Are you full on points, but not on the roster?

[Tim]

Have I got deals for you! Desired return for each player varies and I'll have room to keep a couple of these guys. But each of them can help out your team. I'm looking for a return that doesn't consume a roster spot: minor leaguers, draft picks (2013 or 14), minor league draft picks.

 

Norichika Aoki: All his exemptions remain

 

Aoki was quietly outstanding in Milwaukee this past season. Striking out in less than 10% of his PA's, he makes contact with the ball as well as anyone in the majors. He also has solid doubles power, hits the occasional home run and steals at a great clip.

 

Trevor Plouffe: Two exemptions remain

 

A hand injury cost him power mid-season last year, but you'll have a hard time finding more HR at third base than with "the Plouffe".

 

Welington Castillo: All exemptions remain

 

He's going to walk and he should hit for some power. At catcher, what more can you ask?

 

Ivan Nova: Last exemption

 

Nova's 2012 looked terrible until you check the underlying numbers. His K/BB ratio was nearly 3/1. His K/9 was very good for a sinkerballer. He should be a very good bet to rebound and be a positive part of a staff in 2013.

 

Felix Doubront: All exemptions remain

 

Doubront converted to the rotation last year and had his innings limited. While his ERA was not great, he showed his promise with more than 9.0 k/9.

 

Danny Espinosa: Last Exemption

 

Looking for a second baseman that can hit for power and steal some bases? Did I mention he's also SS eligible?

 

Ryan Howard: 185.25 points

 

he's capable of putting up big numbers at 1B/U. If you've got 200 points remaining and a gap there, he's definitely worth a flyer.

 

Chris Tillman: 229 points

 

Finally living up to his promise: 2.78 ERA, 1.06 WHIP, outstanding command.

 

Johan Santana: 246 points

 

He was great in the first half of the season, then ran into issues in the second half after his no-no. Still: 117 IP, 111 K & 39 BB says he should be good to go in 2013.

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Castillo? Crap, AJ Ellis is exempt this year and at least appears within the first 30 catchers in projected points and the top 15 based on last year's points. He's priced to move.