FB365 Mailbag 1/12/09

I’ve been getting lots of keeper questions lately, but not many of these offseason trade questions.  This one comes from emailer Jeff…
5×5 mixed 12 teams we keep 3.  Here’s who I am considering to keep. The first three I’m leaning to go with
David Wright, Carlos Beltran, B.J. Upton, Matt Kemp, Joey Votto, Micheal Young
I’ve been offered a trade.  I [...]

I Agree, Sell Liriano High

I’ve been reading a lot about trying to sell high on Fransisco Liriano after his nice start against Cleveland. I agree. Watching him pitch there were two things that struck me. 1) His off speed stuff looked good, but 2) His fastball is still down from a couple years ago when he was up around [...]

Fantasy Deadline: Value in Vazquez?

Many fantasy leagues are quickly heading toward their trading deadlines. There are a few last minute worth looking at that can help a team in the final two months.
A trendy pick going into 08, Javier Vazquez has disappointed most of the season. While his strikeouts remain in line his overall numbers may have caused many [...]

The Holliday Debate

I’ve been reading a lot about whether or not to buy or sell on Matt Holliday. These suggestions are all based on the assumption that with the Rockies looking to sell at the trading deadline and Holliday will be moved for prospects. Most columns you will read will show you Holliday’s home and road splits. [...]

Why I had to Trade Kerry Wood for Carlos Pena

On paper, this trade looked lopsided at best. Wood was having a great year saving games for the Cubs while Pena has struggled all year with his AVG and injuries. However, I needed some pop and I had 5 closers for 4 spots. Trust me, I tried to trade for a bigger bat. No one [...]