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		<title>2011 Waiver Wire &#8211; Week 26</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 22 Sep 2011 03:11:16 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Tony Mancini</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[This is the last fantasy baseball waiver wire article for 2011 with the Major League regular season ending next week Wednesday. The wildcard spot is up for grabs in both the American and National League, so it should be a fun week of baseball. Here are some names to consider picking up for the remainder [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>This is the last fantasy baseball waiver wire article for 2011 with the Major League regular season ending next week Wednesday. The wildcard spot is up for grabs in both the American and National League, so it should be a fun week of baseball.</p>
<p>Here are some names to consider picking up for the remainder of this season and for possible keepers for your 2012 rotisserie season.</p>
<p><span style="color: #000080;"><strong>Mixed Leagues &#8211; 12/15 teams:</strong></span></p>
<p><strong>Eduardo Nunez </strong>and <strong>Chris Dickerson </strong>(NYY) &#8211; With the New York Yankees wrapping up a playoff spot today, I would suspect the Yankees will rest their regulars before the playoffs. Nunez has played second, third and shortstop all season long and Dickerson has enough range to fill in for all the outfielders. I would expect to see both of them play three out of the next seven games.</p>
<p><strong><span style="color: #000080;">American League:</span></strong></p>
<p>1B &#8211; <strong>Chris Parmelee </strong>(MIN) &#8211; Parmelee has been playing first base and hitting 4<sup>th</sup> in the Minnesota Twins lineup. In 42 at-bats, Parmelee has two home runs, eight RBI and is batting .380.</p>
<p>2B &#8211; <strong>Brian Dinkelman </strong>(MIN) &#8211; Dinkelman has also been playing everyday for the Twins and is currently hitting .370 through his first 48 at-bats.   If you need a roster fill in, look at the Twins roster and I’m sure you’ll find a few other Twins available on your waiver wire</p>
<p><span style="color: #000080;"><strong>National League:</strong></span></p>
<p>OF &#8211; <strong>Jerry Sands </strong>(LAD) &#8211; Sands has also been playing regularly for the Los Angeles Dodgers and is batting over .450 with two home runs and six RBI over the last seven days.</p>
<p>SP &#8211; <strong>Randall Delgado </strong>(ATL) &#8211; Delgado is a rotation prospect for the Atlanta Braves next season. Delgado has a 2.70 ERA over 30 innings in six appearances this year.</p>
<p>SP &#8211; <strong>Anthony Bass </strong>(SD) &#8211; Bass won his second start of the season and holds an ERA under 1.70 Bass is a good keeper prospect for NL-only leagues since the Padres have a lot of question marks heading into next season in their rotation.</p>
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		<title>2011 Waiver Wire &#8211; Week 25</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 16 Sep 2011 00:49:34 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Tony Mancini</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[With the regular season winding down and most of us in the second round of our Head-to-Head leagues, here are a few names to consider prior to next weeks final waiver wire of the season. Continued good luck to those of you that are in the playoffs or fighting it out to win your fantasy [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>With the regular season winding down and most of us in the second round of our Head-to-Head leagues, here are a few names to consider prior to next weeks final waiver wire of the season. Continued good luck to those of you that are in the playoffs or fighting it out to win your fantasy baseball league.</p>
<p><span style="color: #000080;"><strong>Mixed Leagues &#8211; 12/15 teams:</strong></span></p>
<p>RP -<strong> Joel Peralta </strong>(TB) &#8211; With the Tampa Bay Rays still in the wild card hunt and with <strong>Kyle Farnsworth </strong>hurting, Peralta will see the majority of the save opportunities for the Rays until Farnsworth is healthy.</p>
<p><span style="color: #000080;"><strong>American League:</strong></span></p>
<p>SP &#8211; <strong>Matt Moore </strong>(TB) &#8211; Moore is considered the Rays top pitching prospects and one of the top pitching prospects in all of baseball. Even though Moore struggled in his debut last night in relief he is worth grabbing especially if you are in a keeper or dynasty league.</p>
