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Player

Position

Team

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8/6/2008

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Kelly Stoppach

C

CLE

5 home runs and batting over .300 for the last month.

8/6/2008

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Jesus Flores

C

WAS

One of the best catchers you probably never hear of.

8/6/2008

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Chris Davis

1B

TEX

8 home runs, 19 RBI, and .316 over the past month.  What’s not to love?

8/6/2008

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David Ortiz

1B

BOS

Back from the DL and you may be able to get him cheap before the trade deadline.

8/6/2008

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Mike Aviles

2B/SS

KC

Don’t be turned off because he plays for KC.  Over the past month, he has 4 home runs, and is hitting .402

8/6/2008

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Alexi Ramirez

2B/OF

CWS

Qualifies at both 2b and OF in yahoo leagues.  3 home runs and is batting .341 over the past 30 days.

8/6/2008

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Willie Harris

2B,3B,OF

WAS

Has 2b, 3b, and OF eligibility. 

8/6/2008

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Hanley Ramirez

SS

FLA

Been in a slump lately, but I expect that you can try to trade for him based on his most recent numbers.

8/6/2008

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Melvin Mora

3B

BAL

Mora has 4 home runs and is batting .330 over the past month.

8/6/2008

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Chone Figgins

3B

LAA

Back from the DL and starting to steal a lot of bases lately.  Trade for him.

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Fernando Tatis

OF

NYM

I can’t believe this guy is still on the waiver wire in some of my leagues.  He’s not anymore!

8/6/2008

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David Murphy

OF

TEX

He has 4 home runs, 19 RBI, and 2 stolen bases over the past month.

8/6/2008

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Ubaldo Jimenez

SP

COL

Don’t be afraid that he plays in Colorado.  He has 5 wins, 35 Ks, a 1.50 ERA, and a 1.02 WHIP over the past month.  Trade for him if you can on the cheap!

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Gil Meche

SP

KC

Another SP on some waiver wires.  He has 4 wins, a 2.83 ERA, and a 1.23 WHIP over the past month.

8/6/2008

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Rafael Perez

RP

CLE

Should now be the official closer and has the numbers to back it up!

8/6/2008

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Eddie Guardado

RP

TEX

Meet the new closer in Texas!

7/22/2008

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Clay Kershaw

SP

LAD

Kershaw is called back up and I think he will stay for the rest of the season.  He’s been pretty good since sent down to the minor leagues.

7/22/2008

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Joel Hanrahan

RP

WAS

With John Rauch traded to Arizona, Hanrahan should get the first chance to close in Washington.  Jesus Colome and Luis Ayala could also be in the mix.

7/15/2008

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Jonathan Broxton

RP

LAD

Saito will likely hit the DL today, so Broxton becomes the closer and could keep the job the rest of the 2008 season if he is successful.

7/15/2008

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Jason Isringhausen

RP

STL

He will initially split duties with Ryan Franklin as their closer.  Izzy should regain the role if he can remain healthy.

7/15/2008

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Jeff Clement

C

SEA

Up from the minors for good.  If you need help at catcher, he can add some power to your lineup at a weak position for the 2nd half of the 2008 season

7/15/2008

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Brett Myers

SP

PHI

Called up from the minors.  Hopefully he has his head cleared, his fastball up on the radar gun, and his pitches under control.  If he continues to give up the long ball, cut him for good.

6/22/2008

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Rickie Weeks

2B

MIL

He was dropped in a lot of leagues and returns from the DL today.  If you can live with his batting average, he is an excellent source of  power and steals.

6/22/2008

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