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Carlos Lee Trade Fantasy Analysis
Visit RotoAuthority for a look at how today’s trade should affect Carlos Lee for fantasy baseball purposes. Keep checking back at RotoAuthority as I’ll address the other players in the Lee trade and any other major trades that occur.
Trade Rumor Roundup: 4 Days Left
What’s cooking this morning in the world of MLB trade rumors?
Gotham Baseball’s Mark Healey spoke to all sorts of baseball sources; here’s his latest Rumor Mill. New developments: the Mets could pursue various Rockie pitchers, and the Yanks crave John Smoltz.
My Mets guy indicates that the Wilson Betemit for Scott Linebrink deal that’s been bandied about could go down at the last minute. What? He hears things outside of the Mets.
SportsBlah sorts through the Alfonso Soriano rumors.
Jimmy Gobble was scratched from his start last night. Let the rampant rumormongering begin. Actually, KC just switched him with Runelvys Hernandez to break up the southpaws in the rotation.
As the days go by, Doug Melvin sounds more and more like he’ll trade Carlos Lee.
RotoAuthority gives the fantasy take on Shin-Soo Choo, Ben Broussard, Scott Kazmir, and many more recent developments.
All the newspapers are reporting that the Yankees have deemed Scott Proctor "untouchable." I know good relief help is hard to find, but should a 29 year-old middling reliever at the peak of his value really be deemed untouchable? Especially the way Joe Torre is abusing him.
Hadn’t heard of the Mets’ interest in Juan Cruz and Jose Valverde until Dan Graziano mentioned it this morning. Could be a great buy low situation for a real live arm in Valverde. Cruz I think could be tough to pry away.
There was just no reason to try to start Roger Clemens trade speculation. The Astros, five games back in the wildcard, have invested way too much to suddenly wave the white flag.
Bidding war for…Cory Lidle? Looks like Toronto has the lead so far; Lidle starts tonight.
Buster Olney mentioned today in his blog that the White Sox are willing to discuss trades for Freddy Garcia. He also indicates that the Red Sox are working on a large, creative deal with more than two teams.
Add the Mariners and Cardinals to the Yankees for Shawn Green’s interested parties. He can veto a deal to any of these three teams and is happy in Arizona.
Fantasy Baseball Rookies And More
New to MLBTradeRumors.com? Then you may not be familiar with our sister site, RotoAuthority. RotoAuthority is a fantasy baseball blog that’s updated daily with all sorts of fun projections, sleepers, busts, and strategy. Our latest post concerns rookies predicted to make a splash before the season began.
Another member of the network is AllCubs.com. The purpose of that one is pretty obvious. We have a team of writers discussing Chicago’s National League ballclub.
Check out the latest post over at Rays Index, an excellent Devil Rays blog. Cork ranks everyone’s trade value and makes thorough roster projections for next season.
Visit Royals Authority for their take on the recent Dessens, Graffanino, and MacDougal trades. These guys will stay busy as Dayton Moore keeps wheeling and dealing.
Trades That May Impact Fantasy Baseball
New to MLB Trade Rumors? You may be interested in my fantasy baseball website, RotoAuthority.com. Check out my latest post:
Trades That May Impact Fantasy Baseball
While I have your attention, I have to mention Banks of the Anacostia as a Washington Nationals blog to check out.
Last but not least, Cubs fans should definitely start reading AllCubs.com regularly. Check out this feature called What Shall We Do Now?
Latest At RotoAuthority
Recently at RotoAuthority I examined various players who have supposedly exhibited second half trends. Check it out.
Also, if you’re looking for a second half boost in your fantasy league, check out the RotoAuthority Fantasy Baseball Guide. It’s updated throughout the season and only costs $9.99.
Sowers, Gorzelanny Projections
Looking for projections for a couple of rookie southpaws? Look no further.
Regular updates and much more are available for just $9.99 in my 2006 RotoAuthority Fantasy Baseball Guide.
Friday Morning Reading
Let’s start off the Friday Morning reading with some Bobby Jenks projections. I think Sox fans should at least be mildly concerned.
For you fantasy baseball nuts, my 2006 Fantasy Guide is still just $9.99. Everyone’s drafting soon, so pick up a copy. Some customer feedback from Kay H:
"Just wanted you to know how helpful your guide has been. I drafted my first team last week and feel that I have a wining team this year, due only to the information I received from your guide. Your guide is the most complete source of up-to-date information I have seen. No fumbling through magazines and reading contradictory opinions from so called experts, who change their minds day after day. In short your guide gave me the facts and just the facts, all in one source."
Alright, enough plugs for today. On to the readin’:
Brandon Webb’s 2006 outlook, graph style…Why Gaslamp Ball loves the WBC…What the? Someone blogs about the Royals…The Cards may be a tad reluctant to re-sign Mark Mulder…Turk Wendell sounds off…Could Prior possibly miss two months? A very similar injury to another Chicago pitcher had that result…
Contract Year Catchers
My latest post over at RotoAuthority involves Contract Year Catchers. It’s worth checking out even if you’re not into fantasy baseball.
But if you do happen to be one of the couple million fantasy baseball nuts out there, how about some more customer feedback to persuade you to check out my 2006 Fantasy Guide?
"I was very pleased to find a flexible, Fantasy Baseball guide that was already setup in a similar format that I have tried to setup with modest results, in the past. The projected stats, the commentary, and the organized tab setups would’ve been enough to satisfy me, but then Tim has sent 10 updates to this point, which is the greatest shortcoming of the magazines. I will use this the entire season! The frosting is being able to speak directly with Tim with specific issues. Try that with the mags. Keep it up, Tim!"
One more thing – interesting series I just discovered over at The Hardball Times. Ben Jacobs busts out the teams with the worst ten offseasons this time around. The Reds get the dubious #30 ranking.
-Clay D.
Wednesday Lunchtime Reading
Looking for something to read during lunchtime today?
Over at RotoAuthority I discuss why I find the Twins perplexing and why I expect Armando Benitez to have an ERA over 4. I’m nearing my tenth update on my Fantasy Guide. Said customer Gus O.:
"It is by far the most extensive and elaborate guide I’ve ever come across–and for only $9.99 you’d have to be insane not buy it."
AllCubs has an interesting take on some underrated prospects.
Looking for a print sportswriter blog that’s frank, entertaining, and funny? Visit SportsJustice, run by Richard Justice of the Houston Chronicle. His exchange with Brad Ausmus is priceless.
And for a non-baseball aside, a friend of a friend of mine is walking from Madrid, Spain to Kiev, Ukraine on foot and making a movie about it.