<p>OF &#8211; <strong>Nolan Reimold</strong> and <strong>Matt Angle</strong> (BAL) &#8211; Reimold has been playing regularly for the Baltimore Orioles since mid July. Even though is hitting .239, if you are looking for regular at bats with the potential to hit a home run or steal a base, Reimold is a nice option. He has ten home runs and five stolen bases in 230 at bats.</p>
<p><strong>Matt Angle </strong>has filled in for<strong> Felix Pie’s </strong>spot as the 4<sup>th</sup> outfielder for the O’s. He is hitting under the Mendoza Line, but has six stolen bases in 49 at-bats.</p>
<p><span style="color: #000080;"><strong>National League:</strong></span></p>
<p>C &#8211; <strong>Wilin Rosario </strong>(COL) &#8211; The Colorado Rockies are committed to taking a long look at Rosario, which means he should see most of the playing time over <strong>Chris Iannetta </strong>the rest of the way. The 22-year-old had 21 homers in Double-A this season after hitting 19 in 2010. Rosario hit his second home run in the majors last night.</p>
<p>RP &#8211; <strong>Santiago Casilla</strong> (SF) &#8211; Casilla picked up his third save for the San Francisco Giants last night. Although he is not considered the full time closer in San Francisco with<strong> Brian Wilson </strong>out, he could get a few more saves when <strong>Sergio Romo </strong>is over worked, plus Casilla sports a 1.36 ERA on the season.</p>
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		<title>2011 Waiver Wire &#8211; Week 24</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 08 Sep 2011 03:53:49 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Tony Mancini</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[With the majority of top prospects already promoted to the major leagues, there were very few prospects that have been called up to the major leagues since September 1. Here are a few names to consider for your fantasy baseball leagues with three weeks to go in the season. Mixed Leagues &#8211; 12/15 teams: 3B/OF [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>With the majority of top prospects already promoted to the major leagues, there were very few prospects that have been called up to the major leagues since September 1. Here are a few names to consider for your fantasy baseball leagues with three weeks to go in the season.</p>
<p><span style="color: #000080;"><strong>Mixed Leagues &#8211; 12/15 teams:</strong></span></p>
<p>3B/OF -<strong> Dayan Viciedo </strong>(CWS) &#8211; Everyone was wondering why it took the Chicago White Sox so long to call up Viciedo with all the problems they have had at third base this season. Viciedo has helped out in the outfield as well with<strong> Carlos Quentin </strong>sidelined. Viciedo is hitting over .350 in his first nine games and hit .289 with 14 home runs in Triple-A this season.</p>
<p>RP -<strong> Jason Motte </strong>(STL) &#8211; Since St. Louis Cardinals manager Tony La Russa said Motte would start to see more save chances, Motte has gone 3-for-3 in save opportunities. Motte has a 1.70 ERA over 58 innings this season so grab him now if he is still siting out on the waiver wire on your league.</p>
<p><span style="color: #000080;"><strong>American League:</strong></span></p>
<p>OF &#8211; <strong>Leonys Martin </strong>(TEX) &#8211; Martin is a top three prospect in the Texas Rangers organization and is considered one of the best hitting prospects. Martin is worth stashing and will likely play regularly once the Rangers wrap up the AL West.</p>
<p>C &#8211; <strong>Jose Lobaton </strong>(TB) &#8211; Lobaton is not a highly touted rookie at age 26, but the Tampa Bay Rays have said that they are going to give him an extended look for the remainder of the season to see if he can be a backup option next season. Lobaton was hitting .293 with eight home runs in Triple-A this season.</p>
<p><span style="color: #000080;"><strong>National League:</strong></span></p>
<p>SP -<strong> Eric Surkamp </strong>(SF) &#8211; Surkamp has been filling in as the 5<sup>th</sup> starter for the San Francisco Giants since being called up. In two starts Surkamp is 1 &#8211; 0 with a 3.27 ERA and a 1.36 WHIP.</p>
<p>SP -<strong> Brad Lincoln </strong>(PIT) &#8211; Lincoln struggled last year for the Pittsburgh Pirates but has been solid this season and has had five quality starts in a row and currently has a 3.53 ERA. Consider using Lincoln in the right match up situation.</p>
