP Pitcher: Roger Clemens (1986, Red Sox) 24 W, 0 SV, 238 K, 2.45 ERA, 0.969 WHIP Pitcher: Steve Carlton (1981, Phillies) 13 W, 0 SV, 179 K, 2.42 ERA, 1.126 WHIP Pitcher: Nolan Ryan (1989, Rangers) 16 W, 0 SV, 301 K, 3.20 ERA, 1.086 WHIP Pitcher: Mario Soto (1982, Reds) 14 W, 0 SV, 274 K, 2.79 ERA, 1.060 WHIP Analysis: Pitching was very difficult because of the emergence of closers. Ultimately, I decided that these starters were too dominant to be overruled by closers. Stolen bases came back again and formed some of the elite players of this decade. This of course, was the decade when fantasy baseball first emerged nationwide, so I know that many of you reading this column had once drafted these players! Be sure to leave a comment below with your thoughts. Not sure what the FantasyPros911.com Premium Side offers? No sweat. You can now try the Premium Side for FREE!!! That’s right FantasyPros911.com is giving you a FREE 7-DAY TRIAL to the Premium Content so you can see why many have said it’s their #1 choice for Fantasy Baseball information. Register now and start reading the very best Fantasy Baseball Information on the net. Trackback(0)
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 written by Chase Williams, April 07, 2009
Looking at the thread again brought 2 more to my attention I have to make a case for:
OF: Eric Davis (1987, Reds) 120 Runs, 37 HR, 100 RBI, 50 SB, .289 AVG C: Carlton Fisk (1983, White Sox) 85 Runs, 26 HR, 86 RBI, 9 SB, .289 AVG SP: Frank Viola (1988, Twins) 24 Wins, 0 SV, 193 K, 2.64 ERA, 1.137 WHIP. And I know you stated you didn't feel a closer warranted being listed above the starters you mentioned but I still have to at least list Eckersley's 1990. The ERA and WHIP were ridiculous reliever or not. Dennis Eckersley (1990, Athletics) 4 Wins, 48 Saves, 73 K, 0.61 ERA, 0.61 WHIP.
written by Chase Williams, April 07, 2009
Kevin: I didn't want to hijack that thread in the debate post any more than I already had, but I am interested in your recommendations on the books. Do you need me to post my e-mail address on here?
written by Chase Williams, April 06, 2009
Of course I always have to throw others out there for consideration!
OF: Dale Murphy (1983, Braves) 131 runs, 36 HR, 121 RBI, 30 SB, .302 AVG. OF: Mr. Juice himself Jose Canceco (1988, A's) 120 Runs, 42 HR, 124 RBI, 40 SB, .307 AVG OF: Vince Coleman (1987, Cardinals) 121 Runs, 3 HR, 43 RBI, 109 SB, .289 Pitcher: Orel Hershiser (1988, Dodgers) 23 Wins, 1 SV, 178 K's, 2.26 ERA, 1.052 WHIP. I agree that Coleman likely wouldnt make the cut due to the lack of power and lower average, but I think Murphy deserves a place on the roster.. I don't disagree with disregarding Canseco for moral reasons, but my fantasy team doesn't have a morality clause and thus Canseco 88 season would be a headliner. Hershiser I could be swayed against but his #'s are better than a couple on the list. I also have to respectfully disagree with your Rickey selection... He deserves to be on the roster, but for his 1985 season, not 1990. I know the Slugging (and OPS) was higher in 90, but the runs and SB difference more than makes 85 the season of choice in my book.
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I think Parrish v. Fisk is an interesting debate as well.
Hershiser was the next pitcher on the list, but ultimately didn't make the cut.
Those are some great OF that you have mentioned, and as a Braves fan I would have loved to include Murphy on my list, but I think Dawson would have been the guy to eliminate (gotta show some support for Mitchell).