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Forum: Free Agent Targets

Week by week analysis of players to target on your waiver wire.

  1. LaPorta Is Raking!

    3 Home Runs and 5 RBI already in his first 3 1/2 games back. He's 5 of 15 at the plate, and has 2 walks and only 2 strikeouts. Don't wait another...

    Started by Aint Never Wrong, 07-01-2010 12:19 PM
    • Replies: 0
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    07-01-2010 12:19 PM Go to last post
  2. Ladies and Gentlemen...Mr Carl Pavano

    Mr Pavano has gotten off to a 2-0 start, with a 10:2 K:B ratio, he has only allowed 2 runs in 13 innings thus far. While Pavano is no Tim Lincecum,...

    Started by Pedroia's Kid Brother, 04-14-2010 08:00 PM
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    06-28-2010 11:16 PM Go to last post
  3. Prediddlydiction: Tampa Bay's New Hotshot Starter

    Jeremy Hellickson, the best pitching prospect for TB in the minors, is currently sportin' a nice, shiny 2.28 ERA for the season, with a 71:17 K:BB...

    Started by Longfellow, 06-23-2010 09:06 PM
    • Replies: 3
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    06-24-2010 09:25 AM Go to last post
  4. Go Get Posey!

    Okay he's still in the minors, and if you're in a keeper league, he shouldn't be available. If he is then quit your keeper league and find a real...

    Started by The Closer, 04-12-2010 11:30 AM
    • Replies: 9
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    06-19-2010 09:44 AM Go to last post
  5. Infield Help

    We talked about this guy in the offseason, but he has been a huge disappointment thus far in 2010. Jose Lopez (2nd and 3rd base eligibility) has...

    Started by Fantasy Stud, 06-04-2010 01:01 PM
    • Replies: 2
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    06-06-2010 11:10 AM Go to last post
  6. The "Other" Oakland A's Hotshot Starter

    Everyone's heard of Brett Anderson, who was majorly hyped going into last season, and though he had a slow start, he truly picked it up as the season...

    Started by Longfellow, 05-29-2010 09:07 AM
    • Replies: 6
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    06-04-2010 12:42 PM Go to last post
  7. Matsuzaka Back?

    I noticed that Daisuke Matsuzaka (or Dice-K) is sitting as a free agent in many leagues. He had a terrific start last night, and going through his...

    Started by Longfellow, 05-12-2010 08:48 AM
    • Replies: 5
    • Views: 93
    05-31-2010 10:40 PM Go to last post
  8. Look beyond the oversized helmet.....

    and pick up Francisco Cervelli... especially if you a Jorge Posada owner. Posada just hit the DL, again, with a hairline fracture in his foot and...

    Started by Fantasy Stud, 05-20-2010 08:38 AM
    • Replies: 5
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    05-29-2010 09:38 AM Go to last post
  9. Big Z Back in Rotation

    So, it turns out that Carlos Zambrano is returning to the rotation. I've always thought of this guy as a bit overrated, living off his 2005 season...

    Started by Longfellow, 05-21-2010 08:37 AM
    • Replies: 3
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    05-21-2010 08:24 PM Go to last post
  10. Did Someone in Your League Drop Him?

    Chris Coghlan, last year's NL Rookie of the year was a prime target in a lot of drafts this season. He followed up all of this hype with an April in...

    Started by Yankee Fan, 05-13-2010 03:54 PM
    • Replies: 5
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    05-17-2010 03:04 PM Go to last post
  11. Party like it's 2005!

    Jon Garland seems to be on a roll these days, huh? We are all aware of his mediocrity and low strikeout rate, but at some point, don't we have to...

    Started by Longfellow, 05-16-2010 03:11 PM
    • Replies: 1
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    05-17-2010 10:38 AM Go to last post
  12. Hot Start or Worth Picking Up?

    Tigers OF Brennan Boesch has been tearing it up since getting promoted from Triple-A last month. After hitting a HR off of Sabathia today, he now...

    Started by Yankee Fan, 05-13-2010 04:58 PM
    • Replies: 5
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    05-17-2010 10:31 AM Go to last post
  13. Things are bigger in Dallas!!!!

    I know he is the talk of the league right now because he just pitched a perfect game, but Dallas Braden had all the confidence in the world before he...

    Started by Fantasy Stud, 05-10-2010 10:51 AM
    • Replies: 6
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    05-12-2010 04:23 PM Go to last post
  14. A Fluke or Legit?

    David Freese has done fairly well lately, hasn't he? Obviously, nobody expected him to keep up that stretch when he finally started to really hit,...