<p>RP -<strong> Manny Acosta </strong>(NYM) &#8211; With<strong> Bobby Parnell </strong>being pulled from the closers role for the New York Mets, Acosta is next in line and picked up a save tonight. Acosta will likely pick up a few more saves until Parnell rights the ship and it will then likely be a closer by committee.</p>
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		<title>2011 Waiver Wire &#8211; Week 23</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 01 Sep 2011 04:07:10 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Tony Mancini</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Even though some of you have started your fantasy football drafts, we still have a month to go in the baseball season and hopefully you are still in the running for a spot in the money. Here are a few players who can help you get to the playoffs or win your league down the [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Even though some of you have started your fantasy football drafts, we still have a month to go in the baseball season and hopefully you are still in the running for a spot in the money. Here are a few players who can help you get to the playoffs or win your league down the stretch.</p>
<p><span style="color: #000080;"><strong>Mixed Leagues &#8211; 12/15 teams:</strong></span></p>
<p>OF &#8211; <strong>Ezequiel Carrera </strong>(CLE) &#8211; With <strong>Michael Brantley </strong>landing on the disabled list again, Carrera is seeing regular playing time in the Cleveland Indians depleted outfield. Carrera has been batting at the top of the order for the Tribe and is hitting .272 with 18 run scored and eight stolen bases.</p>
<p><span style="color: #000080;"><strong>American League:</strong></span></p>
<p>C &#8211; <strong>Salvador Perez </strong>(KC) &#8211; Perez has been doing so well for the Kansas City Royals that they traded <strong>Matt Treanor </strong>back to the Texas Rangers this afternoon. Perez is going to play five days a week for the Royals to see if they can count on him next year. Perez is hitting .293 in 17 games with one home run and eight RBI.</p>
<p>C &#8211; <strong>Jesus Montero </strong>(NYY) &#8211; This would be a great pick up if he is still out there in your league. Although I don’t anticipate Montero playing more than two or three times a week as a DH and a late inning catcher in blow outs, he’s not going to hurt you team at a weak catcher position. Montero was hitting .288 with 18 home runs and 67 RBI Triple-A.</p>
<p>2B &#8211; <strong>Carlos Guillen </strong>(DET) &#8211; Yes, Guillen is always on the disabled list. Yes, Guillen is not hitting his weight. However, when Guillen has been in the line-up, he’s produced for the AL Central leading Detroit Tigers. In 22 games and 82 at bats, Guillen has two home runs and 11 RBI.</p>
<p><span style="color: #000080;"><strong>National League:</strong></span></p>
<p>RP &#8211; <strong>Rafael Betancourt </strong>(COL) &#8211; Even though <strong>Huston Street </strong>has come off the disabled list, the Colorado Rockies are going to ease him back into the closer role so Betancourt will continue to get a few saves in the process. Betancourt has converted four out of five save chances this season.</p>
<p>1B -<strong> Jesus Guzman </strong>(SD) &#8211; The San Diego Padres are going to have a hard time sitting Guzman after they call up top prospect <strong>Anthony Rizzo.</strong> Although the Padres see Rizzo as their first baseman of the future, Guzman has had the hot bat of late. Guzman is batting .330 on the season with 35 runs and is eight-for-eight in stolen base attempts.</p>
<p>OF &#8211; <strong>Matt Diaz </strong>(ATL) &#8211; Diaz was traded back to the Atlanta Braves today from the Pittsburgh Pirates. Diaz could be a valuable 5<sup>th</sup> outfielder since he is hitting .330 against lefties.</p>
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		<title>2011 Waiver Wire &#8211; Week 22</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 25 Aug 2011 02:22:00 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Tony Mancini</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[In this weeks edition of the waiver wire, let&#8217;s go around the league and take a look at players who are receiving playing time prior to roster expansions in less than a week. Keep in mind that there was one trade where players switched teams with Kelly Johnson going to the Toronto Blue Jays and [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>In this weeks edition of the waiver wire, let&#8217;s go around the league and take a look at players who are receiving playing time prior to roster expansions in less than a week. Keep in mind that there was one trade where players switched teams with <strong>Kelly Johnson</strong> going to the Toronto Blue Jays and <strong>Aaron Hill</strong> being shipped to Arizona so be sure to look for them on the waiver wire in your fantasy baseball league.</p>
