Mike Napoli - $7
Orlando Hudson - $2
Nick Johnson - $3
Cristian Guzman - $2
Carlos Santana - $2
Denard Span - $14
Chris Young - $2
Aroldis Chapman - $4
Rajai Davis - $3
Juan Pierre - $7
Julio Borbon - $7
Heath Bell - $13
Rickie Weeks - $5
Corey Hart - $9
Carlos Ruiz - $7
Jeff Clement - $2
Rick Porcello - $5 (Roto Rebel)
Carlos Zambrano - $8 (Roto Rebel)
J.A. Happ - $3 (Roto Rebel)
Scott Podsednik - $1
Edwin Jackson - $6
Jose Lopez - $7
Raul Ibanez - $8
Brett Wallace - $1
Kevin Kouzmanoff - $2
Carlos Pena - $8
Matt Garza - $12
Matt LaPorta - $4
Jorge De La Rosa - $5
Nick Blackburn - $2
Joe Saunders - $2
Billy Wagner - $11 (Roto Rebel)
Tyler Greene - $1
Nyjer Morgan - $9
Marlon Byrd - $1
Stephen Drew - $9
Todd Helton - $2
John Danks - $6
Jason Kubel - $10
David Aardsma - $9
James Loney - $5
Jorge Posada - $8
Sean Rodriguez - $2
Chris Davis - $6
Observations
- Wagner at $11 seems like a great deal for me, but it's not surprising given the excessively low prices on closers in this league. That now gives me four closers: Wagner, Rivera, Bailey, and Hoffman. In a twelve-team league I figure that ought to net me twelve points in saves. Like I mentioned yesterday, I probably could have gotten the same result for $12 or so less had I targeted guys like Aardsma instead of Rivera, but I wouldn't say I'm regretful. My guys have more job security than lower end closers and will help bring down my ERA and WHIP a bit.
- I was relieved to get Zambrano, Porcello, and Happ for short money. Had I not been able to get some legit SPs like those guys, I may have started to question my strategy of paying for hitting and saves. With the hitters and relievers I have, I figure I can afford to take a hit on wins and Ks, but I may not even have to if the above-mentioned guys can tap into some of their upside. Maybe a rededicated, fitter Zambrano will return to his pre-2007 form. Maybe the 21-year-old Porcello will enjoy a break-out season. Maybe Happ, who finished with a 2.93 ERA last season, won't take as big a step back as many seem to think he will. Time will tell!
- Pena is a nice pickup for $8. Sure he'll kill your BA, but he'll obviously provide a ton of runs, RBI and HR.
- Podsednik at $1 is a great get. That's just way too low for a leadoff hitter. I would have entered the bidding, but I have an overabundance of steals.
- Chapman could pay off big at just $4
- Rajai Davis could be a huge steal if he ends up getting regular playing time.
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