    Started by Longfellow, 05-12-2010 08:18 AM
    • Replies: 1
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    05-12-2010 12:38 PM Go to last post
  15. More Impact Potential For This Season

    My yearly 12-team H2H league does not allow us to pick up players during the week, but only through waivers on Saturday and Sunday nights. I have...

    Started by Yankee Fan, 05-08-2010 12:50 PM
    • Replies: 2
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    05-10-2010 10:19 AM Go to last post
  16. One start but...

    Jhoulys Chacin looked VERY good in his 1st start of the season against the Giants (he started 1 game last year). He got the Win on Sunday only gave...

    Started by Yankee Fan, 05-03-2010 05:50 PM
    • Replies: 3
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    05-09-2010 09:37 AM Go to last post
  17. Joba Chamberlain, Closer???

    Okay, so maybe not. He has saved 2 in a row and will spell Mo for the rest of the year, on nights when Rivera doesn't feel like going, or pitched...

    Started by Pedroia's Kid Brother, 05-04-2010 10:26 PM
    • Replies: 3
    • Views: 36
    05-06-2010 06:34 PM Go to last post
  18. Forgotten Prospect

    Only a few years ago, he was the Jason Heyward, Stephen Strasburg, David Price, Matt Wieters, etc. of fantasy baseball. The biggest "can't miss...

    Started by Yankee Fan, 04-17-2010 12:06 PM
    • Replies: 16
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    05-05-2010 04:06 PM Go to last post
  19. Seth Smith and Eric Young, Jr.

    If you need to take a chance on offense, look for Seth Smith (power) to get more playing time, and Eric Young, Jr. to help out with speed (and he's a...

    Started by Longfellow, 04-26-2010 10:32 AM
    • Replies: 5
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    04-30-2010 08:01 AM Go to last post
  20. Post Feliz Now Closing!

    Neftali Feliz, Closer It didn’t take Texas long to come to the conclusion that Frank Francisco was no longer their best relief pitcher. After two...

    Started by FanGraphs, 04-12-2010 10:21 AM
    • Replies: 21
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    04-29-2010 08:54 AM Go to last post
  21. New Orioles Closer?

    It just may be the just-recalled Alfredo Simon. If you're speculating for saves, then he is worth a look in deep leagues -- Jim Johnson isn't...

    Started by Longfellow, 04-27-2010 07:38 PM
    • Replies: 2
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    04-27-2010 09:35 PM Go to last post
  22. Remember this guy?

    A 33 year-old who, despite some injuries and his share of super-size meals over the past few years, has averaged 94 R, 33 HR, and 99 RBI, 12 SB and a...

    Started by Yankee Fan, 04-25-2010 11:49 AM
    • Replies: 3
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    04-26-2010 10:27 AM Go to last post
  23. Post Rangers call on Smoak

    Rangers call on Smoak With Chris Davis struggling to do much of anything at the plate, the Rangers turned to their cache of prospects and called...

    Started by RotoGraphs, 04-22-2010 11:33 PM
    • Replies: 2
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    04-23-2010 10:30 AM Go to last post
  24. Jo Se.. Jo Se... Jo Se... Jo Se

    No, I am not chanting along with Met fans for Jose Reyes.... I am chanting along the lines of Jose Guillen. After being injured most of last...

    Started by Fantasy Stud, 04-17-2010 11:31 AM
    • Replies: 10
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    04-22-2010 09:17 AM Go to last post
  25. Available in 89% of ESPN Leagues

    but won't be after tonight. We are talking about Mike Pelfrey who has strung together three great starts, including a seven inning three-hit gem...

    Started by The Closer, 04-20-2010 08:27 PM
    • Replies: 4
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    04-22-2010 08:49 AM Go to last post
  26. Captain Callaspo!!!

    He isn’t going to win you a fantasy baseball championship on his own, but Alberto Callaspo is a nice option at a slim second base position. He is...

    Started by Fantasy Stud, 04-21-2010 03:16 PM
    • Replies: 0
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    04-21-2010 03:16 PM Go to last post
  27. Angry He Gets No Respect Which Is Why...

    he's available in so many leagues. I think the Rodney Dangerfield award currently goes to Juan Uribe. Here's a guy with multi-positional eligibility...

    Started by The Closer, 04-13-2010 11:11 AM
    • Replies: 5
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    04-14-2010 09:41 AM Go to last post
  28. Thumbs up Feliz Means Happy!