<p><strong><span style="color: #000080;">Mixed Leagues &#8211; 12/15 teams:</span></strong></p>
<p>1B/OF -<strong> Kyle Blanks </strong>(SD) &#8211; Blanks has been a man on a mission over the last few weeks since being recalled from Triple-A in late July. Blanks has five home runs and 14 RBI since being the promotion, though he still has some work to do on his pitch selection with 32 strikeouts in 96 at bats.</p>
<p>RP &#8211; <strong>Bobby Parnell </strong>(NYM) &#8211; The Mets are going to have Parnell and <strong>Jason Isringhausen </strong>share closer duties for the remainder of 2011. With Isringhausen a free agent after this season, Parnell could be a potential keeper next year. Parnell picked up his first save of the season this afternoon.</p>
<p><span style="color: #000080;"><strong>American League:</strong></span></p>
<p>1B/OF -<strong> Brandon Allen </strong>(OAK) &#8211; Oakland has given Allen the full time job at first base and has responded by providing the A’s with some much needed power in their lineup. Allen is hitting over .350 since being traded to Oakland and has five home runs and 11 RBI.</p>
<p>3B -<strong> Kyle Seager </strong>(SEA) &#8211; Seager has been on fire since being called up in July by Seattle. He was hitting just .136 before being demoted and is now up to over .270 on the season and will be a fixture in the Mariners lineup so if you need counting stats for your AL-only team he is a solid play.</p>
<p><strong><span style="color: #000080;">National League:</span></strong></p>
<p>3B &#8211; <strong>Kevin Kouzmanoff </strong>(COL) &#8211; With the Colorado Rockies running out of options at third base, they are hoping a change of scenery will help Kouzmanoff whom they acquired in a trade from the Oakland A&#8217;s. He’s their best option right now and with everyday at bats, he’s worth picking up.</p>
<p>OF &#8211; <strong>Brian Bogusevic </strong>(HOU) &#8211; The Houston Astros has to start someone after trading all of their players away and Bogusevic is swinging a hot bat right now with an average over .300. Although he has hit for power with four home runs, Bogusevic is better known for his speed.</p>
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		<title>2011 Waiver Wire &#8211; Week 21</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 18 Aug 2011 03:28:43 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Todd Lammi</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Now that all is quiet on the major league baseball front and likely in your fantasy baseball leagues after the trade deadline has past, we can now look at some familiar names that have been hot since the trade deadline to help their teams and hopefully yours. Mixed Leagues &#8211; 12/15 teams: RP &#8211; Rafael [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Now that all is quiet on the major league baseball front and likely  in your fantasy baseball leagues after the trade deadline has past, we  can now look at some familiar names that have been hot since the trade  deadline to help their teams and hopefully yours.</p>
<p><span style="color: #000080;"><strong>Mixed Leagues &#8211; 12/15 teams:</strong></span></p>
<p>RP &#8211; <strong>Rafael Betancourt</strong> (COL) &#8211; with Huston Street on the disabled list, Betancourt takes over as the closer in Colorado for the next 10 days or so until Street is due back. He has racked up 13 scoreless innings since the All-Star break while picking up 24 strikeouts in that period.</p>
<p>1B / OF -<strong> Lucas Duda </strong>(NYM) &#8211; The power has slowly started to come on for Duda making him more of an option in mixed league formats now. Duda is hitting .341 since the All-Star break in 85 at bats with five home runs and 17 RBI.</p>
<p><span style="color: #000080;"><strong>American League:</strong></span></p>
<p>1B &#8211; <strong>Brandon Allen </strong>(OAK) &#8211; The Oakland Athletics recently called up Brandon Allen and he has promptly collected eight hits in his last four games. He has shown power in limited playing time in the major leagues  with a career 8 home runs overs 191 at bats though his batting average of .236 lifetime can cost you a couple of points in the standings.</p>
<p>C &#8211; <strong>Tyler Flowers</strong> (CHW) &#8211; Flowers takes over as the starting catcher for the Chicago White Sox with A.J. Pierzynski sidelined due to injury. Flowers is hitting .296 in 27 at bats and collected his first major league career home run last week.</p>
<p><span style="color: #000080;"><strong>National League:</strong></span></p>
<p>OF &#8211; <strong>Bryan Petersen </strong>(FLA) &#8211; the demotion of Logan Morrison to the minor leagues opened a hole in the Florida Marlins outfield that Bryan Petersen has been filling quite nicely. For the season Petersen is hitting .273 with a home run and three stolen bases on 88 at bats. Morrison will likely be back at some point this season but Petersen should provide a nice fill in for your NL-only roster for the next couple of weeks if you are short a hitter.</p>
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		<title>2011 Waiver Wire &#8211; Week 20</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 11 Aug 2011 04:19:49 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Tony Mancini</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Now that all is quiet on the major league baseball front and likely in your fantasy baseball leagues after the trade deadline has past, we can now look at some familiar names that have been hot since the trade deadline to help their teams and hopefully yours. Mixed Leagues &#8211; 12/15 teams: OF - Rick [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Now that all is quiet on the major league baseball front and likely in your fantasy baseball leagues after the trade deadline has past, we can now look at some familiar names that have been hot since the trade deadline to help their teams and hopefully yours.</p>
<p><strong><span style="color: #000080;">Mixed Leagues &#8211; 12/15 teams:</span></strong></p>
<p>OF -<strong> Rick Ankiel </strong>(WAS) &#8211; With all of the Washington Nationals injuries, Ankiel has been forced into regular playing time and has thrived. In 12 games hitting leadoff, Ankiel has posted a .300 average, with two doubles, four homers, eight runs and 11 RBI.</p>
<p>SS -<strong> Marco Scutaro </strong>(BOS) &#8211; Scutaro has been on fire over his last three games for the Boston Red Sox going 8 for his last 11. With<strong> Jed Lowrie </strong>coming off the disabled list, Scutaro is going to need to keep up this pace to get regular playing time.</p>
<p>SP -<strong> Brett Cecil </strong>(TOR) &#8211; After struggling and being demoted to Triple-A, Cecil has responded since being recalled by the Toronto Blue Jays, posting a 2.70 ERA over his last seven outings to lower his ERA to 4.31 to go along with a 1.31 WHIP.</p>
<p><strong>American League:</strong></p>
<p>OF &#8211; <strong>Alejandro De Aza </strong>(CHW) &#8211; With <strong>Alex Rios </strong>struggling, De Aza was called up from the minors last week. De Aza is currently hitting .296 and is a good source for stolen bases while he is playing regularly.</p>
<p>SP &#8211; <strong>Kevin Slowey </strong>(MIN) &#8211; With <strong>Scott Baker </strong>going on the disabled list, the Twins are planning to call up Slowey from Triple-A to start Sunday. Slowey was 13 &#8211; 6 last year and has allowed three earned runs in his three starts at Triple-A this season.</p>
<p><span style="color: #000080;"><strong>National League:</strong></span></p>
<p>3B &#8211; <strong>James Darnell </strong>(SD) &#8211; Darnell was hitting .272 with six homers and 13 RBI in 26 games since being promoted to Triple-A. He is a top prospect within the San Diego organization and can hit for power and average (he hit .333 in 76 games at Double-A). He will play third base for the Padres while <strong>Chase Headley </strong>is on the disabled list.</p>
<p>OF &#8211; <strong>JD Martinez </strong>(HOU) &#8211; Martinez was called up after the Astros traded <strong>Hunter Pence </strong>and <strong>Michael Bourn</strong>. In 10 games since being recalled, Martinez is hitting .306 with four home rums and 12 RBI. Martinez will likely man right field for the Astros for the remainder of the season.</p>
<p>2B/OF &#8211; <strong>Eric Young </strong>(COL) &#8211; Young has played in the outfield in 12 of the last 13 games for the Rockies. During this stretch, Young is hitting over .290. Though he is only hitting .232 on the season, he is a good source for stolen bases and runs.</p>