    PLAYER TO WATCH: Feliz appears to be next in line if anything were to happen to Frank Francisco. And something usually does. Feliz did not...

    Started by The Closer, 04-06-2010 01:24 AM
    • Replies: 6
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    04-12-2010 10:20 PM Go to last post
  29. Ortiz at a career Low..ell!

    I believe Lowell will be the everyday DH soon enough with Ortiz looking lost at the plate. He will still have 3B eligibility all year, so if he gets...

    Started by Fantasy Stud, 04-12-2010 01:05 PM
    • Replies: 3
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    04-12-2010 05:01 PM Go to last post
  30. A New AGonz!

    Alex Gonzalez SS Toronto .346 / 1.269 with 4 homeruns He's off to a very hot start and if he's available, grab him and use him as a BACKUP if...

    Started by The Closer, 04-12-2010 11:21 AM
    • Replies: 1
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    04-12-2010 03:44 PM Go to last post
  31. Reliever In Waiting?

    This waiver wire pick has to do more with the fact that Mike Gonzalez is off to a terrible start. Mike Gonzalez - 2 innings pitched - 5 hits - 4...

    Started by Fantasy Stud, 04-10-2010 07:04 AM
    • Replies: 3
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    04-11-2010 11:22 AM Go to last post
  32. Edgar Renteria

    11 for 16, 4 Runs scored, 1 HR, 5 RBIs through 4 games! A lot of talk was made about how he felt great after the elbow surgery he had. I wouldn't...

    Started by Aint Never Wrong, 04-09-2010 09:47 PM
    • Replies: 0
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    04-09-2010 09:47 PM Go to last post
  33. C.J. Wilson

    I would not wait if you have the need for a 4th or 5th starter. Wilson's first start looked as good as any pitcher's did in the first week of the...

    Started by Aint Never Wrong, 04-09-2010 09:39 PM
    • Replies: 0
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    04-09-2010 09:39 PM Go to last post
  34. Vernon Wells

    Hey Texas Rangers - DON'T WAIT ANY LONGER! Vernon Wells just done did it to your pitching staff. I don't know how many players can boast better...

    Started by Aint Never Wrong, 04-08-2010 10:40 PM
    • Replies: 2
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    04-09-2010 08:09 PM Go to last post
  35. Joe Saunders

    I know he got hit pretty hard last night against the Twins, but I would still give Saunders a look. He usually doesn’t give up the long ball, but...

    Started by Fantasy Stud, 04-07-2010 08:40 AM
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 37
    04-08-2010 01:14 PM Go to last post
  36. Delmon Young!

    Game 1: 2 for 4 with a homer and an SB in his first game. 2 runs and 2 ribbies. Game 2: 1 for 3 with a ribbie He's still only 24 (but and old 24...

    Started by The Closer, 04-07-2010 12:53 PM
    • Replies: 6
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    04-07-2010 09:12 PM Go to last post
  37. Ian Desmond

    Ian Desmond has continued to impress the Nationals and now he has forced me to give him a look. He was the heavy underdog to win the starting SS job...

    Started by Fantasy Stud, 04-07-2010 03:20 PM
    • Replies: 3
    • Views: 45
    04-07-2010 08:52 PM Go to last post
  38. Jaime Garcia

    Garcia was a long shot to make the starting rotation entering this spring, but he impressed Dave Duncan in St. Louis and they are going to give a...

    Started by Fantasy Stud, 04-06-2010 10:41 AM
    • Replies: 0
    • Views: 35
    04-06-2010 10:41 AM Go to last post
  39. Bud Norris

    I wouldn’t recommend picking up Norris right away, unless you have plenty of roster spots, but he is someone you should watch closely in April. He...

    Started by Fantasy Stud, 04-06-2010 10:30 AM
    • Replies: 0
    • Views: 34
    04-06-2010 10:30 AM Go to last post
  40. Thumbs down Sean Rodriguez 2B, OF TAM

    S-Rod? Since when do guys with a .203/.276/333 line through 192 career at-bats get nicknames? It doesn't matter how many balls Sean Rodriguez hit...

    Started by The Closer, 03-31-2010 11:32 PM
    • Replies: 3
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    04-05-2010 07:01 PM Go to last post
  41. Thumbs up David Freese 3B STL

    Freese has won the Cards' Opening Day job at third base, the St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports. "I'm excited," Freese said Tuesday. "This is what...

    Started by The Closer, 03-31-2010 10:57 PM
    • Replies: 0
    • Views: 42
    03-31-2010 10:57 PM Go to last post

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