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		<title>2011 Waiver Wire &#8211; Week 19</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 04 Aug 2011 03:52:36 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Tony Mancini</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[With the major league baseball trade deadline now over, many players have now gained tremendous value and should be picked up immediately if they are available in your league(s). Mixed Leagues &#8211; 12/15 teams: 1B - Paul Goldschmidt (ARI) &#8211; The Arizona Diamondbacks also did not hesitate to call up their best first base prospect [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>With the major league baseball trade deadline now over, many players have now gained tremendous value and should be picked up immediately if they are available in your league(s).</p>
<p><span style="color: #000080;"><strong>Mixed Leagues &#8211; 12/15 teams:</strong></span></p>
<p>1B -<strong> Paul Goldschmidt </strong>(ARI) &#8211; The Arizona Diamondbacks also did not hesitate to call up their best first base prospect from Double-A after the trade deadline. Goldschmidt had 30 home runs and 94 RBI prior to being recalled on Monday and hit his first home run in the majors last night. Grab him if he’s still available.</p>
<p>1B -<strong> Chris Davis </strong>(BAL) &#8211; Davis was traded from the Texas Rangers where he was a bench player to the Baltimore Orioles where he will be their everyday first baseman. With no first base prospects in the Baltimore system, Davis will not have any pressure to perform. Davis has always been a great source for power in the minors. This is the chance Davis has been waiting for and he knows this may be his last chance to show his potential.</p>
<p>SS -<strong> Dee Gordon </strong>(LAD) &#8211; Once <strong>Rafael Furcal </strong>was traded, the Los Angeles Dodgers did not hesitate to recall their shortstop of the future. Gordon struggled in his first go around with the Dodgers but again, there is no additional pressure for him to out perform any competition. Gordon is a great source for runs and stolen bases.</p>
<p><span style="color: #000080;"><strong>American League:</strong></span></p>
<p>OF &#8211; <strong>Casper Wells </strong>(SEA) &#8211; Wells was traded from the Detroit Tigers to the Seattle Mariners and has played in all three games since the trade. Wells has always been able to hit lefties, but if he is given regular at-bats, he could provide some decent power numbers for your team.</p>
<p>SP &#8211; <strong>Brad Mills </strong>(TOR) &#8211; Mills has been told he can keep his rotation spot if he continues to pitch well for the Toronto Blue Jays. In his first start, Mills threw seven innings giving up six hits and two walks while striking out five.  He pitches against the Orioles next and is worth a spot in your rotation.</p>
<p><strong><span style="color: #000080;">National League:</span></strong></p>
<p>SS &#8211; <strong>Yuniesky Betancourt </strong>(MIL) &#8211; It looks like the trade rumors about the Milwaukee Brewers needing a better SS in order the make the playoffs really woke Betancourt up as he is hitting .355 with three home runs in 62 at bats since the All Star break.</p>
<p>OF &#8211; <strong>Lucas Duda </strong>(NYM) &#8211; Duda is seeing regular time in the outfield since<strong> Carlos Beltran </strong>was traded to San Francisco. Duda was the New York Mets minor league player of the year in 2010 and hit for power in the minors even though he only has three home runs so far this season with a .268 batting average.</p>
<p>C &#8211; <strong>David Ross </strong>(ATL) &#8211; With <strong>Brian McCann </strong>going on the disabled list, Ross is now the primary catcher for the Atlanta Braves. Ross has always done well as a back-up hitting for power in limited duty. On the season, Ross has five home runs with 19 RBI and a .267 batting average over 100 at bats.</p>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 29 Jul 2011 00:25:49 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Todd Lammi</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[The big winner so far of the trades leading up to the Sunday deadline from a fantasy baseball perspective looks to be outfielder Jon Jay of the St. Louis Cardinals. With Colby Rasmus shipped to the Toronto Blue Jays, Jay should see the majority of at bats in the outfield the rest of the way [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The big winner so far of the trades leading up to the Sunday deadline from a fantasy baseball perspective looks to be outfielder <strong>Jon Jay</strong> of the St. Louis Cardinals. With Colby Rasmus shipped to the Toronto Blue Jays, Jay should see the majority of at bats in the outfield the rest of the way where his .300 plus batting average is going to pay big dividends for his fantasy baseball owners the second half of the season.</p>
<p><span style="color: #000080;"><strong>Mixed Leagues &#8211; 12/15 teams:</strong></span></p>
<p>RP &#8211; <strong>Jason Isringhausen </strong>(NYM) &#8211; What looked like a closer by committee bullpen for the New York Mets with the trade of Francisco Rodriguez has been Isringhausen by himself so far. With him now just three saves away from 300 for his career, look for him to stay at closer unless he is traded at the deadline.</p>
<p><span style="color: #000080;"><strong>American League:</strong></span></p>
<p>OF &#8211; <strong>Colby Rasmus</strong> (TOR) &#8211; a great trade by the Toronto Blue Jays to acquire Rasmus without surrendering anything of real value. St. Louis Cardinal fans are going to be kicking themselves for this trade over the next five to seven years.</p>
<p>OF -<strong> Kosuke Fukudome </strong>(CLE) &#8211; Acquired today by the Cleveland Indians for two minor league prospects, Fukudome doesn&#8217;t offer much help for AL-only owners unless you need some help in batting average.</p>
<p><span style="color: #000080;"><strong>National League:</strong></span></p>
<p>OF -<strong> Tyler Colvin / Tony Campana </strong>(CHC) &#8211; Colvin was recalled from Triple-A today with the trade of Kosuke Fukudome to the Cleveland Indians. Colvin plus Campana should both see time in the Chicago Cubs outfield going forward.</p>
<p>OF &#8211; <strong>Corey Patterson</strong> (STL) &#8211; becomes a fourth outfielder in St. Louis coming over in the trade from Toronto, but should see more at bats with Lance Berkman an injury risk. Worth a pickup for NL-owners looking for stolen bases.</p>
<p>SP &#8211; <strong>Edwin Jackson </strong>(STL) &#8211; another pitcher for Cardinals pitching coach Dave Duncan to try to work his magic on. Jackson struggled in the National League last season with Arizona but should do better this time around.</p>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 22 Jul 2011 06:32:03 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Tony Mancini</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Is there anything more exciting than the MLB trade deadline? Action has already begun with trades of Jeff Keppinger and Wilson Betemit this week. Rumors will be flying around over the next week and a half so pay careful attention to the waiver wire in your league for some possible gems. Mixed Leagues &#8211; 12/15 [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Is there anything more exciting than the MLB trade deadline? Action has already begun with trades of<strong> Jeff Keppinger </strong>and <strong>Wilson Betemit </strong>this week. Rumors will be flying around over the next week and a half so pay careful attention to the waiver wire in your league for some possible gems.</p>
<p><span style="color: #000080;"><strong>Mixed Leagues &#8211; 12/15 teams:</strong></span></p>
<p>OF &#8211; <strong>Josh Reddick </strong>(BOS) &#8211; Reddick has been seeing more playing time over the last week with<strong> J.D. Drew </strong>and <strong>Darnell McDonald </strong>riding the pine. Reddick is hitting .367 with four home runs and 18 RBI over 79 at-bats. Reddick is going to be a key factor for the Red Sox now and for years to come since Drew will be a free agent after the season.</p>
<p><span style="color: #000080;"><strong>American League:</strong></span></p>
<p>2B -<strong> Mike Aviles </strong>(KC) &#8211; With Wilson Betemit traded to the Detroit Tigers, the Royals recalled Aviles to fill his roster spot. Aviles was awful hitting .213 before being sent now, but was tearing up Triple A with nine home run and a .307 batting average.</p>
<p><span style="color: #000080;"><strong>National League:</strong></span></p>
<p>2B -<strong> Jeff Keppinger </strong>(SF) &#8211; Keppinger was sent to the Giants to help fill in the second base void. Keppinger only played in 43 games for the Astros this year and was hitting .307 over 163 at-bats with four home runs and 20 RBI.</p>
<p>2B -<strong> Jose Altuve </strong>(HOU) &#8211; The top prospect in the Houston Astros farm system this year, Altuve was called up from Double-A to play second base. Altuve was recently ranked in the top 50 for baseball prospects and was hitting .389 in the minors this season.</p>
<p>1B &#8211; <strong>Steve Pearce </strong>(PIT) &#8211; Pearce is also about to come off the disabled list in Pittsburgh. Rumors are out there that <strong>Lyle Overbay </strong>is going to be sitting more than playing going forward. Pearce was hitting .291 over 55 at-bats before his injury.</p>
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